Presbyterian Women

 Presbyterian Women

All women of First Presbyterian Church are members of Presbyterian Women (PW).  We invite you to join with us in our PW purpose:  ”Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, we commit ourselves to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study, to support the mission of the church worldwide, to work for justice and peace, and to build an inclusive community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witnesses in the promise of God’s kingdom.”

Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church is composed of two Circles plus affiliates.  Esther Circle meets at 12:30 p.m. on the third Friday of each month in Jenk’s Lounge.  Mary Circle meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month in Jenk’s Lounge. Both circles use the HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY and in September will start exploring JOURNEYS THROUGH REVELATION – APOCALYPTIC HOPE FOR TODAY.  The Presbyterian Women of the Congregation Coordinating Team meets the first Friday of the month in Jenk’s Lounge at 10:00 a.m.

If you are unable to become an active Circle member, you are invited and urged to participate in the Bible Study portion of the one of the meetings.  For additional information, you may contact Nancy Jelinek, Moderator of Presbyterian Women at (402) 332-7274 or jelinek1@cox.net. 

The co-Leaders of Esther Circle are Pat Hudson at (402) 734-0623 or whudson@cox.net  and Beth Kealey-Reiss at (402) 933-3516 or bethkstlmo@msn.com.    The leader of Mary Cirle is Melissa Davis at (402) 553-4089 or melissa.davis@ops.org. 

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AUGUST IS MISSION MONTH!

Presbyterian Women will be celebrating “Mission Month” in August.  This year we will be honoring First Presbyterian Church’s 150th Anniversary as our mission project.   The theme “HONORING OUR CHURCH HERITAGE”  will be highlighted each Sunday.  On August 1, Nancy Jelinek, Moderator of Presbyterian Women, will give a Minute for Mission.  On August 8, prayer shawls will be displayed and dedicated.  On August 15, there will be a display of the mission causes and projects we support.  A bake sale will be held on August 22 and the Mission Sunday Luncheon will be on August 29.   Additionally, a Farmers Market will be held every Sunday so bring your garden produce, flowers, canned goods, and any other items you would like to contribute.