Presbyterian Women

Presbyterian Women (PW) offers women in the church meaningful ways to live out their faith in the midst of a caring community of women. For more than 200 years PW groups have strengthened the Presbyterian Church and played a major role in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and witnessing to the promise of God's kingdom.

Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, 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, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom.

Women’s groups in the Presbyterian Church have a powerful history. Since the early 1800s Presbyterian women have organized themselves to support mission and combat social injustices nationally and internationally. While the levels of involvement and recognition from the denominations has varied, women’s dedication to living out God’s call through women’s organizations has remained steady.

This year's Bible study is entitled "Joshua: A Journey of Faith". All our Circle groups are pleased to welcome new members anytime of the year!

Circle #1

Second Mondays of month, McKeithen Hall, 1 p.m.

Circle #2

Second Tuesdays of month, Conference Room, 10 a.m.
 

Sarah Circle

Second Mondays of month, Room A, 11 a.m.

New! Evening Circle

First Mondays of month, Room A, 6:30 p.m.

PW Board Meetings

First Mondays of month, Room A, 2 p.m.

Information about visiting or joining a Circle: 757-596-1151; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

2010

January:  Lackey Free Clinic Supplies

Band-aids, first aid ointment, alcohol pads, gauze pads, thermometers, plastic grocery bags

February:  Toiletry Gift Bags

All in travel size: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, comb, hairspray, lotion, nail files, tissues

March:  Supplies for the Downtown Child Development Center

Antibacterial hand gel, wipes, facial tissues, laundry detergent, hand soap

April:  Cell Phones for Soldiers

Discarded cell phones are "recycled" to purchase prepaid calling cards for American troops.

 May:  Hurricane Preparedness Kits for the Red Cross

In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, include one of each of the following items: toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, washcloth, soap, comb and small package of tissues

On-Going Projects

Postage Stamps

Click here for instructions.

School Supplies

Spiral notebooks, notebook paper, #2 pencils, markers, crayons (box of 16-24), rulers, glue, folders, erasers, pencil boxes, tissues, antibacterial hand gel

"Forget Everything That Holds You Back"

Video from the Montreat Youth Conference '09, featuring HIdenwood youth.

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2010 Spring Projects

(A schedule of Fall 2010 projects to be posted soon)

Car Wash

Saturday, March 27

One Great Day of Fellowship & Service

Sunday, April 18

Yard Sale

Saturday, May 1

Youth Sunday

Sunday, May 16

Relay for Life

Friday-Saturday, June 4-5

Massanetta Springs Middle School Conference

Tuesday-Friday, June 22-25

Montreat Youth Conference

Sunday-Saturday, July 25-31

Senior High Youth

Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Room 207 (off during the summer)

Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Middle School Youth

Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m., dinner in McKeithen Hall (off during the summer)

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"Voyagers"

First Sundays of each month; dinner in McKeithen Hall, 5:30-7 p.m.

Voyagers is a group for 4th and 5th graders to ease their transition from elementary school to middle school. Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Contact: Emily, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 A ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA) located 20 minutes outside Williamsburg, Virginia

Now accepting summer camp registrations, and staff applications.

Makemie Woods is a Camp and Conference Center owned and operated by the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia of the Presbyterian Church (USA), and supported by the Peninsula District of the United Methodist Church. Our ministry is providing a beautiful outdoor setting of 275 acres where children and adults can gather, play, pray and learn, encouraging one another in the name of Jesus Christ.

For seven weeks during the summer, over 400 children and youth have the time of their life, supervised and befriended by qualified staff from all over the country and the world. In addition to meals and lodgings, camp includes campfire circles, hiking trails, a reservoir for boating, a swimming pool, zip lines for the adventurous, an outdoor chapel and an outside prayer labyrinth.

Makemie Woods also offers specialty camps in the following areas: swimming, canoeing, music and drama, survival skills, sailing, service to others, horseback riding, high ropes adventure, rafting and rock-climbing, Alternative sports, guitar instruction. Our camp schedule is available on our website. Scholarships are available. No camper has ever been turned away for financial reasons.

Click here to go to Makemie Woods' website: http://www.makwoods.org/

The following two recipes were requested by many who attended the Finance and Communications Committee's All American Picnic Fellowship Dinner in June.

Backyard Baked Beans

(Very Virginia Cookbook, Junior League of Hampton Roads)

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled with drippings reserved

1 medium onion, chopped

1 can (16 ounces) pork and beans, drained

1 can (16 ounces) small lima or butter beans, drained

1 can (15 1/2 ounces) kidney beans, drained

¾ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

1 cup ketchup

10 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed

Pasta Salad

Dressing:

 1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup cider vinegar

1 cup sugar

1 tablespoon salt

½ tablespoon pepper

1 tablespoon garlic powder

4 teaspoons dry mustard

Fresh parsley, optional

Dressing can be made a day in advance

Salad:

 16 oz. rotini noodles, cooked per box directions

1 medium onion, chopped

1 seedless cucumber, chopped

6 oz. jar pimento

1 green pepper, chopped

Grape tomatoes, halfed

Mix dressing and pasta ingredients, except cucumber and tomatoes.  Chill.

Before serving add the cucumbers and tomatoes.