PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed,
do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Colossians 3:17

• Calendar of Events
• Circles
• Coordinating Team

At Lewinsville, Presbyterian Women provides opportunities for women to grow together in their faith in Jesus Christ through Bible study, prayer, mission, and fellowship. These opportuonities are created for all women in the church, that they may be encouraged and nurtured in their daily life.

The following is the purpose of Presbyterian Women throughout the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.): "Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, we commit outselves:

• 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 promises of God's kingdom."

MISSION:

Presbyterian Women (PW) reaches out in Christ's love to serve our community and the world.

Locally, PW contributes funds and service to The Falls Church/McLean Day Care Center, Lewinsville Retirement Residence, Ingleside at Rock Creek, Church Women United, and the Salvation Army Christmas Stocking program. In the broader community, PW sends money to buy birthday cakes for the youth at the Presbyterian Children’s Home of the Highlands and contributes to the ministry of The Rev. Joe Powlas in the mountains near Booneville, KY.

In the world, PW supports Wycliffe Bible Translators and mission and outreach programs of PW on the Presbytery, Synod and Assembly levels. PW also takes part in the Fellowship of the Least Coin. The "least coin" is collected at gatherings of women in many nations. The offerings support programs of literacy, health, disaster assistance, and justice for women and families around the world.

MEMBERSHIP:

Every female member of Lewinsville is considered a member of this organization. Circles meet regularly to foster continued Bible study, mission work, and to provide opportunities for fellowship, support and service within the church and community.

 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2009-2010

• 2009 Fall Gathering of the PW National Capital Presbytery - Saturday, September 19, 2009 from 9:00 to 2:30 Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7801 Livingston Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 (301-567-1510). Bible Study Leader: Rev. Dr. Alice Ogden Bellis. There will be lunch and seven different workshops to choose from. See the Presbyterian Women Bulletin Board for further information and registration forms. Or contact Betty Yurkewitch (703-790-9586).
• Fall Reflection - Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Welcome, Fellowship & Lunch. Program begins at 12:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall. Our speaker is Sandy Cmampion, Hunger Action Advocate for the National Capital Presbytery. Babysitting and Transportation provided. All women of Lewinsville are invited (you do not need to belong to a circle).
• Advent Reflection and Dessert - Monday, December 7, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall. Rev. Deborah McKinley will be the speaker.
• Prayer Breakfast on January 30, 2010, at National Presbyterian Church - a Presbytery Event. Lewinsville's own Bruce Douglass will be the speaker.
• Church Women United World Day of Prayer - Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Registration begins @10:00 am, Program @10:30 am.
• Presbyterian Women's Spring Retreat - will be held on Saturday, April 17th at Meadowkirk from 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. The Retreat will be led by Bonnie Davis who will be reflecting on the theme: Meeting God at Safeway. Bonnie is the Spiritual Life Coordinator for the PW-NCP and a graduate of Wesley Seminary. She has led many retreats in our presbytery and will base our activities on the story of The Woman at the Well. Registration in St. Andrew's Hall on Sunday, March 21 and 28, fee $25 and includes lunch and snacks.
• PW-NCP Spring Gathering on April 24, 2010, at Lewinsville Church - a Presbytery Event
• Synod of the Mid-Atlantic PW Summer Gathering - June 10-13, 2010, at Massanetta. The theme is Come! Take the Water of Life Freely. There will be a Centennial Tea on June 12th! Bring your white gloves and a hat.

It is a pleasure for Presbyterian Women to provide childcare
for events held at the church. 
Transportation assistance is provided for all PW events.

CIRCLES

"Circles" are small groups of women of all ages who meet together once each month to grow in faith and friendship. Over 100 women at LPC are active in a circle! They welcome new Circle members at any time of year. If you have never been a part of a Circle before, we invite you to join one this year. Various meeting times, dates, and locations are available in the monthly Newsletter and below. For more information, please call any of the Circle leaders. The Horizons Bible study “Joshua, A Journey of Faith ” by Mary Mikhaelwill be used for the 2009-2010 program year.

Circle 1 - Second Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Made up primarily of young working women, Circle 1 meets in the Bethany Room (behind the Sanctuary) for Bible study and fellowship. Co-Leaders: Megan Leslie 703 476-4146 and Rachel Russell 703 281-7955

Circle 3 - Third Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Circle 3 began 30 some years ago as an evening gathering of working women who are delighted and eager to welcome visitors and new members. Meetings are held in members’ homes and include socializing over coffee and dessert. Bible Study and prayer are led by members of the group. Co-Leaders: Connie Schafer 703 860-5823 and Betty Yurkewitch 703 790-9586

Circle 4 - meets in the Lewinsville Library on the Third Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. The meetings include Bible study, fellowship and refreshments. Co-Leaders: Ruth Bathe 703 876-8466 and Barbara Pope 703 356-7350. (Please note that Circle 2 and Circle 4 have combined and will be known as Circle 4)

Circle 7 - Second Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Although Circle 7 was started to provide support and spiritual nurture to mothers at home with young children, it now includes members of all ages. The circle meets in the Lewinsville Library and child care is provided in the church nursery by a paid child care professional along with volunteers from the other circles. Join us for breakfast, Bible Study, and sharing of joys and struggles. Co-Leaders: Alison Jacoby 703 573-6603 and Anne Krieg 703 288-9613

Circle 8 - Third Mondays at 7:30 p.m. This enthusiastic group meets in members’ homes to join in Bible Study and fellowship. Circle 8 seeks to include those for whom the evening hour is most convenient. Mary Ann Philipp leads the Bible study. Co-Leaders: Jan Jacewicz 703 534-7004 and Mary Ann Philipp 703 938-2651

Circle 9 - Meeting dates and times are to be announced. This is a group that makes cards that are sold at church events Proceeds benefit LRR and Ingleside. Leader: Betty Holmes (703-893-8991)

PW COORDINATING TEAM

The Coordinating Team meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Lewinsville Library.

Moderator:  Betty Yurkewitch
Co-Vice-Moderators: Kerri Clark and Megan Leslie
Secretary:  Sallie Robinson
Treasurer:  Lori Mabus
Coordinator for Spiritual Life:  Ruth Bathe and Betty Jean Shihda-Kloster
Coordinator for Mission: Jan Jacewicz
Coordinator for Membership:  Vacant
Nominating:  Kay Ancell
Liaison to Church Women United: Sara Mae Eckstein and Sandy Chisholm
Circle Leaders (listed above)

Updated February 24, 2010