PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN OF FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Presbyterian Women of 4th Presbyterian Church meet in General Meeting at least two times a year; In early June to observe the Birthday Offering of the Presbyterian Women PCUSA; and the first of December combining the observance of the 'Thank Offering' of The Presbyterian Women PCUSA, Christmas Meeting and Business meeting. Monies received for these two offerings are sent to Presbyterian Women PCUSA to be divided among the many local and foreign mission opportunities that have been selected by a Committee for that year.

The Women of 4th Church have two Circles: 'Circle of Friends' that meet each Wednesday at the Church 10 am - 2 pm for fellowship, crafts and sewing. This Circle pieces and assembles the quilt that is the highlight of the Annual Smorgasbord\Festival held the first Saturday of Nov. Shares are sold on the quilt and a lucky winner is drawn at the end of the Evening. The proceeds from the Annual Smorgasbord\Festival are used to make the Budget for the coming year. About 90% of our Budget goes to Mission projects. This Circle also ministers to the bereaved families of the Church in the in the loss of a loved one by providing a meat and cheese tray taken to the funeral home or by preparing and serving lunch to the bereaved family and friends following the funeral service. We also provide a small remembrance for all the Shut-ins at Christmas time. The Bible Study Circle meets the 3rd Wednesday at 1 pm in the Parlor. The Group uses the Presbyterian Women PCUSA Bible Study as a guide. Group leaders are volunteer members of the Circle.

In November the Women participate in the Shoe Box Mission Project filling shoe boxes with small toys, toilet articles, school supplies. The boxes are sent to war torn countries for the children. We usually have about 40 boxes and also provide the mailing cost for each box which was $7 each in 2006.

The Red Hats Group: This Group meets the 4th Tuesday for lunch and fellowship.

The Presbyterian Women of 4th Church currently have about 20 - 25 Active members, however each female member of the Church is considered a member of the Group whether active or inactive. Our Goal is to change all the inactive members to active members status.

MEMBERSHIP in any one or all of these groups is open TO ALL WOMEN. For more detailed information regarding any one or all of these Groups please contact Betsy Maxwell, Co-Moderator; Wilma Owen, Co-Moderator; Delores Gognat, Secretary, or Carolyn Edlin, Treasurer.