Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Women                  

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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 peace and justice,

To build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church and witnesses to the promise of God's Kingdom.

Every woman who attends Mid-Coast is a member of Presbyterian Women

Every woman is a part of this organization that has truly shown the meaning of
"we are the body of Christ"

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BE SURE TO CHECK THE MID-COAST CALENDAR FOR THE EXACT DATES AND TIMES OF PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN EVENTS

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Milestones

• Created Horizons, A monthly bible study, prayer chain, and Presbyterian Women's worship service.
   

• Organized "Thank" offering, least coin offering, mission to pledge to PW PCUSA, gowns and bandages for African Hospitals, and blanket drive though Church World Services
   

• PW works to provide gifts to Family Crisis Shelter, Bright Start, Habitat for Humanity, peace and justice seminars, support of CEOLI work in Bolivia and coordinated aid in the remodeling of the Family Crisis Shelter
   

• Women's Night Out, Women's Retreat, Christmas gathering, special surprise good-bye social functions.

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Charities and Fund Raising

Presbyterian Women have two major fund raisers: the Holiday Fair and the Tag Sale.  The funds from the Tag Sale go to the mission pledge for PW PCUSA and for the general operating expenses of PW.  The profits from the Holiday Fair are divided in 80% for the needs of the local congregation, and 20% to mission needs outside the church.

Other giving included:

• purchase of CEOLI cards to help disabled, disadvantaged teenagers in Bolivia

• a new weed-eater and coat rack for the congregation

• funds for Natasha to help with her mission trip to South Africa

• providing cake and refreshments for the first baptismal celebrations at the Sudanese Fellowship of Portland

• Funds provided to support the Bright Start Scholarship fund

• donated funds to Habitat for Humanity

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On-Going Charities and Fund Raising

Our church family, particularly newer members, need to be aware of yet another Mid-Coast mission that breathes encouragement and love into the lives of women and children, as well as staff, of the Family Crisis Center.

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Overseas Mission:
Continuing a Legacy
by Linda Pappin

Continuing the legacy of Jane Lester and others, PW recently send 33 hospital gowns and 689 rolled bandages to go to Malawi and Haiti.

Thank you to all of the nimble fingers that assisted with this vital mission project.

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Running out of high quality note paper?
by Shirley Reese

Are you writing more thank you notes and enjoying it less? Need a unique hostess gift?  For the teacher?  A thank you for a job especially well done?

Shirley Reese will continue to sell the handsome note cards that were first introduced at the Alternative Gift Market in December.  There are several scenes in stunning colors, printed on high quality paper.  Money received goes to support CEOLI, the Center for Educational and Vocational Preparation for the Disabled in Bolivia.  This is the poorest country in South America.

CEOLI cares for nearly 150 children and young adults in the Cochabama area.  Its mission is to provide services and opportunities for improved quality of life that the Bolivian government has this far failed to offer.  CEOLI is a non-profit organization that relies on private donations and minimal payment from affected families.  It is through Shirley Reese's sister, who volunteered with CEOLI last year, that PW has the privilege of participating in this project.

We can make a difference in the lives of handicapped children when we purchase these unique and exceptionally high-quality cards.

For more information contact Shirley Reese, 833-5415.

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"Presbyterian Women (PW) is the national women's organization of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). With a history of more than 200 years, PW is committed to nurturing faith, supporting the church's mission, working for justice and building community. It is organized at all levels of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in congregations, presbyteries and synods as well as General Assembly." http://www.pcusa.org/pw/

Coordinating Team: Marci Clark, Moderator, Linda Pappin, Treasurer, Rita DeFio, Secretary, Elaine Brown, Norma Carroll, Sandy Carroll, Barbara Hall, Sherry Masters

Contact Information: Marci Clark