GLEN AVON PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

(GAPW)

September 5, 2012

Fall Gathering

Wednesday,10:00 a.m. Circles will meet to receive copies of the study guide and yearbooks.

                       10:30 a.m. -  presented by Pastor Robyn Weaver.

                       11:30 a.m. - Salad Luncheon

                       Our study for this year will be:

http://horizons.pcusa.org/bible.htm

If you would like more information about the Circles, contact these leaders: Miriam Circle - Barb Hjort (218-838-4940), Naomi Circle - Yvonne Carl (724-6192) or Ruth Circle - Ann Houghtaling (525-5621.

Tues., April 30, 9:30 AM: GAPW Board Meeting, Fireside Room

Wed., May 1, 9:00 AM: Miriam Circle, Fireside Room

Wed., May 1, 12:00 Noon: Naomi Circle, Fireside Room

Tues., May 21, 6:30 PM: Ruth Circle, Parlor 

Sat., May 4,11:00 AM – 1:30 PM: Glen Avon Presbyterian Women Annual Meeting and Spring Luncheon

Wed. – Sat., June 12-15: Gathering of Presbyterian Women of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa
 

GAPW participates in the life of Glen Avon through various committees, such as funeral services, chancel (flowers and decoration), and kitchen. Are any of these of interest to you? If so, contact any member of the Board, or call Jan Simmons 727-4117. As we like to say, many hands make light work!
 

GAPW Annual Meeting

and Spring Salad Luncheon

11:00 AM: Business Meeting

11:45 AM: Luncheon

12:30 PM: Safety Program

The speaker will be our own Jarry Keppers, regarding home safety. He’ll explain how to maintain your fire alarm and carbon monoxide alarm. What about your fire extinguisher, is it still in working condition or does it need maintenance? Come and find out the facts and hear what everyone should know.
 

Presbyterian Women in the

Synod of Lakes and Prairies

2013 Gathering

“For everything there is a season under heaven . . .”

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, Iowa

June 12-15

The 2013 Gathering opens with dinner on Wednesday, June 12, and runs through a plenary session Saturday, June 15. It follows the theme of Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “For everything there is a season under heaven.” There are numerous workshops and break-out sessions on mission, crafts, leadership, science and God, and next years PW study of Exodus and Deuteronomy. Several have expressed interest in carpooling to this year’s Synod Gathering. If you are interested, please contact Barbara Coyle, Jan Simmons or Claudia Scott Welty. For more information on this Gathering, check out the brochure on the GAPW bulletin board or visit this web site: http://www.lakesandprairies.org/PDFFiles/1PWsynodGATHERING.pdf

It’s not too late to join a Circle.  Our study this year is “Dispatches to God’s Household: The General Epistles”.  You are welcome to join us!

Are you interested in the activities of GAPW but not always able to attend your Circle meeting?   Our monthly e-newsletter (sent via email) notes important dates, information about missions we support, and updates on activities.

If you are not already receiving the e-newsletter, but would like to have it delivered to your In Box, contact Linda Stone in the church office at glenavon@clearwire.net

If you have changed your email address, remember to update it with the office.
 

GAPW participates in the life of Glen Avon through various committees, such as funeral services, chancel (flowers and decoration), and kitchen. Are any of these of interest to you? If so, contact any member of the Board, or call Jan Simmons at 727-4117. As we like to say, many hands make light work!

MISSION OF THE MONTH: May
 

Mission of the Month for May is Bethany Crisis Nursery. Parents need support to be effective caregivers and provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow into healthy adults. Parents or guardians who are dealing with emergencies or crises such as sudden illness, housing problems, divorce or separation, or financial strains, may need time alone to resolve the crisis. A child's parent or legal guardian can request emergency day and night care for up to three days by calling the Bethany Crisis Nursery in Duluth. Their trained staff can also provide referrals, counseling and support, as well as supplies in emergency situations. Children from 0–12 years of age are eligible for Crisis Nursery care.

The following items are frequently needed at the Crisis Nursery:

• Diapers - sizes 4, 5 & 6

• Baby hygiene items

• Wipes

• Diaper ointment

• Other essential baby items.

They can be dropped off in the tub in the Narthex.

You can also support vulnerable children and their families by becoming an emergency care provider (licensed childcare providers), volunteering at the Crisis Nursery, or by making a financial contribution. Your generous gift of $30 supports one day of safe and supportive emergency child care for a family experiencing crisis. Checks can be made to Glen Avon Presbyterian Church with Bethany Crisis Shelter in the Memo line.

We were very generous with our March Mission of the Month. Several hundred dollars were donated to the CHUM food shelf to meet the challenge match provided by Minnesota Food Share. We also delivered 150 pounds of food.

“…for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. …Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these you did it to me.” Matt 25:35-40