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GLEN AVON PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

(GAPW)

  • The purpose of Glen Avon Presbyterian Women:
    Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ 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 (USA) and
    Witnesses to the promise of God’s Kingdom.

    GAPW women meet monthly in Circles, for Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
    This year’s study is "Journeys through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today"
     
    • Miriam Circle meets the first Wed. of each month at 9:00 a.m. in Fireside Room.

    • Naomi Circle meets the first Wed. of each month at 12:00 noon in the Fireside Room. (bring your lunch)

    • Ruth Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room

    • Can’t attend a monthly meeting but wish you could keep in touch with GAPW activities? We have a monthly newsletter sent by email for all Glen Avon women whether or not you are able to attend Circle meetings. It includes the same news you’d hear in a Circle meeting: notes on our monthly Bible study, mission opportunities, and news of GAPW activities. If you’d like to receive these emails, contact Linda Stone in the church office (glenavon@clearwire.net)

      Interested in joining a Circle? Talk to GAPW Board members Jan Simmons, Pat Sanders, Jan Morris, Bonnie Schilling, Mary Gemuenden, Evonne Geer, Mildred Kallio, or Jo Robb.

       

    Want to know more about Presbyterian Women?  Visit their website at http://www.pcusa.org/pw/index.htmhttp://www.pcusa.org/pw/index.htm
     

 

GAPW Schedule of Events 2010-2011

August 31, 2010

Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. - GAPW Board meeting in the Fireside Room

 

 

September 8, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. - Introduction to “Journeys through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today.”

Copies of the study guide will be handed out before the meeting.

11:30 a.m. - Luncheon hosted by GAPW Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

                       

 

Even if you’re not currently involved in a Circle, consider joining the discussion of this year’s study Joshua: a journey of faith by checking out our study discussion blog online at http://gapwjoshua.wordpress.com

Many thanks to Claudia Welty for writing this blog!

 

 

 

Last years blog - check it out.  New blog to begin in the Fall 2010.

 


 

Benediction
And now may the Lord go …
        Before us to guide us,
        Behind us to encourage us,
May He go …
        Beside us to befriend us,
        Above us to watch us,
And …
        Within us to give us peace.
We ask in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

 

 

 

MISSION OF THE MONTH: July/August 2010

 

ADOPT-A-BACKPACK For Kids in Need of School Supplies

For children, there are not many days as exciting as the first day of school. Unfortunately, for kids who do not have school supplies, it can be a very embarrassing day. For the past 8 years the CHUM Gabriel Project has given school supplies to children in need. This year the Duluth School District will host a “Back to School Fair” on Tuesday, August 24, and distribute the backpacks at that event. We plan to deliver our donated items to CHUM in time for this district wide distribution of back. So please have these items to church by August 20!
 

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

You can donate a backpack plus the supplies to fill it OR donate money so the supplies can be purchased. Backpacks are distributed to two age groups.
 

GRADE K-5 BACKPACK

Give a $15.00 donation or donate a backpack filled with:

3 Wide Ruled Notebooks

6 Pencils, 3 Pocket Folders

1 Box of Crayons
 

GRADE 6-12 BACKPACK

Give a $18.00 donation or donate a backpack filled with:

6 Pencils, 3 Pens, College Ruled Loose Leaf Paper

3-Ring Binder, 3 Pocket Folders

3 College Ruled Notebooks
 

To ensure fairness to all students, each backpack is packed identically based on this list. It is most helpful to us if you don’t include additional items in your donation. If you are unable to donate a full backpack, the items we are most in need of each year are backpacks, scissors, 3-ring binders and pocket folders.
 

Checks can be made out directly to Churches United in Ministry or to Glen Avon Presbyterian Church, with note “CHUM Backpack” in the memo line.


 

SECOND MISSION FOR JULY/AUGUST

The Street Outreach teams can use raincoats or ponchos, sleeping bags, pillows and umbrellas. These teams often have to hand out garbage bags to the homeless in an effort to keep them dry and warm. They were very excited at the possibility of having ponchos to hand out.
 

The Box for Donations is in the North Narthex near the Mission Bulletin Board.
 

Your gifts matter!

Even in these difficult economic times, the people of Glen Avon are continuing to give in ways that matter very much to recipients. We may never meet these people and yet we are touching and improving lives as Christ has taught us. In the past months, useful kitchen items, gift cards, toiletries, and a vast array of items have been given to Renaissance Transitional Living, to Bethany Crisis Shelter and to our own Youth Mission Trip. Every little bit helps! Your giving brings joy and relief and hope! Let’s not forget to stop off at Seafarer’s with some baked items, or arrange to spend an hour or so visiting with the seafarers who like to chat with local residents. “give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over…” Luke 6:38