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1 PathWays Moderator: Debbie Durden , Happy Holidays! I hope your Thanksgiving and Christmas were filled with family time, delicious food, and a true thankfulness for the many blessings God has given us all. I am particularly thankful for all of you Presbyterian Women, who give so much time and talent to your churches work as well as to PW s broader work in communities and worldwide. It was so good to see so many of you at Fall Workshops, and I hope to see many more of you at the PW Retreat at Calvin Center February You will find more information about the retreat in this issue of PathWays. We have celebrated Advent a time of expectation, symbolized not only by the fourweek period of preparation, but also by the lighting of an Advent candle on each Sunday of the season and the Christ candle on Christmas Eve. The flame of each new candle reminds us that something is happening but more is still to come. The tradition of the Advent wreath is traced back to an old Scandinavian custom that celebrated the coming of light after a season of darkness. In that day, candles were placed on the edge of a horizontal wheel. As the wheel was spun around, the lighted candles would blend into a continuous circle of light. Today we use the circle of evergreen to symbolize the continuous power of God, which knows no beginning or end. An old Celtic Advent carol exhorts us to Light the candle; Jesus is coming. Open your hearts; prepare ye the way. Sleepers awake, for soon is the dawning. He will turn night into glorious day. He will turn night into day. Not only does Advent celebrate the coming of Christ as a baby but also looks forward to His coming again. The same Celtic carol tells us to be of good cheer and put away fear, the light now is coming to dry every tear and asks will you be ready for Him when He comes? As we enter the new year, my hope for each of you is that you will find time to meditate on God s wonderful gift, that He will grant you patience in the waiting, that the lights of Christmas will remind you that Jesus came to dispel the darkness of this world, and that you will be ready when He comes again. Blessings and peace to you, ************************* Winter 2016 Volume 29 Issue 3 ************************* Please read and share this information with all Presbyterian Women ************************* Editor: Mary Martin mary.martin@nokia.com Featuring: Moderator s Message Page 1 PW Calendar Page 1 PW Retreat Flyer Page 2 District Reports Pages 3-7 Debbie January 11 January 28, 8:30 a.m. February March 3 March 8 March 19 April 27, 9:00 a.m. PW Calendar 2017 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day PWP Coordinating Team meeting, Lawrenceville Pres. PWP Retreat, Calvin Center World Day of Prayer International Women s Day PWP Annual Gathering Come See Columbia Day, Columbia Theological Seminary 1 Committee Reports Pages Pledge Form Page History Form Page 11 Search Nomination Form Page 12

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3 District 1 Gwynne Mesimer gmesimer@comcast.net Alpharetta Centro Familiar Cristiano Covenant Ebenezer Brazilian Mount Vernon Northminster Northwest Peachtree Roswell Saint Luke s Trinity Atlanta Alpharetta: On August 21 st, held our Fall Gathering Kick-off at the church with a luncheon and our speaker was from Presbyterian Village in Austell. On September 13th, donated $5,600 to Walter Dean founder of Habitat Aid Initiative for a clean water well in a village in western Kenya. A plaque on the well tells that it was made possible through the efforts of women at Alpharetta. The project was inspired by last year s water theme. Participated in our church s annual Country Fair and Barnyard Sale by selling baked goods. Provide items to Family Haven (helps victims of domestic violence) in Cumming, Georgia. Established two new hands-on mission projects for this year-- donating purses filled with personal women s hygiene items to My Sister s Place and donating clothing items to Dress for Success for women to wear to job interviews and work. Collected items for the Santa Claus Express for Presbyterian Homes and donated handmade throws and lap robes made by the Shawl Ministry. Saint Luke s: Bake sale fundraisers in November and December raised money to support PW mission projects. The annual Christmas dinner and Communion service was held on Monday, December 5th, with a candlelight meal, followed by worship in the sanctuary. Honorary Life Memberships were awarded and Martha Moore-Keish, from Columbia Seminary, was the speaker. The offering benefitted Columbia Friendship Circle. PW distributed handmade Chrismons to the children of the congregation. This year, a few new ones were sewn, but primarily PW used leftovers from previous years being good stewards of our resources and providing a variety to choose from! PW is gearing up for the annual Sandwich Project in January at which 10,000-plus sandwiches will be made for homeless shelters around the city. District 2 Kelly Weirich (interim) kellysings@gmail.com Buford Church of the New Covenant Cristos Para Todas Las Naciones Ebenezer Fairview Hamilton Mill Johns Creek Lawrenceville Norcross Oglethorpe Pleasant Hill Shallowford Kelly Weirich, former PWP Moderator, is filling in as District 2 Leader. If you are interested in serving, or if you know someone who would be a great liaison for this group of churches, contact Search Moderator, Peggy Bolton, , peggy.bolton@att.net. Church of the New Covenant: The church installed its new Pastor, Linda I. Jimenez, on Sunday, October 30th. PW supported the Santa Claus Express for Presbyterian Homes and the Angel Tree in the month of December. Enjoying the Horizons Bible study, "Who is Jesus?" Shallowford: All five circles resumed their monthly meetings in September. Four circles are using the Horizons Bible Study, Who is Jesus? The fifth circle is studying Barbara Brown Taylor s book, Learning to Walk in the Dark. Cards for Shallowford (and friends) military personnel were sent by two circles this fall. The Wonder Women circle held a diaper drive to benefit Helping Mamas and they participated in the Winship Walk in October to honor a circle member s husband who is battling cancer. PW coordinated monthly outings in September (visit to Oakland Cemetery) and October (CDC Museum). Ongoing service opportunities supported by circle members include volunteering at local schools, tutoring at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, a new partnership with La Amistad Networks, the SPC Food Pantry, and preparing meals for Journey night shelter. SPC has had approximately 15 new female members join this quarter. Each woman is being contacted to review the available circles to determine which circle might work best for the new member. 3

4 District 3 Janet Uthlaut jefuthlaut@bellsouth.net Atlanta Taiwanese Crossroads Eastminster El Buen Pastor Good Shepherd Memorial Drive Monroe St. Andrews Shalom NCD Westminster Crossroads: The Bible Study is about the Holy Spirit and is led by Pastor Richard Allen Farmer. Starting in September with the nature of the Holy Spirit, in October, the Holy Spirit is a HE (John 16:5-15), and in November the Holy Spirit in the life of Jesus. In December, attended a performance of A Soulful Christmas at the Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center. We also had a wonderful lunch at Deloris Rose s with each member bringing a food gift card for the Stone Mountain Food Pantry. Our fall mission project was through the Heifer Project. Eastminster: On September 29 th PW enjoyed our annual potluck Thank Offering Luncheon. The PW moderator introduced the CT leaders, circle and Bible leaders, and shared all of the wonderful activities of PW, and a Thank Offering collection was taken. On October 1 st and 3 rd, the circles celebrated the 65 th birthday of Mission Haven with cupcakes and punch, raising about $250. The CT chose this year s Christmas ornament that we made at two workshops in November. First Presbyterian of Monroe: Our combined circles collected items for the Santa Claus Express for Presbyterian Homes of Georgia. One member brought in more than 50 handmade caddies for walkers and wheelchairs. We also promoted the Thornwell Home Turkey Trot in November, and sent a Christmas offering to Thornwell from circle members. Good Shepherd: Sold handmade greeting cards with proceeds to our mission projects. Made no-sew fleece blankets for neo-natal units at Gwinnett Medical, Good Shepherd Preschool, and Thornwell. On October 22nd PW saw Women in Jeopardy at Aurora Theater. On October 22nd, had a DIY holiday craft gala with middle schoolers. The fall women s retreat was at Calvin Center in November using a retreat kit called Sweet Life Café. PW reads every Friday to GSPC Preschool. Initiated a Saturday circle of 13 women. Began a Secret Prayer Sister Program where thirty women send encouraging tokens with the reveal at the May luncheon. 4 Memorial Drive: PW is enjoying the monthly Bible Study Who Is Jesus. Sending cards to shut-ins. In a joint effort Lunch Program with St. Timothy Methodist and Rock of Ages Lutheran, MDPC PW hands out sack lunches, from 12-1 p.m. once a week. Collects and takes food to the Stone Mountain Co-Op. St. Andrews: St. Andrews PW is studying Horizons Who is Jesus. A member attended the Fall Workshop at Clairmont. Members prepared and served a meal at Journey. Some PW members continue to get-together monthly to cut up t-shirts and make yarn balls for the weavers at Reloom. Collected the Thank Offering. Westminster: Women of Westminster (WOW) have two Bible Studies. Hannah Circle and Ruth Circle. Holy Conversation Women s Book Group meets on Monday evenings twice monthly. Living Dolls Ministry meets on the 3 rd Thursday in the morning. They cut, sew, and stuff dolls and teddy bears for Operation Christmas Child, Family Promise, and other outreach programs. WOW Fall Retreat was held at Cloudland Canyon State Park on October 7-8. October s Pantry Drive was for S.E. Gwinnett Cooperative Pantry. In November, the focus was on health-conscious grocery items. District 4 Faye Fikes (interim) ladyfaye@bellsouth.net Clairmont Columbia Decatur Emory Hillside North Decatur Oakhurst Rehoboth Trinity Decatur Faye Fikes, former District 4 Leader, continues to fill this position. If you are interested in serving, or if you know someone who would be a great liaison for this group of churches, contact Search Moderator, Peggy Bolton, , peggy.bolton@att.net.

5 District 5 Alice Walker awalker.atl.pres.5@gmail.com PathWays Publication Schedule Issue Deadline Publication Date for Articles Spring February 1 February 15 articles to mary.martin@nokia.com Bethany Conyers Covington First Afrikan Gum Creek Luther Hays Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection Smyrna Smyrna: Celebrated veterans at a Military Dinner given in their honor. Gave a party for Family Fun night for the Community on Halloween. Hosted AARP Smart Driver Course for the community. Donated food to the Rockdale Food Bank. Raised funds for the Harvest Jubilee to defray medical costs for the needy. Participated in a study of the Great Ends of the Church. Welcomed Rev. Mary Jane Cornell as our interim pastor. Barnesville Fellowship Hemphill Memorial Jackson Kelley McDonough Stockbridge Timberridge District 6 Carol Lunsford clunsfor@bellsouth.net All organized PW groups within District 6 continue serving the Lord through annual mission projects as well as participating in PW activities. Please contact District Leader Carol Lunsford with news and questions. or send paper mail to: Mary Martin, 4176 Neely Meadows Court, Norcross, GA Contact: or Wilma Ardine District 7 s Wilma Ardine Kirchhofer, ardine@bellsouth.net Jacqueline Isbell, jacqueline@isbell.org Jacqueline College Park El Nazareno Fayette Jonesboro Morrow New Life Philadelphia The Summit of South Fayette Fayette: Fayette Presbyterian s Emily McKendry was chosen to be a Presbyterian Scholar for the fourth consecutive year. Emily is currently attending college in Montana. Fayette PW coordinated, prepared, and served refreshments for the November 15th meeting of the Presbytery, held at Fayette Presbyterian. Coordinated a church-wide Operation Christmas Child shoebox packing party. Seventy-three boxes were sent overseas through the Samaritan s Purse annual program. Christmas giving continued through participation in the Santa Claus Express to benefit Presbyterian Homes of Georgia. Morrow: New PW leaders were installed during a church service and will take office in January. Sixty Christmas shoe boxes were filled and were blessed during the November 6th worship service. Philadelphia: In celebration of Mission Haven's 65th birthday, circles collected offerings for Mission Haven. A fall retreat was held at Calvin Center, led by Emily Wilmesherr. One circle is making over 50 colorful fleece lap blankets for nursing home patients. Members attended the Fall Workshop at Clairmont Presbyterian and two members led a workshop on mission projects which was well received PW presented handmade Chrismons and explained their meaning to the children during the "Hanging of the Greens" portion of the worship service on the first Sunday of Advent.

6 Dallas-Dodd Friendship Greenville Hogansville Ebenezer LaGrange Loyd Manchester Warm Springs Newnan Peachtree City West Point District 8 VACANT Please contact Pat Randolph with questions patrandolph@ymail.com Austell Bremen Carrollton Church of the Master Radcliffe Rice Memorial Tallapoosa Westhills District 9 Barbara Leath bleath2002@yahoo.com Friendship-- PW assisted with a food vendor tent at the 2016 annual Concord Jubilee in October at Concord, GA. Proceeds supported the church s global missions. Loyd: Held annual Fall Bazaar November 6 th, which supports Thornwell. Members made soup, cornbread and dessert for lunch after church and make crafts and goodies to sell. The event includes a silent auction. Christmas banquet was held on December 8th for members and guests. Vocalists and an accompanist entertained and a delicious meal was served. Newnan: Organized a walk in the park on the first of October. It included the Lowey Welch Choir which provided and cooked hot dogs, Calvin's Crew which provided cookies, and a member of the church who is a trainer at the local gym did a motivational warm-up before the walk began. Church members sang some inspirational songs as they walked. People of all ages attended even a physically challenged a lady riding her motor scooter. All proceeds support youth events and a kindergarten safety project. Peachtree City: Hosted Club 2.0 group, an older special needs group, providing a pizza dinner, ice cream sundaes and watching the latest Star Wars movie outside in our church parking lot on the big screen. Adopted a Syrian refugee family of four living in Clarkson, GA providing them with furniture, a flat screen television, household items and clothing. Volunteer monthly at Midwest Food Bank packaging rice, beans, hygiene products, popcorn and numerous other items. The four circles donated gift baskets to the silent auction for the church s Harvest Moon Dance with the proceeds going to missions. All organized PW groups within District 9 continue serving through annual mission projects as well as participating in PW activities. Please contact District Leader Barbara Leath with news and questions. Atlanta First Central Druid Hills Kairos Morningside North Avenue Pulse Rize Rock Spring Transformation District 10 Paula Coleman paulajarrett@att.net Atlanta-First: Many attended the PW gathering on September 28 th where there was wonderful discussion and fellowship. The group was led by Rev. Rebekah LeMon, the Executive Pastor, and Rev. Ann-Henley Saunders, Pastor for Emerging Generations. Central: Participated in Santa Claus Express for Presbyterian Homes of Georgia. The Circles continue with Horizons Bible Study, Who Is Jesus? Druid Hills Druid Hills PW awarded its Bowker-Lindsey Scholarship of $400 to college student Russell Miller. The scholarship, awarded annually, is named for Margaret Bowker. In 2016, the name of Gail Lindsey, who was very passionate about education, was added in tribute to her. Kairos: Kairos women are conducting Bible Study on the gospel of Mark through the end of 2016 and are planning for a women's retreat in February,

7 District 10 (continued) Morningside: MPC has a Women's Roundtable which meets monthly, September - April. In October they heard from Dr. Charnita West of John Wesley Dobbs Elementary School who led a discussion about ways the church can partner with them to help students and families. North Avenue: PW has three circles doing different studies this year: Circle 1 is in the second year of the Apprentice Series, The Good and Beautiful Life; Circle 2 is studying the book of Hebrews; and Circle 3 is investigating Women in the New Testament. In October collected socks and toiletries for Gateway Center. They are following developments at the City of Refuge and making a donation to Restoration Atlanta (RATL) for their after-school program. Rock Spring: Three circles meet monthly the Sunday and Thursday Circles are studying Who Is Jesus? The Monday Circle is studying Who Are the Mormons? It has decided to study Atheism and our responses to it in January. Each group is lively and has very interesting discussions. PW women are involved in ministries including: Journey: a ministry to prepare/serve meals at a homeless men's shelter. PW women also help bag food for the church s homeless friends. District 11 VACANT Please contact Pat Randolph with questions patrandloph@ymail.com District 12 Atlanta Korean Canaan Korean Good News Garden Hanbit Korean Central Korean Community New Presbyterian Church of Georgia Kenyan Immigrant Fellowship VACANT Please contact Esther Kihara, , moezi10@hotmail.com, or Keziah Kamau, , kamaukeziah@yahoo.com with questions AMIS Karen Turney, kt2654@gmail.com Our Christmas International House Program is welcoming international students to Atlanta in December. These students are all attending colleges and universities in cities other than Atlanta and will come here on their Christmas break rather than getting to go to their home countries. For two weeks they will be in Atlanta and stay with host volunteers. You can still volunteer as a host go to the AMIS website at and click on "Volunteer with AMIS" and then on "Christmas International House", scroll down and click on "fill out the secure form". If you need help with this, contact Karen Turney, kt2654@gmail.com (phone ). Here is what a couple of THIS year's students are saying about themselves: Ju-Ya from Taiwan: "Actually, the most appealing part of this fantastic program is that by staying with local family, I can get to know and experience the American life style and immerse myself in it...since I have come to the USA, I have spent lots of the time with friends who come from other countries, but I haven t had the experience to live with (an) American. This would be a kind of regret that I have no chance to experience the American suburban hospitality and cultural exchange." Genki from Japan: "I like History, Economics and culture because knowing about history and economy makes my thinking flexible and intelligent. I think that Atlanta is the best place to learn about them. Vivian from Taiwan: "I want to be an architect in the future, but now I am still building the foundation of the dream with my whole tons of interests and experiences. I am planning to travel to as many states or countries as possible, either by earning scholarships or by making good use of any chance and opportunity. That's also why I am learning so many foreign languages, including German, French, Japanese and Korean. (So far I can speak Taiwanese and English very well.) Learning about different cultures and adapting to new lifestyles are always meaningful and interesting to me, and I believe I cannot only be a receiver but also a giver to the people I know." 7

8 Thornwell Mary Evans, Mission Haven Gwynne Mesimer, The new Mission Haven video was shown at the Synod PW Gathering in October and many women attending requested it to be able to show in their churches. Here is the link: Remember that Mission Haven is owned and operated by Presbyterian Women in our six southeastern states. Please encourage all women to support this worthwhile ministry on a regular basis. If you want assistance promoting Mission Haven, please contact our Greater Atlanta Representative, Gwynne Mesimer at gmesimer@comcast.net. Honorary Life Memberships Congratulations to the following women who are recent recipients of the PW Honorary Life Membership Award: Carol Dunbar First, Covington Jean Blair First, Covington Annie Hardy Saint Luke s Beth Underhill Saint Luke s Historian Histories from each church are due by the end of January. A PW history is a valuable, disciplined way to document the activities of the past year, including important people, places and events. Please take a few minutes to share your 2016 church PW report using the form on page 11 of PathWays. Church information will be combined with Presbytery activities for our complete report. 8 Since 1875 Thornwell Home for Children has provided safe homes, hope for a brighter future, wholeness and healing to children on the campus in Clinton, SC. Over time Thornwell has reached out to communities in South Carolina, Georgia and Florida with community-based programs to help children and families grow together and thrive. This emphasis on building families is now reflected in the new logo of Thornwell, Building Tomorrow s Families Today. The campus in South Carolina continues to hum with the chatter and laughter of children, the cluck of chickens on the farm and the peacefulness of the pastoral setting. Living in family-style homes, loving family teachers and educators offer children Christian love and caring and a place to grow emotionally, academically and spiritually toward their full potential. Statistics indicate that grandparents are increasingly caring for their grandchildren. As grandparents run out of energy, health and/or funding, Thornwell is ready to help! A partnership with Thornwell can be a win-win for all. Childcare is moving in the direction of supporting and building families during a child s early years. To this end, Thornwell opened an Early Head Start Program in September to help families with children 0-36 months. This Program complements the ongoing 4-year old Kindergarten Program. Beyond the campus community-based programs offer family support services. In Gwinnett, DeKalb and Roswell, Building Families Specialists offer practical, hands-on tools to improve a child s behavior and reduce stress for parents. Parenting classes are also available for parents who want to improve relationships with their children. Ways you can help Continue to save Box Tops. Thornwell recently received $3200 from this effort! Use when ordering & designate Thornwell to receive support! Visit the campus. A day trip is being planned for April. Refer to the Thornwell website or Sherri Bozardt, , Sherri.Bozardt@ thornwell.org or Mary Evans, tmevans@bellsouth.net, for anything Thornwell.

9 Issues Sheila Louder, Amendment 2 Passes! (Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund) You Did It! Thank You! On November 8 th Georgia citizens sent a resounding message that funding for Georgia s children who have been sexually exploited is a priority. This fund will provide rehabilitative and social services through a Commission appointed by Governor Nathan Deal in The amendment will impose a new tax on strip clubs and other adult entertainment businesses. It will also allow for additional fines to be placed on convicted sex traffickers and an annual $5,000 fee on adult entertainment businesses. It is expected that the adult entertainment businesses will challenge the amendment in court. Georgia is prepared for the challenge as it will use cases from other states by adult entertainment businesses that resulted in the court upholding a similar amendment passage. Plan Now for Together In Action Days to End Human Trafficking January 7-14, 2017 January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. PW Churchwide Coordinating Team Justice and Peace Committee is urging action around the issue of human trafficking during the week of January 7-14 and throughout the year. Resources can be found on the PW website ( Download PW s Together in Action bulletin insert and four page resource. Treasurer Celestine Tory, ddcrtory_19@att.net Presbyterian Women at the Presbytery, Synod and Churchwide levels are dependent on the financial support of congregations to sustain their programs. The Mission Pledge provides support to PW at the Churchwide level. $2.75 per member for PW Dues which is for Presbytery and Synod support. Your PW group s pledge (page 11) for 2017 helps the Presbytery Coordinating Team plan effectively. All checks should be made payable to PW Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. The Treasurer, Celestine Tory, will distribute payments to the appropriate partner organizations. Celestine Tory, 2740 Dresden Trail, East Point, GA 30344, Her contact information is: ddcrtory_19@att.net, phone: Church Women United Wilma Ardine Kirchhofer , ardine@bellsouth.net The Atlanta Chapter of Church Women United met on Friday, December 2nd, at Peachtree Christian Church. The group enjoyed fellowship, food and fun as they ended the year with a Christmas program, election of officers and reflections of the 2016 service projects. One hundred ten (110) people gathered on October 29th at Cascade United Methodist Church, Atlanta at CWU Georgia s Human Right Celebration to honor Pamela Perkins Carn, Coordinator Interfaith Children s Movement and Senator Renee Unterman, District 45, author of the SB8/SR7 (Safe Harbor/Rachel s Law). Also honored were Human Rights advocates from Church Women United units throughout Georgia. Yearbook / Directory Kelly Weirich, , kellysings@gmail.com YEARBOOK An online version (excluding home addresses) is available via our webpage on the presbytery website. To access, go and click on PWP Yearbook. If you find any errors, please notify KellySings@gmail.com. DIRECTORY The directory is a listing of all PW groups in the presbytery and their leaders, arranged by district. Access the website version via our PW website: Click on PWP Directory -- This version does NOT include home addresses. Thanks to all who contributed information. If you find any errors, please notify KellySings@gmail.com. 9

10 Name of Congregation PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN IN THE CONGREGATION MISSION PLEDGE FORM JANUARY 1, 2017 DECEMBER 31, 2017 As Presbyterian Women, we make the following pledge to support the mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA) worldwide through the operating budgets of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery, Synod and at the Churchwide levels. CELEBRATION OF MISSION THROUGH WOMEN S PLEDGE Please indicate below the amount pledged to PW at each governing body level: 2017 Pledge To support the mission of the church worldwide and PW Churchwide ( Mission Pledge ) $ To support the work of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery & Synod $ Suggested pledge to Presbytery / Synod is $2.75 per member annually Signature of Treasurer or Moderator of PW in the Congregation Street Address City, State, Zip Phone Address The pledge form and all contributions should be sent to the Treasurer of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery: Celestine Tory 2740 Dresden Trail East Point, GA ddcrtory_19@att.net Phone:

11 Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta 2016 Historical Report Please answer the following questions pertaining to the activities of the Presbyterian Women (PW) at your church. Answers given should cover the period from January 1, 2016 through December 31, Use separate page as needed for responses. To be included in the history report for PWP of Greater Atlanta, please return the completed form by January 31, 2017 to: Debbie Durden, 2583 Orchard Walk. Jonesboro, GA 30236; phone ; Church Name: Contact Name/Phone: Address: How many women participate in PW at your church? How often do circles meet? How many circles do you have? What is the combined average attendance at your meetings? How often does the whole PW group meet together? How many attended the Annual Gathering of PWP of Greater Atlanta at Shallowford Presbyterian Church? How many attended the 2016 Fall Workshops Clairmont Presbyterian Church? How many attended the 2016 PW Synod Gathering at Epworth by the Sea in October? If any attended other meetings or events held in the presbytery or synod, please list them on a separate sheet detailing the name of the event, the number that attended, and location of the event. What congregational service activities did you sponsor or participate in this year? Give details of the activity on a separate sheet of paper listing the name, purpose, and date of the activity. What community service activities did you sponsor or participate in this year? Give details of the activity on a separate sheet of paper listing the name, purpose, and date of the activity. Were any of your members chosen for special recognition or honors? If so, please give details. What Bible study material (s) did you use? Please provide titles and authors. If you have a woman pastor on staff, please list her name (s) and position (s). How many women are serving as Elders? Deacons? Sunday School Teachers? How many deaths of PW members occurred this year?. Please attach list with names. Please give a list of all Honorary Life Memberships or memorial recognitions you awarded in Does your church have a binder at the Columbia Seminary History Center? Do you have a PW banner? Please list on a separate sheet a brief narrative of any special programs or events not mentioned above. 11

12 Nomination Form for PW Coordinating Team Leaders Presbytery of Greater Atlanta Our Search Committee nominates Coordinating Team (CT) leaders to support PW groups in our presbytery. In addition to their specific duties, CT leaders attend four planning meetings per year, our Annual Gathering in March, and occasional training events or workshops. We seek the wisdom, knowledge and input from all. Consider women in your midst with special talents, leadership ability, and a passion for PW, or nominate yourself to serve others. Please print or type: Date: Name: Address: City: GA Zip: Telephone/ Home: Cell: Church: Elder: Yes No Deacon: Yes No 1. Positions held in Presbyterian Women (use back of form if needed) 2. Skills and Abilities: 3. Position in which interested in serving: 4. Comments: Submitted by: Telephone: Send to: Search Committee: Peggy Bolton 2770 Dresden Trail East Point, GA peggy.bolton@att.net 12