First Presbyterian Church, Fernandina Beach, Florida

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Fernandina Beach, Florida

“A caring congregation nurturing spiritual growth and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ.”

?Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all? Proverbs 31:29

Presbyterian Women at First Presbyterian Church.

The women of First Presbyterian Church, Fernandina Beach, have a strong leadership team and five circles that meet the second week of the month in the homes of members or at the church. We support the mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and other local, national, and international missions. Our PW unit is also actively involved in hands-on mission work within our own community.

2011 Moderator ------------ Trish Booton

2011 Vice-Moderator -- Jane Dickison

Special Events:

Presbytery PW Spring Retreat	Saturday, April 30
Spring Fling	Sunday, June 5
Fall Kick-off	Sunday, September 11
Fair Trade Market	Saturday, October 8
Christmas Celebration	Sunday, December 4

Circle Meetings:

Elizabeth Circle	2nd Thursday	1:30 p.m.	Church Parlor
Esther Circle	2nd Thursday	12:30 p.m.	Homes of members
LAFF (Love and Faithful Friendship)	2nd Tuesday	10:00 a.m.	Homes of members
Lydia Circle	2nd Wednesday	6:15 p.m.	Faith Cafe
Martha Circle	2nd Wednesday	10:00 a.m.	Homes of members
Ruth Circle	2nd Thursday	9:30 a.m.	Homes of members

Prayer Shawl Ministry
A new Prayer Shawl Ministry was introduced to the First Presbyterian congregation in January 2010. Women of the church gather twice a month to knit and crochet prayer shawls for people who are in hospice care, grieving, or in some way in need of a special blessing. The prayer shawls, dedicated in April worship services, are available through the pastors, deacons, or one of the shawl crafters.

Interested needle workers are encouraged to join the group in Jim Thomas Hall at 9:30 a.m. on the first Monday and third Friday of each month.

Bag Ladies for Micah’s Place
Presbyterian Women began a new ministry in 2010, providing welcome bags for the children of Micah’s Place. When families arrive at this local shelter for victims of domestic violence, they often have left home with just the barest necessities. The Bag Ladies of PW fill bags (decorated by the children of our church) with books, flashlights, hygiene items, coloring books and crayons, a pillow, a stuffed animal, and other items that might make a child feel more welcome in the new surroundings. The PW Circles will collect items for the bags throughout the year.

Be a part of the PW Fellowship:
All women of the church are Presbyterian Women and do not need to be a member of a circle to participate in any of the activities, including the Prayer Shawl Ministry, mission opportunities, and special events. For information about any of the programs of PW, or if you are interested in being a part of a circle, please contact the church office, 261.3837, or Trish Booton, 491.1814, tbooton@comcast.net.