Presbyterian Women is a Presbyterian national church-wide organization whose membership is open to all women who wish to be supportive in any way. Our local organization holds monthly meetings with different topics and formats... book discussions, lectures, Bible study, fund raisers, etc.

Part of our charter is to support the missions of our church locally and PW around the world. Some of our activities involve the Hope House, local Food Bank, Stork's Nest, and Lancaster Shelter for Battered Women. We also sponsor activities to raise money for the Youth Mission Tour. Most of all, we enjoy fellowship and build relationships with one another by having fun and learning together.

Officers: Melody Nissley, Moderator; Elizabeth Conroy, Vice Moderator; Sally Harvey, Secretary; Joanne Myers, Treasurer

Standing Committees: Memorial Receptions, Althea Johnson; Finance, Joanne Myers. Suzanne McKinnon, Pat Garrigan; Nominating, Gloria Straub, Melissa Foltz, Ellie Heller

Our congregation has several "circles" with different meeting times and personalities.

PW ANNOUNCEMENT CENTER

PW Mission Pledge:

Received-to-date as of 09/18/11: $ 720.00

Grace Circle will meet for breakfast and fellowship on Saturday, October 15, 9:00 a.m. at Simp-lee Seafood in Mount Joy. All female members and friends of Donegal are welcome!

Morning Bible Study Circle will be held Wednesday, October 12, 9:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. We will study together “Confessing the Beatitudes” Gospel of Matthew from the Horizon Bible Study. All women are invited to attend.

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All women of Donegal (and their families) are invited to attend the "River of Hope" conference this summer, a national gathering of Presbyterian women.  Please call Melody Nissley (715-4483) or Gloria Straub (653-5481) for more information and to sign up.  Please let one of them know if you plan to attend by Sunday, October 30.  If you decide to attend, we will have a planning meeting on Sunday, November 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

"The Gathering, held once every three years, is an opportunity for Presbyterian women from across the country (and around the world!) to gather for worship, education, community-building, fun and renewal. Participants will enjoy workshops, tours, forums, plenary sessions with inspiring speakers and worship. PW’s triennial Business Meeting also takes place during the Gathering, where budget, leadership and programmatic emphases will be decided.

In 2012, the Gathering will be held July 18–22 in Orlando, Florida, (all under one roof) at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center.  Themed “River of Hope,” the 2012 Gathering will renew our hope and explore Psalm 46:4–5."

http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/pwgathering/about-gathering/

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STILL FOR SALE

Presbyterian Women have a few gift items of the Donegal Church for sale.

If you are interested in purchasing any items for gifts at any time of the year, please contact Joanne Myers at church or call her at 653-6745.

· Print suitable for framing - Seasons of Donegal $ 5.00

· Print suitable for framing - Donegal Church $ 5.00

· Cats Meow - Donegal Church $10.00

· Cats Meow - Kerr Study House $10.00

· Ceramic Tile of Church $ 8.00

· Cup Plate $ 5.00

· Black & White Note Cards of Church $ 4.50

· Cookbooks from two female Donegal chefs and

authors - Judy Weidman and Betty Groff. A

cookbook is a great gift for family, friends,

teachers, hostess gift, or one for your own

collection.

> The Best of The Weidman House $10.00

> The Weidman House Sampler $ 8.00

> Supplement of The Weidman House Sampler  $ 4.00
 > Betty Groff's Up-Home, D/H Cookbook  $10.00
 > Betty Groff's Country Goodness  $10.00

The sale of all these items benefits the church.

Last Edited on 10/1/11