We have had wonderful speakers/presenters for our first of the month’s Wednesday Gatherings. In May we had one of our own members, Marilyn Fredericks, who presented her beautiful talent of painting. If you have suggestions for next year’s programs let a CT member know or come to the program planning session in June.

Twelve ladies from Southminster attended the PWS Spring Gathering in Parma. The program was excellent.

Sue W. has been talking to schools who say that about 490 backpacks will be needed for schools next year. Stay tuned for when to help.

We will have a nice representation of Southminster women at the World Wide Gathering in Louisville this summer. Attending are Alix P., Dana D. Jackie B., Julie E., Priscilla O., and Rae B. Also Rev. Marianne Paul will be attending.

In June the new officers will be installed at Gathering by Rev. TJ Remaley. Please join us, a great group of ladies, on June 5th, for the Gathering of worshiping women and women who like to eat lunch together.

Helen Winkle
Moderator

The annual PWS (Presbyterian Women of Southminster) Holiday Bazaar is coming! October 18 and 19, 2024, are the dates. Please mark your calendars. As usual PWS will appreciate your help to make this a great success. Besides handmade items and baked goods, we’d love to have jewelry, house plants, Halloween, fall, Thanksgiving, winter and Christmas decorations, home decor and gift possibilities. We’d also appreciate paper bags with handles. Questions or ideas contact Sara Nevill, Darleen Brown or Carolyn Warner. Thanks in advance for your help.

The Holiday Bazaar is the largest fundraising opportunity PWS provides each year, with all proceeds supporting women in leadership; church enhancement projects; and congregational mission/outreach.

You are invited to the Presbyterian Women gathering at Kirkpatrick Memorial Community Church in Parma on Saturday, April 20, at 9:30am.

Worship: Rev. Charlie Conway
Speaker: Rev. Mother Marta Conway— “Spiritual Practices with Mother Marta”

Breakfast refreshments prior to the gathering, and business meeting between worship and the speaker. An offering will support churchwide attendees. A simple lunch will be served in the Community House for a suggested donation of $10. Childcare provided if requested.

On March 1 we have a date with other Christian Women of other churches from the Boise area. Church Women United is a wonderful opportunity to meet and share with other ladies. We are all Christians and need to join together in promoting Christ’s teachings through service to others in need. Church Women United will be meeting that day at Southminster. A brunch will be served then a guest will present an interesting topic. Come and be fulfilled.

Speaking of needs. If you clean out extra clothes, blankets, gloves, etc and hygiene items there is a box in front of the office for donations to the Boise Mission and Interfaith Sanctuary. If you would like to join a Circle of our ladies to read and discuss a study on Luke through Acts, call the office to discover a time that fits your schedule. We have a good time and become closer friends when we join together on the third week of the month.

The next Gathering of all of the circles will be March 6th at 11:00. Th e subject of the program will be “Ministry to the Aged”. Come and be a part of a wonderful group of ladies.

Helen Winkle, moderator