Spring is coming and our awareness of the life that God has given us is awakened and made resonate within us
at Easter. May this time of year make us aware of our purpose and joy in being children of God.

Another joy this month is our having Rev. TJ as the Gathering’s speaker. We will welcome his insight and words to us. April is also the month at Gathering that we dedicate the Least Coin. Our coins, a symbol of our prayers, join many others’ coins from all parts of the world to support projects that help women and children achieve a better life.

The Gathering in May will be fun because we will take a field trip to the Basque Museum and have lunch in the area.

Be kind and keep joy in your heart.

Helen Winkle, moderator

The February Gathering on the 1st will start at 11:00am in the Cana room. The program guest will be Phillip Thompson, talking about Black History in Idaho and Boise. The Dedication of Cents-ability (2 cents for Hunger) will be collected. The rotation of preparation is the following: SET UP — Naomi, FOOD — Ruth and Rachel, CLEAN UP — Mary/Martha.

In March Sean Rogers will be our guest speaker. We all enjoy being together and sharing, so come, be a part of God’s love for us. Be kind. Call someone. Have a great month. Happy Valentines Day!
Helen Winkle

We are close to Thanksgiving and we have so much to be thankful for. One Thankful matter is that October is over. But what a final two weeks of October they were. A great Bazaar organized by Carolyn W., Sara N., and Darleen B. Thank you ladies for the months of preparation and planning. And a big thanks to all of the ladies and gents who used their talents to make handmade items and a tip of the hat to the helpers who worked days to make the Bazaar Great.

On October 29 Southminster PWS hosted the Boise Presbyterian Gathering of ladies from 10 area churches, having our own Deanna Watson as speaker, Marianne Paul who led the worship, and Evelyn Cates who played the piano for us.

November Gathering is on the 2nd. We will meet at 11:00am for the Business Meeting, have lunch and then the program. We are excited to have Tina Polishchuk as the speaker. She is the Executive Director of the Idaho Alliance for Ukrainian Refugees and Immigrants, located in the Lighthouse Rescue Mission building in Nampa. She is hoping to bring 1-2 refugees with her as well. We hope you will invite others who might be interested. Men are welcome to come also.

Happy Thanksgiving and keep smiling.
Helen Winkle