Women of the Church

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Following is a description of the Departments that embody the Women of the Church:                     

Spiritual Life Department - Encourage and advance the spiritual growth of the Women of the Church through Bible Study, Prayer, family worship, observance of the Lord's Day, and a deeper commitment to Christ.  Plan "Week of Prayer" program and encourage observance of "World Day of Prayer" in March.   Promote work of the American Bible Society and encourage special offerings throughout the year.  Encourage the use of (and provide help when needed) the Bible Study Book, We Believe and Teach by Rev. E. Gettys, D.D. and Rev. William C. Alexander (with new study notes by Rev. John Ball) and the Westminster shorter Catechism.  The Department Chairman is responsible for January devotions.

Witness and Outreach Department - Keep women up-to-date on church extension and the mission churches in our denomination.   Plan projects of local outreach and Christian ministry in which the congregation can participate.  Serve as contact person for the Women of the Church to Crisis Assistance Ministry of Gastonia.  Have devotions at the April meeting.  Serve as Chairman of Membership and Visitation Committee. 

World Mission Department - Keep informed on our missionaries in Mexico and Pakistan and their needs, and pass this information on to the Women of the church and congregation through articles in The Pisgah Post, local programs, a missions center, and items of interest on church bulletin boards.   Take the "Prayer Warrior" and "The A.R. Presbyterian."   Study World Missions.  Plan for the "Jubilee Birthday Party" and encourage the "One Great Hour of Sharing Offering" at Easter.  Have devotions at March meeting. 

Leadership Training department - Publicize and encourage attendance for all leadership training opportunities.  Attend Women's Conference at Bonclarken, Synodical and Presbyterial meetings.  See that delegates from Women of the Church are appointed to these meetings.  Encourage women to support the Bonclarken Gift Shop and see that gift items are taken to Bonclarken.   Have devotions at the September meeting.  Serve on the Finance Committee.

Christian Higher Education - Promote and encourage ministry to all college students in the church through the circles.   Provide information on Erskine College and Seminary to young people and parents.   Emphasize High School Weekend at Erskine.  Remind Women of the Church of Erskine Seminary Day and special offerings.  Have devotions at the November meeting.

Youth Department - Make the youth feel that they are an important part of the church.  Encourage the Junior and Senior High Youth Groups to select and carry out a service project in our church or community.  Promote attendance and offer assistance to youth at conferences and retreats.  Serve on local Christian Education Committee.  Keep women informed on activities and needs of the youth of our church.  Order Bibles for communicants' Class members who make their profession of faith and devotional guides for graduating high school seniors.  Have devotions at the June meeting.

Family Living Department - Encourage family altars, Bible reading and study, and prayers in the home.  Encourage use of Church Library.  Suggest Christian literature for families.  Urge attendance at midweek program and other family-oriented Church activities.  Remind Women of the church that our senior citizens and shut-ins are under our care.  Be co-chairman of the Bereavement Committee - to plan and serve a meal to the family upon the death of a member of Pisgah A.R.P. Church or the death of a person living in the home of a member of the church.  Promote Family Living study books, Keeping Your Family Together when the World is Falling Apart by Dr. Kevin Leland and The Future of the American Family by George Barna.  Have devotions at the October meeting.  Serve on the Finance Committee.

Current News and History Department - A history of the events and special projects of the women of the Church and of the church shall be written each year and presented at the January meeting of the following year.  A scrapbook containing all clippings and items of interest to the church will be kept each year.  Local history will be sent to Presbyterial current news and history chairman by February 15.  Mail names of deceased Women of the Church members to Presbyterial Memorial chairman by September.  Be responsible for sending in Life Members and Memorials and Love Gifts and distributing pins and certificates at Women of the Church meetings.  Have devotions at July meeting.

Women of the Church are also responsible for or involved with the following:

Sanctuary Flowers, Greeter, and Rosebud Distribution; Kitchen Custodians; Table Linens, Punch Bowls, Plates and Cups Coordinator; Meals-On-Wheels Coordinator; Midweek Dessert Coordinator; Representation on the following committees:  Benevolent Finance, Membership and Visitation, Christian Education

Women of the Church members meet quarterly with separate meetings attended by executive board members.  If you are interested in learning more about the Women of the Church please contact the church office.

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