Presbyterian Women (PW) Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study, to support the mission of the church worldwide, to work for justice and peace, and to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God's Kingdom. Thankful for all of God's Blessings, the women of Lafayette Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee are energetic in their service and praise to God. This devotion to the Lord is evident in all of their activities. Gatherings for women occur at various intervals during the year from spring and fall get-togethers to Christmas teas. All include warm fellowship and, of course, magnificent food. Presbyterian Women in our congregation have several circles that meet once a month for Bible study and fellowship. These circles play an integral part for Presbyterian women, strengthening and enriching our Lafayette community of faith. New members are welcome at any of the circle meetings at any time during the year.
Women's Circles
Morning Circle Bible Study and Covered Dish Lunch 2nd Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Church Fellowship Hall For more information contact Maree Peacock.
Circle of Friends Bible Study andDinner Prior at Designated Restaurant (Contact leader for location) 2nd Mondays at 6:30 PM Christian Education (CE) Building For more information contact Kay Lachat.
Evening Circle Bible Study and Supper Last Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Church Fellowship Hall For more information contact Denise Pentecost.
Mission Service & Support
The women of Lafayette have given their support in missions locally and worldwide. In early circle activities, the women were involved in assembling medical and personal kits (hope-in-a-box kits) for victims of the many devastating hurricane seasons. They have also done the same for global mission.
The Circles have funded an emerging secondary school library. They have also purchased medicine for the brethren in Embangweni, Malawi. Their benevolence has ranged from "least coin" donations to providing livestock through Samaritan’s Purse; collecting monies for Villa International, Mission Haven, Thornwell Home for Children; and supplying bibles to the American Bible Society. Individually and collectively, our women are involved in the Big Bend Area with ECHO, Refuge House, Dogwood Acres, Ten Thousand Villages, The Shelter, and church-wide projects, such as providing meals for UKirk (Presbyterian University Center). Each year, we ask the families of Lafayette Church to participate in the denomination-wide Presbyterian Women Thank and Birthday offering events.
Service Projects and Collections
Together, our Circles collect the following items ...
Books
Personal hygiene supplies
School supplies
(Small) toys
Trial-size toiletries
Women's, men's, and children's clothing
... for the following missions, agencies, and projects ...
E.C.H.O.
Operation Christmas Child ("Shoebox Ministry")
Sunday School
The Thornwell Home for Children
Guardian Ad Litem Foundation
PW New Year's Resolutions: How can I help?
Save trial-size toiletries when traveling
Collect women's, men's, and children's gently used clothing
Gather books, toys, and household items to donate to a thrift store
Sew baby gowns and blankets
Crochet or knit layette items
Make fun toys for kids
Keep in touch with my Deacon
Visit a shut-in
Participate in a PW Circle
Volunteer at a school, hospital, or nursing home
Pray for missionaries and healthcare workers around the world
Buy small toys and school supplies for Operation Christmas Child
Use BOGO (buy-one, get-one) deals to collect food for ECHO (Emergency Care Help Organization)
Attend PW Gatherings
Pray for our congregation!!
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