BOW is inclusive of all women of the church. If you are a woman in this church, you are a member of BOW. This ministry does not replace or render needless any existing women’s ministry group already in place such as Presbyterian Women, Day Gals, Night Gals, etc. Instead, this ministry supports, encourages and networks the ministries already in place for women in our church and oversees and plans events such as the Women’s Retreat, Ladies’ Tea and the BOW Monthly Outings. BOW also serves to coordinate and expand the Women’s Ministry at Woodland and seeks to include all women of the congregation. This ministry seeks to connect and engage the women of Woodland Presbyterian Church to grow in faith, do life together in Christian community, learn to live on mission, equip them to be disciples and disciple-makers, and live out and share the gospel in our homes, church, community and world. BOW is led by a leadership council made up of a cross-section of the women of the church currently or formerly serving in leadership positions in a variety of ministries. The goal is to have at least one woman from each of the ministries of the church to be included as a member of the Leadership Council, e.g. Elder, Deacon, Staff, PW, Day Gals, Night Gals, the Sunday School classes, etc. The BOW leadership council seeks to encourage women to serve where they have a heart for ministry so that each woman’s service to the church is born out of her passion to serve. If you are interested in serving on the leadership council or want to discuss any ideas you might have for women’s ministry at Woodland, please see Wendy Dabbous. You can email her at [email protected] or call her at 901-351-1378. She would love to hear from you! (OVER for MORE INFORMATION) October 2014 BOW MINISTRIES Bible Study through Presbyterian Women (PW) – We currently have 4 groups meeting regularly for Bible Study, Fellowship and Philanthropy. Any woman in the church is welcome to come anytime to any of the following group meetings. The Home Circle is currently led by Carolyn Ivy and meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month (October through May) from 10:30am-12:00pm. This circle will study Experiencing God’s Peace by Elizabeth George this fall and will meet in different member’s homes. Lunch is provided. Please contact Carolyn at 901-6836048 if you would like more information. The Parlor Circle is currently led by Joyce Queen and meets in the church parlor the 2nd Tuesday of each month (October through May) from 10:30am-12:00pm. This circle will study Longing to Pray: How the Psalms Teach Us to Talk with God by J. Ellsworth Kalas this fall. Refreshments are served. Please contact Joyce at 901794-5740 if you would like more information. The Day Gals Circle is led by Kathryn Miskell & Wendy Dabbous and meets in the Session Room at church every Tuesday from 10:00-11:30am beginning August 19, except during certain school holidays. This circle will study She’s Got Issues by Nicole Eunice this fall. Please contact Kathryn at 901-488-7946 or [email protected] if you would like more information. The Night Gals Circle is led by Dale Ivy and meets in her home (4785 Dee Road) every other Monday beginning September 8 from 6:30-8:00pm. This circle will study The Women of Christmas by Liz Curtis Higgs this fall. Snacks provided. Please contact Dale at 901-685-1273 or [email protected] if you would like more information. UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS Monthly BOW Gatherings – All women of the church invited! Monthly Gatherings alternate daytime/evening. October – Bus Tour of Elmwood Cemetery – Mon., October 20 November – Painting with Bebe – Date TBA Decemeber – Annual Christmas Party @ Kathy Young’s – Date TBA Women’s Retreat – April 17-19, 2015 Mark your calendars for this exciting weekend with your church sisters! Annual Ladies Tea - August 2015 Other upcoming activities to look for: Game Night Lunch or Dinner Outing Concerts or Plays Woodland Presbyterian Church (901) 682-3349 www.woodlandpres.org