Minutes of PWCFP Meetings
Minutes of Annual Gathering
January 25, 2020
Maitland Presbyterian Church
January 25, 2020
Maitland Presbyterian Church
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Minutes of PWCFP FOURTH QUARTERLY CT MEETING
WASHINGTON SHORES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
JANUARY 11, 2020
WASHINGTON SHORES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
JANUARY 11, 2020
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Minutes of CT Meeting 11.16.19
Conference Call
Conference Call
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Minutes of PWCFP 3rd Quarter CT Meeting
October 5, 2019
Cocoa Presbyterian Church
Cocoa, FL
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Minutes of PWCFP 2nd Quarterly CT Meeting
May 13, 2019
Phone Conference Call
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Minutes of PWCFP Annual Gathering
January 26, 2019
Wekiva Presbyterian Church
Longwood, FL
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Minutes of PWCFP 4th Quarter 2018 Meeting
January 5th, 2019
St. Marks Presbyterian Church
Altamonte Springs, FL
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Minutes of PWCFP 3rd Quarter 2018 Meeting
October 6th, 2018
Phone Conference Call
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Minutes of PWCFP CT 2nd Quarter 2018 Meeting
May 5, 2018
Maitland Presbyterian Church
Maitland, FL
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Minutes of PWCFP CT 1st Quarter 2018 Meeting
March 10, 2018
North Lake Presbyterian Church
Lady Lake, FL
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Minutes of 2018 PWCFP ANNUAL GATHERING
January 27, 2018
El Redentor Presbyterian Church
Oviedo, FL
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Minutes CT PWCFP and 2017/2018 Financial documents
January 6th, 2018
St. Marks Presbyterian Church
Altamonte Springs
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Minutes CT PWCFP
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Minutes CT PWCFP
May 6th, 2017
Cocoa Presbyterian Church, Cocoa, FL
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Minutes CT PWCFP
March 11th, 2017
Anchor Point Ecumenical Center, Apopka
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Minutes CT PWCFP
January 7, 2017
St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, Altamonte Springs
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Minutes CT PWCFP
October 29, 2016
via online Web Teleconference
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Minutes CT PWCFP
May 7, 2016
at Oakland Presbyterian Church
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Minutes CT PWCFP
March 12,2016
at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church
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28th Gathering Minutes and Business Meeting Minutes
PWCFP January 30, 2016
El Redentor Presbyterian Church, Oviedo
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Minutes CT PWCFP Meeting
January 9, 2016
Maitland Presbyterian Church
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PWCFP CT Meeting Minutes
October 3, 2015
Maitland Presbyterian Church, Maitland
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Minutes
PWCFP CT May 2, 2015
Park Lake Presbyterian Church, Orlando
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Minutes
PWCFP CT March 14, 2015
First Presbyterian Church, Titusville
PWCFP CT – March 14, 2015
First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
AGENDA
Call to Order/Lighting the Christ Candle: Karen Hamilton, Moderator
Called to Order 10:13 am Quorum established
Prayer/Devotional: Karen Hamilton Psalm 43
PW Purpose: 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.
Welcome
Thanks to our hosts, welcomed visitors
Secretary’s Minutes: Gayle Schmidt January 10 PWCFP CT minutes:
Corrected and Approved (Posted)
Laura Viau January 24 Annual Gathering
Corrected and Approved (Posted)
Treasurer’s Report: Jennifer Jonas
Still waiting for 2014 Year End Summary and 2015 Quarterly Expenses
Moderator Karen Hamilton
Vice Moderator Martha Kiser
Parliamentarian Rosellyn Calvert
Communications Specialist Abbie VanDenBerg
Search Coordinator Brenda Tompkins (Absent – no report)
Interpreters: Cultural Diversity: Dildrinell Pratts (Absent)
Global Missions: Barbara Joyce
Justice and Peace Jill Bolander Cohen
Pres. Home/Schools: Gayle Schmidt
District Coordinators:
District 1: Vacant District 5: Jean Evans
District 2: Sandy Weil District 6: Eleanore Kaney
District 3: Carol Potter District 7: Beth Timmons
District 4: Vacant District 8: Becky Stewart
Old Business:
1. 2015 Annual Gathering - Wekiva Presbyterian, January 24, 2015
Excellent program and hosting. Theme worked well and may need to consider using it again to allow people the opportunity to attend workshops unable to attend. 87 signed up, 82 attended. $10 fee worked well, raised the numbers of attendees.
2. 2015 Churchwide Gathering Minneapolis June 18-22
Get expense report to Jennifer – up to $1000 per. Also talk up the gift card drive (preferably Target) in $10 increments for American Indian Family Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, as well as silent auction items valued at $25 or more.
3. 2017 PWCFP Calendar
January 29, 2017 Ann Gathering 1st Deland (Deland)
March 12, 2017 CT Meeting Cocoa Presbyterian (Cocoa)
May 7, 2017 CT Meeting Anchor Point EC (Apopka)
October 8, 2017 CT Meeting Maitland Pres (Maitland)
August 20, 2017 Bible Study Park Lake (Orlando)
New Business:
1. 2015 Bible Study “Come To The Waters” August 22nd North Lake Presbyterian
NLPC has the details started.
M/S/P Keep registration at $10, Late Fee still at $15
More details about the upcoming Bible Study (attach content from Gayle)
M/S/P Laura Viau lead the Bible Study
Further discussion of details for Event in May
2. Additional items to be discussed - None
Next meeting – PWCFP CT MEETING May 2, 2015
10:00 a.m.
Park Lake Presbyterian Church
309 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, Fl 32801
Prayer Requests and Closing Prayer:
Borrowed from “Draw Near” by Lynne M. Bash, Presbyterian Today 2015 Lenten Devotional
Scripture: Psalm 104 O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
God created the earth and sustains its every part; the seas, springs, and rivers; the birds, sea creatures, and other animals; the grass, plants, and trees. All of creation looks to God to “Give them their food in due season,” and humans are not exempted from this utter and complete dependence on God. We rely on God with every breath we take.
God my Maker and Provider, help me to be willing to acknowledge how much I depend on you and help me to see your hand at work in the creation around me. Amen
Extinguish the Christ Candle
Moderator’s Report – Karen Hamilton
The 27th Annual Gathering of Presbyterian Women in Central Florida Presbytery was held January 24th at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. “Living the PW Purpose” was the theme for the event which was attended by 82 women and 2 men from 20 of our Central Florida churches and 1 from Tampa Bay Presbytery.
The PWCFP coordinating team thanks Rev. Dr. John Dallas for sharing his call and “White Elephant” story, and the men and women of Wekiva Presbyterian Church for their outstanding preparation for the gathering and welcoming us into their church family for the day.
Many thanks also go to the representatives from Christ, Cocoa, DeLand, El Redentor, Lake Mary, Maitland, Mt. Dora, North Lake, Orlando, Oviedo, Park Lake, Sebastian, South Lake, St. Andrews, St. Mark’s, Titusville, Tuskawilla, Vero Beach, Wekiva, and Westminster-by-the-Sea.
Our day began with a worship service including communion which led into the business meeting. The bylaws were amended to include students under the care of Central Florida Presbytery Committee on Preparation for Ministry and attending a NON-PCUSA seminary a one time scholarship and individuals preparing to become Certified Christian Educators eligible for scholarship.
Mary Bell Streetman installed the 2015 officers for PWCFP Coordinating Team.
Yellow roses were given to 36 present and past Moderators of PW at the church, presbytery, and/or synod level that were in attendance.
Sue McClew, Moderator of Presbyterian Women, Presbytery of Tampa Bay, shared her Global Exchange experience titled “One Heart, One Love, One Community” which focused on issues of human trafficking, violence against women and children and declining church membership in Jamaica, Dominion Republic, Guyana and Curacao.
Help sessions for Moderator, Circle Leader, Secretary, and Treasurer positions were offered during lunch. Participants were encourage to attend 2 of 4 break out sessions offered: Nurture our Faith/Gayle Schmidt; Mission of the Church/
Barbara Joyce; Justice & Peace/ Abbie VanDenBerg; Building a Community of Women/Jennifer Jonas. May you be blessed and inspired to share the message.
Moderator's Message posted on PWCFP Website.
Attended Presbytery Council Meetings January 13th and February 10th.
Met with Abbie at Maitland on January 21st to go over final program.
Moderatred PWCFP 27th Annual Gathering at Wekiva on January 24th.
Met with Abbie at Maitland on January 26th to discuss program corrections.
February 20th met with Presbyterian Mission Representatives at Maitland.
February 21st attended missionary program on South Sudan at Park Lake.
Jill requested that my written report of these events be posted on our website.
March 8th attended the "Gifts of Women" celebration at St. Mark's.
March 14 will moderate the PWCFP CT meeting at First Titusville.
Vice Moderator’s Report - Martha Kiser
I attended and participated in the GOW Sunday at Wekiva Presbyterian Church on March 1, 2015.
Treasurer’s Report – Jennifer Jonas
Q1 2015
On January 10th I attended the PWCT Meeting at St. Marks Church.
On January 14th, I met with former Treasurers of the PWCT for a knowledge transfer on the duties of the Treasurer.
On January 24th, I attended the Presbyterian Women’s 27th Annual Gathering at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. During the annual gathering I did one of the break out class entitled “Building a Community of Women”.
On February 30th, I completed an audit of the previous year’s transactions and wrote out the appropriate checks for the 4th quarter donations for 2015.
I have been performing ongoing treasurer tasks (accepting donations, processing lifetime memberships, etc.) throughout the quarter.
Financial Reports from Jennifer
Parliamentarian - Rosellyn Calvert
· Moderator PW at First Titusville, Prayer partner and Co-Bible leader at St Lukes Presbyterian Women’s Association.
· Sent thank you’s to 50 Central Florida Presbyterian churches for $65,864.75 sent to PATH. Over 300,000 at Cents-a-bility was given to Mission from National.
· Have confirmed reservations for the National meeting with the assistance of Karen Hamilton. Will be attending the meeting June 17-21
Communications Specialist - Abbie VanDenBerg
1. Attended the following PW Related events:
a. PWCFP CT Council Meeting January 10th at St. Mark’s
b. Work session with Moderator Karen Hamilton to finalize PW Gathering Program
c. PW Annual Gathering, January 24th at Wekiva Springs Presbyterian Church
d. Circle Nine Nine Meeting February 10th and March 10th
e. PW Council Meeting MPC January 25th, MPC
2. Made the following changes to the PW Gathering Program (after the event)
a. Added any Moderators missing from list on page 14
b. Made grammatical fixes to the whole document based on Emily Woods copy editing
c. Update Sandy Weil email address
3. Made the following changes to the Website
a. Added Moderators photo group shot to Home Page
b. Added CT Leaders Photo to PWCFP Leadership page
c. Added edited Gathering Program to Home page as image file and downloadable document
d. Added the CT Jan 10 Meeting Minutes to the Minutes Page
e. Changed the Mission Haven Logo
f. Added links to the Mission Haven Newsletters for Winter
g. Added links to the Thornwell Home PW Winter 2015 Newsletter and the Kids Caring eNews blast from Feb. 2015
h. Changed all documents to reflect Jennifer Jonas as Treasurer
i. Updated the Moderator Directory with all updates received as of 03-13-15
j. Corrected Sandy Weil’s email on Website PWCFP leadership page.
Search Coordinator – Brenda Tompkins
Cultural Diversity Interpreter - Dildrinell Pratts
Global Missions Interpreter - Barbara Joyce
Since January 1st I have attended the Coordinating Team meeting at St. Marks Presbyterian Church and the Annual Gathering at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. At the Annual Gathering, I lead two classes on Global Missions, bringing attendees up to date on all the wonderful things Presbyterian Women are doing worldwide. I became the chairperson for the Presbytery Global Missions last fall and on Jan 5th I led the Global Missions meeting and attended the Cuba leadership meeting, which I am a member of. I then attended the Mission Development meeting at which I gave a report about the developments in the Global Mission meeting. I had a meeting with Diane Watkins going over all the items to discuss and pass along to PW and the Presbytery. On March 7th I attended the Presbytery Meeting in Merritt Island where I had a table about the Cuba Partnership and signups for the upcoming visits of 3 Pastors from the churches in the Santa Clara Presbytery in Central Cuba. They will be here the first 2 weeks of June.
Justice and Peace Interpreter - Jill Bolander Cohen
· Attended Gathering – left early to go to Lake Eola for Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
· Lifeboat Project - Have moved from looking for permanent housing properties for transitional housing options toward haven homes and assistance with apartments. Moving into the property formerly in use by Monte Sinae Church as an office and home. Working toward a new worshiping community – Anchorpoint Ecumenical Center.
· Trader May’s – have access to a booth to resell antiques, etc. to raise funds for Lifeboat/Anchorpoint. Fair Trade Coffee Line branded to help Lifeboat
· CFP Immigration Task Force being combined with other justice committees to gain more synergy
· Email from Gradye Parsons and Shannon Beck re: Preaching across the country about VAW and Human Trafficking.
· Recognized by Presbyterian Peace Fellowship as a PeaceSeeker
· Going in April to Ecumenical Advocacy Days, CPJ Day, ???
· November 7 “Loco Lifeboat Regatta” at Turkey Lake Park to raise funds. Also involving children in drawing contest for App.
Presbyterian Homes and Schools Interpreter – Gayle Schmidt
Since January 1 I have attended the Coordinating Team meeting at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church and the Annual Gathering at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. At the Gathering I introduced our Vocational Scholar recipients, Katy Steinberg and Joe Raymond to those in attendance. I also lead one of the discussion groups for our program, Living the PW Purpose.
I will be attending the Preparation for Ministry Committee retreat May 30 to present information about our scholarships to those who are candidates. Enquirers will/may be in attendance and will learn about assistance available when they become candidates.
I encourage everyone to share information about the scholarships with their churches.
http://www.pwcfp.com/scholarships.html
District 1 Coordinator’s Report – Vacant – No Report
District 2 Coordinator’s Report – Sandy Weil
Elected Moderator at Deland, getting to know churches in the area
District 3 Coordinator’s Report - Carol Potter
I was installed as District Coordinator at the Jan. 25 Annual Meeting at the Wekiva Presbyterian Church. Since then, I have contacted the churches by e-mail or phone to update the leaders of PW in those churches. I have learned that several of the churches no longer have active PW groups. For those churches, I have received a contact person, usually the office manager, to whom I can forward information. I have tried to correct e-mail addresses that bounce back.
Within the next few weeks, I will again try to make personal contacts and visits to each of the churches/women leaders. In the meantime, I have forwarded all the info I have received from Karen Hamilton. I have also encouraged them to consider attending the Church Wide Gathering in Minneapolis this summer or send a delegate. A question: Does our CFPW have funding to help women wishing to go, but not being able to afford the cost? In my letter of introduction, I have also said I would be interested in knowing more about their church, their women, and their projects. I also offered to assist with installations and in way that I might be of service.
As a member of North Lake PC, our PW continues to focus on its mission projects. We have had dwindling interest in some circles. A main concern/dislike has been with this year's Horizon Bible Study. Four of NL's circles have opted out of using the materials. This year's study has been somewhat controversial. The other common complaint is that the Horizons' studies are hard to work with and teach. Rather than have Circles disband because of the course materials, it was opted to let them do studies from other books. Has this been a problem for other churches?
District 4 Coordinator’s Report –Vacant – No Report
District 5 Coordinator’s Report– Jean Evans
Forwarded all e-mails to my churches.
I talked to Dildrinell and she agreed to be the Coordinator of Cultural Diversity
Attended the 27th Annual Gathering of PW at Wekiva on Jan 24
Feb 17th attended Circle at Wekiva to hear speaker on the mission in Africa
District 6 Coordinator’s Report – Eleanor Kaney
Attended the Gathering at Wekiva . It was a very nice event.
Shared the info from the Gathering with my churches.
Forwarded Karen’s emails
Park Lake PW gathered food to share with Washington Shores Food Pantry.
Many inactive PW’s in my District.
District 7 Coordinator’s Report – Beth Timmons
Cocoa and 1st PC Titusville PW representatives attended the Annual Gathering. After the low turnout from District 7 for the Annual Gathering, I drove to each church to hand out the information I gathered for them. Pineda's PW were meeting that day, so I spoke to their whole group about the PWCFP calendar, the Global Mission Exchange, and the National PW meeting in Minneapolis. I talked to the Moderator at Rockledge PC. I hope it helps. I also received a nice report from 1st PC Titusville PW on how they're doing.
District 8 Coordinator - Becky Stewart
I attended the Annual Meeting of PWCFP in January at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. I provided transportation for 4 ladies from Sebastian Presbyterian, so they could attend. After the meeting, I distributed extra packets of materials to my churches. First Presbyterian, Vero held their Annual Meeting which I attended and installed three new officers for 2015. I will be serving on the Resolution Committee for First Presbyterian Church, Palm Bay. That brings a total of 3 churches from District 8 that no longer have a working PW. I continue to forward all information, sent from Karen, to my churches.
First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
AGENDA
Call to Order/Lighting the Christ Candle: Karen Hamilton, Moderator
Called to Order 10:13 am Quorum established
Prayer/Devotional: Karen Hamilton Psalm 43
PW Purpose: 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.
Welcome
Thanks to our hosts, welcomed visitors
Secretary’s Minutes: Gayle Schmidt January 10 PWCFP CT minutes:
Corrected and Approved (Posted)
Laura Viau January 24 Annual Gathering
Corrected and Approved (Posted)
Treasurer’s Report: Jennifer Jonas
Still waiting for 2014 Year End Summary and 2015 Quarterly Expenses
Moderator Karen Hamilton
Vice Moderator Martha Kiser
Parliamentarian Rosellyn Calvert
Communications Specialist Abbie VanDenBerg
Search Coordinator Brenda Tompkins (Absent – no report)
Interpreters: Cultural Diversity: Dildrinell Pratts (Absent)
Global Missions: Barbara Joyce
Justice and Peace Jill Bolander Cohen
Pres. Home/Schools: Gayle Schmidt
District Coordinators:
District 1: Vacant District 5: Jean Evans
District 2: Sandy Weil District 6: Eleanore Kaney
District 3: Carol Potter District 7: Beth Timmons
District 4: Vacant District 8: Becky Stewart
Old Business:
1. 2015 Annual Gathering - Wekiva Presbyterian, January 24, 2015
Excellent program and hosting. Theme worked well and may need to consider using it again to allow people the opportunity to attend workshops unable to attend. 87 signed up, 82 attended. $10 fee worked well, raised the numbers of attendees.
2. 2015 Churchwide Gathering Minneapolis June 18-22
Get expense report to Jennifer – up to $1000 per. Also talk up the gift card drive (preferably Target) in $10 increments for American Indian Family Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, as well as silent auction items valued at $25 or more.
3. 2017 PWCFP Calendar
January 29, 2017 Ann Gathering 1st Deland (Deland)
March 12, 2017 CT Meeting Cocoa Presbyterian (Cocoa)
May 7, 2017 CT Meeting Anchor Point EC (Apopka)
October 8, 2017 CT Meeting Maitland Pres (Maitland)
August 20, 2017 Bible Study Park Lake (Orlando)
New Business:
1. 2015 Bible Study “Come To The Waters” August 22nd North Lake Presbyterian
NLPC has the details started.
M/S/P Keep registration at $10, Late Fee still at $15
More details about the upcoming Bible Study (attach content from Gayle)
M/S/P Laura Viau lead the Bible Study
Further discussion of details for Event in May
2. Additional items to be discussed - None
Next meeting – PWCFP CT MEETING May 2, 2015
10:00 a.m.
Park Lake Presbyterian Church
309 East Colonial Drive
Orlando, Fl 32801
Prayer Requests and Closing Prayer:
Borrowed from “Draw Near” by Lynne M. Bash, Presbyterian Today 2015 Lenten Devotional
Scripture: Psalm 104 O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
God created the earth and sustains its every part; the seas, springs, and rivers; the birds, sea creatures, and other animals; the grass, plants, and trees. All of creation looks to God to “Give them their food in due season,” and humans are not exempted from this utter and complete dependence on God. We rely on God with every breath we take.
God my Maker and Provider, help me to be willing to acknowledge how much I depend on you and help me to see your hand at work in the creation around me. Amen
Extinguish the Christ Candle
Moderator’s Report – Karen Hamilton
The 27th Annual Gathering of Presbyterian Women in Central Florida Presbytery was held January 24th at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. “Living the PW Purpose” was the theme for the event which was attended by 82 women and 2 men from 20 of our Central Florida churches and 1 from Tampa Bay Presbytery.
The PWCFP coordinating team thanks Rev. Dr. John Dallas for sharing his call and “White Elephant” story, and the men and women of Wekiva Presbyterian Church for their outstanding preparation for the gathering and welcoming us into their church family for the day.
Many thanks also go to the representatives from Christ, Cocoa, DeLand, El Redentor, Lake Mary, Maitland, Mt. Dora, North Lake, Orlando, Oviedo, Park Lake, Sebastian, South Lake, St. Andrews, St. Mark’s, Titusville, Tuskawilla, Vero Beach, Wekiva, and Westminster-by-the-Sea.
Our day began with a worship service including communion which led into the business meeting. The bylaws were amended to include students under the care of Central Florida Presbytery Committee on Preparation for Ministry and attending a NON-PCUSA seminary a one time scholarship and individuals preparing to become Certified Christian Educators eligible for scholarship.
Mary Bell Streetman installed the 2015 officers for PWCFP Coordinating Team.
Yellow roses were given to 36 present and past Moderators of PW at the church, presbytery, and/or synod level that were in attendance.
Sue McClew, Moderator of Presbyterian Women, Presbytery of Tampa Bay, shared her Global Exchange experience titled “One Heart, One Love, One Community” which focused on issues of human trafficking, violence against women and children and declining church membership in Jamaica, Dominion Republic, Guyana and Curacao.
Help sessions for Moderator, Circle Leader, Secretary, and Treasurer positions were offered during lunch. Participants were encourage to attend 2 of 4 break out sessions offered: Nurture our Faith/Gayle Schmidt; Mission of the Church/
Barbara Joyce; Justice & Peace/ Abbie VanDenBerg; Building a Community of Women/Jennifer Jonas. May you be blessed and inspired to share the message.
Moderator's Message posted on PWCFP Website.
Attended Presbytery Council Meetings January 13th and February 10th.
Met with Abbie at Maitland on January 21st to go over final program.
Moderatred PWCFP 27th Annual Gathering at Wekiva on January 24th.
Met with Abbie at Maitland on January 26th to discuss program corrections.
February 20th met with Presbyterian Mission Representatives at Maitland.
February 21st attended missionary program on South Sudan at Park Lake.
Jill requested that my written report of these events be posted on our website.
March 8th attended the "Gifts of Women" celebration at St. Mark's.
March 14 will moderate the PWCFP CT meeting at First Titusville.
Vice Moderator’s Report - Martha Kiser
I attended and participated in the GOW Sunday at Wekiva Presbyterian Church on March 1, 2015.
Treasurer’s Report – Jennifer Jonas
Q1 2015
On January 10th I attended the PWCT Meeting at St. Marks Church.
On January 14th, I met with former Treasurers of the PWCT for a knowledge transfer on the duties of the Treasurer.
On January 24th, I attended the Presbyterian Women’s 27th Annual Gathering at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. During the annual gathering I did one of the break out class entitled “Building a Community of Women”.
On February 30th, I completed an audit of the previous year’s transactions and wrote out the appropriate checks for the 4th quarter donations for 2015.
I have been performing ongoing treasurer tasks (accepting donations, processing lifetime memberships, etc.) throughout the quarter.
Financial Reports from Jennifer
Parliamentarian - Rosellyn Calvert
· Moderator PW at First Titusville, Prayer partner and Co-Bible leader at St Lukes Presbyterian Women’s Association.
· Sent thank you’s to 50 Central Florida Presbyterian churches for $65,864.75 sent to PATH. Over 300,000 at Cents-a-bility was given to Mission from National.
· Have confirmed reservations for the National meeting with the assistance of Karen Hamilton. Will be attending the meeting June 17-21
Communications Specialist - Abbie VanDenBerg
1. Attended the following PW Related events:
a. PWCFP CT Council Meeting January 10th at St. Mark’s
b. Work session with Moderator Karen Hamilton to finalize PW Gathering Program
c. PW Annual Gathering, January 24th at Wekiva Springs Presbyterian Church
d. Circle Nine Nine Meeting February 10th and March 10th
e. PW Council Meeting MPC January 25th, MPC
2. Made the following changes to the PW Gathering Program (after the event)
a. Added any Moderators missing from list on page 14
b. Made grammatical fixes to the whole document based on Emily Woods copy editing
c. Update Sandy Weil email address
3. Made the following changes to the Website
a. Added Moderators photo group shot to Home Page
b. Added CT Leaders Photo to PWCFP Leadership page
c. Added edited Gathering Program to Home page as image file and downloadable document
d. Added the CT Jan 10 Meeting Minutes to the Minutes Page
e. Changed the Mission Haven Logo
f. Added links to the Mission Haven Newsletters for Winter
g. Added links to the Thornwell Home PW Winter 2015 Newsletter and the Kids Caring eNews blast from Feb. 2015
h. Changed all documents to reflect Jennifer Jonas as Treasurer
i. Updated the Moderator Directory with all updates received as of 03-13-15
j. Corrected Sandy Weil’s email on Website PWCFP leadership page.
Search Coordinator – Brenda Tompkins
Cultural Diversity Interpreter - Dildrinell Pratts
Global Missions Interpreter - Barbara Joyce
Since January 1st I have attended the Coordinating Team meeting at St. Marks Presbyterian Church and the Annual Gathering at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. At the Annual Gathering, I lead two classes on Global Missions, bringing attendees up to date on all the wonderful things Presbyterian Women are doing worldwide. I became the chairperson for the Presbytery Global Missions last fall and on Jan 5th I led the Global Missions meeting and attended the Cuba leadership meeting, which I am a member of. I then attended the Mission Development meeting at which I gave a report about the developments in the Global Mission meeting. I had a meeting with Diane Watkins going over all the items to discuss and pass along to PW and the Presbytery. On March 7th I attended the Presbytery Meeting in Merritt Island where I had a table about the Cuba Partnership and signups for the upcoming visits of 3 Pastors from the churches in the Santa Clara Presbytery in Central Cuba. They will be here the first 2 weeks of June.
Justice and Peace Interpreter - Jill Bolander Cohen
· Attended Gathering – left early to go to Lake Eola for Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
· Lifeboat Project - Have moved from looking for permanent housing properties for transitional housing options toward haven homes and assistance with apartments. Moving into the property formerly in use by Monte Sinae Church as an office and home. Working toward a new worshiping community – Anchorpoint Ecumenical Center.
· Trader May’s – have access to a booth to resell antiques, etc. to raise funds for Lifeboat/Anchorpoint. Fair Trade Coffee Line branded to help Lifeboat
· CFP Immigration Task Force being combined with other justice committees to gain more synergy
· Email from Gradye Parsons and Shannon Beck re: Preaching across the country about VAW and Human Trafficking.
· Recognized by Presbyterian Peace Fellowship as a PeaceSeeker
· Going in April to Ecumenical Advocacy Days, CPJ Day, ???
· November 7 “Loco Lifeboat Regatta” at Turkey Lake Park to raise funds. Also involving children in drawing contest for App.
Presbyterian Homes and Schools Interpreter – Gayle Schmidt
Since January 1 I have attended the Coordinating Team meeting at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church and the Annual Gathering at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. At the Gathering I introduced our Vocational Scholar recipients, Katy Steinberg and Joe Raymond to those in attendance. I also lead one of the discussion groups for our program, Living the PW Purpose.
I will be attending the Preparation for Ministry Committee retreat May 30 to present information about our scholarships to those who are candidates. Enquirers will/may be in attendance and will learn about assistance available when they become candidates.
I encourage everyone to share information about the scholarships with their churches.
http://www.pwcfp.com/scholarships.html
District 1 Coordinator’s Report – Vacant – No Report
District 2 Coordinator’s Report – Sandy Weil
Elected Moderator at Deland, getting to know churches in the area
District 3 Coordinator’s Report - Carol Potter
I was installed as District Coordinator at the Jan. 25 Annual Meeting at the Wekiva Presbyterian Church. Since then, I have contacted the churches by e-mail or phone to update the leaders of PW in those churches. I have learned that several of the churches no longer have active PW groups. For those churches, I have received a contact person, usually the office manager, to whom I can forward information. I have tried to correct e-mail addresses that bounce back.
Within the next few weeks, I will again try to make personal contacts and visits to each of the churches/women leaders. In the meantime, I have forwarded all the info I have received from Karen Hamilton. I have also encouraged them to consider attending the Church Wide Gathering in Minneapolis this summer or send a delegate. A question: Does our CFPW have funding to help women wishing to go, but not being able to afford the cost? In my letter of introduction, I have also said I would be interested in knowing more about their church, their women, and their projects. I also offered to assist with installations and in way that I might be of service.
As a member of North Lake PC, our PW continues to focus on its mission projects. We have had dwindling interest in some circles. A main concern/dislike has been with this year's Horizon Bible Study. Four of NL's circles have opted out of using the materials. This year's study has been somewhat controversial. The other common complaint is that the Horizons' studies are hard to work with and teach. Rather than have Circles disband because of the course materials, it was opted to let them do studies from other books. Has this been a problem for other churches?
District 4 Coordinator’s Report –Vacant – No Report
District 5 Coordinator’s Report– Jean Evans
Forwarded all e-mails to my churches.
I talked to Dildrinell and she agreed to be the Coordinator of Cultural Diversity
Attended the 27th Annual Gathering of PW at Wekiva on Jan 24
Feb 17th attended Circle at Wekiva to hear speaker on the mission in Africa
District 6 Coordinator’s Report – Eleanor Kaney
Attended the Gathering at Wekiva . It was a very nice event.
Shared the info from the Gathering with my churches.
Forwarded Karen’s emails
Park Lake PW gathered food to share with Washington Shores Food Pantry.
Many inactive PW’s in my District.
District 7 Coordinator’s Report – Beth Timmons
Cocoa and 1st PC Titusville PW representatives attended the Annual Gathering. After the low turnout from District 7 for the Annual Gathering, I drove to each church to hand out the information I gathered for them. Pineda's PW were meeting that day, so I spoke to their whole group about the PWCFP calendar, the Global Mission Exchange, and the National PW meeting in Minneapolis. I talked to the Moderator at Rockledge PC. I hope it helps. I also received a nice report from 1st PC Titusville PW on how they're doing.
District 8 Coordinator - Becky Stewart
I attended the Annual Meeting of PWCFP in January at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. I provided transportation for 4 ladies from Sebastian Presbyterian, so they could attend. After the meeting, I distributed extra packets of materials to my churches. First Presbyterian, Vero held their Annual Meeting which I attended and installed three new officers for 2015. I will be serving on the Resolution Committee for First Presbyterian Church, Palm Bay. That brings a total of 3 churches from District 8 that no longer have a working PW. I continue to forward all information, sent from Karen, to my churches.
