Women's Ministry

The women of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church have a vibrant and active ministry through an organization called Presbyterian Women. 
 

Statement of Purpose

Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, we commit ourselves 

  • to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study;
  • to study the mission of the church worldwide;
  • to work for justice and peace;
  • to build an exclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witness to the promise of God's kingdom.

Circles

Presbyterian Women meets monthly, gathering in "circles," which offer an opportunity to be involved in smaller and more intimate groups. We meet for Bible study, fellowship and mutual support. The circle meetings are the root of Presbyterian Women service projects.

If you would like to become an active member of a circle, please call the church, 706-733-2275. 

Circle No. 5                                                                                                                                  (Presbyterian Women Supporting Women - Contact Cheryl Wilson - 706-868-7983)
Meets at different locations on the third Thursday night of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. light supper, all ages. New members are welcome. Light refreshments and conversation begin the evening, dovetailing into different book selections and Bible study topics related to daily living. Call Cheryl Wilson for more information 706-868-1663. All ladies are welcome!

Circle No. 6                                                                                                                                                      (Suzanne Morris Baker circle - Contact Maureen Jones - 706-733-6139)
Meets in different homes or at the church on the third Monday of the month, 10 a.m. New members, all ages, are welcome.

The Joy Gift dinner and installation of officers is in December. An offering is collected for various projects sponsored by Presbyterian Women and the church.

Other activities

Jane Howington Bible Study

Bible study time options:
 

  • Tuesdays, 7:45-9 a.m., Howington home, 2312 Walton Way
  • Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Reid Memorial, 2261 Walton Way (nursery provided Wednesday morning only)  
  • Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30.p.m., Reid Memorial, 2261 Walton Way
  • Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Reid Memorial, 2261 Walton Way
  • The Mustard Seeds (a young group that admits to knowing nothing!) meets Tuesdays, 9:45-11 a.m., Howington home, 2312 Walton Way

Call 706-733-2312 or email Jane2312@aol.com for more information.
 

Ladies in Fellowship Together (L.I.F.T.)

Plug into LIFT. The name says it all. All Reid women and friends are welcome. 
Enjoy a catered lunch, fellowshipand Bible study. Childcare provided in the Reid Memorial nursery facility. Contact Harriet Monnig  for more information about meeting times and places via e-mail monnigs@bellsouth.net.

 

Seminars and retreats

Presbyterian Women sponsors an outreach women's seminar every January that is open to all women in the community. Special seminars and retreats for Reid women are also sponsored. Presbyterian Women also join women from other churches in the Northeast Georgia Presbytery for special presbytery retreats and gatherings. 

 

Special gatherings

The women of Reid Memorial collect Christmas gift items for the Presbyterian nursing homes in Georgia, the Red Cross and the Veteran's Administration, and toiletries for the Augusta Rescue Mission, annually. 

 

Cards

Presbyterian Women sends welcome cards to new members of Reid Memorial, congratulations cards to those members having new babies and sympathy cards to those suffering a loss of a family member.

 

Service projects

Service projects are at the heart of the Presbyterian circles for women and Reid is proud of its involvement in various activities through these projects.

 

White gifts

Members of the congregation donate money to provide goods for Christmas baskets. Names of families who need assistance are submitted by Help Line and  church members. The congregation assists with the delivery of the baskets.

 

Joy dinner

Presbyterian Women enjoy a Christmas dinner, program, and the joy of giving a Thanks Offering for special creative ministries, including medical missions called White Cross.

 

Birthday offering

This is an annual celebration of the unification of organized women's work. This is usually a tea where funds are collected for a specified project determined by the creative ministries offering committee.