Presbyterian Women Connections
May, 2005

Moderator’s Message
Dear Ladies of Northminster,
 
As I prepare to write my last "Lines from Linda", it causes me to pause and reflect on my role as PW Moderator. I look back at all the fellowship opportunities we have shared during our Fall, Christmas, and Birthday Gatherings along with the spiritual growth opportunities that were provided (Circles, Weekly Bible studies, Sunday School Classes). I hope that you were able to connect with PW through one of our events. I truly felt blessed to be part of such a wonderful organization that encourages women to nurture themselves.
 
In addition, I want to say it has been an honor and a privilege to work with the women on this year's CT (Coordinating Team). I thank God for the opportunity to get to know each one in a special way this year. I have been impressed by their dedication to Presbyterian Women. Together, we strived to work as a team to make the best decisions possible for Presbyterian Women. I look to the future of this organization as the new slate of officers will be announced at the Birthday Gathering. We have much to continue and look forward to!
 
Thank you all for letting me serve this year as your Moderator. I truly appreciated all your words of encouragement and inspiration this past year.
 
Peace,

 
2004-2005 PW Coordinating Team:
Linda Spagnola-Bragg, Karen Scarborough, Allison Paul, Helen DiVergilio, Claire Cheslack, Sherri Rogers, Susan Harper, Melanie Stewart, Claire Jones, June Grindle, Pam Snyder, Leslie Jones

PW Party Time!!
All Women of Northminster Presbyterian Church are cordially invited to our PW Birthday Gathering on Tuesday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We will enjoy a special time together and meet the new CT before the summer season begins. We will collect our annual Birthday Offering as well. Please join us for this final PW event until the fall. We hope to see you there!!

 
May Mission Of The Month
Race for a Cure
To support breast cancer research. Our PW Mission for May is to "Race for the Cure" on Saturday, May 7. Register now for our TEAM!
 
HOW TO REGISTER TO WALK
1.) Go online to komen-atlanta.org to register and pay for your entry fee. You will need a credit card to pay the $25.00 (you can also add $$ onto that amount in the form of a donation) AND you absolutely must enter in our team name "Northminster PW" when prompted in order for our team to get credit for your registration.
 
2.) Fill out a registration form and include a $25.00 check. Forms will be available on the PW bulletin board on the wall by the Fireside Room. Place registration forms and checks in the envelope provided.
 
WHO CAN REGISTER FOR OUR TEAM?
The Race if open to anyone who wants to participate! Our team is open to all!
 
IF YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN THE WALK
Please feel free to help out our team by making a donation online OR using the registration form (check donation box instead of registering to walk). MAKE SURE you credit "Northminster PW" when prompted if you are doing this online.
 
You can also register as a "phantom runner" for our team. Cost is $40 and a T-shirt will be sent to you.
 
WHEN DO I NEED TO REGISTER?
Participants who register after April 20 will need to stand in line the morning of the race to pick up their numbers.
 
WHAT WILL WE WEAR?
Our team will wear the new Northminster t-shirts. Cost for these is a $5-$10 donation. Several stores in the area are selling Race for the Cure items like socks, hats, pins, etc. You will also receive a pink ribbon angel pin for being on our team and those people who make donations to our team will receive a pink ribbon/cross pin for their support.
 
Monthly missions will be posted on the PW bulletin board and the collection box is located (and marked accordingly) in the Fireside Room.

 
Get Connected With PW!
Got a question, idea, suggestion or want to join an event? Connect with PW via our new e-mail address at: preswomen@northminster-atl.org
We want to hear from you!

Our selection for May is "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon. We will meet on Tuesday, May 24 at 7:15 p.m. at the home of Wendy Laramore, 100 Astwood Court, Alpharetta. Call Wendy for directions at 770-993-9386. Everyone is welcome!!
 
Keep up your New Year’s resolution to read a good book! For more information, please contact Carol Ballin, Wendy Laramore or Presbyterian Women.

770-552-0982

678-585-0495

770-993-0217