WOMEN’S MINISTRIES: STARTING FRESH
By Vicki Marsh R
ecently, I moved from Gastonia, NC to Greenville, SC to be closer to my family (and to avoid the constant construction on I-85 that I ex- perienced every time I wanted to visit them). After the move, I was
faced with finding many new things, including a church family. Greenville ARP has become my new church home and I enjoy the friends that I have made and being in a circle there. I soon learned, however, that the Women’s Ministries board at GARP
was starting a revitalization program—like me, they were starting fresh! In a way, it is the same as when you start a new year in a circle or on a board. You may want to do some of the same things the same way that you have always done them, but you have an opportunity to make changes and to serve the ladies at your church or Presbyterial in new ways. As you look at your group, you may find a need for additional officers in your group or find that there is no longer a need for some of the offices that you have had to fill. Since every circle at my church has a treasurer, we have eliminated that office on the board and have our money in a separate account through the church financial secretary. Each circle keeps its own “Sunshine Fund” for immediate needs of the circle. We are adding two new positions of “members-at-large” who will represent the interest of those ladies who are not in a circle but do attend Bible studies. Hopefully, your group leader keeps a notebook which can help you to
remember good projects that you have done and when those things should be done. Projects might include donating candy for a Trunk or Treat, help- ing to support a missionary with prayers and financial help, collecting money for Camp Joy scholarships, having a Diaper Shower for a local Cri- sis Pregnancy group, or sponsoring a dinner at church with donations to go to Youth Camps or Mission Projects. Just like each new morning is an opportunity to do things better or
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Women’s Ministries Officers President Dawn Lewis
change things that are not working as they should, a new year in Women’s Ministry should work the same way. Use this time to “revitalize” your group! Make things better! And, remember that whether you are in a circle or not, if you are a woman and you attend an ARP church—you are a part of Women’s Ministry! Have a great year!?
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JULIA HARDEMAN RHODES Brandy Glaser
awareness and action in connecting ARP’s across the denomination. In her honor, the Julia Hardeman Rhodes award is to be presented annually to a deserving recip- ient, male or female, who has demonstrated excellence in service and dedication in the ARP Church, reflecting the heart of Julia Hardeman Rhodes. There has been a dramatic decline in financial support inhibiting the granting
Julia Hardeman Rhodes was a passionate and tireless advocate of creating 1400 Hwy 161 N, Clover, SC 29710
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Past President Elaine DeVusser
of the award annually. Therefore, the WM decided to help with some financial support every other year. The nomination forms along with more informa-
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tion about the award can be found here https://www.
arpcem.org/julia-h-rhodes-award.
Send recommendations for the award to: Dr. E. Brent Turner at CEM, 918 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite 106, Greenville, SC 29607
bturner@arpsynod.org.
Sue Brogi
suebee1@bellsouth.net 347-504-5501
112 Kenwood Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739 January/February 2020
4318 Summerfield Dr, Piney Flats, TN 37686 Historian
Women’s Ministries Officers
President Dawn Lewis
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Women’s Ministries Officers President
Dawn Lewis
dawnklewis@gmail.com 540-691-3561
625 Prospect St., Covington, VA 24426 Vice President
Brandy Glaser
Vice President Brandy Glaser Elaine DeVusser
bbglaser@hotmail.com 601-577-5079
bbglaser@hotmail.com 601-577-5079 1400 Hwy 161 N, Clover, SC 29710
1400 Hwy 161 N, Clover, SC 29710 Past President
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Past President Elaine DeVusser
devusser5@yahoo.com 423-946-7601
Sue Brogi
suebee1@bellsouth.net 347-504-5501
112 Kenwood Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739
4318 Summerfield Dr, Piney Flats, T
lbby_elder@yahoo.com
Treasurer Libby Elder
Historian Sue Brogi
803-984-6898 2163 Summers Glen, Rock Hill SC 29732
suebee1@bellsouth.net 347-504-5501 112 Kenwood Dr, Hendersonville, N
Mission Outreach Katey Powell
Powellsc3@gmail.com 803-517-8682
373 Arrowood Ave, Lancaster SC 29732 Secretary
Bonnie Tucker
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515 Bird Farm Road, Covington, VA 24426 Spiritual Life
Emily Woodard
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4670 Pamlico Circle, Columbia, SC 29206 23
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