Adult Ministries
 

Life Groups (small fellowship groups).  Interested in being part of an on-going Life Group for Bible study, prayer, and mutual support in faith?  We discover new life in them and discuss life’s questions and issues in the life-giving presence of Jesus Christ.  If you are not connected with a Life Group at the present time, but would like to explore that possibility, or if you wish to discuss, ask questions concerning, or explore the idea of Life Groups, please feel free to talk with Kurt Imbach.  He's in his office in the Blue House on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.  Call 679-3579 or email him at kurt@whidbeypres.org.

Early in the Journey.  Are you early in your journey with Christ?  Do you have questions about who Jesus Christ is and what it means to be a Christian?  Are you interested in discussing those questions with others who have questions?  Are you feeling that you want to do some "growing" in your spiritual life and in your relationship with God?  Do you enjoy restaurants, bowling, camping, BBQ picnics, theater or informal socializing with other people?  Are you single or married or divorced or have children or have no children?  If so, please join us.  We encourage everyone to attend the 9:30 Worship in the Sanctuary, 11:00 Bible Study in the Fellowship Hall (under the Sanctuary) with childcare provided, and then everyone will gather for combined lunch at 12:15, also in the Fellowship Hall.  Email Justin for more information or call the church office at 679-3579.

Adult Growth and Ministry: 
Please join us for adult education at 9:30 a.m. in the Blue House.  Additionally, every quarter in the fall, winter and spring we invite members to the foundational Discipleship 201 class where they can learn about and commit themselves to living as Christ’s disciples.  We continue to develop other Discipleship class offerings in Bible studies, Christian faith and living, church history, and contemporary issues.  These are scheduled at various times including one-day “Saturday Seminars” as well as multi-week courses.  For more specific information on these classes check the Weekly Announcements page for more information.

Divorce Recovery is a ministry started here at WPC over ten years ago by Melody Young.  People still call searching for help in this area, but currently are turned away.  If you are interested in helping with this ministry please call the church office.  679-3579

Barnabas Group meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays at Noon in the Blue House during the school year.  These are great times for fellowship and for prayer support for the church’s ministries and missions.  Please bring your own lunch and happy presence. 

Presbyterian Women:  The women’s fellowship at Whidbey Presbyterian Church is open to all women.  Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at noon in Heritage Hall.  Hostesses serve dessert following a sack lunch.  Several meetings are potluck lunches.  Additional get-togethers are scheduled to work on boutique and mission projects.

• Morning Bible Study - Our daytime Bible study meets the first Thursday of each month at 10:30 A.M. in Heritage Hall during the school year.  If you have questions, please call Suzanne M.
• Evening Bible Study - The Evening Bible study will meet in the Blue House at 7:00 P.M. in the 2nd Wednesday of each month during the school year.  If you have questions, please call Margie W.
• Partnerships - Please save your receipts when you shop at Saar's Marketplace grocery store!  The Presbyterian Women receive a donation  based on the sales receipts we return to them.  Receipts can be placed in the cans at the office and in the Heritage Hall entrance.  We also have an arrangement with Albertson’s grocery store to receive a percentage back on our purchases there.  Albertson’s uses an identification card, which can be obtained from Esther Grimshaw.  Just show the card at the register when you pay for your groceries. The Presbyterian Women fund a significant number of programs with the proceeds from these partnerships, so your support is really appreciated.
• Programs and Activities are numerous and varied ¬ all-day sewing sessions to make hospital gowns for the overseas missions and colorful fleece quilts for new babies in our congregation, serving “Meals on Wheels” at the Senior Center in October, and at Christmas we share plates of assorted cookies with church members and donate from our hat-mitten-sock tree, hats, gloves, socks and sets of hat-scarf-mittens to the Women-Infant-Children program for distribution.  In November, after months of preparation, a Holiday Boutique/Luncheon/ Silent Auction is held.
  
  The slideshow below is from a recent Holiday Boutique:

Article from the May 2008 LOG:

We are Presbyterian Women

We Gather
Is it spring yet? Presbyterian Women are having their May salad potluck, so it must be! We meet May 15th at noon to share our favorite salads and learn more about using baskets for floral displays. Eileen Oldham will be our charming teacher. 

Please bring salad for 4-6 people, our hostesses will provide dessert. All women are invited.

We Travel
A small group went to Mukilteo on April 24th for the spring gathering of North Puget Sound Presbytery P.W. We learned a lot about Cambodia and a bit about Calvin Presbyterian in Shoreline. We will give a short report at the meeting on the 15th.

We Learn
The last of our Bible studies on the book of Ruth will be May 1st and May 14th. Our morning study meets at 10:30 a.m. on the 1st. The evening Bible study will meet at 6:00 p.m. to dine at Mitzel’s with Bible study at 7:00 p.m.

We Serve Others
May is a great month to remember mothers around the world. PW will offer cards to celebrate moms and remind others that you care by sending $10 in their name to buy mosquito netting. These nets protect women and children from malaria. The cards will be available for purchase in the church office the first 2 weeks of May.

We Have Fun!
Have a lovely summer! Give PW cookbooks to your summer hosts (or guests), your grandchildren moving out and living on their own, or the lovely new bride. Join us for the first boutique workshop for 2008.  This first one will be for ideas and planning on May 8th at 10:30 a.m. in Heritage Hall.

May we be a blessing,

Suzanne McCrea

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Men's Ministry.  The Men’s Breakfast Group meets in Heritage Hall at 7:00 am, Thursday mornings year 'round.  After a hot breakfast, fellowship continues through a short, informal business meeting where current projects are addressed.  For example, the group completes about one micro-mission every three weeks.  Then, Pastor Dave moderates a brisk and often personally insightful Bible Study.  After a period intercessory prayer, the group breaks up about 8:30 am to start the day.