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The First Presbyterian Church 403 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601 Rev. Dr. Fred G. Garry, Senior Pastor Tel: 315/782-1750 Fax: 315/782-2360 |
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Presbyterian Women
Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves:
Mission Sewing Projects. All skill levels needed...sewing, ironing, quilting, cutting, folding. Come for as long or as little time as you can. Soup supper provided at approximately 6pm. January 15, 9am - Breakfast Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided. February 2, 9am-Noon - Piecemakers Piecemakers mission sewing projects will be worked on. An instructor will be available for those who would like to learn to knit. We always need mittens for our tree in December. February 9, 7pm - Cookies for students, shut-ins Bring cookies or candies to package for shut-ins, and college students. We will include old-fashioned valentines being made by the Sunday School classes in the packages. February 19, 9am - Breakfast Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided. March 2, 9am-Noon - Piecemakers Piecemakers mission sewing projects will be worked on. An instructor will be available for those who would like to learn to knit. We always need mittens for our tree in December. March 19, 9am - Breakfast Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided. April 6, 9am-Noon - Mission Sewing Projects Piecemakers mission sewing projects will be worked on. April 16, 9am - Breakfast Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided. May 4, 9am - Noon - Piecemakers Piecemakers mission sewing projects will be worked on. May 13, noon - Salad Luncheon Annual Salad luncheon. Bring a salad to share. All women of Watertown are invited. May 21, 9am - Breakfast Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided. June 1, 9am - Noon - Piecemakers Mission sewing projects will be worked on. July - Summer Picnic Picnic on the water location TBA. Bring a sandwich. Dessert and beverage provided. Children are welcome. August, date and time tba - Whispering Pines We will meet at Whispering Pines Adult Home for their monthly Birthday party. Contact Bernie Taylor for more information. September 14, 9am-noon - Piecemakers Mission sewing projects. September 17, 9am - Breakfast Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided. September 21, 5:30pm - Auction and Covered Dish Supper Covered dish supper and white elephant auction at Mary Sanford's home. Bring dish to pass, table service and an item to auction. October 5 - 9am-noon - Piecemakers Mission sewing projects will be worked on. October 15, 9am - Breakfast Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided. October 16 - Fall Gathering The fall gathering at Presbytery level of Presbyterian Women. Site TBA. October 19, 7-9pm - Craft Night Dessert and beverage provided. November 2, 4:30-8:30pm - Mission Sewing Marathon Spend the day completing our mission projects. All skill levels needed ... sewing, ironing, quilting, cutting, folding. Come for as long or as little time as you can. Light supper provided. November 19, 9am - Breakfast Joint breakfast at the Best Western Carriage House with Friends at First Pres, childcare provided. November 22, 11:15am - Pie Sale December - Decorate Mitten Tree The mitten tree in fellowship hall will be decorated with mittens, hats and scarves knit or donated throughout the year. They go to schools or needy families. December 13, 2-4pm - Holiday Tea All men and women of the church are invited to attend the silver tea. Location TBA. Enjoy music, cookies and conversation. Piecemakers This group makes quilts, knitted caps and mittens, baby sweaters, and other fabric items. No sewing experience is required. Every child who comes to the Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County may choose a quilt to keep and act as their security blanket. Quilts, mosquito netting and bandages are sent to Africa. We also include items in baby bundles given to the youngest soldiers' families at Fort Drum. This groups has also sent items to other agencies in the Presbytery as needed. |