Purpose

Forgiven, freed by God through faith in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves:

• To create a body of supportive women within our congregation
• To nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study
• To serve our members, our congregation, and our community
• To support the worldwide mission of the church.

All women members of Rivermont Presbyterian Church and all women listed as "friends of the church" are considered members of this organization.

The Rivermont Presbyterian Women are divided into four day Circles, which meet on the second Monday of each month from September through June at 10:00 A.M. All meetings are held at the church except December and June’s meetings, which are held in different homes.  The Circles have a Bible Study and then all of the women gather for a delicious lunch.   For the women who work, there is an evening Circle, which meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 P.M. at the church. This year (2004-2005) the circles are studying Old Songs for New Millennium, a study of Psalms

• A nursery is provided at the church for all meetings.

It is fascinating to attend a meeting of the Board of Rivermont Presbyterian Women. Each meeting is opened with prayer and a brief devotional. Reports from officers, committee chairs and circle chairs are shared. As each woman speaks, you begin to feel the link that forms the chain which holds this vital organization together. In September each year a list of current college students with their addresses is compiled. The list is divided by the number of circles (currently 5). The list included 25 students so each circle has 5 students. Each month the circle sends a card to each student with signatures and/or a message of encouragement in an effort to maintain a tangible connection with our church. In February, the L and R sends a Valentine to each student with a small monetary gift. After the first of the year new material is reviewed by a committee to determine the study for the coming years. Also, in the spring, a committee begins to work on recruiting new board members for our continuing work in 2005-2006. Contact can be maintained with Presbytery through the Resource center in Knoxville.

Rivermont Presbyterian Women
2005 – 2006

OFFICERS

COMMITTEES

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION – Lisl Jackson & Liz Grant
HOSPITALITY – Susan Hoffman & Linda Creamer
LEADERSHIP & RESOURCES – Nancy Ford & Elaine Boncutter
MISSION INTERPRETATION – Jane Guthrie & Jenny Cox
SPIRITUAL NURTURE – Carole Clark

CIRCLE CHAIRMEN

CIRCLE I Dolores Harvey, Lou Burdeshaw
CIRCLE II Pauline Moore, Margaret Lynch
CIRCLE III June Little, Fay Fitzgerald
CIRCLE IV Erin Sheldon, Chris Edwards
CIRCLE V (Night) Susan Harris, Phyllis Beene
 

Newton Child Development Center – This organization provides high-quality child care services in the low-income Westside community of Chattanooga.

UTC Presbyterian House – A mission ministry to encourage, love, and disciple student believers and introduce unbelievers to Jesus Christ through food, fellowship, prayer and Bible study.

Northside Neighborhood House – A community center that provides adult and children’s classes, a thrift store, and is a source for help to individuals and families in the local area in crisis situations. Northside also provides support services for quality daily living for individuals in low-income housing.

Mission Haven – Located in Decatur, GA and a part of the Columbia Theological Seminary, this organization distributes donated clothing to missionaries on furlough in or returning to the U.S.

Sunset Gap Community Center – This center helps individuals, families and the community at large through classes, visitations, and a thrift store in the Cosby, TN area. It is also funded by the PCUSA churches.