2008 PW Moderator: Debbie Wilson
2008 PW Vice Moderator: Bettie Stammerjohn

2008 Together in Service
Part of the concept of Together in Service is that each group of Presbyterian Women within the bounds of Washington Presbytery may select local missions to encourage and support in addition to the yearly Presbytery Mission Pledge.
Local Mission Opportunities Validated by Presbytery Women in Washington Presbytery include:

Resurrection Power
Resurrection Power is a Spiritual outreach to people recovering from addiction and alcoholism.  In 2007, the Three Quarter Recovery House for Women was a project of the PW Synod of the Trinity Mission Committee.  Funds are still needed for the completed purchase of the Three Quarter Recovery House. www.resurrection-power.org

Crossing the Jordan Covenant House
This health clinic on the campus of the Church of the Covenant, provides medical services to the underserved community in Washington County.  Dr. Michael Falcione is the Clinic Coordinator.  For current needs, telephone 724-229-4229

Washington and Greene County Women’s Shelters
These shelters provide a safe environment for those choosing to leave abusive relationships.
www.womens-shelter.com

Interfaith Hospitality Network (Washington, PA)
Churches provide food and shelter for families in transition.
www.homlessfamilies.org

Servant Song Ministries
A Retreat House in Greene County, Pennsylvania offers an ecumenical, collaborative ministry that encourages and promotes spiritual growth and enrichment through prayer, silence, retreats, education and spiritual direction in the Christian tradition.
:www.home.alltel.net/ZLEK02

Hearts & Soles
Sisters Audrey and Sue continue to collect funds for moderately priced shoes for children from ages 3-13 to distribute to those in need at the beginning each school year.  Coats have also been added to their giving list.

Habitat for Humanity
Washington and Greene County Chapters
Affordable housing with sweat equity by the prospective homeowners has provided many homes within the bounds of the Washington Presbytery.  Work camps are scheduled regularly and volunteers highly recruited.

The Shack
Ongoing educational ministry primarily to children in Pursglove (Morgantown area), West Virginia

Love in a Basket
Presbyterian Women of the Laboratory Church have a ministry to distribute baskets filled with baby supplies and other items to new, unwed teen mothers, or other new mothers who lack significant family and/or other support systems.

The Community Circle Food Pantry
Established by the Martha Circle of First Presbyterian Church in 1983, it now serves more than 500 families a month.

2007-08 Synod PW Mission Project
Trujillo Technical School

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The PW Synod Gathering "Come, Rejoice in the Light" will be held
June 12, 13 and 14 at Waynesburg University.
The Gathering begins at 1:30 pm on June 12 and ends at 12 Noon on June 14.
The keynote speaker is Unzu Lee. Many workshops are offered along with inspiring worship services. For more information and a registration form, please contact the presbytery office.

The Coordinating Team of Washington Presbytery will meet July 22 at 9 AM at the Presbytery Office.