Presidents: Virginia Krebs and Joan Lloyd
The Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) of Salem First Christian Church (FCC) invites you to join one of the variety of circles providing opportunity for fun, fellowship, worship, and study. Events, such as Women’s Retreats, Meet and Greet programs, and mission fundraising foster outreach to our region, community and church. Offerings are taken to support our local and world-wide mission projects.
MISSION STATEMENT:
To develop a deeper understanding of Christ’s love and salvation for ourselves and others; and to provide channels of service to the church, the community, and the world.
Women's Circles and Leaders
Jayanthi Wilson Circle
Contact Persons:
Dolores Blust: 503-763-1996
Betty Patterson: 503-585-5078
Jayanthi Wilson is our missionary in Botswana, Africa. This group meets in the homes of its members on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM. We are an active mature group who enjoy entertaining in our homes. Childcare is not provided.
Priscilla Circle
Contact Persons: : Linda Wilson: 503-390-6006
Bambi Rux: 503-743-2012
Priscilla was a co-laborer with her husband, Aquila, and the Apostle Paul in the 1st century church. Paul often lived and worked with them. They in turn hosted a house church and risked their lives for Paul. Our FCC Priscillas try to emulate their namesake. We are women of all ages who value fellowship, friendship, worship and study. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the homes of our members. A light supper is shared. Childcare is not provided.
Rosa Page Welch Circle
Contact Persons:
Ferol Weyland: 503-393-1879
Julie Kephart: 503-390-3153
Rosa Page Welch was an African-American Christian singer and ambassador of goodwill who grew up in Port Gibson, Mississippi. The Rosa Page Welch group (Rosa Dots) is made up of women of diverse ages and interests. They meet the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM in member’s homes. Dinner is shared, a brief meeting conducted and a spiritual lesson given. Child care is not provided.
Mary-Martha Circle
Contact Persons:
Donna Morris: 503-767-2219
Delores Seeds: 503-371-7767
We are a welcoming, serving and learning group of retired women. Our mission projects are varied, determined by the current needs of our community and the world. We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 PM in the Library or the Parlor with a brown bag lunch. Child care is not provided
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Contact Person: Allison Pfaff: 503-390-0241
We meet to knit/crochet prayer shawls for those who are hurting or need comfort. As we knit and crochet, we pray over the shawl asking God to guide, heal and give comfort. If you knit or crochet or would like to learn, this group is for you. We meet the second Wednesday of each month from 2:00 – 3:30 PM in the FCC Parlor.
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
Contact Person:
Lois Kinkaid 503-362-6594
Also called Friendship Day. We are a small group of women who meet to piece quilts or pajamas which are donated to Family Building Blocks. We meet in the FCC Sunshine Room on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:00 AM until Noon.
Prayer Chain
Contact Persons:
Robbie Adams 503-581-9635
Julie Towery 503-370-8635
If at any time you have a special request, please contact one of the Prayer Chair Chairpersons listed above.
Upcoming Events
CHRISTMAS TEA & TREASURES
DECEMBER 5th
Where: FCC Fellowship Hall
Time: 11:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Contact Persons:
Joan Lloyd: 503-585-0811
Program: An elegant Christmas tea/luncheon with holiday atmosphere, treasures to purchase and a program that is sure to get you into the holiday spirit.
Ticket Price: $12.00 each
BOOK SALE – FEB 7th & 8th
Where: FCC Fellowship Hall
Time: SAT 9-3 SUN 9-1
Contact Person:
Judy Erickson: 503-362-5389
Donations can be made anytime by calling Judy Erickson. We are looking for all books (excluding text books), games, videos, puzzles, and music CDs.
MOTHER’S DAY EVENT
Watch for information, Spring 2010
This is the annual FCC event to celebrate and honor mothers. A wonderful opportunity for daughters and their mothers to share in a quality experience at FCC.