Women's Fellowship
First Baptist Church of West Hartford
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| First Baptist Church of West Hartford 90 North Main Street West Hartford CT 06107 |
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All women of First Baptist are welcome
at the Women’s Fellowship meetings
and activities. Each woman is
encouraged to participate according to
her own needs, interests and gifts as led
by the Spirit of God. We are an integral
part of the First Baptist Church of West
Hartford.
at the Women’s Fellowship meetings
and activities. Each woman is
encouraged to participate according to
her own needs, interests and gifts as led
by the Spirit of God. We are an integral
part of the First Baptist Church of West
Hartford.
KNITTING GROUP
This informal group meets on Wednesdays in Gilbert
Hall at 1:00 p.m. All women and girls are invited to bring
their own projects or use materials available at the
church. You are welcome to knit, crochet, quilt, or do
needlework. Contact Edie Castagno if you are
interested in attending this group.
This informal group meets on Wednesdays in Gilbert
Hall at 1:00 p.m. All women and girls are invited to bring
their own projects or use materials available at the
church. You are welcome to knit, crochet, quilt, or do
needlework. Contact Edie Castagno if you are
interested in attending this group.
LUNCH BUNCH
This informal group meets in the Church kitchen for lunch, lively conversation, and an
interesting program. Meetings are on the second Wednesday, October through April.
For information contact Sonja Davis.
WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Women who are working get together in homes occasionally for a variety of activities
or discussions. For information call Sheredith Seeley.
TAI CHI
This gentle exercise group meets weekly in Fellowship Hall on Thursdays from 1 to 2
pm. There is a small fee to cover the professional instructor, but the first class is
always free. Drop by or call Sonja Davis.
CANCELED STAMPS, CAMPBELL
PRODUCTS LABELS &
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
These year-round projects provide income for three different Mission projects. Further
information and collection containers are on the Women’s Fellowship Bulletin Board.
CHRISTMAS CARD PROJECT
In December, church families and friends remember each other on the Christmas
Greetings Board. One card is posted on the board, and the money saved on cards
and postage is donated to a mission or community project.
CHRISTMAS GIFT TAGS
Your used Christmas cards are recycled into attractive gift tags that will be for sale
during the Christmas season. The money received from the sale of these tags goes
toward special remembrances sent to our shut-ins throughout the year.
SCHOLARSHIPS
1. The Women’s Fellowship Education Scholarship of $200.00 is available to qualified
applicants.
2. Financial Aid is available for any woman attending the National Women’s
Conference at Green Lake.
3. We support the ABW Ministries of CT Edith Northrop Scholarship Fund.
ABW MINISTRIES OF CT
SPECIAL PROJECT
Each year a Special Project, rotating among state, national and international needs, is
adopted by the ABW Ministries of CT.
LOVE GIFT
Love Gift, an over-and-above offering, expresses our thanks to God for our blessings,
and our desire to share these blessings with others. The money received supports
the entire American Baptist family: Regional, National, International, and ABW
Ministries. Colorful boxes, or envelopes, are available for personal use at home
WHITE CROSS
ABW Ministries Outreach
Through White Cross, we help our missionaries nationally and internationally with
needed items. This group meets at 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday of the month,
October to May, in Fellowship Hall. If you have questions, call Jean Denton or Carol
Wylie
MEALS-ON-WHEELS
Volunteers from First Baptist deliver meals as part of the Greater Hartford Meals-On-
Wheels. This program serves two meals, five days a week, to about 375 clients. Many
of our members and friends help with two routes in West Hartford.
If you can drive, or accompany someone else, call Fay Trowbridge or Sally Hurlbert.
Approximately two hours once a month at noontime are required. Volunteers are
always needed, either as regulars or backups.
RECEPTIONS
Women’s Fellowship provides receptions for funerals or memorial services. We set
up and serve refreshments, many of which are made by church people.
This informal group meets in the Church kitchen for lunch, lively conversation, and an
interesting program. Meetings are on the second Wednesday, October through April.
For information contact Sonja Davis.
WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE
Women who are working get together in homes occasionally for a variety of activities
or discussions. For information call Sheredith Seeley.
TAI CHI
This gentle exercise group meets weekly in Fellowship Hall on Thursdays from 1 to 2
pm. There is a small fee to cover the professional instructor, but the first class is
always free. Drop by or call Sonja Davis.
CANCELED STAMPS, CAMPBELL
PRODUCTS LABELS &
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
These year-round projects provide income for three different Mission projects. Further
information and collection containers are on the Women’s Fellowship Bulletin Board.
CHRISTMAS CARD PROJECT
In December, church families and friends remember each other on the Christmas
Greetings Board. One card is posted on the board, and the money saved on cards
and postage is donated to a mission or community project.
CHRISTMAS GIFT TAGS
Your used Christmas cards are recycled into attractive gift tags that will be for sale
during the Christmas season. The money received from the sale of these tags goes
toward special remembrances sent to our shut-ins throughout the year.
SCHOLARSHIPS
1. The Women’s Fellowship Education Scholarship of $200.00 is available to qualified
applicants.
2. Financial Aid is available for any woman attending the National Women’s
Conference at Green Lake.
3. We support the ABW Ministries of CT Edith Northrop Scholarship Fund.
ABW MINISTRIES OF CT
SPECIAL PROJECT
Each year a Special Project, rotating among state, national and international needs, is
adopted by the ABW Ministries of CT.
LOVE GIFT
Love Gift, an over-and-above offering, expresses our thanks to God for our blessings,
and our desire to share these blessings with others. The money received supports
the entire American Baptist family: Regional, National, International, and ABW
Ministries. Colorful boxes, or envelopes, are available for personal use at home
WHITE CROSS
ABW Ministries Outreach
Through White Cross, we help our missionaries nationally and internationally with
needed items. This group meets at 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday of the month,
October to May, in Fellowship Hall. If you have questions, call Jean Denton or Carol
Wylie
MEALS-ON-WHEELS
Volunteers from First Baptist deliver meals as part of the Greater Hartford Meals-On-
Wheels. This program serves two meals, five days a week, to about 375 clients. Many
of our members and friends help with two routes in West Hartford.
If you can drive, or accompany someone else, call Fay Trowbridge or Sally Hurlbert.
Approximately two hours once a month at noontime are required. Volunteers are
always needed, either as regulars or backups.
RECEPTIONS
Women’s Fellowship provides receptions for funerals or memorial services. We set
up and serve refreshments, many of which are made by church people.
| HOSPITALITY |
| FLOWER COMMITTEE |
| LOAVES & FISHES |
| MEALS ON WHEELS |
| PORCH POTLUCK |
| LUNCH & APPLE PIE |
Scholarships Available
1. The Women’s Fellowship Education Scholarship of $200.00 is available to
qualified applicants. If you are interested call Edie Castagno this month for
details and an application.
2. Financial Aid is available for any woman attending the National Women’s
Conference at Green Lake.
3. ABW Ministries of CT Edith Northrop Scholarship Fund offers
scholarships to women of Connecticut. Call Edie Castagno for details.
1. The Women’s Fellowship Education Scholarship of $200.00 is available to
qualified applicants. If you are interested call Edie Castagno this month for
details and an application.
2. Financial Aid is available for any woman attending the National Women’s
Conference at Green Lake.
3. ABW Ministries of CT Edith Northrop Scholarship Fund offers
scholarships to women of Connecticut. Call Edie Castagno for details.
World Mission Conference
"Be Surprised by God's People"
Sept. 19 - 21 in Suffield, CT
Come for the weekend or come for a day!
Sign up for workshops and "Mission in Motion"
Bring the family!
Child Care is offered!
A Kids Mission Program for elementary grades and a Youth Mission
Program for middle & high school will be offered.
Explore how God uses some pretty unexpected people to bring life and
hope. For more information and costs , go to the website at:
www.worldmissionconference.org.
"Be Surprised by God's People"
Sept. 19 - 21 in Suffield, CT
Come for the weekend or come for a day!
Sign up for workshops and "Mission in Motion"
Bring the family!
Child Care is offered!
A Kids Mission Program for elementary grades and a Youth Mission
Program for middle & high school will be offered.
Explore how God uses some pretty unexpected people to bring life and
hope. For more information and costs , go to the website at:
www.worldmissionconference.org.