Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study, to support the mission of the church worldwide, to work for justice and peace, and to build an inclusive caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church USA and witnesses to the promise of God’s Kingdom.
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Bettendorf Presbyterian Church has a long history of holding mission giving as one of its highest priorities. Nowhere is that commitment more strong than with BPC’s Presbyterian Women organization. In its most recent planning retreat, PW committed that at least 50% of its annual budget would go to its mission partners.
BPC’s PW is a vital and fruitful sisterhood whose heart for mission has never been stronger.
Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women at the national level (Presbyterian Church USA) is the highest award a woman in PW can receive. This award is conferred upon an individual woman from our congregation each year in recognition of faithful service and dedication in one or more areas of our church’s ministry. Each year the B.P.C. PW awards this honor in May. The recipient receives a pin, plaque and recognition. For many women who give so much to our church, this might be the only time they are recognized. Whether this is a woman who is behind the scenes or in front of everyone – we want your nominations.
Annual Events
Spring Social, Vendor Fair, Trivia Night, Summer Coffee, Cookie Walk
– Charis Circle- Greek meaning: “Grace, God’s undeserved love and favor”. Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2:00 p.m.at various members homes.
– Circle of Joy- Circle of Joy is a group of women who joyfully encounter God through studying His word and through fellowship with others. The study we are currently using is from the Horizon Bible Study. Our circle’s mission is to support the Handicapped Development Center in Davenport. We are a day circle and meet the 4th Tuesday of each month from September through May at the church at 10:00 a.m. We would love to have you join us.
– Deborah Circle- A group of strong independent women working in God’s Kingdom. We meet the 2nd Sunday at 12:00 noon at BPC. That way you can attend 10:45 worship and stay for Circle. We have a variety of ages in our members. We run the “Giving Tree” mission donations. We meet Sept. Through May. We welcome anyone that wants to join us!
– Friendship Circle- Friends supporting others and one another. We meet the third Thursday at 1:00 at BPC.
– Mary/Martha Circle- ]Mary/Martha is a group of women who love to study the Bible, love to be involved in the life of the church and love gathering together for fun and fellowship. This circle started meeting about 25 years ago and we continue to meet on the fourth Tuesday evening of each month at 7:00 at BPC. Mary Hasty and Linda Beck are co-leaders. Our mission is the College Care packages where we send gift cards to our college students during finals in December. Our circle members have celebrated our children’s graduations, weddings, and new babies, along with sharing aging parent issues. We love to see new faces at our meetings
Officers for 2024 – 2025
Moderator 1 Marie Winder
Moderator 2 Nancy Duvall
Secretary Linda Beck
Treasurer Margie Froeschle
Outreach Sharon Pipe
Historians Sharon Getty, Alison McCrary
Mission Sue Rector
Event Coordinators:
Ice Cream Social Sharon Getty, Judy Benson, Lynn Stotlar
PW Open House Deb Steele, Judi Driscoll
Fall Vendor Event Sue Rector, Kim Turner
Cookie Walk Paula Weaver, Nancy Duvall, Judy Benson
Winter Fundraiser Margie Froeschle
Trivia Laurie Harrison, Kim Kidwell, Judy Hahm
Spring Social Jamie Tucker, Deb Alvarado, Jane Garrett
Search Committee Alison McCrary, Ginny Tudeen
Communications Marie Winder
PW Bulletin Board Lynn Stotlar, Janet Coogan
Circle Leaders
Charis: Marilyn Owen & Judy Hiles
Circle of Joy: Sharon Getty & Lynn Stotlar
Deborah: Jamie Tucker & Amy Kuhel
Friendship: Janey Coogan & Sue Noth
Mary/Martha: Mary Hasty & Linda Beck