Women in Ministry
God created women to be life-giving helpers (Gen. 2:18). First Presbyterian Church’s Women in Ministry (WIM) seeks to help, equip, and strengthen the women of our Church to serve the Lord and bring Him glory through our unique calling as women (Titus 2). We invite all women in the Church to join us on this journey as we strive to think Biblically about womanhood. To learn more about how you can get involved in our multiple ministries to our Church and community, our weekly Bible studies, and our seasonal fellowship events, please contact one of our current WIM chairpersons.
2019 WIM Officers:
- President: Helen Sims
Email: hbsims200@comcast.net
Phone: 601-678-5713 - President Elect: Bethany Davis
Email: bakdavis@gmail.com
Phone: 205-515-4856 - 2018 President: Mary Lindsey Newlin
Email: marylindseyg@gmail.com
Phone: 601-678-8252 - Secretary: Allison Hannah
Email: allisonhannah1@gmail.com
Phone: 662-295-5335 - Treasurer: Jo Beth Maranto
Email: jbmaranto@comcast.net
Phone: 601-917-5191
We are God’s people, the chosen of the Lord, Born of His Spirit, established by His Word; Our cornerstone is Christ alone, and strong in Him we stand: O let us live transparently, and walk heart to heart and hand in hand. We are the Body of which the Lord is Head, Called to obey Him, now risen from the dead; He wills us be a family, diverse yet truly one: O let us give our gifts to God, and so shall His work on earth be done.
-Bryan Jeffery Leech, Trinity Hymnal, #355
Current Ministries:
Chair: Lindsey Swift
This ministry plans and coordinates FPC’s women’s involvement at the festival and fundraiser bake sale.
Chair: Barbara Zeller
This ministry provides the Jesus Storybook Bible to infants being baptized as well as a donated copy in that child’s name to The Center for Pregnancy Choices.
Chair: Meryl Lee Nunnery
This ministry provides meal service at the church following funerals.
Co-Chairs: Margaret White & Michele Weatherford
This ministry delivers care packages for our college students during exams.
Co-Chairs: Jenny Ruth Kennedy & Neely Moffett
This ministry coordinates our bi-annual women’s dinner for fellowship, teaching, and encouragement.
Chair: Christy Hales
This ministry divides and delivers the sanctuary flowers each week to shut-ins, nursing home residents, and anyone who may need a pick me up.
Chair: Lou Hart
This ministry coordinates our bi-annual garage sale fundraiser.
Chair: Brandi Goodman
This ministry coordinates FPC Wednesday night fellowship supper.
Chair: Robbie Hales
This ministry decorates the church for the Christmas season.
Co-Chairs: Brenda Hurt & Dana Boyken
This ministry coordinates Sunday morning fellowship with coffee and breakfast.
C0-Chairs: Christy Aldridge & Mary Katherine DeBardeleben
This ministry provides meals for new mothers, sick families, and other special circumstances.
Chair: Kay Burrage
This ministry cares for our shut-ins and nursing home residents.
Chair: Lauren Hill
This ministry honors our graduating high school seniors with a special breakfast Baccalaureate Sunday.
Co-Chairs: Mary Lindsey Newlin & Mary Allison Saul
This ministry coordinates our annual events including Lenten lunch, Downhome Sunday, Christmas Open House, and more.
Chair: Pam Rutherford
This ministry helps plan, organize, and coordinate wedding festivities.
Chair: Mitzi Reece
This ministry welcomes new visitors to the church with care packages.
Led by: Donna Payne & Lindsay Kyle
Chair: Katie Cowsert
This ministry serves to provide yearly opportunity for women to take retreat to share special time of fellowship, outside of daily life.