First Presbyterian Church of Nashville, TN

Dear Presbyterian Women:

     Over a year ago, after the death of my beloved father and brother, I prayed to God for the opportunity to serve his kingdom in a greater capacity. He graciously answered my prayer through the women of First Presbyterian Church. It is with great joy, honor and humility for me to be His servant and your Moderator this year.

     On the last night of His life, Christ told his disciples,“I am theVine, you are the branches: he who abides in Me, and I in him, he bears much fruit; apart from Me you can do nothing.”

     As Presbyterian Women answer this call, I invite you, his disciples, to abide in His word through our new Bible study entitled:“TheVine.”Weekly,we study the Gospel of John on Thursdays at 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. Also, our monthly circles will delve into Christ’s life and character through John Stott’s study of “Christ.”

     What does it mean for disciples to become branches in Christ? PresbyterianWomen have traditionally branched the love of Christ to a dying world through local and foreign missions.Our Church financially supports a number of local missions such as Martha O’Bryan,Monroe Harding, PrestonTaylor Ministries,The Next Door,The Hope Center, and others.PW goes further by serving the individuals within those missions and letting them know it is God loving them through our branches.

     Our far reaching branches support a number of foreign missionaries through prayer.We support our beloved sisters in Christ at the Dora E.Valentin Church inVeradero, Cuba, through devotions and relationship building mission trips.

     As a member of First Presbyterian Church and a Presbyterian Woman, come join our branches as we abide in hisWord and serve our risen Savior in church, our community and the world.

Branched in His love and service,
Vicki Sells
Moderator