Women in Church
Women in the Church (WIC) is a vital ministry of PPC. It includes all female members of the congregation, together serving God by serving one another, their church, their homes, and their community. WIC's primary purpose is "that every woman know Christ personally and be committed to extending His Kingdom in her life, home, church, community, and throughout the world." (WIC Yearbook, 2008). The philosophy of this ministry is grounded on woman's helper design as seen in Genesis 2:18, "The Lord said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.'"
WIC strives to have a Leadership Team of approximately 10-15 women, appointed by the Session, to oversee the function of Women in the Church: service, outreach, education, and ministry. Their goal is to implement the Titus mandate, Titus 2:1-5, where women are instructed to nurture other women through training in biblical truths and providing opportunities to develop nurturing relationships.
Some of WIC's programs include monthly "Circle" meetings; weekly Bible studies; an annual Ladies' Tea for Mother's Day; and the Covenantal Care Ministry, which prepares and delivers meals for the sick, those recovering from surgery, and new parents. WIC also blesses women in the congregation by providing a baby shower for a firstborn child and a bridal shower for a church member or a member's fiancée. Other WIC programs include a card ministry for soldiers, missionaries, the sick, and those that have suffered loss; the Goodwill ministry, which prepares a meal for families during the loss of a loved one; the Springhouse Ministry, a ministry to young girls and teens in a group home setting; and the Flower Committee, which provides arrangements for Sunday worship services, special occasions and other services.