 About this Issue
Healing Our Broken World
So many of the articles in this issue are the result of our work on
the July/August 2004 issue of Horizons, which had the theme “What
Price?” Because we are Presbyterian Women, determining the price
others pay to live in the world leads to the question “What can
we do about this?” The result is this issue on healing our broken
world.
You’ll notice there are no “big names” or well-known
stories in this issue. Rather than dazzle you with news of what politicians
and Oscar-winning actresses are contributing to our world, it is hoped
the stories and individuals featured here will cause you to look at
your own life and, when comparing it with what you’ve read, say,
“I could do that . . . or at least something like it.”
In Our Next Issue
January/February 2005
Kinship
Tending the Flame—Cynthia Campbell
kicks off our celebration of the 75th anniversary of the first ordination
of a woman as elder (2005) and the 50th anniversary of the first ordination
of a woman as Minister of Word and Sacrament (2006)
Kinship Across Cultures—Camille
K. Hedrick reveals the differences and universalities she has experienced
in friendships with women from various countries and cultures
Faith in the Family—Amy Starr
Redwine profiles Presbyterian families with multiple members serving
as leaders in the PC(USA)
Baptismal Relationships—Jean
Davidson reflects on baptism and the ways it connects church members
as a family
Sister to Sister—Rachel Weller
looks at the unique role of women working with girls in Ethiopia at
the Bethel Mekane Yesus School
The Problem of Ishmael—Rebecca
Irwin Diehl explores a story of missed opportunities in this Bible
Study Resource for the 2004–2005 Horizons Bible study, What
She Said
2005 Birthday Offering Grant Recipients
and much more!
How to Use This Magazine
Horizons is the magazine of Presbyterian Women. It is planned
and designed for individuals and PW circles,newcomers and longtime
participants in the organization. You'll notice resources are
scattered throughout the magazine---in sidebars, boxes and sometimes
entire articles---because Presbyterian Women is made up of leaders,
both current leaders and women with leadership potential. Participants
in Presbyterian Women are also active---in their congregation,
community and world-so we work to include ways you can respond
to what you read in Horizons.
The purpose of Horizonsmagazine is the same as the purpose
of our publisher, Presbyterian Women:
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,
to build an inclusive, caring community of women
that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
and witnesses to the promise of God's kingdom.
· to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible
study
· to support the mission of the church worldwide
· to work for justice and peace
· to build an inclusive, caring community of women
that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses
to the promise of God's kingdom
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