First Presbyterian Church INTERNALLY NURTURING EXTERNALLY SERVING We will be singing this hymn Sunday morning. God, You spin the whirling plants, Fill the seas and spread the plain, Mold the mountains, fashion blossoms, Call forth sunshine, wind, and rain. E, created in Your image, Would a true reflection be Of Your justice, grace, and mercy […]
First Presbyterian Church INTERNALLY NURTURING EXTERNALLY SERVING I am excited about Sunday, my first Sunday with you. The sermon is titled “Ain’t Nobody Prayin’ for Me” and the texts are below. Ginny and I look forward to meeting you at the reception. Then seek out the discussion of The Prodigal God or join the Coffee […]
FPC is gearing up for Fall! Worship Sunday is at 9:00 am. Elder Marta Pumroy will be our guest speaker. Her sermon title is “Uncomfortable Molding” and the text is Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Luke 14:25-33. Third graders will be receiving their Bibles and the Chancel Choir is back after their summer break. Sunday School for […]
To clarify, the Interim Pastor Search Committee will be announcing the name of the interim pastor Sunday, and sharing information about him. The interim pastor will NOT be in worship. As stated, Pastor Purvis-Smith will be arriving in Marion the week of September 8.
Exciting news! The Interim Pastor Search Committee has completed its work and Sunday Roger Dana will introduce the Rev. Dr. Terryl (Terry) Purvis-Smith to the congregation. Pastor Terry will arrive here the week of September 8. His first service will be September 15. Thanks to the members of the IPNC, Roger Dana, Roger Flink, Andrea […]
As we move closer to September, be reminded that our worship service will continue at 10:00 am August 25 and September 1. Beginning September 8 we will have a single Sunday worship service at 9:00 am. Sunday School will also begin on the 8th from 10:15 to 11:15 for children through Middle School and Coffee […]
With the changes in the worship schedule for this fall, there will also be changes coming to the music component of the service. All the music programs and opportunities, Chancel Choir, Adult Bells, Praise Team and children’s music, will continue. The various groups will participate in the one, 9:00am service on an irregular, rotating schedule. […]
Weekly Contact – August 15, 2019 The Interim Pastor Nominating Committee (IPNC) has been hard at work. Chair Roger Dana reported Sunday that they have selected two for further consideration from the 15 Personal Information Forms they received. They are now awaiting background and Presbytery to Presbytery reference checks. When a candidate is selected the […]
This Communion Sunday the Rev. Jim Langley will be our guest speaker. Pastor Langley’s sermon, By Faith, is based on Hebrews 11:1-16. And in a Minute for Mission, Roger Dana will be reporting on the work and progress of the Interim Pastor Search Committee. The Building & Grounds Committee would like everyone to know that […]
We’re stepping out into this transition period and your patience is appreciated as we try to keep things running smoothly. We are happy to announce that a Christian Education Director has been hired. Her name is Kristin Stanley and she is very excited to begin her work with our children. Another new face is Chancel […]
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