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 […]

Hello everyone, Well, Howard’s final Sunday with FPC Marion has now come and gone.  If you were unable to attend the service on July 28th you can see a video of his sermon on the church’s Facebook page or by using this link to go to YouTube. https://youtu.be/9AZTwZTgnHw

Hello there, Well, this is the last weekly contact you will be receiving from me.  One week from today, on August 1st, I will be officially honorably retired.  You are invited to an open house reception, this coming Saturday, July 27th, from 2:00 to 5:00.  There will also be a display of my paintings in […]

Hello there, The Praise Team led by Sam Raiche will be accompanying the songs and providing the special music for worship on Sunday.  We also will be baptizing little Callyn Rose Lowe, the daughter of Nick and Cheyenne Lowe.  Pastor Nancy Redman will be preaching.  Her text is Luke 10:25-35 and her sermon title is […]

Hello there, My time with you is getting short.  Three weeks from today I will be officially retired.  It is hard to believe it is all coming up so quickly.  Things are falling into place, and I am confident that FPC Marion will continue to thrive.  However, there are a few gaps I am trying […]

Hello there, This will be just a quick note. It is a day late, because of the holiday.  I hope you had a good 4th enjoying and celebrating the freedoms we have in our nation. It will be a good Sunday coming up.  A hand bell quartet will be providing our special music.  I am […]

Hello there, Five of our Middle School youth will be leaving tomorrow morning with Abbie Parker and Grant Dancey for a long weekend mission trip to Omaha, NE.  They will be working with Omaha Urban Plunge that is run by the organization Christ for the City International.  Please keep them in your prayers. On Sunday […]