To Friends and Members, Would you join me in a daily practice from now through November 1? This practice only needs five minutes or less each day. It doesn’t need any particular place, or specific tools, or skill. Here’s the practice. Think about five things for which you are grateful. Each new day think of […]

Weekly Contact – October 3, 2019  First Presbyterian Church INTERNALLY NURTURING EXTERNALLY SERVING  Here’s my sermon title:   “There’s something of yourself that you leave at every meeting with another person.”  These are Fred Rogers’ words. The Scripture lesson is Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If […]

First Presbyterian Church INTERNALLY NURTURING EXTERNALLY SERVING            My sermon for Sunday is titled “You work. I’ll pray.” You’ll learn the power of this statement in its original context and how it might be revised in our day.             “Remembering Apollo 11” is the topic in Sunday’s coffee chats in the lounge and conversation about […]

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 […]