R A Y B L U E Sunday, March 8, 2020 The world-travelling Ray Blue, performer/educator/composer, is coming to First Presbyterian Church Sunday, March 8. He will help us glorify God during worship, conduct a jazz workshop after worship, and perform in concert in the sanctuary at 3 p.m. We welcome him back and […]
Dear Members and Friends, We gather next week for Ash Wednesday worship. Our gathering begins with a soup dinner in the Social Hall at 6:00 pm. It will be a gathering of all ages for fellowship, learning, and worship. It will help planning for you to call the church office at 319-377-7309 to indicate you […]
February 13, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, We will hold a Service of Witness to the Resurrection and Thanksgiving for the life of Paul Draper tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the sanctuary. As many of your know, Paul served in a variety of roles in the City of Marion and most recently was a […]
Dear Members and Friends, This Sunday following worship is an opportunity for you to participate in the self-study process, one of the necessary steps to take on the road to forming a pastor nominating committee. We will gather around tables in the Social Hall. Bring something with which you can write or, if […]
Dear Members and Friends, I am in Little Rock, Arkansas, my first visit to this city and state. I’m here for the Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators annual conference. I’m guessing there are about 500 or more of us. Ginny and I walked down a long street to the Clinton Library […]
January 23, 2020 Session has met twice this month. Two items received particular attention: stewardship/budget and a self-study in preparation for forming a pastor nominating committee. Roger Dana made an announcement last Sunday morning about stewardship/budget and he will make another this week. This Sunday he will use slides to illustrate the information […]
Dear Members and Friends, I began a series of sermons last Sunday about aging. Here are three references I have found informative. Aging Together: Dimentia, Friendship, and Flourishing Communities, Susan H. McFadden and John T. McFadden, 2011. Treat Me, Not My Age: A Doctor’s Guide to Getting the Best Care as You or a […]
First Press – January 9, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, Nancy Redmond leaves for several weeks of vacation Monday. Her presence will be missed here at church, in worship leadership, and in her home and hospital visiting. A PLACE FOR YOU TO DO MINISTRY The next most important item is to emphasize how […]
First Press January 2, 2020 Dear Members and Friends, This Sunday will include a Service of Ordination and Installation of deacons and ruling elders. These are the people you have elected to leadership in our congregation. We will have a reception to honor deacons and ruling elders whose terms of […]
Dear Members and Friends, Christmas does touch different people in different ways. One person may be anticipating reunion and reconciliation with an important person in their life. Another may have a hole in their heart due to the death of someone they dearly treasured. Yet another may have sustained an injury and feel quite […]
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