First Presbyterian Church Marion, NC
Thursday Update September 24, 2020
First Presbyterian Church was chartered
on October 11, 1845.
Even though it cannot be as we had originally planned, we are having a celebration:
a pandemic safe commemoration!

  Help pass the word.
 
175th Anniversary Celebration, October 11, 2020
10:00 AM - Procession from Main St. to Church
10:30 AM - Music & Worship Celebration
11:30 AM — BBQ Lunch
Church Fellowship Hall Lawn (Come Rain or Shine)

Scripture & Worship for this Week
"I will be standing there in front of you on the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and water will come out of it, so that the people may drink.” Moses did so, in the sight of the elders of Israel. He called the place Massah and Meribah, because the Israelites quarreled and tested the Lord, saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?” Exodus 17:6-7

A link to the worship video will be sent by email and also posted on the church Facebook Page and Church Web Site by 8 AM on Sunday.

Zoom Sunday School
September 27, 10 AM

Then click "download here" and "run."
Meeting ID: 865 9532 5999
Password: 511859
Wednesday Sept. 30
No Zoom This Week
Instead Join Us for
Vespers & the Lord's Supper at Camp Barnes
Note: 5:30 PM
(an hour earlier)
Gather at the Barnes property around a camp fire in front of the shelter for a time of devotion & the Lord's Supper. For the health of all involved, masks & distancing required. Bring a lawn chair (perhaps bug spray).

The Barnes property is located on Airport Road. Look for a gate on the right, across the road from a brick house at #2533. If you get to the Airport, you have missed the gate; turn around.
We appreciate our Garden Club Members! Thank you for your work getting Camp Barnes ready for our Sept. 30 Vesper Service.
Thanks!

Bob Brendle





Larry Hartman







Joe Wanamaker
Our Thanks to Mark Cauthen
Thank you for working around your schedule to update our Wi Fi and for helping build a network for all buildings on the church campus. Again, many thanks, Mark!
Contacting the Church: Work for the many needs of our church of course varies each week. Joyce Suppes, Office Administrator, says the best days to call are Mondays and Tuesdays, or leave a message on the church phone anytime at 828-652-5717. The best contact for Rev. Wanda Neely: 828-929-5001. Remember: Please wear a mask when coming into the church office.
The Rev. Dr. Bill Neely is keynoter for a 2-hour virtual Men's Retreat on Sat. Sept. 26, starting at 10 AM. The retreat is for the men of First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City, VA, and they have invited the men of our church to join them.
The event is free. To sign up for the link, go to:
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Let us pray for . . .
In Our Church Family:
Margaret Gourley
Ken and Dorothy Lael
Pat Cantey
Pat Arrowood
Ethel McGarr
Kevin McGarr
Mike and Jill Lucas  
Misty Bailey and Jacob Beheler 
Pastor Nominating Committee
 
Friends, Family, Community:
James Cronin (brother of Mary Alice Ramsey)
Corey McCraw (friend of Kristin Maney)
Nora Worthen (neighbor of Ray and Pat Arrowood)
George Guinn, Jr. (brother of Pat Cantey)
Mary Styles (mother of Debra Leazer)
Angela Johnson (cousin of Joyce Suppes)
Jay Dover (friend of many at FPC & Siloam Presbyterian)
Our Schools & Colleges, Teachers, Students, Parents
Those affected by hurricanes and fires and responders, including Presbyterian
Disaster Response teams
Our Nation during this time of election

To add to or update our prayer list:
neelywanda1@gmail.com or kbrendle4@gmail.com