First Presbyterian Church Marion, NC
Thursday Update September 17, 2020
First Presbyterian Church was chartered
175 years ago on October 11, 1845.
Even though it cannot be as we had originally planned, we are having a celebration:
a pandemic safe commemoration!

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175th Anniversary Celebration, October 11, 2020
10 :30 AM - Music & Worship Celebration
11:30 AM — BBQ Lunch
Church Fellowship Hall Lawn (Come rain or shine)

Scripture & Worship for this Week
"When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, 'What is it?' For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, “It is the bread that the Lord has given you to eat." Exodus 16:15

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 20, 10 AM

Then click "download here" and "run."
Meeting ID: 865 9532 5999
Password: 511859
September Session Meeting Notes
Received a report on repair work in the manse with workdays to be announced.
Approved:
  • Plan for October 11, 2020 175th Anniversary Celebration.
  • Special Capital Maintenance Offering to be received as part of the Anniversary Celebration, established to preserve church buildings for the future.
  • Making payment for annual insurance premium to realize a 10% savings on new lower quote.
  • That after October 11, 2020, the church follows state-recommended guidelines for in-person Sunday worship (currently 25 maximum for stage 2.5) and that worship services be live-streamed.
  • That the church explores safe ideas for Drive-Through Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31.
Need Masks?
The church now has face masks available for distribution. in the church office. We thank Max and Cindy McLeod for their gracious donation of disposable masks and Sherry Dixon for getting washable cloth masks through Emergency Management Services.
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:
Nora Worthen (neighbor of Ray and Pat Arrowood)
George Guinn, Jr. (brother of Pat Cantey)
Mary Styles (mother of Debra Leazer)
Jay Dover (friend of many at FPC & Siloam Presbyterian)
Cedarbrook Center residents and staff
Our Schools & Colleges, Teachers, Students, Parents
Those affected by the hurricanes and fires and workers in the aftermath, including Presbyterian Disaster Response teams
To add to or update our prayer list:
neelywanda1@gmail.com or kbrendle4@gmail.com
The church family shares love and sympathy with
Bob and Kathy Brendle at the death of Bob’s brother, Bill, on September 10, 2020 William Brendle Obituary


Happy Anniversary

Congratulations to
Ray and Pat Arrowood
celebrating 60 years of marriage on September 18, 2020.