First Presbyterian Church
79 Academy Street
Marion, NC
Phone - 828-652-5717
fpcmarionnc@gmail.com

Thursday Update


Congregational Vote for the
Call of a Pastor


The church Session has called a congregational meeting by Zoom video conferencing for Sunday, November 8, 2020, 10 AM to take action on reports from the church Pastor Nominating Committee and Officer Nominating Committee. 

The Pastor Nominating Committee will nominate a candidate for Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. Also, a name will be presented by the Officer Nominating Committee to complete a one-year term on the Session, Class of 2021. More information on this and ballots will be sent by mail before Nov. 8.

Active members of the congregation will have two options for voting on these two questions. 1. Vote in a Zoom conference call. You may join the call by clicking on a link that will be sent by email. 2.  If you are not sure you can participate in the Zoom call, you may submit the paper ballot returning it to the church by Sunday, November 8, 10 AM. Since there may not be enough time to return the ballot by mail, we suggest using one of these options: 
·        Drop the ballot through the slot in the side door of the Education Building
·        Drop off your ballot to an usher in the church parking lot between 9:30
and 10 AM on Sunday, November 8, 2020 or
·        Phone your vote to the church office, 828-652-5717 before 10 AM
November 8, 2020.
 
Can you submit your ballot in advance and still sign in to the Zoom conference call? Certainly, but if you have done that, please do not vote as a part of the live call.

Please be in prayer as we prepare for this important meeting.

Worship This
Sunday
11:00 AM

Facebook Live Stream: Go to Church Facebook Page at 11 AM:

In Church Parking Lot:
If you choose to access the Live Stream on a device in your vehicle at the church, use the guest Wi-Fi password: Godislove.
Or if you choose to listen on the radio, tune to AM1610.

If You Choose to Come into the Sanctuary:
We are not encouraging this because of the increasing COVID 19 infections that are coming with the cooler weather.
But if you choose to come inside, required at all times:
  • a mask that covers both your mouth and nose
  • distancing of 6 feet or more when standing and when seated in a pew
  • refraining from hugging or hand shaking
  • waiting to stop to talk and visit until you are outside
  • no attendance if you have any virus symptoms or have been exposed
  • limiting time inside to 30 minutes (service should be under that time)
  • sanitizing areas where you have been (disinfectant wipes provided)

Zoom Sunday School
October 25
NOTE NEW TIME: 9:30 AM

Then click "download here" and "run."
Meeting ID: 865 9532 5999
Password: 511859
Sunday Nov. 1, 2020

11 AM - Live Streamed Service with The Lord's Supper
and Time of Remembrance for Those Who Have Passed in the Past
12 Months.

12 noon - Drive Through Communion & Dedication of Sanctuary Door

To submit the name of a family member or friend who died in the past 12 months for the Time of Remembrance, please email that name to Pastor Wanda.
Thank You Janet and Kyle
The church family thanks Janet Lemley for her two years of serving as Youth Director and Kyle Lael for his time assisting as Youth Advisor. Due to the continuing COVID pandemic and resulting budget shortfall, the position of Youth Director has been discontinued with one month's severance. Notes of appreciation to Janet and Kyle for their special service to our children and youth may be sent to: 43 Columbia Ave, Marion NC 28752
Thanks to all who made contributions to the 175 Anniversary Capital Improvement Offering. Amount received to date: $4165.00 

The Finance Committee and Session continue to monitor church finances seeking to be good stewards of the resources we have. Your faithful support can help bridge the gap between income and expenses during our inability to have regular programming and full in-person worship.
Our Anniversary Celebration continues. This week we share a slide show with wonderful music by former church musician and choir director Carol Hartis and a solo by Randy Hartis.
Let us pray for . . .
In Our Church Family
Catherine Barrett Clapp
Margaret Gourley
Ken and Dorothy Lael
Pat Cantey
Pat Arrowood
Ethel McGarr

Family Members Who Have Tested Positive for COVID 19
Helen Lonon (mother of Richard Lonon)
Rusty Medders (son of Ron Medders)
Anastacia Gamboa (adopted granddaughter of Medders)

Others of Our Families, Friends and Community
Mary Frances Seaman Queen (broken hip and passing of daughter-in-law, Rhonda Seaman)
Lisa Turnbull (daughter-in-law of Joe & Trish Turnbull)
James Cronin (brother of Mary Alice Ramsey)
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)
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
A Celebration of the
Life and Legacy of Jennings Bryant

Please join us on Saturday, October 24 at 4pm EST as we celebrate the life and legacy of Jennings Bryant. 

To view the live event online, simply click this: YouTube Link

We advise trying out the link about 5 minutes before the event is supposed to begin to ensure you can access the livestream.  If anyone is unable to join us on Saturday, an archival recording of the event will be available. 

We look forward to gathering together in a digital space to honor this wonderful man. Please share this with anyone who would like to join. 

Adrienne Bryant Godwin