A Word from Our Interim Pastor – The Rev. Dr. Steven M. Marsh

Rest strong in the truth that you belong to God.

Dependency on God combines God’s action and human action into experiencing God’s kingdom. Lean on God as we prepare to elect the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC).

Here is an update on our Journey to the New Pastor.

The Session receives The Strategic Plan (Mission Study) at its Stated Session Meeting, Monday, November 18.
November 2024-January 2025 the Nominating Committee finds Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) members.
The Session can call a Special Meeting of the Congregation in December or January for the election of the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) depending on the Nominating Committee’s progress.
Currently, the PNC slate is scheduled to be elected at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The Strategic Plan is also presented for discussion.
The PNC begins its work in January, February, or March, depending on when the Congregational Meeting for the election of PNC members occurs.

Now is the time for each one of us who call Grace Presbyterian Church their home and family to reach out to others who may be looking for a better way to live. Advent, a time for new beginnings, is two weeks away. It is the truth that Jesus Christ was born to change the world one life at a time.

Read the benediction below (benediction, in Latin, means, “good word”) written by the late Richard Halverson, Minister of Word and Sacrament (PCUSA), and Chaplain to the United States Senate (1981- 1994).

You go nowhere by accident.

Wherever you go, God is sending you.

He has a purpose in your being there.

Christ who indwells you has something he wants to do through you wherever you are.

Believe this.

And go in his grace and love and power.

Amen.

Remember, nothing in your life, and Grace’s life is an accident.

On the journey of Christian discipleship and spiritual formation with you, I remain faithfully yours,

Steve

The Rev. Dr. Steven M. Marsh

Interim Pastor

Pastor’s Study: A Presentation of the Liturgical Year in the Church

Join Dr. Marsh on Wednesday mornings, December 4 and December 11 (9:30 am-11:00 am, in Room 208) for the Pastor’s Study: A presentation on the Liturgical Year in the church and use of the liturgical colors to increase our understanding and experience of Christian discipleship as a follower of Jesus Christ. Pastor Steve looks forward to this time with you. Instruction and discussion is a highlight.

Congregational Meeting: November 17

There is a congregational meeting this Sunday, November 17, at 10:45 am in the Sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting is to hear a report from the nominating team and elect officers. The slate is below:

Elder

Class of 2026: Kimberley Adams-McDarty; Class of 2027: Rocky Burris, Darcy Eads, Jocelyn Pafume

Deacon

Class of 2027: Linda Lindsly, Caitlin Harrison

Board of Trustees

Class of 2027: Terry Woolsey, Bill Wynne

Jacob’s Learning Ladder

Class of 2027: Betsy Schumann

The Liturgical Season with Pastor Steven Marsh

Join Dr. Marsh on Wednesday mornings, December 4 and December 11, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in room 203 for the Pastor’s Study. This is a presentation on the Liturgical Year in the church and the use of liturgical colors to increase our understanding and experience of Christian discipleship as followers of Jesus Christ. Pastor Steve looks forward to this time with you. Instruction and discussion are a highlight.

A Word From Our Interim Pastor – The Rev. Dr. Steven M. Marsh

A most historic National Election occurred on Tuesday, November 5. And I’m writing this column before the polls closed. From my vantage point, there’s been more participation due to an increase in the young adult and female population. And a healthier debate on the issues.

For all of these factors I’m grateful. Remember, resting strong in the truth that you belong to God and knowing who you are in Christ matters most.

My friends, dependency on God combines God’s action and human action into experiencing the kingdom of God. Depend on God as we move closer and closer to the election of the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC).

Here’s an update on our Journey to the New Pastor.

The Strategic Plan (Mission Study) is presented to the Session for approval at the Stated Session Meeting, Monday, November 18.
November 2024-January 2025 the Nominating Committee identifies Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) members.
A Special Meeting of the Congregation for the election of the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) could be called in December or January depending on the Nominating Committee’s progress.
Currently, the PNC slate is scheduled to be elected at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The Strategic Plan is also presented.
The PNC begins its work in January, February, or March depending on when the Congregational Meeting for the election of PNC members occurs.

Read the benediction below (benediction, in Latin literally means, “good word”) written by the late Richard Halverson, Minister of Word and Sacrament (PCUSA), and Chaplain to the United States Senate (1981- 1994). You’ll be encouraged.