News from First Pres!
The Session approved the re-start of Sunday School beginning on Sunday, September 13.
Adult Sunday School will be at 9:30 a.m. each week and taught by Jim Luedtke, he will resume his lessons taken from Hebrews.
The youth will have Teresa McCollum as their teacher, and class will begin at 10:00 a.m. each week.
For the time being, please remember to Social Distance and wear masks when in
close proximity to others.
September 27 – Rev. Glenn Coleman, “Before Us?” Scriptures: Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32
October 4 – Rev. Glenn Coleman, “A Parable About a Vineyard” Scriptures: Psalms 80:7-15; Matthew 21:33-46
October 11 – Rev. Glenn Coleman, “Surely Goodness and Mercy Shall Follow” Scriptures: Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1-9
October 18 – Rev. Glenn Coleman, “The Things That Belong to God” Scriptures: Psalm 99; Matthew 22:15-22
October 25 – Rev. Glenn Coleman, “Love God, Love Neighbor” Scriptures: Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18; Matthew 22:34-46
November 1 – Rev. Glenn Coleman, “Our Servant King” Scriptures: Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37; Matthew 23:1-12
November8 – Rev. Glenn Coleman, “The Day Is Coming” Scriptures: Psalm 90:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
If you can’t join us, Click here to go to the “Audio Sermons” page for a link to listen.
We are going to worship together once again!
The Session met on June 15th and has decided to resume worship services at 10:30 am this Sunday, June 21st in the church sanctuary. We will still have to abide by the requirements set by the Federal, State and Local authorities and the guidance provided by the Presbytery of the Peaks.
Worship will be different than in the past and we will take all steps necessary to protect the health and safety of all who choose to attend. Click here to view the guidance compiled by the Worship Committee Taskforce for the resumption of worship services.
If you are unable to attend or still do not feel comfortable coming back to church, we will be posting the bulletins and audio sermons on the church website.
The Session has approved Rev. Glenn Mark Coleman to begin serving as our Interim Pastor on July 1st. He and his wife, Cynthia, will be moving to South Boston from Charleston, West Virginia. We look forward to benefiting from Rev. Coleman’s leadership and experience in helping us prepare for a new pastor.
Click here to read a bio on the Colemans.
In accordance with the advice of our President, CDC, and WHO the Session has made the following decisions:
The Session met on May 18th and has decided to continue the suspension of Sunday School, Worship, and church sanctioned events through June 17. Session will meet again on June 15, at that time they will reassess the situation.
· We have reviewed the requirements imposed by the State and the guidance from Peaks Presbytery and feel that the mandatory restrictions are more than we are capable of at this time. Click the Links are provided for Virginia State requirements and the guidance letter from the Presbytery of the Peaks. We are hopeful that “Phase 2” will be much less restrictive.
Be mindful of those you know without email or access to the web. Please share this information with them or let Sherolyn or any Elder know to contact them.
Thank you for your confidence in our Session and our deliberation with decisions for you and our church. Please continue to pray for us as we pray for you. Feel free to contact any of the Elders if you have questions, concerns, or needs.
