Thursday, May 7, 2026

Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC)

Let us introduce ourselves: we (l-r: Carolyn, Dannie, Lynne) are the PNC (Paster Nominating Committee) elected by the Session. We’ve been having a wonderful time considering candidates who feel called to serve at Marshall Presbyterian. As our dear transitional pastor, Merri Alexander, reminds us, our next pastor has already been chosen for us by God. More will be revealed!




Monday, May 4, 2026

 Neighbors In Need, Inc., a 501(c)(3) crisis organization, active in Madison County, NC for over 40 years, is now operating from the fellowship hall of Marshall Presbyterian Church, 165 South Main Street, Marshall, NC. The fellowship hall is located at the rear of the Church building through the double doors at the top of the parking area ramp.

NIN continues to assist Madison County residents with utility assistance in times of financial crisis on an annual 12 month rolling basis and helps with critical heating needs from December 01 through March 31 each year. As all equipment and supplies were lost during the 2024 flood, there is currently no food pantry offered, but Help may be available from Beacon of Hope Services.


Neighbors in need is open each Tuesday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. An in-person visit is strongly encouraged but is required at least once a year. However, if needed, a message with a question can be left at (828) 206-2001. Please, use the (828) 206-2001 number for a more timely response rather than leaving a voice-mail on the church's phone; speak slowly, leaving your name, your question, and return telephone number.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Neighbors in Need update!

Great News! Neighbors in Need is once again operating out of Marshall Presbyterian, and has moved out of its temporary location at AB Tech. You can find Neighbors in Need in the fellowship hall on Tuesdays from 1-3 pm. For more information contact Neighbors in Need at 828-206-2001.

Please note that this program no longer operates a food pantry, but considers requests for help with heating and utilities.



Monday, March 2, 2026

What are our hopes?


We asked ourselves, now that we are back in our sanctuary, what are our hopes for our church building now? What are our hopes for the years to come? 

We agree on this: We want our church building to be a place that is welcoming to all, and our actions within the community to reflect our beliefs in the directives given in Micah 6:8: that we act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.  

Thank you to everyone who participated in this gathering of ideas. As our work of rebuilding our church continues, we hope to see our plans of community partnerships becoming more detailed. It's an exciting time to be part of Marshall Presbyterian! 

 

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Sunday March 1st, we worship at 165 S Main Street, Marshall

In the March 1 bulletin:
God is the one we cannot escape. Like a dog who will not go home, God follows us; like a “hound of heaven,” God chases us “down the arches of the years.” God is with us. That is Jesus’ name: Emmanuel, God is with us. God is with you today and God will be with you every day, even at the end of your days, God is with you.
(Thomas W. Currie, III, Prayers for the Road)


Sunday, February 22, 2026

"I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and five you a heart of flesh." Ezekiel 36:26

 

Dark Red Sea, Emil Nolde (c.1938, German)
“I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.”
Ezekiel 36:26
O Lord, who has mercy upon all, take away from me my sins,
and mercifully kindle in me the fire of Thy Holy Spirit.
Take away from me the heart of stone, and give me a heart of flesh,
a heart to love and adore You, a heart to delight in You,
to follow and enjoy You, for Christ’s sake. Amen.

Ambrose of Milan, 4th century