Lent and Easter

Marshall Presbyterian Church will begin the Lent season with Ash Wednesday services at noon and 7pm on February 22.  

A SERVICE OF WHOLENESS AND HEALING will be held on February 28. Healing and wholeness is at the very heart of God's intention for all humanity (Isaiah 40:29-31; Ephesians 2:10). Over 1/3 of the gospel stories are devoted to Jesus' healing ministry. In the Bible, the root Hebrew and Greek words for “salvation” (shalom and sozo, respectively) both mean "wholeness/completeness.”  Feb. 28's service will be a quiet time of meditation, prayer, wholeness, and healing.

Palm Sunday and Easter will be celebrated during regular worship, 11 am on Sunday mornings.  On Easter, April 8, we will join with the 1st Baptist Church for a sunrise service on the island, 7:30 am followed by rolls and coffee at the 1st Baptist Church.  

Ash Wednesday and Service of Healing and Wholeness

Ash Wednesday Service

Join your community for an Ash Wednesday service at 12:15 on Feb. 22.  Sandwiches will be served afterwards.  Those  who work elsewhere or go to school, please speak with Rev. Upchurch if you would like to have another service at 7 pm.

Service of Healing and Wholeness

Healing and wholeness are at the very heart of God's intention for all humanity (Isaiah 40:29-31; Ephesians 2:10). Over 1/3 of the gospel stories are devoted to Jesus' healing ministry. In the Bible, the root Hebrew and Greek words for “salvation” (shalom and sozo, respectively) both mean "wholeness/completeness.”  Feb. 28's service will be a quiet time of meditation, prayer, wholeness, and healing.

Presbyterians renewing

Reverend Upchurch is leading us through a series of messages on Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds based on the Scriptures such as 1 Corinthians 6:20 which tells us to “glorify God in your body” (1 Cor. 6:20).  


February 19th's 5 Cents a Meal offering is sent to the Western North Carolina Presbytery. Twice a year the Presbytery Hunger Committee reviews grant requests from regional ministries working with those who are poor. These agencies must have programs that meet the guidelines adopted by Presbytery, be endorsed by local Presbyterian churches, and representatives must meet with the Hunger Committee. International programs/agencies receiving funds must have been approved by the PCUSA, or else receive approval for Presbytery’s Coordinating Council. The funds are allocated as follows: International projects: 55%; Regional projects: 40%; Education and Administrative costs: up to 5% (with the unused portion allocated to international projects).  Madison County's Neighbors in Need program has received grants from the Presbytery Hunger Committee in past years.