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Koenig Family (Gene, Karen, and Zach), were received by transfer of letter from First Baptist Church of Stamps. Gene works for Temple June 2020

Our Mission Statement To Gather as God’s People;

To Grow in Faith, Love and Service; And to Go into the World as Disciples

Sharing God’s Love.

Phone: 870-234-2601

Email: magnoliapres@sbcglobal.net

Website: www.1pcmagnolia.org

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Worship Service to be Livestreamed from Church Sanctuary beginning June 7th

Beginning Sunday, June 7th, worship services will be livestreamed on FaceBook from the sanctuary at 10:45am. Anyone that would like to attend worship in the sanctuary is welcome to come. Recommended guidelines will be followed including, but not limited to:

Observe six-foot social distancing when you arrive

Face coverings should be worn at all times by anyone over the age of 10. Masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer will be available at the doors for your convenience.

No Sunday School Classes

No Nursery—children must sit with family

No Meet & Greet

No Children’s Sermon

Ushers/Greeters will hand out bulletins and individual Lord’s Supper sets as you arrive.

Tithes & Offerings may be placed in the offering plate in the Narthex. (You may also continue to mail your gifts in to the church office.)

Six-foot physical distancing when being seated—except for family groups

Hymnals will not be used—words for hymns will be printed in bulletins as needed

Pew Bibles will not be available—you may bring your own Bible

The Church will continue to make Communion kits available for the Lord's Supper both at home and on every Communion Sunday. The Lord's Supper is scheduled for Sunday, June 7th, and Sunday, July 5th.

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During the time that our services are on a limited schedule, you may mail your pledges and offerings to the church or drop them off at the church office.

Pledges & offerings

Deacon of the Month for June:

Mike Bentley 904-3223

June 4th Intercessory Prayer Group resumes, 4:00pm

June 7th Worship Services Livestreamed

on Facebook from sanctuary, 10:45am

June 20th Summer Begins

June 21st Father’s Day

2—Danny & Becky Jones 4—Neil & Beth Rinehart 14—Wesley & Heather Mason 15—Mike & Debbie Morgan 21—Todd & Renee Connelly 27—Jeremy & Sydney Hawkins 28—Sid & Anita Moore

First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia, Arkansas The Minutes for the Stated Meeting of the Session

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020, 6:00 p.m. The First Presbyterian Church of Magnolia, Arkansas meet for its monthly stated meeting on Tuesday, April 28th, 2020. Dr. Pierre Boumtje called the meeting to order, declared a quorum present, and opened the meeting with prayer at 6:00 p.m. The following members were present: Moderator Pierre Broetje, Sue Joyce, Mike McNeill, Katherine Phillips, James Reddell, and Kay Whitehead. Susan Dees, Ricky Murphy and Lea West were present via Zoom. Session Devotional: Susan Dees gave the Devotional via Zoom. Treasurer’s report: Kathy Gean gave the treasurer’s report. She stated that there had been a drop in the Mucklow Fund, but expenses were down therefore the Church was “holding our own financially”. Session voted to accept the report as information. Pastor Search Committee: Kathy Gean reported that the committee had received a new referral which was a self-referral. Approval of the minutes: The minutes of the, March 24th, 2019 Stated Session Meeting were reviewed. Sue Joyce moved to approve the minutes, Katherine Phillips seconded, and Session voted accordingly. Correspondence and requests: There were no requests nor correspondence this month. Pastor’s Report: Pastoral Notes:

Health Pierre Boumtje reported on the health status of several parishioners, including Alice Bartushock, Katherine and T. G., Babe Knowles, and Ray Uhrich. Dates to Remember a. May 25th – Church office closed for Memorial Day b. May 31st – June 6th – Kathy Gean vacation - PENDING c. July10th – Re-Schedule date for Area Agency on Aging Caregivers Lunch and Learn

Committee Reports: Mission and Evangelism----------------------Katherine Phillips reported that, although the committee did not meet, they made

arrangements for Marlar’s cafeteria to deliver the meal to Southern Christian Mission on the third Tuesday of the month, April 21st.

Administration----------------------------------Sue Joyce reported that her committee met via email in order to take care of routine maintenance and worship arrangements. Discipleship—did not meet Deacons—did not meet Discipleship—did not meet Worship—did not meet

Assignments for May 2020 (5 Sundays, no Wednesdays Suppers) Deacon of the month for May – David DeSeguirant Deacon of the month for June – Mike Bentley Wednesday Meals for May- no Fellowship Wednesday Meals for June – no Fellowship Sessional Devotional for July - New Business: 1) Wednesday ---The Wired Word on Zoom 2) Todd and Joanna Smith have a suggestion for Wednesday Family Bible Study. The Session discussed this but voted to put this on hold for now in order too see when the church can open and begin to have various programs again. The Session will revisit this next month. 3)Ricky Murphy moved that the Session wait or the Governor’s pronouncement on churches reopening. Kay Whitehead seconded and Session voted accordingly. If churches do not open shortly, then the Discipleship Committee will make a decision regarding Sunday services. Old Business: There were no old business There being no further business, Kay Whitehead moved that the Session adjourn, Sue Joyce seconded, and the Session voted accordingly. The meeting was adjourned with prayer by Pierre Boumtje 6:50 pm. Respectfully submitted: Paula Boaz, Clerk

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Guidance for PNC Committee, Blane Acklin, Anita Adkison, Lucas Andruk, Judge Larry Atkinson,

Peggy Bailey, Alice Bartushock, Austin Bussell, Edna Byrd, Dean & Martha Carey, Chad Carter, Paul

Chandler, Neil Cheatham, Mary Chu, Teresa Clanton, Ron Clements, Randy Click, T.G. & Katherine

Connelly, Luke Cottrell, David Craig, Mamie Crane, Chuck Dahlen, Landon Darden, Betty DeSeguirant,

Judy DeWitt, Donna Downs, Barbara Fronabarger, Debbie Grafton, Benny Grant, Shane Grayson,

Vance Groce, Reagan Hancock, Bradley Harris, Debbie Johnson, Charlie Kendrick, Amy Kennedy,

Babe Knowles, Mason family members, David Lewis, Janice McKinney, Clayton McWilliams, Delana

Moore, Susie Moore, Pastor Mike Morgan, Sarah Munstermann, Summer Murphy, Georgia Newton,

Kurt Odom, Jim Oliphant, Mary Lou Oliver, Mildred Owens, Susana Pelaez, Chase Patterson, Alice

Penick, Billy Penick, Mark Penick, Beverly Pennington, Ann Polk, Mary Powell, Sharon Price, Dorris

Rateliff, Dr. John Rateliff, Ronnie Ribble, Jimmy Rice, David Rich, Sissy Rich, Jason Riddle, Wayne

Ross, Linda Selman, Anne Henry Shelton, Phyllis Skinner, Jackson Stephens, Charlie Tanner, Brenda

Thompson, Logan Thompson, Sharron Thompson, Dwight Trexler, Frances Vaughan, Margo Weiser,

Blake White, Garry Williams, Zachary Williamson, Lonnie Wilson, Tess Wolthuis, Lauren Wood.

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Pictured:

Tenley White, left, and Christian White, right, help their Poppy, Alton Newton, plant flowers.

Pictured Above: Mike McNeill provides FaceBook livestreaming of a recent Sunday worship service as Pierre prepares to share the sacraments of the Lord’s Supper.

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Magnolia, AR 71753

Phone 870-234-2601

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