First Presbyterian Church - Martinsville, Virginia

Dale Van Osten, liaison with the Committee on Ministry for the Presbytery, discussed his personal background and his role as a liaison, which is to show we are all working together. He suggested the good news from our church be sent to him to share with presbytery.
Three other churches are participating in the Heifer Project held in Maryland July 3-7. A spaghetti dinner and silent auction will be held at FPC June 10 to help defray costs.
Mark Hinchcliff is working with 7 other churches planning for Back2School project. Expectations are to reach 2000 students in the Martinsville/Henry County area.
Vacation dates, September 18-24, 2017 for Mark Hinchcliff were approved.
Denny Casey will be going on a mission trip to Guatemala with the Presbytery’s Mission Committee.
A request from Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, Winston Salem for a transfer of letter for Marian Campbell was granted.
“Right Now Media” will be discontinued due to non-use.
A new lawn service is in place.
Steeple repairs are needed
Property boundaries are being studied and there is potential for nature trails.
There will be a reception Pentecost Sunday. Lemonade on the Lawn will take place during the summer months. A Back to School Breakfast is planned for August 5.
Positive reports come from the Weekday School: Waiting list for 4 years old program with others almost full. Mother’s Morning Out is well received. Bonuses were given to staff for this year. A new teacher is being hired for next year.
The children’s church program during worship service will continue through the summer.
There will be a congregational meeting June 25 to elect the 2018 nominating committee.