To the church in West Virgina and Christians everywhere:
At about 6:15 this evening (Sunday, June 29th) an honored minister of the church received the mercy of God. Marge Green died in the Camden Clark Memorial Hospital here in Parkersburg, the city that she has called home for over 20 years. She has been well cared for by the faithful during her sudden illness. She passed peacefully and with dignity.
Marge came to West Virginia to serve as an Associate Regional Minister. She impacted our Women's, Youth, and Missional ministries in many wonderful ways. Upon her retirement she decided to stay in WV, her adopted home, and continued to serve actively in the congregation and region. Most recently she enjoyed our assembly in Huntington. She also received a first hand report about Junior Camp from two campers just prior to her downward slide. This made her happy and I dare say a bit proud!
Her niece and sister are coming to town, and the Memorial Service will be on Wednesday, July 2, at 11:00 am. This will take place at the Parkersburg First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 1400 Washington Ave, Parkersburg, WV.
This will call for a cancellation of the previusly scheduled "College of Ministers" gathering that was to happen in New Martinsville. All clergy are requested to come to Parkersburg instead, and are asked to bring vestments (white is the color for a memorial service - it is an Easter event!) for participation in the service procession.
Our church has been strengthened by the presence of Marge Green. She was and will continue to be a gift from God.
A lundheon celebration will follow the service.
My love to you all,
Thaddaeus
