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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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   Service of Installation for the Reverend Dr. Mary Cathryn (Marcy) Orr
 
Rice, Thompson, Orr, Vassey
Three former pastors of College Church were present for the installation of Dr. Orr. They included, from left: John Rice, Willie Thompson, (Marcy Orr), and Bill Vassey.

The Service of Installation for College Church's new pastor, the Reverend Dr. Mary Cathryn (Marcy) Orr, was held on Sunday, April 25, at 3:00 p.m. Those in attendence included members of both the College Church and Cove Church families, as well as representatives of several other area congregations. Music was provided by Dr. Stanley Cheyne on bagpipes, and the College Church Choir. A reception was held in the Thompson Fellowship Hall after the service.

The Commission to Install, 
with Dr. Orr

processional
Lt. Gen. Samuel V. Wilson, Ms. Myrna McKay, and Dr. Orr process to the front of the church, while Dr. Stan Cheyne plays bagpipes.


The Commission to Install
  • Ministers:
    George C. Goodman
    Roberta "Robbie" Kidd
  • Elders:
    Samuel Wilson - Jamestown
    Myrna McKay - Farmville
    Elna Ann Mayo - College
  • To Moderate the Commission: George C. Goodman
  • To Preach the Sermon: Thomas Cutting - James Presbytery
  • To Charge the Congregation: Samuel Wilson
  • To Charge the Pastor: James Brashler - James Presbytery
  • To sit with the Commission: Thomas Cuttting, James Brashler
cake at the reception  the reception table  Lindy & others
(l - r) The cake at the reception; the reception table; guests mingle at the reception.

reception table xx
(left) Guests enjoy the delicious refreshments; (right) Dr. Drew, Lt. General Wilson,
Dr. Eastby, and President & Mrs. Bortz share a pleasant moment.

reception  reception
More reception scenes

"O give thanks to the LORD, for God is good;
God's steadfast love endures for ever!"
...Let those who hear the LORD say,
"God's steadfast love endures for ever." Psalms 118:1,4


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