01/01/2023
During today's New Year's Day service, Pastor Mark Morris announced his resignation from the church. Pastor Morris was the founding pastor of the United Pentecostal Church of Republic and has led the church for 35 years. This is the announcement that was read to the congregation:
Dear UPCI of Republic Church Family,
It has been my honor and privilege to be the founder and pastor of this church since April 1988. Due to my declining health, I feel it is in the best interest of the church for me to submit my resignation at this time.
My final Sunday as pastor will be January 29, 2023. I will be assisting the church board in any way I can to help find a new pastor.
I hope I have been a blessing to you as much as you have been to me.
In His Service,
Pastor Mark D. Morris
Please keep the church and the Morris' in your prayers during this time of transition.