The title of Pastor Lee Jennings’ sermon for the week of  November 18, 2012 is “The Joy of the Lord” based on scriptures from Nehemiah 8:1-3, 9-12 and Philippians 4:4-7.  The hymns for Sunday are “We Gather Together”, “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart”, and “Come Ye Thankful People, Come”.

After Sunday worship service a prayer of dedication will be offered by Pastor Jennings in the Memorial Garden.

Mission Committee will be filling boxes for the eight families that the church has adopted for Thanksgiving right after church Sunday.

Presbyterian Women will be having our annual Christmas Bake Sale (which includes the “cookie walk”) and Bazaar on Saturday, December 1 from 8:00 – 2:00 in the Fellowship Hall.

The Pre-school will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday November 21 – 23, 2012.

The church office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 22 -23, 2012.

The title of Pastor Lee Jennings’ sermon for the week of November 11, 2012 is “Should this Sermon Make Me Happy?” based on scriptures from Psalm 30 and Hebrews 9:24-28. The hymns for Sunday are “God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand”, “This is My Song”, and “Lead on O King Eternal”.

Worship begins at 9:45 a.m., followed by education and fellowship. Our church provides a Nursery during worship service.  Sunday School is held every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. We offer a variety of classes for all age groups.

At its 9:45 am worship service this Sunday November 4, First Presbyterian Church of Rolla is celebrating the culmination of its Stewardship Consecration Program followed immediately by a luncheon in its Fellowship Hall.  Holy Communion will be observed.  The Guest Speaker is the Reverend Dick Menzel, the former Stated Clerk of John Calvin Presbytery.  Rev. Menzel will be preaching from the Scriptures: Isaiah 11:6 and Matthew 22:2, 36-40. The sermon title is, “And a Little Child Shall Teach Grandpa and Grandma.”  He will also speak during the luncheon to follow, a talk entitled “A Brief Introduction to an Amazing Presbyterian.”

On November 10, opening day of deer season, we will also host a breakfast from 8am until noon.  Everyone is welcome–hunters, non-hunters, family, friends, everyone!  There is no charge for the breakfast.