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Christmas Eve Bulletin, Live Stream, and Announcements – December 24, 2023

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We will be gathering for worship twice on December 24, 2023. First, we will have our normal morning worship at 9:45 am for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Mary Knew,” based on Luke 1:26 – 38, 46-55. Morning live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/6kWjZLkB6-c?feature=share. Morning bulletin: Bulletin2023-12.24.

Then we will have our annual Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at 6 pm. Susan Murray will provide a homily. Evening live stream: https://youtube.com/live/JFMHqWP1_CM?feature=share. Evening bulletin: Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols12.24.23.

We continue to collect the Christmas Joy offering. It is one of the Presbyterian Special Offerings. This offering provides critical financial assistance to church workers and their families in their time of need. The offering also provides educational opportunities and leadership development at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. There are envelopes on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.

With the passing of the Longest Night, each day gets a little longer, reminding us that Jesus’s birth brought light to the world. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it.” And will not. Join us this Sunday to celebrate this coming of the Light into the world.

Festival of Lessons and Carols – Christmas Cantata – December 17, 2023

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Please join us this Sunday at 9:45 am for our Christmas cantata, Festival of Lessons and Carols, by Jonathan Willcocks. The composer has often melded two carols together, creating an imaginative new texture for both. All are welcome to stay after worship for a carry-in luncheon.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/ovaxG5ATJMw?feature=share

A few reminders:

  • Presbyterian Women are hosting tea & cookies at 10 am on Saturday, December 16.
  • RCAS concert, Season of Light, is Saturday (12/16) at 7 pm and Sunday (12/17) at 3 pm. Tickets are $10.

Change Your Heart – Bulletin, Live Stream, and Announcements for December 10, 2023

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Let us worship together this Second Sunday of Advent to prepare for Christ coming into our hearts. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Change Your Heart,” based on Mark 1:1-8.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/Sh2p0Hfts6Q?feature=share

We will hold a congregational meeting after worship for the purpose of electing officers. More details in the newsletter. The meeting will not be streamed.

Next weekend, lots will be happening in our church (again, please refer to the newsletter):

  • December 16 at 10 am, the Presbyterian Women are hosting Coffee, Tea, and Cookies.
  • December 16 at 7 pm and December 17 at 3 pm, the Rolla Choral Arts Society will hold its concert, Season of Light, in the sanctuary. Tickets are $10, in advance or at the door.
  • December 17 in worship, the Chancel Choir will present its cantata, Festival of Lessons and Carols by Jonathan Willcocks.
  • December 17 after worship, we will hold a carry-in luncheon in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to stay.

Also, mark your calendars for our Christmas Eve candlelight service, Sunday, December 24, at 6 pm.

Season of Hope – Bulletin, Live Stream, and Announcements for December 3, 2023

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Let us worship together this First Sunday of Advent to prepare for Christ coming into our hearts. Susan Murray will be preaching, “Season of Hope,” based on Mark 13:24 – 37.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/9ntqPdNUws0?feature=share

We will hold a congregational meeting after worship on December 10 for the purpose of electing officers. More details in the newsletter.

Two weeks from now, lots will be happening in our church (again, please refer to the newsletter):

  • December 16 at 10 am, the Presbyterian Women are hosting Coffee, Tea, and Cookies.
  • December 16 at 7 pm and December 17 at 3 pm, the Rolla Choral Arts Society will hold its concert, Season of Light, in the sanctuary. Tickets are $10, in advance or at the door.
  • December 17 in worship, the Chancel Choir will present its cantata, Festival of Lessons and Carols by Jonathan Willcocks.
  • December 17 after worship, we will hold a carry-in luncheon in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to stay.

Also, mark your calendars for our Christmas Eve candlelight service, Sunday, December 24, at 6 pm.