Sermon Podcast – September 8, 2024 – Standing in the Need of Prayer

Preached by Jonathan Kimball. Based on Mark 7:24-37.

Standing in the Need of Prayer – Bulletin, Live Stream, Announcements for September 8, 2024

This Sunday, Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Standing in the Need of Prayer,” based on Mark 7:24-37. We also welcome the Chancel Choir back from its summer hiatus.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/K_O7MkRuWtg?feature=share

We will start the Fall Bible Study this Wednesday, Sep 11th, at 6 PM. The book for our Fall series is “A Is for Alabaster” by Anna Carter Florence. The paperback book is available from several book websites, but the best-listed price is currently from the PC(USA) store, as it is on sale for $13. We will discuss the lesson “A is for Abigail” on Sep 11th, and “A is for Alabaster” on Sep 18th. The Fall Bible Study series will have 12 lessons and end on Wednesday, Dec 4th.

During A Season of Peace, September 8 to October 6, World Communion Day, we will be collecting the Peace and Global Witness offering. These funds are used for peace education, helping families in need, assistance for teens and young adults, and community care and engagement. 25% of the offering will stay in our community, 25% will go to mid-councils to unite congregations to support peacemaking in their regions, and 50% will support the work for peace and reconciliation being done by Presbyterians across the globe. There are special envelopes for this offering on the table near the entrance doors.

Sermon Podcast – September 1, 2024 – How to Defile Yourself

Preached by Susan Murray. Based on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23.

How To Defile Yourself – Bulletin, Live Stream, and Announcements for September 1, 2024

Let us worship together this Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost. Susan Murray will be preaching, “How to Defile Yourself,” based on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper together.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/XqQ8qOpTBSg?feature=share

Announcements:

  • The Chancel Choir has begun rehearsals, Wednesdays at 7 pm. All singers are welcome to join this important part of our worship.
  • First Friday Out will be September 6 at 6 pm at Koi. Contact Javier by this Sunday for reservations.
  • We will start the Fall Bible Study on Wednesday, Sep 11th, at 6 PM. The book for our Fall series is “A Is for Alabaster” by Anna Carter Florence. The paperback book is available from several book websites, but the best-listed price is currently from the PCUSA store, as it is on sale for $13. We will discuss the lesson “A is for Abigail” on Sep 11th, and “A is for Alabaster” on Sep 18th. The Fall Bible Study series will have 12 lessons and end on Wednesday, Dec 4th.

Sermon Podcast – August 25, 2024 – Don’t Fear the Truth

Preached by Jonathan Kimball. Based on John 6:56-69.

Don’t Fear the Truth – Bulletin, Live Stream, and Announcements for August 25, 2024

This week, Jonathan Kimball will be preaching on John 6:56-69, “Don’t Fear the Truth.” Let us worship together Sunday at 9:45.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/PK6Z5G2bdQ0?feature=share

Announcements:

  • On Saturday, August 24, we are hosting a disc golf tournament at 9:30 am. Flyer: 2024 FPC Disc Golf Tournament – Flyer. Registration closes Friday, 8/23, at 5 pm.
  • Immediately following the disc golf, there will be an ice cream social in the fellowship hall. Games for kids start at 10:30 with ice cream at 11:00. Please join us! Flyer: Ice Cream Social
  • The chancel choir will be returning from its summer hiatus soon. Rehearsals begin August 28 at 7 pm and continue every Wednesday. The choir will first participate in worship on September 8. All singers welcome!

Sermon Podcasts!

In case you didn’t know, we publish podcasts of just the sermon each week. If you want to receive them in your favorite podcast app, use this RSS feed:

https://www.rollapresby.org/?feed=podcast

You should also be able to find it by searching within Spotify, iTunes, and YouTube Music, and possibly other platforms. Search for “First Presbyterian Church of Rolla.” Podcasts are normally posted Sunday afternoon, though they are sometimes delayed due to travel or technical difficulties.

Sermon Podcast – August 18, 2024 – Do We Believe Or Do We Follow?

Preached by Rev. Bob Morrison. Based on Matthew 7:21-27.

Do We Believe or Do We Follow? Bulletin, live stream, and announcements for August 18, 2024

Let us worship God together and build our spiritual houses on solid rock this Sunday, August 18. Rev. Bob Morrison will be preaching on Matthew 7:21-27.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/Gyv9EhK795c?feature=share

Announcements:

  • On August 24, we are hosting a Disc Golf Tournament at 9:30 am. It will be followed by an ice cream social at the fellowship hall at 11:00 am. Please join us! Open to disc golfers, congregation, preschool families, or anyone else who likes ice cream!
  • Chancel choir will begin rehearsal on Wednesday, August 28, at 7 pm. They will participate in worship starting September 8. All singers welcome!

Commissioning Service Recording

On August 11, 2024, Jonathan Kimball became a commissioned ruling elder (CRE), commissioned by John Calvin Presbytery to serve First Presbyterian Church of Rolla. He will be a part-time CRE while continuing his work at Missouri S&T. He will preach twice monthly and perform other pastoral duties. His commissioning service was recorded and is available here: