The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of August 25, 2013 is Predestination … or … You’ve GOT to be Kidding! based on scriptures from Psalm 139: 13-16 and Jeremiah 1: 4-10.  The hymns for Sunday are Here I Am, Lord and Lord, When I Came Into This Life.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by fellowship.  Our church provides a Nursery during worship service.  First Presbyterian Church is located at 919   E. Tenth Street in Rolla.  Our website is www.rollapresby.org.

We’re holding a Play Ground Work Project on Saturday, August 31 from 10:00 am to ?.  Please bring your rakes, shovels, buckets and wheel barrows.  Points of contact are Larry Roberts [364-2841] and Candace Ludden [201-9619].

August 25 is the children’s swim party at the Cottinghams’ from 1:30 – 4:30 pm.

Sunday, September 8^th is Sunday School kick-off.  We will also be honoring our 50 year members followed by a luncheon in the fellowship hall. Sign up board is in the hallway across from the office.

The Mission Committee is asking the congregation to again prepare Health Kits for the Festival of Sharing in October.  The kits can be placed in the box in the foyer between now and October 12^th.  See the church bulletin for items to be included in the kits.

September 22 will be Town Hall Meeting: “Letting Go … Getting On” in the fellowship hall following a luncheon.  Please put this important event on your calendars and let us know if you will need child care.

Quilts to be taken to the Festival of Sharing will be on display in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday.

The engraved memorial bricks remain on display on the table in the hall opposite the office.

Newsletter article deadline will be Wednesday, August 28^th.

Those wanting to visit with Gerre McKay can drop in on Friday, August 30, 2013 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  Gerre will be in Rolla for a brief visit and would love to say ‘hello’ to her friends.  If you can, please take a minute and come by.

Float trip has been cancelled.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of August 18, 2013 is For the Joy! based on scriptures from Hebrews 12: 1-2.  The hymns for Sunday are Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart and Joy to the World.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by fellowship.  Our church provides a Nursery during worship service.  First Presbyterian Church is located at 919 E. Tenth   Street in Rolla.  Our website is www.rollapresby.org.

Calling Able Bodies and Support Personnel!  Our Play Ground needs help so it will be safe and inviting. We’re holding a Play Ground Work Project for Saturday, August 31^st, beginning at 10:00 a.m. [So you working folks can have a hand in the fun!]

Primarily, we will be toting the gravel back up the slope, so please bring rakes, shovels, buckets, wheel barrows.  There may also be some carpentry on the swings and other play equipment, so think that through, also.

Points of contact: Larry Roberts, Trustee @ 573-364-2841 & Candace Ludden @ 201-9619 or 573-364-0992 [Betti Jo or Pastor John, too]. 

Float trip August 24 on the Big Piney.  There is a sign up board posted outside the church office.

Mid-year Financial statements have been prepared by Barb Ford and are on the table outside the church office for you to pick up.

Upcoming CE events:

Sunday, August 25:  Children’s Swim Party at the Cottingham’s house, 1:30 – 4:30 pm.

Sunday, September 8: Sunday School Kick-off.  Adult class on “Honoring God” from the book of Timothy in the Journey classroom, children 11 and up in Sadler Lounge, and children 10 and under in upstairs Sunday School classroom.

Interested in teaching a month of children’s Sunday School?  Contact Susan Murray or Pastor John for more information. 

The Mission Committee is asking the congregation again this year to prepare Health Kits for the Festival of Sharing in October.  The kits can be placed in the box in the foyer between now and October 12^th.  HEALTH KIT ITEMS: 1 hand towel, 1 washcloth, 1 wide-tooth comb, 6 standard size Band-Aids, 1 toothbrush, 1 bar of soap, 1 metal nail clipper.  Place all items in a one gallon plastic bag with zipper closure.  DO NOT include toothpaste, it will be added prior to shipment.

There are many members who have vivid memories of the very early years or even later.  All of your memories are important.  Please jot them down and send to the office.  In the first part of 2014, we will begin compiling and editing to publish them.  Some may find their way to earlier bulletins or newsletters.  Please remember to look at the sign-up sheet for the lunch on September 8^th.  If you will be in town, consider coming and celebrating our 50 year members.  Our Committee meeting is August 25^th at 11 am in the lounge.  All are welcome.  We would like someone to volunteer to take and publish notes of these meetings.  Other needs as mentioned on August are flowers for October 20, money to provide meat for the big lunch on that day, and enthusiastic members to spread the word around town.

Longtime member is moving to Springfield, IL to be near her daughter, Donna.  Her new address after August 10 will be :

Peggy Stevens Hill

2801 Montaluma Dr. Apt. 134, Springfield, IL 62704

Cell phone number:  573-465-5703 Email address:  peggystevenshill@gmail.com

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of August 11, 2013 is Thief Jesus …or … Pragmatic Eschatology based on scriptures from Luke 12: 32-40.  The hymns for Sunday are Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise; Open My Eyes That I May See and This is My Father’s World.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by fellowship.  Our church provides a Nursery during worship service.  First Presbyterian Church is located at 919   E. Tenth Street in Rolla.  Our website is www.rollapresby.org.

This will be the final week to submit your recipes for the cookbook.

Plans are continuing for the 150^th celebration.  Continue to check your bulletin and the web page for announcements of upcoming events.

Upcoming Events:  Church float trip on the Big Piney will be August 24; Children’s Swim Party at the Cottingham’s 1:30 – 4:00 pm on August 25; Sunday School kick-off September 8; Adult class “Honoring God” from the book of Timothy will be in the Journey classroom, children 11 and up in the Sadler Lounge, and children 10 and under in the upstairs Sunday School classroom.

If you are interested in teaching a month of children’s Sunday School contact Susan Murray or Pastor John.

Mid-year financial statements have been prepared and are available for pickup on the table outside the church office.

Sunday, August 25:  Children’s Sunday School Swim Party at the Cottingham’s house, 1:30 – 4:00 pm.  Contact Susan Murray for more information.

Sunday, September 08:  Sunday School kick-off.  Adult class on “Honoring God” from the Book of Timothy in the Journey classroom will be taught by Pastor John.  Series will run from September 08 – October 13.

Children eleven and up in the Sadler Lounge and children 10 and under in upstairs Sunday School classroom.

There will not be Sunday School on October 20 due to other scheduled events.

Pastor John will teach an ‘Inquiries Class’ from October 27 – November 17 on the Presbyterian history and beliefs.

Jan Roberts will begin teaching a class from Yancey’s book, “Jesus We Never Knew” on November 24.

INTERESTED IN TEACHING A MONTH OF CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL?  Contact Susan Murray or Pastor John for more information.

Join in and float the Big Piney on August 24th.  There is a sign up board posted in the hall across from the office where you can record how many will be in your party and what type of river craft you will be using.

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The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of August 04, 2013 is They Demand Your Soul of You based on scriptures from Luke 12: 13-21.  The hymns for Sunday are To God Be the Glory and God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by fellowship.  Our church provides a Nursery during worship service.  First Presbyterian Church is located at 919   E. Tenth Street in Rolla.  Our website is www.rollapresby.org.

Plans continue for the upcoming events for the 150^th celebration of the church in 2014.  We still welcome stories and ideas along with old pictorial directories.

Drop your handwritten recipes in the box for inclusion in the church cookbook.  Deadline is August 15, 2013. If you have questions, please contact Fredi Zobrist or Carol Jessop.

The engraved memorial bricks are on display on the table in the hall outside the office.  A dedication service will be held on All Saints Day on November 3.

Plans are underway for the Presbyterian Women’s Rummage Sale to be held on October 5.

August Newsletters should be available for pickup on Sunday.