The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of April 14, 2013 is Jesus Sings Us the Blues based on scriptures from John 21:1-19.  The hymns for Sunday are Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim, Canto de Esperanza, and Lord, I Want to Be a Christian.

Sunday school is held every Sunday at 11:00 am.  We offer a variety of classes for all age groups.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by education and 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 are making plans for Vacation Bible School in June.  If you are interested in helping, contact Susan Murray at 426-4123 or murray@mst.edu.

Progressive Dinner Party is planned for April 20 beginning at 5:00 pm.  See the church notices for details.

The National Day of Prayer Mayor’s Breakfast is May 2, 2013 at 6:30 am at Missouri S&T’s Havener Center.  For information contact Emily Barnes at 364-3292 or email her at emilyb@fidmail.com.

The Prescription Take Back program will be held on April 27, 2013 in the parking lot from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm by the Rolla Police Department.

The Rolla Choral Arts Society will hold their spring concert in the sanctuary on April 28 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

The women of the church are invited to meet in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, April 18 at 9:00 am for a sewing day for making baby quilts to take to Festival of Sharing.

The Presbyterian Women will hold its Spring Luncheon and Annual Meeting on Saturday, May 11 at 11:30 am at the home of Fredi Zobrist.  Please plan to attend as this is a very important meeting as it will determine the future of the PW in our church.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of April 07, 2013 is Believing is Seeing based on scriptures from John 20: 19-31.  The hymns for Sunday are Praise Ye the Lord, Breathe on Me, Breath of God, and Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart.

Sunday school is held every Sunday at 11:00 am.  We offer a variety of classes for all age groups.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by education and 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.

If you have someone graduating from high school or college, please let Betti Jo or Susan Murray know by April 15.

Retired Presbyterian Ladies will meet for lunch on Monday, April 8 at 11:45 am at Country Bob’s in St. James.  If you would like to carpool, meet at the church at 11:25.

We are making plans for Vacation Bible School for June.  If you are interested in helping, contact Susan Murray.

Progressive Dinner Party – April 20, 2013.  See church for details.

The National Day of Prayer Committee is hosting the 2013 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on May 2, 2013, 6:30 am at Missouri S&T’s Havener Center.  For information contact Emily Barnes at 364-3292 or email her at emilyb@fidmail.com.

Prescription Drug Take Back will be held on April 27, 2013 in the church parking lot from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Rolla Choral Arts Society will hold their spring concert in the Sanctuary on April 28, 2013 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

Women of the church are invited to meet in the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, April 18 at 9:00 am for making baby quilts to take to Festival of Sharing.  You do not need to know how to sew.  Fabric prep is also needed. Plan to stay all day or for a short period of time.

Newsletters are available for pickup on the table across from the church office.

April 2013 Newsletter (PDF)

The title of Reverend Gary Stratman’s sermon for the week of March 31st is On the First Day based on scriptures from Psalm 118:21-24 and Luke 24:1-12.  The hymns for Sunday are Christ the Lord is Risen Today, Thine is the Glory, and Christ Is Alive.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by education and 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.

Sunday school is held every Sunday at 11:00 am.  We offer a variety of classes for all age groups.

Join us for early Easter Service at 8 am. and breakfast at 8:30 am on Easter Sunday.  There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 am following services.

Jane Legate passed away on March 20, 2013.  Funeral services will be Friday, March 29, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Null and Sons Funeral Home in Rolla.

The title of Reverend Gary Stratman’s sermon for the week of March 24, 2013 is “How Are We a Part of the Answer?” based on scriptures from Isaiah 6:6-8, Luke 19:29-40 and Matthew 6:10.  The hymns for Sunday are All Glory, Laud, and Honor; Lift Up You Heads, Ye Mighty Gates and Take My Life.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by education and 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.

Sunday school is held every Sunday at 11:00 am.  We offer a variety of classes for all age groups.

The Presbyterian Pre-School will be closed March 25 – 29.

Join us for Early Easter service at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall followed by breakfast at 8:30 am.  Everyone is welcome.  Regular Easter service will be at 9:45 am.  Hand bell Choir will be playing pre-service music beginning at 9:35 am.

The Flower and Fellowship sheets are posted for 2013.  Please get signed up on the dates of your choice.

Per Capita is now due.  Please make checks out and make a notation in the memo area, “Per Capita”.

Join us for the Tenebrae Service, Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary.

Continue to remember those on our prayer list.

Frances M. Wallen of Rolla passed away March 10, 2013 at the age of 88.  Survivors include her sons James W. Wallen II of Rolla and David Wallen and wife, Mary, of Rolla.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Wallen in addition to her parents.

A memorial service for Mrs. Wallen will be held Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Rolla.  Reverend Gary Stratman will officiate; Mary Kwantes, pianist.

Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of Rolla.  Cards are available at all James and Gahr locations.

The title of Reverend Gary Stratman’s sermon for the week of March 17, 2013 is “Why?” based on scriptures from Psalm 22:1-8 and Mark 15:32-34.  The hymns for Sunday are O Sacred Head, Now Wounded; Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me; and My Faith Looks Up to Thee.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by education and 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.

Sunday school is held every Sunday at 11:00 am.  We offer a variety of classes for all age groups.

Join us for the final Lenten Luncheon/Service on Thursday, March 21 at 11:45 am.  Doctor Mark Johnson, former pastor of Salem Avenue Baptist Church will be the speaker.  Please call the church office (364-3852) by Wednesday for reservations.

Easter early service will be at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall followed by breakfast at 8:30.  Everyone is welcome.  Please sign up your family.  If you care to bring food, there is a sign-up sheet across from the office. Regular worship service will follow at 9:45 am.

The Flower and Fellowship sheets are posted.  Please get signed up on the dates of your choice.

A memorial service will be held for Frances Wallen at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 23 at the First Presbyterian Church.  Rev. Gary Stratman will officiate.

Looking Ahead:  John David Oerter will begin serving as our Interim Pastor effective Monday, April 1, 2013.

The title of Reverend Gary Stratman’s sermon for the week of March 10, 2013 is “Where is There Need” based on scriptures from Psalm 86:1-7, Ephesians 6:18-20, and 1 Timothy 2:1-4.  The hymns for Sunday are God of Grace and God of Glory, Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life, and What a Friend We Have in Jesus.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by education and 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.

Sunday school is held every Sunday at 11:00 am.  We offer a variety of classes for all age groups.

March 11 the Retired Presbyterian Women luncheon will meet at 11:45 at the Tater Patch.

March 14 the Lenten Luncheon and service will begin at 11:45 in the fellowship hall.  Reverend Gary Stratman will be the speaker.  Call the church office at 364-3852 by Wednesday for reservations.

March 16 RAMTA workshop will be at 9:00 am in the sanctuary.

There are still three Cantata CD’s available for purchase in the church office.

Continue to remember those on our prayer list as well as our homebound members and friends.

March 2013 Newsletter (PDF)