The title of Pastor Lee Jennings’ sermon for the week of October 7, 2012 is “A Question of Paying Taxes?” based on scriptures from Psalm 8 and Mark 12:13-17.  The hymns for Sunday are “Morning Has Broken”, “Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts,” and “This is My Father’s World.”

The Retired Presbyterian Ladies will be meeting for lunch on Monday, October 8 at 11:45 am.  They will be meeting at Kaprizio’s.

Presbyterian Women are planning a Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  Donations of small appliances, kitchen ware, garden tools, books, CDs, games, toys, Christmas ornaments, knick knacks, and anything else you would like to give are much appreciated (no clothing, please).  The proceeds will help the PW fund our mission projects.  You may bring the items to the church on Friday, October 12, 2012 anytime from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  If you need someone to pick up the items, please contact Sondra Crow at 573-368-4929.

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.

Dear Friends:

The following is a blurb that was in the paper. We will learn much more about this remarkable woman this evening. I sincerely hope you can come hear her.

Lee Jennings

International Peacemaker to Speak
First Presbyterian Church
October 2, 2012, 7:00 pm

International Peacemaker Kade Mastra Ven Teen from Indonesia will speak on the topics of Justice and Peacemaking on Tuesday night at 7:00 pm in the Presbyterian Church sanctuary. The Rolla area churches, MS&T students and the general public are invited to hear her. Snacks will be provided in the Fellowship Hall following her talk.

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The title of Pastor Lee Jennings’ sermon for the week of September 30, 2012 is “The American Brother” based on scriptures from Psalm 124 and Mark 9:38-41. The hymns for Sunday are “Worship the King, All Glorious Above”, “There Is a Balm in Gilead,” and “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life.”
On Sunday, September 30, 2012, the Cub Scouts from Pack 83 will be selling popcorn in the Fellowship Hall from 11:00 to 11:30 am. They will have popcorn available and/or you can also make a donation to send popcorn to troops overseas. You may also make a donation directly to the pack. Thank you for your continued support!

Sunday, October 7, 2012 is World Communion Sunday, and we will be holding a World Food Court carry in dinner in our Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm. A variety of dishes from all over the world will be brought in, and we invite you to join us for fun, food, and fellowship!

Donations of full/queen-sized quilts and blankets to the G.R.A.C.E. Linen Closet are needed. Donations can be taken to the church office and are greatly appreciated.

Presbyterian Women are planning a Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Donations of small appliances, kitchen ware, garden tools, books, CDs, games, toys, Christmas ornaments, knick knacks, and anything else you would like to give are much appreciated (no clothing, please). The proceeds will help the PW fund our mission projects. You may bring the items to the church on Friday, October 12, 2012 anytime from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you need someone to pick up the items, please contact Sondra Crow at 573-368-4929.

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.

The title of Pastor Lee Jennings’ sermon for the week of September 23, 2012 is “Servant + Child = Greatness” based on scriptures from Psalm 1 and Mark 9:30-37. The hymns for Sunday are “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise,” “Open My Eyes That I May See,” and “Fight The Good Fight.”

On Sunday, September 30, 2012, the Cub Scouts from Pack 83 will be selling popcorn in the Fellowship Hall from 11:00 to 11:30 am. They will have popcorn available and/or you can also make a donation to send popcorn to troops overseas. You may also make a donation directly to the pack. Thank you for your continued support!

Donations of full/queen-sized quilts and blankets to the G.R.A.C.E. Linen Closet are needed. Donations can be taken to the church office and are greatly appreciated.

Presbyterian Women are planning a Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Donations of small appliances, kitchen ware, garden tools, books, CDs, games, toys, Christmas ornaments, knick knacks, and anything else you would like to give are much appreciated (no clothing, please). The proceeds will help the PW fund our mission projects. You may bring the items to the church on Friday, October 12, 2012 anytime from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you need someone to pick up the items, please contact Sondra Crow at 573-368-4929.

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.

The title of Pastor Lee Jennings’ sermon for the week of September 16, 2012 is “What They Say About Jesus” based on scriptures from Psalm 19 and Mark 8:27-39. The hymns for Sunday are “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty”, “Seek Ye First,” and “Joyful, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.”

Bell Choir rehearsals will be at 6:00 pm and Chancel Choir will be at 7:00 pm. Please contact Jeff Sandquist for more information.

With the start of school, we are collecting plastic bags for the Backpack Program. If you would like to volunteer to fill the bags, they meet at Fort Wyman School at 4:00 PM every Wednesday. It only takes about half an hour to fill the bags for the Backpack Program.

Sunday school will be held every Sunday at 11:00 am. We offer Children’s Class for ages 3-9, a traditional class with plenty of arts & crafts and story time. For ages 10-15, we will have a special confirmation class. Students will learn about the Presbyterian Church and our beliefs. At the end of the course, there will be an opportunity for children to join the church. We also offer a Parenting Class, perfect for parents of children in the Sunday School program but is open to any interested folks (non-parents welcome!). We will discuss the book Real World Parents: Christian Parenting for Families Living in the Real World. Another adult class will be The Life and Writing of C.S. Lewis, exploring the writings of this Christian author (did you know he wrote more than the Chronicles of Narnia?). The class will be a combination of listening to an audio series and discussion.

National Back To Church Sunday is on September 16 this year. We will be celebrating it with a special service and fellowship hour. Meanwhile, reach out and invite someone to come to church this Sunday!

The Mission Committee has buckets to be filled for the John Calvin Disaster Assistance Committee to be taken to the Presbytery meeting in November 2012. This is a great project for families or groups. In each bucket, you will find a list of items that go in the bucket. If you take one, please sign your name so we know who has the buckets. Remember, these buckets go to families that suffer from some sort of natural disaster to help them clean up their homes!

Preschool has begun another year, and we are happy to report our enrollment is full! With this, many students we could use some more volunteers. Volunteers may help for any length of time that is convenient for them. If you would like to help please give Candace Ludden a call at 573-364-0992 or speak with one of the Preschool Management Committee members.

The nursery is in need of donations for the children including construction paper, glue sticks, markers, paper plates, and other craft materials. Any donations can be taken to the nursery or left in the church office.

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.

Newsletter (PDF)

The title of Pastor Lee Jennings’ sermon for the week of September 9, 2012 is “Mercy Received Responds in Kind” based on scriptures from Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 and James 2:1-10. The hymns for Sunday are “Let Us with a Gladsome Mind,” “I Love the Lord Who Heard My Cry”and “There Is a Wideness in God’s Mercy.”
Bell Choir rehearsals will be at 6:00 pm and Chancel Choir will be at 7:00 pm. Please contact Jeff Sandquist for more information.

With the start of school, we are collecting plastic bags for the Backpack Program. If you would like to volunteer to fill the bags, they meet at Fort Wyman School at 4:00 PM every Wednesday. It only takes about half an hour to fill the bags for the Backpack Program.

Our new year of Sunday School will begin Sunday, September 9th at 11:00! We offer Children’s Class for ages 3-9, a traditional class with plenty of arts & crafts and story time. For ages 10-15, we will have a special confirmation class. Students will learn about the Presbyterian Church and our beliefs. At the end of the course, there will be an opportunity for children to join the church. We also offer a Parenting Class, perfect for parents of children in the Sunday School program but is open to any interested folks (non-parents welcome!). We will discuss the book Real World Parents: Christian Parenting for Families Living in the Real World. Another adult class will be The Life and Writing of C.S. Lewis, exploring the writings of this Christian author (did you know he wrote more than the Chronicles of Narnia?). The class will be a combination of listening to an audio series and discussion.

On September 15, 2012 at 8:00 am, the Trustees will be holding a cleanup for the bushes in front of the church. We are asking volunteers to bring clippers, saws, and pickup trucks. Donuts and coffee will be provided.

National Back To Church Sunday is on September 16 this year. We will be celebrating it with a special service and fellowship hour. Meanwhile, reach out and invite someone to come to church on September 16! Invitation cards are available, if you want to use them, on the table outside the office and on the foyer desk.

The Mission Committee has buckets to be filled for the John Calvin Disaster Assistance Committee to be taken to the Presbytery meeting in November 2012. This is a great project for families or groups. In each bucket, you will find a list of items that go in the bucket. If you take one, please sign your name so we know who has the buckets. Remember, these buckets go to families that suffer from some sort of natural disaster to help them clean up their homes!

Preschool has begun another year, and we are happy to report our enrollment is full! With this, many students we could use some more volunteers. Volunteers may help for any length of time that is convenient for them. If you would like to help please give Candace Ludden a call at 573-364-0992 or speak with one of the Preschool Management Committee members.

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.

The title of Pastor Lee’s sermon for the week of September 2, 2012 is “Word Power” based on scriptures from Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 and James 1:17-27. The hymns for Sunday are “The God of Abraham Praise”, “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” (V 1, 4-5), and “How Firm a Foundation.” .

Bell Choir rehearsals will be at 6:00 pm and Chancel Choir will be at 7:00 pm. Please contact Jeff Sandquist for more information.

With the start of school, we are collecting plastic bags for the Backpack Program. If you would like to volunteer to fill the bags, they meet at Fort Wyman School at 4:00 PM every Wednesday. It only takes about half an hour to fill the bags for the Backpack Program.

Our new year of Sunday School will begin Sunday, September 9th at 11:00! We offer Children’s Class for ages 3-9, a traditional class with plenty of arts & crafts and story time. For ages 10-15, we will have a special confirmation class. Students will learn about the Presbyterian Church and our beliefs. At the end of the course, there will be an opportunity for children to join the church. We also offer a Parenting Class, perfect for parents of children in the Sunday School program but is open to any interested folks (non-parents welcome!). We will discuss the book Real World Parents: Christian Parenting for Families Living in the Real World. Another adult class will be The Life and Writing of C.S. Lewis, exploring the writings of this Christian author (did you know he wrote more than the Chronicles of Narnia?). The class will be a combination of listening to an audio series and discussion.

National Back To Church Sunday is on September 16 this year. We will be celebrating it with a special service and fellowship hour. Meanwhile, reach out and invite someone to come to church on September 16! Invitation cards are available, if you want to use them, on the table outside the office and on the foyer desk.

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.