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.

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!

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:

Food for the Journey – Announcements, Bulletin, Live Stream for August 11, 2024

Let us worship together this Sunday at 9:45 am. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Food for the Journey,” based on John 6:35, 41-51.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/MbN0YK8NOIU?feature=share

Also this Sunday, we are hosting a John Calvin Presbytery event at 4:00 that will start with a commissioning service for Jonathan Kimball. Please join us as he becomes a commissioned ruling elder to lead our church. The service will be followed by an education time led by Paul Grier, “Discovering Joy through Grace, Gifts, and Generosity”. Register today if you plan to stay for the education time and optional dinner.

Bread of Life – Announcements, Bulletin, Live Stream for August 4, 2024

Please join us this Sunday at 9:45 am as Susan Murray preaches, “Bread of Life,” based on John 6:24-35 and officiates the Lord’s Supper.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/4DgbhK8_2Gw?feature=share

Announcements:

  • First Friday Out will be August 2 at 5:30 pm and has been moved to Ay Caramba!
  • Please join us on August 11 at 4:00 pm for a commissioning service and workshop! John Calvin Presbytery has responded to your question, ‘How will my church meet the challenges ahead?’ “Discovering Joy through Grace, Gifts, and Generosity”, an interactive educational event will be held after the Called Meeting of JCP to commission Jonathan Kimball as CRE. We are fortunate to have nationally known leader, Paul Grier of the Presbyterian Foundation, as our speaker. There is no cost for the workshop! Please join us! More details and registration.

Loaves and Fish – Announcements, Bulletin, and Live Stream for July 28, 2024

Let us worship our providing God together this Sunday, July 28. Susan Murray will be preaching, “Loaves and Fish,” based on John 6:1-21.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/0Atv-r4-h84?feature=share

Announcements:

  • Mission and Outreach wants to thank everyone who gave to the crayon drive for the back to school fair and GRACE for Kids, Christmas in July. Please bring your final donations this Sunday.
  • First Friday Out will be August 2 at 5:30 pm at Los Arcos. Please let Javier know by Sunday whether you will join us.
  • Please join us on August 11 at 4:00 pm for a commissioning service and workshop! John Calvin Presbytery has responded to your question, ‘How will my church meet the challenges ahead?’ “Discovering Joy through Grace, Gifts, and Generosity”, an interactive educational event will be held after the Called Meeting of JCP to commission Jonathan Kimball as CRE. We are fortunate to have nationally known leader, Paul Grier of the Presbyterian Foundation, as our speaker. There is no cost for the workshop! Please join us! More details and registration.

Erasing the Borders – Bulletin, Live Stream, Announcements for July 21, 2024

Let us worship God together this Ninth Sunday After Pentecost at 9:45 am. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Erasing the Borders,” based on Ephesians 2:11-22.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/CmP0cnaMNTI?feature=share

Announcements:

  • Mission and Outreach has decided to continue the crayon drive for the back to school fair. This will continue through July. There is a box for Crayola crayon 24 pack at the entrance to the sanctuary.
  • We will also be participating in GRACE for Kids, Christmas in July through the month of July. We were assigned toys for the littlest kids, zero to three years. There is a Christmas box at the entrance to the sanctuary.
  • First Friday Out will be August 2 at 5:30 pm at Los Arcos. Please let Javier know if you plan to join us for this fellowship opportunity by Sunday, July 27.

What Evil Needs – Bulletin, Live Stream, and Announcements for July 14, 2024

Let us worship together this Sunday, the Eighth Sunday After Pentecost, at 9:45 am. Susan Murray will be preaching, “What Evil Needs,” based on Mark 6:14-29.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/eGBMpN-jAlE?feature=share

Announcements:

  • Mission and Outreach has decided to continue the crayon drive for the back to school fair. This will continue through July. There is a box for Crayola crayon 24 pack at the entrance to the sanctuary.
  • We will also be participating in GRACE for Kids, Christmas in July through the month of July. We were assigned toys for the littlest kids, zero to three years. There is a Christmas box at the entrance to the sanctuary.
  • Next Friday, July 19, there is a carry-in dinner at 5:30. Sign-up sheet at the entrance to the sanctuary. After dinner, some of us will attend the Ozark Actors Theatre performance of “Clue.”

Change Your Mindset – Bulletin, Live Stream, and Announcements for July 7, 2024

Let us worship our Lord together this Sunday, July 7. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Change Your Mindset,” based on Mark 6:1-13. We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/0BvfaK47lng?feature=share

Announcements:

  • Mission and Outreach has decided to continue the crayon drive for the back to school fair. This will continue through July. There is a box for Crayola crayon 24 pack at the entrance to the sanctuary.
  • We will also be participating in GRACE for Kids, Christmas in July through the month of July. We were assigned toys for the littlest kids, zero to three years. There is a Christmas box at the entrance to the sanctuary.
  • There is a sign-up sheet in the sanctuary for a carry-in dinner scheduled for July 19. After dinner, some of us will attend “Clue” at the Ozark Actors Theater. Everyone is responsible for their own tickets. You are welcome to join us for dinner whether or not you decide to go to the play.