Third Sunday of Easter – Announcements, Bulletin, and Live Stream for April 19, 2026

Please join us for worship on April 19, Third Sunday of Easter. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching a sermon titled “Repent and Be Saved” based on our first lesson, Acts 2:14, 36 – 41.

Bulletin:  April 19, 2026

Live stream link: 

https://youtube.com/live/nDh5CN_oSf0

Link to all videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsWqdH1Jm1p7lSLFnIjg2cz6nbnDf2jz

Announcements:

1. The congregation is invited to the Rolla Choral Arts Society spring concert featuring Eric Whitacres’ Sacred Veil.  It is being presented by the Rolla Choral Arts Society, featuring cellist, Benjamin Johnston, and Missouri State University Choral Scholars. Performances are Saturday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, at 3:00 p.m.

2. The Phelps County National Day of Prayer service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m.  Please join us for this ecumenical service of prayer and song. The service will feature a combined choir of RCAS singers, along with church singers and instrumentalists from the surrounding community. 

Second Sunday of Easter – Announcements, Bulletin, and Live Stream for April 12, 2026

Please join us for worship on April 12, Second Sunday of Easter. Susan Murray will be preaching.

Bulletin:  April 12, 2026

Live stream link: 

https://youtube.com/live/HDKZJy64Grw

Link to all videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsWqdH1Jm1p7lSLFnIjg2cz6nbnDf2jz

Announcements:

1. You are invited to the Rolla Choral Arts Society spring concert featuring Eric Whitacres’ Sacred Veil. It is being presented by the RCAS, featuring cellist, Benjamin Johnston, and MSU Choral Scholars. Performances are Saturday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 26, at 3:00 p.m.

2. The Phelps County National Day of Prayer service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. Please join us for this ecumenical service of prayer and song. The service will feature a combined choir of RCAS singers, along with church singers and instrumentalists from the surrounding community.

Easter Sunday – Bulletin and Live Stream for April 5, 2026

Please join us for worship on April 5, Easter Sunday. Susan Murray will be preaching a sermon titled “Reflecting on Easy” based on our gospel lesson, John 20:1 – 18.

Bulletin:  April 5, 2026

Live stream link: 

https://youtube.com/live/vctA77c84J0

Link to all videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsWqdH1Jm1p7lSLFnIjg2cz6nbnDf2jz

Passion/Palm Sunday – Announcements, Bulletin, Live Stream for March 29, 2026

Please join us for worship on March 29, Passion/Palm Sunday. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching this Sunday.

Bulletin:  March 29, 2026

Live stream link: 

https://youtube.com/live/yChUn03rvqg

Link to all videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsWqdH1Jm1p7lSLFnIjg2cz6nbnDf2jz

Announcements:

1. The choirs from First UMC and First Presbyterian will be combining to present a special service this week, on Maundy Thursday, (April 2) singing the Tenebrae Cantata “It is Finished” at 7:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.

2. Join Us for a Family Movie & Pizza Night this Friday, April 3rd, at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall, featuring the movie “King of Kings”. To help us plan for food, please sign up at the back of the church, or let Javier or Kristin know that you will be joining us for this time of fellowship.

Fifth Sunday in Lent – Announcements, Bulletin, Live Stream for March 22, 2026

Please join us for worship on March 22, Fifth Sunday in Lent. A video sermon, titled “Glory” and based on our gospel lesson John 11:1 – 45, will be given by Rev. Sarah Speed, a previous pastor at Fifth Avenue First Presbyterian Church in New York City.

Bulletin:  March 22, 2026

Live stream link: 

https://youtube.com/live/ggCMldWqoFQ

Link to all videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsWqdH1Jm1p7lSLFnIjg2cz6nbnDf2jz

Announcements:

1. Our Easter Basket of Hope item for this Sunday is hair care products.

2. During Lent, we will be collecting for One Great Hour of Sharing. Money received is used for projects in over 100 countries. These funds provide clean water, end hunger, sustain communities, and support education.

3. The combined choirs from First United Methodist and First Presbyterian will be presenting a special service on Maundy Thursday, (April 2) during Holy Week, singing a Tenebrae Cantata “It is Finished” at 7:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.

4. Join Us for a Family Movie & Pizza Night Friday, April 3rd, at 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall, featuring the movie “King of Kings”. To help us plan for food, please sign up at church, or let Javier or Kristin know that you will be joining us for this time of fellowship.

Fourth Sunday in Lent – Announcements, Bulletin, Live Stream for March 15, 2026

Please join us for worship on March 15, Fourth Sunday in Lent. Susan Murray will be preaching a sermon titled “Seeing Clearly” based on our gospel lesson, John 9:1 – 41.

Bulletin:  March 15, 2026

Live stream link: 

https://youtube.com/live/T_GKCZ4Gbb4

Link to all videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsWqdH1Jm1p7lSLFnIjg2cz6nbnDf2jz

Announcements:

1. Our Easter Basket of Hope item for this Sunday is hair care products.

2. During Lent, we will be collecting for One Great Hour of Sharing. Money received is used for projects in over 100 countries. These funds provide clean water, end hunger, sustain communities, and support education.

3. The combined choirs of First United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church are singing the anthem this Sunday. Also, the choirs will be combining to present a special service on Maundy Thursday (April 2) during Holy Week, singing a Tenebrae Cantata “It is Finished” at 7:00 p.m. here at First Presbyterian Church.

Third Sunday in Lent – SPRING FORWARD – Announcements, Bulletin, Live Stream for March 8, 2026

Please join us for worship on March 8, Third Sunday in Lent. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching a sermon titled “Kingdom of No Shame” based on our gospel lesson, John 4:5 – 42.

Bulletin:  March 8, 2026

Live stream link: 

https://youtube.com/live/MGxeqN4cP98

Link to all videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsWqdH1Jm1p7lSLFnIjg2cz6nbnDf2jz

Announcements:

1. Almost time to spring forward. Remember to set your clocks forward 1 hour before going to bed Saturday night.

2. Our Easter Basket of Hope item for this Sunday is laundry products.

3. During Holy Week the combined chancel choirs from First Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church will present the cantata “It is Finished” on Maundy Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. Please make plans to join us for this special service here at First Presbyterian Church.

Second Sunday in Lent – Announcements, Bulletin, Live Stream for March 1, 2026

Please join us for worship on March 1, Second Sunday in Lent. Susan Murray will be preaching.

Bulletin:  March 1, 2026

Live stream link: 

https://youtube.com/live/xMSmhLLK1XU

Link to all videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsWqdH1Jm1p7lSLFnIjg2cz6nbnDf2jz

Announcements:

1. Our next First Friday Out will be at Los Arcos on Friday, March 6, at 5:30pm. Please let Mary Kwantes know by Tuesday, March 3, if you plan to join us for this time of fellowship.

2. The combined Chancel Choirs of First Presbyterian and First United Methodist Church will be presenting “It is Finished”, a cantata for Holy Week, on Maundy Thursday, April 2, at 7:00 p.m. here at First Presbyterian Church. Please note this service on your calendar and join us.

First Sunday in Lent – Announcements, Bulletin, Live Stream for February 22, 2026

Please join us for worship on February 22, First Sunday in Lent. Susan Murray will be preaching a sermon titled “Facing Temptation” based on our gospel lesson, Matthew 4:1 – 11.

Bulletin:  February 22, 2026

Live stream link: 

https://youtube.com/live/WKoe7Pmr724

Link to all videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsWqdH1Jm1p7lSLFnIjg2cz6nbnDf2jz

Announcements:

1. Reminder… We will be putting together the Hygiene Kits for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance after Fellowship time Sunday, March 1. Anyone that would like to help put the kits together, and enjoy a light lunch, are welcome.

Transfiguration Sunday – Announcements, Bulletin, Live Stream for February 15, 2026

Please join us for worship on February 15, Transfiguration Sunday. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching a sermon titled “The Mountain and the Valley” based on our gospel lesson, Matthew 17:1-9.

Bulletin:  February 15, 2026

Live stream link: 

https://youtube.com/live/Akjv2JO93Ig

Link to all videos:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpsWqdH1Jm1p7lSLFnIjg2cz6nbnDf2jz

Announcements:

1. Our Ash Wednesday service and Lent Bible Study will be this Wednesday, 6pm, at the Chapel.

2. Thank you to everyone who helped us meet our goal of 30 Hygiene Kits for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance! Anyone that would like to help put the kits together, and be rewarded with a light lunch, are welcome to stay after Fellowship time on Sunday, March 1st.