Please join us for Sunday worship on October 18, Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching a sermon titled “Stay With Us, Lord” based on our Old Testament lesson, Exodus 33:12-23. ~Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts!

Bulletin:  October 18, 2026

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Announcements:

1. Sunday, the Chancel Choir is joined by singers from First United Methodist Church.  The choirs combine for one anthem each month, and for seasonal cantatas.

2. The Rolla Choral Arts Society will present I Hear America Singing!, one performance only, on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. This is a special concert featuring two major works with full orchestra, US and Redeem the Dream. The concert is a celebration of 250 years of American democracy, and what our responsibilities are and continue to be as citizens of our democracy.

Please join us for Sunday worship on October 11, Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost. Susan Murray will be preaching a sermon titled “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” based on our Gospel lesson, Luke 12: 22 – 29. ~Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts!

Bulletin:  October 11, 2026

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Announcements:

1. This Sunday we will hold a Congregational Meeting immediately following worship to elect our new officers. They will then be installed on Sunday, November 22.
2. The Chancel Choir has begun working on the cantata: This is Christmas. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. All are welcome.

Please join us for Sunday worship on October 4, World Communion Sunday. Susan Murray will be preaching a sermon titled “Whose Vineyard Is It Anyway?” based on our Gospel lesson, Matthew 21:33 – 46. ~Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts!

Bulletin:  October 4, 2026

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Announcements:

1. Session will begin posting their approved meeting minutes for the previous month at the back of the sanctuary each month. If you would like your own copy, please contact the church office. If you have any specific follow-up questions, please contact any Session member.

2. Next Sunday, October 11, we will hold a Congregational Meeting immediately following worship to elect our new officers. They will then be installed on Sunday, November 22.

3. This Sunday we are celebrating World Communion Sunday. We will be collecting the PCUSA World Communion Offering. This is one of the PCUSA Special Offerings previously known as the Peace and Global Witness Offering. All of the proceeds will go to PCUSA and will be distributed through grants. There are envelopes available at church or you can note on your check “World Communion Offering”.

Please join us for Sunday worship on September 27, Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching a sermon titled “Is the Lord among us or not?” based on our Old Testament lesson, Exodus 17:1 – 7. ~Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts!

Bulletin:  September 27, 2026

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Announcements:

1. The Chancel Choir rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8 p.m. All are welcome.

2. We will continue our Fall Bible Study series on Wednesday, September 30th. We will discuss the lesson, “X is in Oxen,” from the book “A is for Alabaster.”

3. Our October First Friday Out will be on Friday, October 2, at 5:30 PM, at Denny’s. We look forward to this fellowship opportunity. Please let Kristin Gutches know by Tuesday, September 29th, that you will be joining us.

Please join us for Sunday worship on September 20, Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching a sermon based on our Old testament lesson, Exodus 16:2 – 15. ~Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts!

Bulletin:  September 20, 2026

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Please join us for Sunday worship on September 13, Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Susan Murray will be preaching a sermon titled “At the Water’s Edge” based on our Old testament lesson, Exodus 14:19-31. ~Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts!

Bulletin:  September 13, 2026

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Please join us for Sunday worship on September 6, Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Susan Murray will be preaching a sermon titled “What Does Love Require?” based on our Second lesson, Romans 13:8 – 10. ~Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts!

Bulletin:  September 6, 2026

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Announcements:

1. The preschool is planning an ice cream social for their families on September 11 to celebrate Grandparents Day. They could really use help providing the supplies for this event. The following items are needed: Chocolate ice cream; Chocolate, caramel, and strawberry syrup; Sprinkles, cherries, M&Ms; and Disposable bowls. If you prefer, a monetary donation can be used by the staff to purchase items. Donations can be dropped off at the church office any time before the 11th. Thank you for your support of the preschool!

2. The Chancel Choir will be rehearsing on Wednesday evenings in the sanctuary from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. If you would like to share in this music ministry of the church, come to rehearsal. September 13 will be the first Sunday for the choir to sing after the summer hiatus.

Please join us for Sunday worship on August 23, Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching a sermon titled “Whose Cries Do You Hear?” based on our Old Testament lesson, Exodus 1:8 – 2:10. ~Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts!

Bulletin:  August 23, 2026

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Please join us for Sunday worship on August 16, Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching a sermon titled, “Resilience, Reconciliation, Restoration,” based on Genesis 45:1-15. ~Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts!

Bulletin: August 16, 2026

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Please join us for Sunday worship on August 9, Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost. Susan Murray will be preaching a sermon titled “Discerning God’s Gentle Whisper” based on our Second lesson, 1 Kings 19:9-18. ~Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts!

Bulletin:  August 9, 2026

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