Let us worship together this Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 12, at 9:45 am. Susan Murray will be preaching, “The Twelfth Apostle,” based on John 17:6-19.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/m8mFIgtgaFc?feature=share

Announcements:

• PC(USA) has four special offerings a year. We will be collecting for the Pentecost Offering. This special offering helps support ministries to young people and the needs of at-risk children. 40% of the Pentecost offering is retained by our congregations wanting to make an impact in the lives of young people in the Rolla community (upon Session approval CASA will receive that 40%) The remaining 60% is used to support ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
• The Rolla Choral Arts Society Children’s Choir Una Voce and the Rolla Middle School Honor Choir will present a free concert, Monday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. in our sanctuary. Please join us!

Let us worship together this Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 5. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Love Is a Habit,” based on John 15:9-17. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/X4bJ_RADSdM?feature=share

Announcements:

• Game night tonight! Friday, May 3, 6:30 pm, in the fellowship hall. Bring a game and snack to share, or just show up!
• We mourn the passing of Jean Day this past Tuesday. Tomorrow, May 4, there will be a visitation at 11:00 and memorial service at noon at James & Gahr Mortuary. Following the service, there will be a light lunch in the fellowship hall.
• The Rolla Choral Arts Society and the 399th Army Band will be presenting “Songs of Freedom” at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Waypoint United Methodist Church in Waynesville, and again on Monday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Leach Theatre Castleman Hall, Missouri S&T. Both concerts are FREE, however tickets are required. Tickets will be available after the service Sunday at fellowship.
• Our Bible study, Bible Stories for Grown-Ups, continues Wednesdays at 6 pm in the sanctuary.

On this Second Sunday of Easter, we will gather again to encounter our risen Lord through the Eucharist as well as a sermon provided by Jonathan Kimball, based on John 20:19-31.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/sDYi3E3vlVY?feature=share

Let us greet our risen Lord this Sunday at 9:45 am! Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Transcendent Love,” based on John 20:1-18. Following worship, there will be a luncheon in the fellowship hall—all are welcome to stay and enjoy an Easter celebration together.

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The live stream should be up this Sunday, although the sound on the live stream will probably not reflect the majesty of the organ. Link: https://youtube.com/live/WhWXXy4Lo-8?feature=share

A few announcements:

• We are still collecting the One Great Hour of Sharing special offering, which benefits the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self Development of People.
• We are also collecting for the Easter Basket of Hope. No specific item this week: bring anything that was on the list.
• First Friday Out will be next Friday, April 5, at Denny’s at 5:30 pm. Contact Javier for a reservation.
• Our Lenten Bible study concluded. We have another week off, and then will start our next study on April 10 at 6 pm, using the book Bible Stories for Grownups by Josh Scott, available from many resellers.

Let us worship together this Sunday, February 4, at 9:45 am. Jonathan Kimball’s sermon, “Meet Them Where They Are,” will be based on 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39. We will also celebrate communion.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/Sm2eS4k5LQ0?feature=share

A few announcements:

• Game night is TONIGHT, February 2, in the fellowship hall. We will take a head count at 6 pm for pizza. Bring a game to share. Water will be provided, so bring other drinks if you like.
• The Session is offering blue hymnals (that is, The Presbyterian Hymnal (1990)) to the congregation.
• We will be collecting a special offering on Souper Bowl Sunday, February 11. Proceeds will support the Friday Backpack program.

Let us worship together this First Sunday of Advent to prepare for Christ coming into our hearts. Susan Murray will be preaching, “Season of Hope,” based on Mark 13:24 – 37.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/9ntqPdNUws0?feature=share

We will hold a congregational meeting after worship on December 10 for the purpose of electing officers. More details in the newsletter.

Two weeks from now, lots will be happening in our church (again, please refer to the newsletter):

• December 16 at 10 am, the Presbyterian Women are hosting Coffee, Tea, and Cookies.
• December 16 at 7 pm and December 17 at 3 pm, the Rolla Choral Arts Society will hold its concert, Season of Light, in the sanctuary. Tickets are $10, in advance or at the door.
• December 17 in worship, the Chancel Choir will present its cantata, Festival of Lessons and Carols by Jonathan Willcocks.
• December 17 after worship, we will hold a carry-in luncheon in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to stay.

Also, mark your calendars for our Christmas Eve candlelight service, Sunday, December 24, at 6 pm.

Enjoy worship on the Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost at First Presbyterian Church of Rolla with Rev. Bob Morrison preaching on “Life Is Not Fair.” Matthew 20:1-16 will center the message.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/DquxJbTBr7c?feature=share

Announcements:

• Choir is rehearsing Wednesdays at 7 pm, and also warms up Sundays at 9 am. If you are interested in participating, come to the sanctuary at those times.
• The new alarm system is active. Contact the church office for details.
• Christian education continues on Wednesdays at 6 pm. The lesson this week is on “David, For when others are trying to keep you down.”
• There will be a picnic at Lions Club Pavilion #1 on September 30 at 5:00 pm. Hot dogs and water will be provided. Feel free to bring an item to share, your favorite drink, or meat to throw on the grill.
• First Friday Out will be October 6, 5:30 pm, at DiTrapani’s. Contact Jonathan Kimball if you plan to attend.

Please join us on this Eighth Sunday After Pentecost for worship at 9:45 am. Jonathan Kimball’s sermon, “Let It Grow,” will be based on Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/WaLfFCSFV1E?feature=share

A few announcements carried forward from last week:

• The Mission and Outreach Committee will be participating in the CHRISTMAS IN JULY for GRACE. These will be used in the GRACE for Christmas gifts. Our church has been asked to provide toys for children from birth to 3 years. Little ones need stimulation and education toys as well as fun ones. There is a box in the back of the church for donation. Thank you in advance.
• The Mission and Outreach Committee is also asking for donations of 24 pack Crayola crayons (yellow and green box) during the month of July.  These crayons will be used for the Back to School Fair being held on August 2.  The last day we will be collecting is July 30.  We have been able to donate 500+ boxes in the past and hope to again this year.  Thank you in advance.
• We have been invited to attend a Southern Gospel concert by the Abundance Quartet at First Presbyterian Church of Mountain View on August 6. We will meet at the church at 2 pm to carpool down together. Contact Jonathan Kimball if you would like to attend or want more information.

Please join us for worship on this First Sunday of Advent. Pastor Greg Emery will be our special guest, preaching on Matthew 24:36-44. Pastor Emery has been working with our church, and particularly our PNC, during this time of transition.

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If you are worshipping remotely and you have an Advent wreath, it would be appropriate for you to have it set up and ready to light along with us, as a reminder that God’s light shines everywhere. Live stream link: https://youtu.be/Smn-9-SZIhQ

A few announcements/reminders:

• Rehearsal for the cantata, “A Midnight Clear,” has begun. Choir rehearsal is Wednesdays at 7 p.m. The cantata will be December 18.
• We are collecting peanut butter and jelly for The Rolla Mission and GRACE.
• There is also a sign-up for Christmas basket donations in the sanctuary.
• If you need a ride, or know someone who needs a ride, to worship services, the deacons are providing this service. Contact Katie in the church office or talk with one of the deacons.
• There are multiple Christian education offerings after Thanksgiving. They start this week!
  • “A Close Look at Jesus’s Birth,” led by Lloyd Evans. Two sessions: Wednesdays at 10:30 AM (in person only) and Thursday at 7 pm (in person and on Zoom).
  • John Calvin Presbytery will have an Advent Bible study via Zoom, Songs for the Waiting. Register here