This Second Sunday in Lent, we are celebrating Mr. Rogers Day (March 20). Susan Murray will be preaching, “Who Is My Neighbor” based on Luke 10: 25-37 and Matthew 22: 34-40.

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Our Lenten book study, Turning Over Tables, continues Wednesdays at 6 pm

We will be filling our Easter Basket of Hope throughout Lent. These products will be divided among GRACE, Russell House and The Rolla Mission. This Sunday, we are collecting toilet paper, and next week will be laundry products.

Also during Lent we will be collecting monetary donations for One Great Hour of Sharing, which is one of the four PC(USA) Special Offerings. Each gift supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People and assist in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. All three programs work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. Special envelopes will be placed on the table at the entrance of the church.

Please join us on our Lenten journey this Sunday, March 9, at 9:45 am. Elder Ming Leu will be preaching on “The Temptation of Christ” from Luke 4:1-13.

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Our Lenten book study, Turning Over Tables, continues Wednesdays at 6 pm in the sanctuary. Please join us for a discussion of power in society as we remember the kind of Lord that we worship.

We will be filling our Easter Basket of Hope during  Lent.  These products will be divided among GRACE, Russell House and The Rolla Mission.

• March 9 – Paper  towels
• March 16 – Toilet paper
• March 23 – Laundry Products
• March 30 – Liquid Dishwashing Detergent
• April 6 – Haircare Products (Shampoo, conditioner, brushes, combs, etc.)
• April 13 – Personal hygiene products (toothbrushes, tooth paste, razors, deodorant, feminine hygiene products)

This Sunday, we remember and celebrate Jesus’s Transfiguration. Jonathan Kimball’s sermon, “Who Is Jesus?” will be based on Luke 9:28-36.

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We will gather on March 5 at 5:45 pm in the sanctuary to commemorate Ash Wednesday. We will have a brief service that includes the imposition of ashes. Afterwards, we will begin our Lenten study based on Turning Over Tables. The study will continue Wednesdays at 6 pm throughout Lent.

Mark your calendars also for Maundy Thursday, April 17, 6 pm, in the chapel.

Our First Friday Out gathering will be at Frida’s on March 7 at 6 pm.

Join us this Seventh Sunday After Epiphany for worship in person and online. Susan Murray’s sermon, “About the wicked…” will be based on Genesis 45: 3-11, 15; Psalm 37: 1-11, 39-40; and Luke 6: 27-38.

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Some reminders:

• The Mission and Outreach committee will be collecting items for GRACE through February. We are collecting powdered laundry detergent, feminine care products, and Tuna Helper.
• Our Lent Bible Study series will be based on the book “Turning Over Tables,” starting on Ash Wednesday (March 5^th). If ordering from pcusastore.com, keep in mind they have 7-10 days for processing.

Also, mark your calendars for an Ash Wednesday service on March 5 at 5:45 pm.

This Sunday, February 16, Jonathan Kimball will be preaching on Jeremiah 17:5-10. Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/OCAxtIzwq-A?feature=share

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Announcements (reminders):

• The Mission and Outreach committee will be collecting items for GRACE through February. We are collecting powdered laundry detergent, feminine care products, and Tuna Helper.
• Our Lent Bible Study series will be based on the book “Turning Over Tables,” starting on Ash Wednesday (March 5^th). If ordering from pcusastore.com, keep in mind they have 7-10 days for processing.

Jonathan Kimball will be preaching this Fifth Sunday After Epiphany, using Luke 5:1-11. Let us worship God together and strive to hear God’s call.

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SOUPer Bowl! This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday.  The teams playing are the KANSAS CITY CHIEFS and the philadelphia eagles.  You can show your support of your favorite team by contributing to the Souper Bowl.  There will be  soup pots near the entrance to the sanctuary.  The total amount collected will be given to GRACE.

The Mission and Outreach committee will be collecting items for GRACE through February. We are collecting powdered laundry detergent, feminine care products, and Tuna Helper.

Our Lent Bible Study series will be based on the book “Turning Over Tables,” starting on Ash Wednesday (March 5^th). If ordering from pcusastore.com, keep in mind they have 7-10 days for processing.

Join us this Fourth Sunday After Epiphany for worship that includes a celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Susan Murray will be preaching, “Speaking With Love,” based on 1 Corinthians 13.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/f8dURaE68Gg?feature=share

Announcements:

• The Mission and Outreach committee will be collecting items for GRACE through February. We are collecting powdered laundry detergent, feminine care products, and Tuna Helper.
• In February, our First Friday Out will be a game and pizza night on February 7 at 6 pm in the fellowship hall. Please join us for some fun together!

A final note: There was an error last week so that the live stream did not go out. If that happens and a recording is made, the recording is uploaded as soon as possible after worship. Check our YouTube channel for updates. If you subscribe to our channel, you can receive a notification when the video is posted.

Susan Murray will be preaching on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a this Third Sunday After Epiphany. Please join us as we worship together.

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Announcements:

• We will have a congregational gathering immediately after worship this Sunday to receive reports.
• Following this gathering, the fellowship time will include a farewell reception for Linda Rose.
• First Friday Out, February 7, we will have a game & pizza night in the fellowship hall at 6 pm.
• Mission & Outreach is collecting the following items for GRACE through February: powdered laundry detergent, feminine care products, and Tuna Helper.

Let us worship together this Sunday, January 19, the Second Sunday After Epiphany. The sermon will be provided by Rev. Brian Ellison, based on 1 Corinthians 8:1-13.

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Announcements:

• Next Sunday after worship, we will have our annual congregational gathering to receive some information. More details to come.
• Mission and Outreach will be collecting items for GRACE through February: Powdered laundry detergent, feminine care products, Tuna Helper.

Please join us for worship this Sunday, January 12, when we will celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Anointed and Connected,” based on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22. We will also be installing officers, Steve Skelton as ruling elder and Cheryl Koederitz as deacon.

As always, in case of inclement weather, we will announce any changes by 8 am on Sunday. Regardless, consider your own safety and local conditions. If you do not feel safe to drive, please connect to our live stream.

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Our Christian education series on A is for Alabaster resumes this Wednesday at 6 pm in the back of the sanctuary. This week’s lesson is “H is for Habakkuk.” Please join us! The book is structured so that each lesson is completely independent.