Having gotten acquainted with several members of Rolla Presbyterian Church we thought we should let all know that all though warned of a pending evacuation because of the Valley Fire we are safe.  The fire progress was stopped 4-5 miles from our home.  Unfortunately one family in our church lived in Cobb, CA and lost everything they could not quickly stuff in their car.  Several of my pre-retirement employer, Calpine, lived in Cobb & Middletown, CA – they lost everything.  As of today the count of residences, apartments and homes, is 888 that were destroyed.  Our church here, Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, is one of the many local churches, organizations and businesses involved in assisting the recovery efforts (fire is only 50% contained at over 72,000 acres).,  This fire is the worst of five that hit Lake County this summer.

For news articles and photos see the web site for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat.

Look forward to seeing you in November.

Jim and Nancy Horne

The title of Reverend Lou Ellen Hartley’s sermon for the week of  September 20, 2015 is What Were You Arguing about on the Way? based on scriptures from Mark 9: 30-37.  The hymns for Sunday are All People That on Earth Do Dwell; Love divine, All Loves Excelling; Though I May Speak; and Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by fellowship at 11:00 a.m.  Our church provides a Nursery during worship service.  First Presbyterian Church is located at 919 E. Tenth Street in Rolla.  Our website is www.rollapresby.org.

Our informal worship service, FIRED UP! is held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

There will be a congregational meeting Sunday, September 27 following worship.

The PW Rummage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, October 17^th.

The title of Reverend Lou Ellen Hartley’s sermon for the week of September 13, 2015 is All of Us Make Many Mistakes based on scriptures from James 3: 1-12.  The hymns for Sunday are Blessed Jesus, at Your Word; Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak and Take My Life.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by fellowship at 11:00 a.m.  Our church provides a Nursery during worship service.  First Presbyterian Church is located at 919 E. Tenth Street in Rolla.  Our website is www.rollapresby.org.

Our informal worship service, FIRED UP! is held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Our float trip is still on schedule for this Saturday, September 12.  Reservations need to be made by Thursday at noon.  If you would like to come, please contact Jonathan Kimball directly (jonathankimball@gmail.com).  If you are alone but want to share a canoe, he will do matchmaking.  Cost is $35/canoe, $25/kayak, $20/private haul.  We will meet at the church at 8:15 am and should return around 5:00 pm.  The river level is pretty good, and weather looks good (if a little cool).

Directories are in each officer and/or employee’s folder.  Others are on the table outside the office for distribution.

Brochures are printed and placed on table in sanctuary, pamphlet holders downstairs from office and area going into the fellowship hall.

I also replaced the visitor bags with up to date brochures.

The title of Reverend Lou Ellen Hartley’s sermon for the week of September 06, 2015 is Hospitality for Life based on scriptures from James 2: 1-17.  The hymns for Sunday are O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing; God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending; Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love; and Go With Us Lord.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by fellowship at 11:00 a.m.  Our church provides a Nursery during worship service.  First Presbyterian Church is located at 919 E. Tenth Street in Rolla.  Our website is www.rollapresby.org.

Our informal worship service, FIRED UP! is held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Sadler Chapel.

A new Bible study is held each Monday morning at 10 am (excluding holidays).  Everyone is welcome.

Float trip will be Saturday, September 12 from Cedar Grove to Akers Ferry.  Information and signup is posted outside the church office.  Meet at the church at 8:15 am to car-pool.

The fall General Meeting of the Presbyterian Women with lunch will take place in the Fellowship Hall on Saturday, September 19, from 11 am – 1 pm.  The speaker will be Rachel Allison, Director of the Preschool.

Join us at Matt’s Steakhouse at 5:30 p.m. for our First Friday Night outing.