The title of Reverend Bob Morrison’s sermon for the week of May 17, 2015 is Perhaps the Bible’s Greatest Promise based on scriptures from 1 John 5: 9-13 and Philippians 4:19.  The hymns for Sunday are A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing; Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord; and Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by education and 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.

For THIS WEEK ONLY, May 14, FIRED UP! is canceled. There are two sources of conflict, the Presbyterian Preschool graduation and Condoleezza Rice’s visit. You are encouraged to attend one or both. We will resume our normal schedule next week.

The title of Reverend Bob Morrison’s sermon for the week of May 10, 2015 is Jesus Still Touches based on scriptures from Mark 1: 29 – 39.  The hymns for Sunday are New Songs of Celebration Render; O Savior in this Quiet Place; and Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by education and 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 on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.

Women of the Church are invited to a Wedding Shower Brunch for Dena Anderson

When:  Saturday, May 23 at 11:30 am

Where:  Kensington Clubhouse

Please RSVP to Pat Look (364-3446 or email pal@fidnet.com

Many thanks to Jeff Sandquist who put together an amazing program of Songs of War and Peace that not only witnessed to faith in God but our continuous efforts to work for peace.  Images and words that spoke of children in war torn countries, though taken from WWII history, touched the heart as if taken this week.

Our last day of children’s Sunday school is Sunday, May 17 and we are thinking of some kind of picnic, possibly fishing.  Please let Mary Kwantes or Bob May know if you can help.

We welcomed Kristen Eye last Sunday into full membership.  We appreciate her continuous commitment to choir this year.  Welcome and Thank you Kristen.

The PW Directory will be updated this summer.  Would you please check your phone number to see if it is correct and give us an email address if it is not listed in the church directory.  You may email Pat Look at pal@fidnet.com or Melba Read at cmread@fidnet.com corrected information by May 21^st.

Memorial Bricks:  During the next month or two, if you wish, you may place an order for a Memorial Brick in memory of a church member, family member, or friend.  The cost of a brick is $100, part of which pays for maintenance of the Garden. Please contact Cynthia or Betti Jo in the church office if you wish to purchase a brick. 

The Preschool graduation will be Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 pm.  The last day of School will be May 20, 2015.

We are in need of someone to do fellowship on May 10, Mother’s Day.  Please let the office know and if that spot fills, please consider some other Sunday this summer.

The title of Reverend Bob Morrison’s sermon for the week of May 3, 2015 is Dr. Luke’s Secret based on scriptures from Luke 17: 11-14 and 1 John 4: 7-12.  The hymns for Sunday are To God Be the Glory; O Christ the Healer and For the Beauty of the Earth.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by education and 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.

PALS  will meet for lunch on Monday, May 4 at 11:45 at the Public House – St. James.

The PW Fellowship will complete their year with a carry in salad luncheon at Wellington Clubhouse on May 9^th at 11:00 am.  The program will be a panel discussion on “Caring in our Church Community” with members of the church participating and Pat Look as moderator.

There will be a short business meeting and a Dedication Service of the Thank Offering that will be taken at that time.

All women of the church are invited so we hope to see you there.  Directions to Wellington can be had by calling Eleanor Van Horn at 573-426-5962.

RAMTA junior and senior high school students will have a recital May 5, at 7:30 pm in our sanctuary.  Recital will feature piano, voice, and flute students of various teachers in our community.

The PW Directory will be updated this summer.  Would you please check your phone number to see if it is correct and give us an email address if it is not listed in the church directory.  You may email Pat Look at pal@fidnet.com or Melba Read at cmread@fidnet.com corrected information by May 21^st.

Memorial Bricks:  During the next month or two, if you wish, you may place an order for a Memorial Brick in memory of a church member, family member, or friend.  The cost of a brick is $100, part of which pays for maintenance of the Garden. Please contact Cynthia or Betti Jo in the church office if you wish to purchase a brick. 

RCAS will present “Paradox” , Songs of War and Peace May 2 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, May 3 at  2 pm in the Sanctuary.  All seats are $5.00.  A nursery will be provided.  The public is welcome.

The Preschool graduation will be Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 pm.  The last day of School will be May 20, 2015.