The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of April 06, 2014 is What was Jesus Crying About? based on scriptures from John 11: 1-45.  The hymns for Sunday are In the Cross of Christ I Glory, and How Firm a Foundation.

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.

Events this week are:  Town Hall Meeting at 11:00 am on Sunday following worship, PAL will meet for lunch on Monday at 11:45 at Los Cazadores Restaurant and final Lenten Luncheon will be Thursday at 11:45 with Pastor John Oerter as our speaker.

Scott T. Porter, son of G. Scott and Helen Porter passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Please remember their family in prayer.  Condolences may be sent to Bess Porter-Naujoks, 1809 Ridgewood Terrace SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 or to bnaujoks@q.com.

As you all know I will be retiring effective close of business April 25, 2014.  Please send me your articles for the May newsletter by Wednesday, April 23 so I can publish a newsletter for May.  Thank you, Betti Jo

First Presbyterian Church of Rolla is seeking a part-time Office Manager.  Salary range is $12-$14/hr.  Consult the OFFICE MANAGER Job Description for details.

The purpose of this position is to maintain church records, manage accounts, and provide clerical/secretarial support for the congregation, pastor, and committees.  Extensive computer and people skills are required.

Minimum Qualifications:  High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three years of experience in clerical, secretarial, or paralegal work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requested skills and abilities for this job.

All applications must be submitted with a resume and Application for Employment before NOON (CT) on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 to: Personnel Committee, P.O. Box 465, Rolla, MO 65402.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of March 30, 2014 is Blind-Sightedness based on scriptures from John 9: 1-41. 

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.

If you would like to order a red T-shirt with presby logo contact Mary Kwantes for details at mlakwantes@hotmail.com.

Adult progressive dinner is April 25.  Details will be in the April newsletter.

Join us for the Lenten Luncheons March 27, April 3, and April 10 in the Fellowship Hall.  Cost of the lunch is $3.00.  Please call the church office to make your reservations.

The title of Rob Heberer’s sermon for the week of March 23, 2014 is The Woman at the Well: Three Strikes, and You’re Safe at Home! based on scriptures from John 4: 5-42.  The hymns for Sunday are Called as Partners in Christ’s Service; Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah; and Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.

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.

The Session is beginning to look for those willing to serve on the PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE.  Please pass along any names to Cynthia Hobart, Clerk of Session, or any of our Elders, Jonathan Kimball, Rob Heberer, Mary Kwantes, Marilyn Schmidt, Ming Leu, Britt Whitaker, Susan Murray, or Eleanor Van Horn.

150th will be ordering red t-shirts with the presby logo.  If interested in getting one, contact Mary Kwantes.

No Bell practice on March 26th.

Adult progressive dinner is scheduled for April 25th.  Details will be in the April Newsletter.

Join us for Lenten Luncheons on March 27, April 3, and April 10.  For reservations, contact the office by no later than Wednesday afternoon 2:30 for the Thursday luncheon and service.

“HAPPY SPRING!”

There will not be Bell practice only on March 26, 2014.  Choir will meet at regular time.