There will NOT be bell or choir practices on Wednesday, March 19th.

The 150th committee has received a suggestion to create red tee shirts with the presby logo.  Research results are that if we go locally, then we can always make more.  If we charge $10 we can put back a little money into the 150th fund to cover reception expense in May.  If you want a shirt, send your size to mlakwantes@hotmail.com and get the money to Mary Kwantes ASAP.  The shirts will look great going to the Cardinal game on May 22nd.  Mary can also arrange for a collared shirt if you prefer.  We will place the order about the first week in May to insure arrival by our trip to St. Louis.

The annual Lenten Luncheons, sponsored by the Presbyterian Women, will be held March 27, April 3 and April 10.

Circle V will be in charge, but all women of the church are encouraged to participate.  A sign up sheet is in the hall.

The theme of the services is “Hope” and the speakers are Associate Pastor Mike Summers from 1st United Methodist Church, Rev. Lindy Hardwick, Hospice Chaplain, PCRMC, and Rev. John Oerter, Interim Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Rolla.

Cost of the luncheon is $3.00 which is donated to “One Great Hour of Sharing”.

The Presbyterian Women have purchased and installed a new garbage disposal for the church kitchen.

The Spring General meeting will be May 10 at 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of March 16, 2014 is How is it Possible? based on scriptures from John 3: 1-17.  The hymns for Sunday are O Love, How Deep, Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley, and To God be the Glory.

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.

Join us Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm for our Celebration Concert in the sanctuary.

The decision has been made NOT to sing for the Ash Wednesday service tonight. Everyone is encouraged to attend the service (food at 5, service at 5:30). Handbells as usual at 6:00 p.m., followed by choir rehearsal at 7:00 p.m.

Begin Lent this year with worship and contemplation … we will celebrate our Lord’s supper and hold the ritual of Imposition of Ashes this coming Wednesday.

We will gather in the Fellowship Hall at 5 pm for a simple soup dinner, and then move to a brief worship service, with the Ashes ritual and Communion.

As we begin what I hope will be a most significant Lent in the history of this church, join with us to seek God’s face and forgiveness.

Pastor John

Chapel open from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm.  Come in and pray!

Worship today, March 2, is CANCELLED due to inclement weather.  Communion and the Town Hall meeting are rescheduled to next Sunday, March 9.  Stay safe, and God be with you!