The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of September 15, 2013 is The Best Jobs Ever based on scriptures from Luke 15: 3 – 7 and I Timothy 1: 12 – 17.  The hymns for Sunday are Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise, and Be Thou My Vision.

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

Sunday School is held every Sunday at 11:00 am.  We offer a variety of classes for all age groups.

Come to meet and talk with the Rev. Wilfred Orr on October 9^th  4 – 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall.  Reverend Orr is one of our 2013 International Peacemakers and is touring the U.S. hosted by the PCUSA.

Health Kits for the Festival of Sharing can still be assembled and placed in the foyer until October 12.

Join us on September 22 for a Town Hall meeting and luncheon after worship to discuss future plans in our interim process.  Please let us know if child care will be needed.

Presbyterian Women have scheduled their annual Rummage Sale for Saturday, October 5 from  8 – 2 in the fellowship hall.  Details are in the bulletin and on the website.

The Peacemaking offering is from September 8 – October 6.  Your donations go toward preventing gun violence, stop human trafficking, and finding a place to sleep for the homeless.

Appointments are currently being made for the new pictorial directory for October 23 – 26.  You may go to our web site, www.rollapresby.org, and click on the “Family Album” tab and follow the prompts.  If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Mary Kwantes at 341-3450.  She will be assisting with appointments this Sunday in the fellowship hall after worship.

The public reception at the Olive Street Church has been changed to October 19^th from 10:00 – noon.  Please plan to stop by and extend the invitation to your friends.

Join Circle III for Manor Vespers and a baby shower on Sunday, September 22 beginning at 3:45.  After Vesper services at the manor everyone will go to Wendy Wilbanks’ home for a baby shower to assemble ‘baby bundle packs’ and ‘layettes’ for the Festival of Sharing.  For more information, contact Jean Moran-Day or any member of Circle III.

A box has been placed on the second shelf outside the church office.  There are currently two items in the box, a pair of black sunglasses and a pair of glasses.

Please check the box and take the items if they are yours.

Presbyterian Women are planning a Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 5, 2013, 8:00 – 2:00 in the Fellowship Hall.  We need your help in making this a success.  Please look through your cupboards and storage places and anything you have not used in the past two years bring to us.  Small appliances, kitchen ware, garden tools, books, CDs, games, toys, Christmas ornaments, knick knacks; anything you think will sell will be appreciated.  (NO CLOTHING PLEASE.)  Be sure things are clean and in good condition.  The proceeds will help PW fund our mission projects.  You may bring items to the church on Thursday, October 3, 4:00 – 6:00 pm and anytime Friday, October 4, from  8:00 – 4:00.  If you need someone to pick up items, please call Christine Rueff at 364-7603.

Hello! I’m the college-aged minister for Wesley Campus Ministries here in Rolla.

We have Trent Monk coming to Rolla next Tuesday, September 10 for a free concert. The concert will be held at the Methodist Family Life Center which is across the street from the Methodist Church. The concert starts at 7:00 pm, but we’ll be opening the doors at 6:00. More information is available on our website: http://www.mstwesley.org.

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The time has been changed to 10:00 a.m.  The meeting is September 14, 2013 in the Fellowship Hall.  Ladies please mark your calendars and plan to attend.  Coffee and pastries will be served.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of September 08, 2013 is It’s so Wonderful based on scriptures from Luke 14: 25-28, 33.  The hymns for Sunday are I Danced in the Morning and I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me.

Sunday school is every Sunday at 11:00 am.  We offer a variety of classes for all age groups.

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

Health Kits are being assembled for the Festival of Sharing.  The kits can be placed in the box in the foyer between now and October 12.  Items to be included in the kits are listed in the bulletin and on the web page.

A town hall meeting and luncheon will be held after worship on September 22 in the Fellowship Hall. Mark your calendars for this important date and plan to attend.  We will be discussing our next step in our interim work and future plans.

The Presbyterian Women’s Fall General meeting and coffee with pastries is scheduled for September 14 at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall.

The Presbyterian Women’s annual rummage sale is scheduled for October 5.  Donations will be accepted on October 3 from 4-6 pm.  For more information, contact Christine Rueff at 364-7603 or any of the ladies in Circle IV.

This Sunday we will be honoring our 50+ year members.  Please join us for worship, fellowship, and luncheon to follow.

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Motivated in part by our upcoming 150th anniversary, we are putting together an updated photo directory/family album.  All church members, those who attend frequently, and those who are otherwise a part of our church family are welcome.  Please sign up for an appointment.  Available dates are Oct. 23-26.  If you have any difficulties, please contact Mary Kwantes or the church office.