The title of Reverend Gary Stratman’s sermon for the week of March 31st is On the First Day based on scriptures from Psalm 118:21-24 and Luke 24:1-12.  The hymns for Sunday are Christ the Lord is Risen Today, Thine is the Glory, and Christ Is Alive.

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.

Join us for early Easter Service at 8 am. and breakfast at 8:30 am on Easter Sunday.  There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 am following services.

Jane Legate passed away on March 20, 2013.  Funeral services will be Friday, March 29, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Null and Sons Funeral Home in Rolla.

The title of Reverend Gary Stratman’s sermon for the week of March 24, 2013 is “How Are We a Part of the Answer?” based on scriptures from Isaiah 6:6-8, Luke 19:29-40 and Matthew 6:10.  The hymns for Sunday are All Glory, Laud, and Honor; Lift Up You Heads, Ye Mighty Gates and Take My Life.

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.

The Presbyterian Pre-School will be closed March 25 – 29.

Join us for Early Easter service at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall followed by breakfast at 8:30 am.  Everyone is welcome.  Regular Easter service will be at 9:45 am.  Hand bell Choir will be playing pre-service music beginning at 9:35 am.

The Flower and Fellowship sheets are posted for 2013.  Please get signed up on the dates of your choice.

Per Capita is now due.  Please make checks out and make a notation in the memo area, “Per Capita”.

Join us for the Tenebrae Service, Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 pm in the sanctuary.

Continue to remember those on our prayer list.

Frances M. Wallen of Rolla passed away March 10, 2013 at the age of 88.  Survivors include her sons James W. Wallen II of Rolla and David Wallen and wife, Mary, of Rolla.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Wallen in addition to her parents.

A memorial service for Mrs. Wallen will be held Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Rolla.  Reverend Gary Stratman will officiate; Mary Kwantes, pianist.

Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of Rolla.  Cards are available at all James and Gahr locations.

The title of Reverend Gary Stratman’s sermon for the week of March 17, 2013 is “Why?” based on scriptures from Psalm 22:1-8 and Mark 15:32-34.  The hymns for Sunday are O Sacred Head, Now Wounded; Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me; and My Faith Looks Up to Thee.

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.

Join us for the final Lenten Luncheon/Service on Thursday, March 21 at 11:45 am.  Doctor Mark Johnson, former pastor of Salem Avenue Baptist Church will be the speaker.  Please call the church office (364-3852) by Wednesday for reservations.

Easter early service will be at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall followed by breakfast at 8:30.  Everyone is welcome.  Please sign up your family.  If you care to bring food, there is a sign-up sheet across from the office. Regular worship service will follow at 9:45 am.

The Flower and Fellowship sheets are posted.  Please get signed up on the dates of your choice.

A memorial service will be held for Frances Wallen at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 23 at the First Presbyterian Church.  Rev. Gary Stratman will officiate.

Looking Ahead:  John David Oerter will begin serving as our Interim Pastor effective Monday, April 1, 2013.

The title of Reverend Gary Stratman’s sermon for the week of March 10, 2013 is “Where is There Need” based on scriptures from Psalm 86:1-7, Ephesians 6:18-20, and 1 Timothy 2:1-4.  The hymns for Sunday are God of Grace and God of Glory, Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life, and What a Friend We Have in Jesus.

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.

March 11 the Retired Presbyterian Women luncheon will meet at 11:45 at the Tater Patch.

March 14 the Lenten Luncheon and service will begin at 11:45 in the fellowship hall.  Reverend Gary Stratman will be the speaker.  Call the church office at 364-3852 by Wednesday for reservations.

March 16 RAMTA workshop will be at 9:00 am in the sanctuary.

There are still three Cantata CD’s available for purchase in the church office.

Continue to remember those on our prayer list as well as our homebound members and friends.

March 2013 Newsletter (PDF)

The title of Reverend Gary Stratman’s sermon for the week of March 03, 2013 is “When We Confess Our Sin” based on scriptures from Psalm 32:1-5 and James 5:13-16.  The hymns for Sunday are O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing, There is a Balm in Gilead and How Blest Are Those.

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.

The speaker for the first Lenten Luncheon Service on Thursday, March 7, will be the Rev. Robert Morrison, retired United Methodist Church minister.  He will be speaking instead of Sandra Stanek, who, unfortunately, cannot speak due to an injury.  The luncheon is at 11:45 am followed by the service at 12:15 pm.  Please call the church (364-3852) for reservations by Wednesday, March 6.  All proceeds will benefit One Great Hour of Sharing.

Wednesday, March 6, please join us for a carry in dinner in the Fellowship Hall at 5:00 pm.  Michael Wilbanks and Melissa McGuire will be sharing information on his mission trip to Bangkok, Thailand.  For information: contact Wendy Wilbanks, Wilbanks.wendy@yahoo.com.  A free will offering will be taken for One Great Hour of Sharing.