After serving our congregation for nearly 15 years, Marie Wilson has decided to retire at the end of June.  We wish her the best in her retirement years.  To show our appreciation for her years of dedicated service, we will be holding a reception during fellowship hour on June 24.  Please join us at 11 am as we celebrate her support of the church.

UPDATE as of June 13:

There will be an open house for Marie Wilson on her official last day of work, Thursday, June 28, 2012.  Members are invited to drop by the church office from 9:00 am. – 4:30 pm on that day. Cake and punch will be provided.  In her work as Office Administrator Marie has shown consistent devotion to her job as well as to the membership of our church family.  Let us show our gratitude and thanks to Marie for her 15 years of dedication and service to the congregation of First Presbyterian Church.

First Presbyterian Church of Rolla is now hiring an Office Manager. This is a part-time position (25-30 hours/week; schedule TBD) with a salary range of $12/hr to $14/hr.

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.

To apply, please download and fill out the Application Form to accompany your resume.  Please consult the position description (CHURCH OFFICE MANAGER) for more details.

All applications must be submitted with a resume before NOON (CDT) on Friday, June 22, 2012 to: Personnel Committee, P.O. Box 465, Rolla, MO 65402.

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Block party in the Church parking lot this Saturday, June 10, 5:30-7pm. Hot dogs and drinks provided. Entertainment by Sonic Underground. Door prizes. Bring a dish to share.

The Whitaker’s are hosting supper and a play in July. Adults are invited to attend OAT theatre’s presentation of Noises Off on July 21 at 8pm. Tickets will be ordered soon, so please contact Britt or Amy Whitaker to get in on that fun event.

Our Church picnic is at noon on Sunday, June 24, at Ber Juan Pavilion. The Membership committee will arrange for table service, drinks, and chicken. Dishes to share are appreciated. There will be a sign up sheet for this event. Mary Kwantes is seeking help with this event with set up, clean up, and organizing games perhaps.

The Festival of Sharing workshop will be on Wednesday, June 13, 9-3pm, in the Fellowship Hall. We will make small quilts for Backpacks of Love which will be given to Missouri children who have been removed from their homes because of parental neglect or abuse. You need not know how to sew. We need people to sort, iron, and cut fabric. Patterns, fabric, and cutting tools will be provided. Even if you can only come for a few hours your help will be appeciated. Bring a sack lunch and join the fillowship.