As of this writing, at 7 am on January 14, worship will be held in person today. The forecast temperature at the time of worship is -4°F, but the parking lot is plowed, the streets in Rolla are fine, and the heat is working in the sanctuary. All are welcome to join us in person. HOWEVER, IF YOU FEEL UNSAFE venturing out in the cold, please worship with us online: https://youtube.com/live/5imhBp9L1yI?feature=share
If you do venture out, be prepared! God be with you!
Let us worship God together this Second Sunday After Epiphany, in person or online. Rev. Bob Morrison will be preaching, “God’s Dream Team,” using John 1:43-51.
Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/5imhBp9L1yI?feature=share
WEATHER ALERT: There is a storm and cold front coming through. At this time, our intention is to worship together in person. Any change to that plan will be communicated by 7 am on Sunday. Regardless, the service will be live streamed. IF YOU FEEL UNSAFE, PLEASE STAY HOME. If the roads are good, we will almost certainly worship in person. However, the forecast temperature is -3°F overnight Saturday and a high of 8°F on Sunday. If you do not feel confident venturing out in the cold, please worship online.
Preached by Jonathan Kimball on a combined Epiphany and Baptism of the Lord Sunday. Based on Matthew 2:1-12 and Mark 1:4-11.
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We are celebrating both Epiphany and Baptism of the Lord on this Sunday, January 7, 2024, as we worship together. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “The Second-Best Time,” using Matthew 2:1-12 and Mark 1:4-11. We are also celebrating the Lord’s Supper.
Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/opgHxOdAyPQ?feature=share
Preached by Susan Murray. Based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 and Matthew 25:31-46.
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Let us worship God together this last day of 2023 and the First Sunday After Christmas, December 31, 2023. Susan Murray will be preaching, “Resolutions,” based on Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 and Matthew 25:31-46.
Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/CLP0YquiQWI?feature=share
Preached by Susan Murray on December 24, 2023, Christmas Eve (evening service). Based on Luke 2:1-20.
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Preached by Jonathan Kimball on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24, 2023 (morning service). Based on Luke 1:26-38, 46-55.
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We will be gathering for worship twice on December 24, 2023. First, we will have our normal morning worship at 9:45 am for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Mary Knew,” based on Luke 1:26 – 38, 46-55. Morning live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/6kWjZLkB6-c?feature=share. Morning bulletin: Bulletin2023-12.24.
Then we will have our annual Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols at 6 pm. Susan Murray will provide a homily. Evening live stream: https://youtube.com/live/JFMHqWP1_CM?feature=share. Evening bulletin: Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols12.24.23.
We continue to collect the Christmas Joy offering. It is one of the Presbyterian Special Offerings. This offering provides critical financial assistance to church workers and their families in their time of need. The offering also provides educational opportunities and leadership development at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. There are envelopes on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.
With the passing of the Longest Night, each day gets a little longer, reminding us that Jesus’s birth brought light to the world. “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overtake it.” And will not. Join us this Sunday to celebrate this coming of the Light into the world.
Festival of Lessons and Carols by Jonathan Willcocks, presented by the Chancel Choir.
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