We are starting a new worship experience on Thursdays from 6:30 – 7:00 pm starting on April 24th.  We will normally meet in the fellowship hall for an informal time of music, prayer, and reflection on Scripture.  (We will sometimes meet in the chapel to avoid conflict with other activities.)  This is a great opportunity to invite the Holy Spirit into your life, and a less intimidating experience for people who are beginning their faith journey.  We are targeting a thirty minute service, hoping that it will fit into people’s busy schedules.  So come as you are, bring a friend, and bring a heart open to the Spirit!  If you have any questions, please ask Jonathan Kimball or other members of the worship & music committee.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of April 13, 2014 is Nail it to the Cross based on scriptures from 2 Corinthians 5: 21 & I Peter 2:24.  The hymns for Sunday are Shout to the Lord; When I Survey the Wondrous Cross; and Beneath the Cross of Jesus.

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.

John Calvin Presbytery PW Spring Gathering will be April 26^th in Springfield.  Those interesting in attending can get information off the bulletin board or contact Eleanor Van Horn.

Progressive dinner will be Friday,  April 25, 2014.  Please sign up for the dinner on the list posted outside the church office.

Deadline to order the 150^th red t-shirts will be May 5.  Please contact Mary Kwantes at mlakwantes@hotmail.com if interested in ordering one.

We invite you to an open house for Betti Jo who is retiring on April 25, 2014.  The open house will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on April 24, 2014.

Christian Education is sponsoring an Easter Egg hunt for children ages 1-9 or so following Easter Worship.  Please contact Mary Kwantes if you want to help with fellowship food or if you are expecting children as company that day.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of April 06, 2014 is What was Jesus Crying About? based on scriptures from John 11: 1-45.  The hymns for Sunday are In the Cross of Christ I Glory, and How Firm a Foundation.

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.

Events this week are:  Town Hall Meeting at 11:00 am on Sunday following worship, PAL will meet for lunch on Monday at 11:45 at Los Cazadores Restaurant and final Lenten Luncheon will be Thursday at 11:45 with Pastor John Oerter as our speaker.

Scott T. Porter, son of G. Scott and Helen Porter passed away Monday, March 31, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Please remember their family in prayer.  Condolences may be sent to Bess Porter-Naujoks, 1809 Ridgewood Terrace SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403 or to bnaujoks@q.com.

As you all know I will be retiring effective close of business April 25, 2014.  Please send me your articles for the May newsletter by Wednesday, April 23 so I can publish a newsletter for May.  Thank you, Betti Jo

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of March 30, 2014 is Blind-Sightedness based on scriptures from John 9: 1-41. 

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.

If you would like to order a red T-shirt with presby logo contact Mary Kwantes for details at mlakwantes@hotmail.com.

Adult progressive dinner is April 25.  Details will be in the April newsletter.

Join us for the Lenten Luncheons March 27, April 3, and April 10 in the Fellowship Hall.  Cost of the lunch is $3.00.  Please call the church office to make your reservations.

The title of Rob Heberer’s sermon for the week of March 23, 2014 is The Woman at the Well: Three Strikes, and You’re Safe at Home! based on scriptures from John 4: 5-42.  The hymns for Sunday are Called as Partners in Christ’s Service; Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah; and Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.

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.

The Session is beginning to look for those willing to serve on the PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE.  Please pass along any names to Cynthia Hobart, Clerk of Session, or any of our Elders, Jonathan Kimball, Rob Heberer, Mary Kwantes, Marilyn Schmidt, Ming Leu, Britt Whitaker, Susan Murray, or Eleanor Van Horn.

150th will be ordering red t-shirts with the presby logo.  If interested in getting one, contact Mary Kwantes.

No Bell practice on March 26th.

Adult progressive dinner is scheduled for April 25th.  Details will be in the April Newsletter.

Join us for Lenten Luncheons on March 27, April 3, and April 10.  For reservations, contact the office by no later than Wednesday afternoon 2:30 for the Thursday luncheon and service.

“HAPPY SPRING!”

There will not be Bell practice only on March 26, 2014.  Choir will meet at regular time.