The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of February 16, 2014 is Nothing More! based on scriptures from Matthew 5: 21-37.  The hymns for Sunday are For the Beauty of the Earth and In Christ Alone.

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.

Join us on Sunday for recognition of Scout Sunday during worship and our chili cook-off at 5:00 pm in the fellowship hall.

Our next town hall meeting will be Sunday, March 2, 2014 after worship.

It has come to my attention that two recipes need additional information in them.  I have corrections typed that you may pick up at the office and place on your pages or you may choose to update your book in pen.

They are:  Page 25 – Bake 25 minutes or until bubbly @ 300 degrees.

Page 71 – Under “Sift together” add 2 cups flour and 1 1/2 tsp baking soda

There will not be bell choir until further notice as the bells have been sent to be refurbished.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of February 09, 2014 is Salt, Light and the Law based on scriptures from Matthew 5: 13 – 20.  The hymns for Sunday are When Morning Gilds the Skies and When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.

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 church office will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2014 in observance of President’s Day.

February is our designated Boy Scout Celebration Month.  We will honor Leaders and Scouts, especially anyone who received their Eagle badge with Troop 83 on February 16 during worship and fellowship.

February 16 is Chili Cook-off with Western theme at 5:00 pm in the fellowship hall.  Please dress in your western gear and be ready for an evening of campfire songs, square dancing, and sideline cheering.

Mr. Waters passed away January 30, 2014.  Funeral services will be Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Rolla, Missouri with the Reverend Sue Biggerstaff officiating.  Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until service time.  Interment with full military honors will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.  Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of Rolla.  Cards are available at all James and Gahr locations.

The title of Rob Heberer’s sermon for the week of February 02, 2014 is Being the Beatitudes based on scriptures from Matthew 5: 1-12.  The hymns for Sunday are Come, Risen Lord and Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts.

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.

PALS will meet for lunch on Monday, February 3 at 11:45 a.m. at the Coffee Mine.

February is designated Boy Scout Celebration Month.  We will honor Leaders and Scouts, especially anyone who received their Eagle badge with Troop 83 on February 16 during worship and fellowship.  Please send historical information and memorabilia to Jonathan Kimball or bring things in to the office so our display can be expansive.

Our February 16^th event is Chili Cook-off with Western theme at 5 p.m.  Please dress in your western attire and plan to enjoy an evening of campfire songs, square dancing, and sideline cheering.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of January 26, 2014 is Becoming Soul-Catchers based on scriptures from Matthew 4: 17-23.  The hymns for Sunday are The Summons and This I Know.

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.

Annual congregational meeting follows worship Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Happy Anniversary this week to Lenn and Cheryl Koederitz and Happy Birthday to Eban Fox and Joan Williams.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of January 19, 2014 is Come, and see! based on scriptures from John 1: 29-42.  The hymns for Sunday are Arise! Your Light is Come! and Will You Come and Follow Me?

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 church office will be closed Monday, January 20, 2014 in observance of Martin Luther King’s Birthday. The preschool will be in session as a makeup snow day.

The leadership training has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 25th from 9-4 in the Fellowship Hall.  Homemade soup will be provided.  If you wish to bring brown bag lunch feel free.

Bell practice will not be held during the month of January.

Annual congregational meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2014 at 11:00 am in the sanctuary following worship.

Please submit your articles for the February newsletter by Wednesday, January 29th.

Circle III is looking to include any women who have not been meeting with another circle.  We will meet at 1308 Whitney Lane, the 19th at 3 p.m. There will be devotional and planning time.  Please call Mary 341-3450 if you need directions or email her at mlakwantes@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

We are seeking volunteers to assist our Nursery Attendant in the Nursery on an “as needed” basis during Sunday Worship service.

If you are interested in helping, contact Marilyn Schmidt at mschmidt@baron-aviation.com or 341-3365 (home) for further details.

If anyone is interested in volunteering as assistant to the treasurer, please contact Barb Ford or the office.  Training is available.

Camp David of the Ozarks invites you to our Banquet for Hope Friday, January 31, 2014 at MS&T Havener Center, Rolla, MO.  Seating begins at 6 p.m. Banquet is from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. An opportunity to make a financial gift will be extended; dinner is complimentary, business attire, adults only, please.  Keynote speaker will be Jimmy Larche from Breakaway Outreach.  Please reserve your seats by January 21, 2014.  Call 573-364-2786; secretary@campdavidozarks.org.

John Calvin Presbytery Disaster Assistance group is going to Joplin the week of February 23-28.  We will be staying at Shoal Kirk and rebuilding a house through Rebuild Joplin.  If you can only work one or two days there is an opportunity.  You need to commute on your work days to Joplin and bring your own lunch.  If you are interested in working during this time in Joplin, contact Kathy Morriss, 417-234-4643 or email toddandkathy.morriss@gmail.com by February 15th.

Please continue to pray for the families on our prayer list.

Happy Birthday this coming week to Carol Bennett and Happy Anniversary to Bill and Sharlene Morgan and Kay and David Barr.

There will be no bell practice for the month of January.