The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of November 03, 2013 is Up a Tree … and Down based on scriptures from Luke 19: 1-10.  The hymns for Sunday are Talents and Tongues Employ, and I Sing a Song of the Saints of God.

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.

Our Inquirer’s Class begins this Sunday taught by Pastor John.  This class is for those who are interested in becoming members or just want to learn more about the Presbyterian faith.  It will be during the 11:00 a.m. education hour.  For more information, see Pastor John.

Retired Presbyterian Women will meet for lunch on Monday, November 4, 2013 at 11:45 a.m. at Bandanas.

We are now collecting food for the Thanksgiving food baskets.  There is a sign up board outside the office.

For those of you wanting to learn to share our faith more directly and effectively:  We are holding a mid-Saturday retreat called: “Spreading the Good Word”.  We will gather at the church on Saturday, November 9 at 10 a.m.  Arrangements will be made for lunch and we will end by 3:00 p.m.

The engraved bricks placed in the memorial garden will be dedicated by Pastor John this Sunday after worship service.

We  will also honor our members deceased for All Saints Day during worship.

Whoever left the purple folder with pictures in it in Pastor John’s office; it is ready for pickup by the owner.

We are in need of people to host fellowship each week after worship.  There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office.

If you did not get your pictures taken for the sesquicentennial directory, please let the office know to arrange a picture to be included.

There will be a table set up to display pictures or memorabilia of your veteran loved ones for November 10th.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of October 27, 2013 is Hilarity based on scriptures from 2 Corinthians 9: 7.  The hymns for Sunday are All People That on Earth Do Dwell and In the Cross of Christ I Glory.

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.

Please take an opportunity to sing some wonderful hymns with a wonderful guest organist who has traveled from Rochester, MN to join us on Sunday.  We will gather at 2:00 pm in the sanctuary to sing, and also listen to some exciting music performed by Robert Hachmeister.

Arts Rolla has a current show at The Centre showcasing some of Jan Roberts’ art until Tuesday, October 29th.  You may want to go and check it out.

The Preschool is still in need of several Presby-Grandparents to play games with the Preschool children on October 31st from 9 – 10:30 a.m.  Please contact Betti Jo in the office at 364-3852 or Carol Jessop at 364-2433 if you are available to help.

Deadline for November Newsletter articles is Wednesday, October 30th.

Slips to complete to ‘Honor a Vet’ and ‘Stewardship’ forms are now on the round table as you enter the sanctuary.

Happy October!  The residents and staff at Presbyterian Manor of Rolla would like to invite your children to come and Trick or Treat in our Community.  We will have our front doors open from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Halloween Night.  We are located at 1200 Homelife Plaza, off of Forum, by the Anderson Foot Clinic.  Hope to see you!

For those of you who are wanting to learn to share our faith more directly and effectively:  We are holding a mid-Saturday retreat called:  “Spreading the Good Word”.  We will gather at the church on Saturday, November 9th @ 10 a.m.  You will be served lunch, and we will end by 3 p.m.

Pastor John will guide us in our exploration … we will study a bit, and talk, and pray.  We are seeking God’s leading to our next steps in inviting persons into the best experience in our lives!

SO, if you are experiencing the nudge of the Holy Spirit, or if you are just curious, please join us on Saturday, November 9th, anytime from 9-3! – from Pastor John, on behalf of our Session, Deacons and Membership Committee

We are in need of people to host fellowship each week.  There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Thank you to everyone who helped so much with our historic weekend, with preparation and clean-up at the Olive Street Church, attendance at the reception, participation in the reunion choir and help with the meal that followed.  Thank you also to all who were gracious to the many visitors we had last week, especially our former pastors, Hugh Stewart, wife Pat and Miles White, and wife Caroline.  A great big Thank You to Jeff Sandquist who went beyond my expectations in preparing special arrangements for the brass to help with hymns and anthems.  We are blessed with Jeff as our Music Director. Also another huge Thank You to Betti Jo Pyatt who did so much work to make the fall activities happen including taking still photos and video of the Reunion Choir.

We have heard how blessed we are many times this week as we recalled our history, as we choose to reach out and greet the many new people who are with us week after week, and as we work to the glory of God’s Kingdom on earth.  Our pastors helped us remember to give joyfully of our time, talent, and treasure.

If you did not get your picture taken for the Sesquicentennial Directory, please let the office or Mary know to arrange a picture to be included.  – Mary Kwantes

Anyone who can gather in front of the Olive Church at 1:30 today will be in the picture for the paper.

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The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of October 20, 2013 is No Wimpy Christians! based on scriptures from 2 Corinthians 9: 5-13, 15.  The hymns for Sunday are Holy, Holy, Holy and O God, Our Help In Ages Past.  There will also be special music by the Reunion Choir and brass ensemble from the Ft. Wood area.

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.

Lunch will follow services in the Fellowship Hall at noon.

Photo sittings for the new pictorial directory are October 23 – 26^th.  If you have not made your appointment yet, please do so by going to our website rollapresby.org – Family album or contact Mary Kwantes.

We are in need of people to host fellowship each week.  there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office. We are in need of hosts to greet our families at the portrait sessions when Mary is teaching piano on Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th from 3:15 to about 6:15.  Not all slots have been assigned but those times cover the sittings we have scheduled this far.  Please contact the office or Mary at 341-3450 or mlakwantes @hotmail.com.

If you have a birthday or anniversary you would like announced in the bulletin, please let Betti Jo in the office know and I will add you to the list.

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of October 13, 2013 is Pay It Forward based on scriptures from Mark 12: 41 – 44.  The hymns for Sunday are Lord of the Dance and Today We All Are Called.

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.

The bonfire was a great party but without fire due to the rain.  We are doing it again on Saturday, October 12 at 5:00 pm at the Whitaker’s home.  All other plans the same as last week.  Hope to see you there!

October Newsletters are available for pickup on the table outside the church office.

New Presbyterian Women directories are available for the women of the church.  Feel free to pick up your new copy today.

Folks are needed to sign up for fellowship each week.  There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board outside the church office.

Do you have a pithy saying, a humorous quote, or just something interesting to share about the church?  We are in need of brief sayings for our main sign.  If you have one, please email it to office@rollapresby.org (or use the “Contact Us” page on the web site).  Thanks for your help!

We are in need of someone to video record our mass choir event on October 20^th.  Please contact Mary Kwantes at mlakwantes@hotmail.com if you are able to do this.

October 23 – 26 Photo sittings for family pictures/church directory.  (Go to rollapresby.org – Family album).

The 150^th Committee has planned a public reception at the Olive Street Church on October 19^th from 10:00 to noon.  Please plan to stop by and extend the invitation to your friends.

Volunteers are needed to help provide transportation to Sunday Services for our support needed friends.  If you are able to provide this valuable service, please contact Carrie Aswegan of the Deacon’s Committee.  She can be reached by phone at 426-2733 or by email at craeaswegan@hotmail.com.

The Preschool will be closed on Monday, October 14^th.

Do you love our children? … Do you love our Pre-School?  If so, we have a joyful opportunity for you!  The Presbyterian Pre-School has their annual Halloween Trick or Treat Party on Halloween, October 31st from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. in our Fellowship Hall.  We can help set up games, and in shifts of about an hour play with the children!  Please let Betti Jo or Candace know by calling 364-3852 or 201-9619.

Last week’s bonfire was a great party, but with no fire because of the rain.  So we’re doing it again!  Saturday, October 12, 5:00 p.m. at the Whitakers’ house, everything else as before.  Hope to see you there!

The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of October 06, 2013 is Stewards of … What? based on scriptures from 1 Corinthians 3: 21b-4:5.  The hymns for Sunday are Crown Him with Many Crowns and I Know Not Why Such Wondrous Grace.

Worship begins at 9:45 am, followed by education and fellowship at 11:00.  We offer a variety of Sunday School classes for all ages.  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.

Those interested in getting a head start on the music for the October 20^th Choir Reunion can start coming to practice Wednesday, October 9^th at 7:30 and October 16^th at 7:00.  Contact Mary Kwantes if you want music now to study.

Do you have a pithy saying, a humorous quote, or just something interesting to share about the church?  We are in need of brief sayings for our main sign.  If you have something to share, please email office@rollapresby.org or use the “Contact Us” page on the website.

Retired Presbyterian ladies will meet for lunch on Monday, October 7, at 11;45 at Los Cazadores.

If anyone has any Lenten Luncheon recipes not already submitted please get them to Carol Jessop or Fredi Zobrist promptly.  We would like to include them in our upcoming cookbook.

Come to talk and meet Rev. Orr October 9^th from 4-6 pm in the fellowship hall.

Health Kits for the Festival of Sharing are being accepted until October 12^th.

October 23 – 26 is photo sittings for family pictures/church directory.  Go to rollapresby.org – Family Album and sign up.

October 19 is the public reception at the Olive Street Church from ten – noon.  Please plan to stop by and bring your friends.

If you are able to provide transportation to our ‘support needed friends’ contact Carrie Aswegan at 426-2733 or by email at craeaswegan@hotmail.com.