This week, we commemorate Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the start of his last week before his resurrection. Susan Murray will be preaching on Luke 19:28-40.

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Wednesday, we will complete our Lenten book study.

Thursday, April 17, is Maundy Thursday. We will gather in the chapel for a service at 6 pm that will include communion, and then turn towards the darkness of Good Friday.

Next Sunday, April 20, is Easter. After worship, we will gather in the fellowship hall for brunch. Details to come.

This week, we wrap up our collection for the Easter Basket of Hope. This week’s item is personal hygiene products (toothbrushes, tooth paste, razors, deodorant, feminine hygiene products). If you have any other items from previous weeks, feel free to bring those as well.

We are also near the end of our collection for the One Great Hour of Sharing, which supports the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

Please join us for worship and the Lord’s Supper this Fifth Sunday in Lent at 9:45. All are welcome at the Lord’s Table. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Extravagant Gratitude,” based on John 12:1-8.

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We are continuing to fill our Easter Basket of Hope, to benefit GRACE, Russell House, and The Rolla Mission. This week’s item is haircare products.

We are also collecting for the One Great Hour of Sharing, one of the four PC(USA) special offerings. Each gift supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People and assist in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

This Fourth Sunday in Lent, Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Grace Conquers All,” based on Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32.

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We have two active collections this Lenten season. We are filling our Easter Basket of Hope to divide among GRACE, Russell House, and The Rolla Mission. This week’s item is liquid dishwashing detergent. We are also collecting monetary donations for One Great Hour of Sharing, which supports the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.

Our Wednesday 6 pm book study continues through Lent in the sanctuary.

Next Friday, April 4, we will have a Game Night in the fellowship hall at 7 pm. Please join us! Feel free to bring a snack or game to share.

Due to the EF-2 tornado that struck Rolla on March 14, we were unable to worship together on March 16. Please join us this Sunday, March 23, for Susan Murray’s sermon, “Who Is My Neighbor?” based on Luke 10:25-37 and Matthew 22:34-40.

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Because of the tornado damage to the schools, we are collecting school supplies as described in this FLYER. Please bring supplies ASAP so that students and teachers will have them when school resumes after spring break.

We have two other active collections right now. We are collecting financial donations for One Great Hour of Sharing, which is one of the four PCUSA Special Offerings. Each gift supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People and assist in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. All three programs work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. Special envelopes will be placed on the table at the entrance of the church.

We are also filling our Easter Basket of Hope with items that will be divided among GRACE, Russell House, and The Rolla Mission. Because we missed last week, this week’s items are both toilet paper and laundry products.

This Second Sunday in Lent, we are celebrating Mr. Rogers Day (March 20). Susan Murray will be preaching, “Who Is My Neighbor” based on Luke 10: 25-37 and Matthew 22: 34-40.

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Our Lenten book study, Turning Over Tables, continues Wednesdays at 6 pm

We will be filling our Easter Basket of Hope throughout Lent. These products will be divided among GRACE, Russell House and The Rolla Mission. This Sunday, we are collecting toilet paper, and next week will be laundry products.

Also during Lent we will be collecting monetary donations for One Great Hour of Sharing, which is one of the four PC(USA) Special Offerings. Each gift supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People and assist in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. All three programs work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. Special envelopes will be placed on the table at the entrance of the church.

Please join us on our Lenten journey this Sunday, March 9, at 9:45 am. Elder Ming Leu will be preaching on “The Temptation of Christ” from Luke 4:1-13.

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Our Lenten book study, Turning Over Tables, continues Wednesdays at 6 pm in the sanctuary. Please join us for a discussion of power in society as we remember the kind of Lord that we worship.

We will be filling our Easter Basket of Hope during  Lent.  These products will be divided among GRACE, Russell House and The Rolla Mission.

• March 9 – Paper  towels
• March 16 – Toilet paper
• March 23 – Laundry Products
• March 30 – Liquid Dishwashing Detergent
• April 6 – Haircare Products (Shampoo, conditioner, brushes, combs, etc.)
• April 13 – Personal hygiene products (toothbrushes, tooth paste, razors, deodorant, feminine hygiene products)

This Sunday, we remember and celebrate Jesus’s Transfiguration. Jonathan Kimball’s sermon, “Who Is Jesus?” will be based on Luke 9:28-36.

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We will gather on March 5 at 5:45 pm in the sanctuary to commemorate Ash Wednesday. We will have a brief service that includes the imposition of ashes. Afterwards, we will begin our Lenten study based on Turning Over Tables. The study will continue Wednesdays at 6 pm throughout Lent.

Mark your calendars also for Maundy Thursday, April 17, 6 pm, in the chapel.

Our First Friday Out gathering will be at Frida’s on March 7 at 6 pm.

Join us this Seventh Sunday After Epiphany for worship in person and online. Susan Murray’s sermon, “About the wicked…” will be based on Genesis 45: 3-11, 15; Psalm 37: 1-11, 39-40; and Luke 6: 27-38.

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Some reminders:

• The Mission and Outreach committee will be collecting items for GRACE through February. We are collecting powdered laundry detergent, feminine care products, and Tuna Helper.
• Our Lent Bible Study series will be based on the book “Turning Over Tables,” starting on Ash Wednesday (March 5^th). If ordering from pcusastore.com, keep in mind they have 7-10 days for processing.

Also, mark your calendars for an Ash Wednesday service on March 5 at 5:45 pm.

This Sunday, February 16, Jonathan Kimball will be preaching on Jeremiah 17:5-10. Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/OCAxtIzwq-A?feature=share

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Announcements (reminders):

• The Mission and Outreach committee will be collecting items for GRACE through February. We are collecting powdered laundry detergent, feminine care products, and Tuna Helper.
• Our Lent Bible Study series will be based on the book “Turning Over Tables,” starting on Ash Wednesday (March 5^th). If ordering from pcusastore.com, keep in mind they have 7-10 days for processing.