Clay Vessels – Bulletin, announcements, live stream for June 2, 2024

This Second Sunday After Pentecost, Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Clay Vessels,” based on 2 Corinthians 4:1-12. We will also celebrate the Lord’s Supper together.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/x0wuYcdbjjw?feature=share

Announcements:

  • Congregational Life
    • Picnic THIS SUNDAY, June 2, at 11:30 at Veterans Memorial Park. Bring your own lunch.
    • First Friday Out on June 7 at 5:30 pm at Koi. Reservations due on June 2 to Javier.
    • Springfield Cardinals game on June 29. Reservations due on June 2 to Javier.
    • Planning a carry-in dinner at 6 pm on July 19, followed by attending Clue at Ozark Actors Theatre.
  • Mission & Outreach – summer collections
    • June: Crayola 24-count boxes for the August Back to School Fair.
    • July: Toys for GRACE Children’s Christmas in July.
  • There will be a congregational information session on June 9 after worship to discuss commissioned ruling elder topics.

Blessed Trinity – Bulletin, Live Stream, and Announcements for May 26, 2024

This Trinity Sunday, Susan Murray will be preaching on John 3: 1-17 as we worship in the sanctuary at 9:45 am. Also, this will be the last Sunday for the Chancel Choir to participate in leading worship through song.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/_oG3dOITnXA?feature=share

This Sunday will wrap up our Pentecost Special Offering that benefits young people and the needs of at-risk children.

Congregational Life has several upcoming events:

  • June 2, 11:30 am: bring-your-own picnic lunch at Veterans Memorial Park.
  • June 7, 5:30 pm: First Friday Out at Koi (make reservations with Javier by June 2).
  • June 29: Springfield Cardinals game (make reservations with Javier by June 2).
  • July 19, 6 pm: carry-in dinner in advance of the Ozark Actors Theatre production of Clue at 7:30 pm.

Holy Spirit Happening – Bulletin, live stream for May 19, Pentecost

This Sunday is Pentecost, when we celebrate the birthday of the Church. Rev. Bob Morrison will be preaching on Acts 2:1-21. WEAR RED!

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/AZ_SEKou9fA?feature=share

(Note, our sound system should be fully operational now. After the service, if you have viewed the live stream, please contact Jonathan Kimball with comments about the sound in case some adjustments are needed.)

We are collecting the Pentecost special offering, which helps support ministries to young people and the needs of at-risk children. The collection is split 60% to the Presbyterian Mission Agency and 40% to services in Rolla.

The Twelfth Apostle – Bulletin, Live Stream, and Announcements for May 12, 2024

Let us worship together this Seventh Sunday of Easter, May 12, at 9:45 am. Susan Murray will be preaching, “The Twelfth Apostle,” based on John 17:6-19.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/m8mFIgtgaFc?feature=share

Announcements:

  • PC(USA) has four special offerings a year. We will be collecting for the Pentecost Offering. This special offering helps support ministries to young people and the needs of at-risk children. 40% of the Pentecost offering is retained by our congregations wanting to make an impact in the lives of young people in the Rolla community (upon Session approval CASA will receive that 40%) The remaining 60% is used to support ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
  • The Rolla Choral Arts Society Children’s Choir Una Voce and the Rolla Middle School Honor Choir will present a free concert, Monday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. in our sanctuary. Please join us!

Love Is a Habit – Bulletin, live stream, announcements for May 5, 2024

Let us worship together this Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 5. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Love Is a Habit,” based on John 15:9-17. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/X4bJ_RADSdM?feature=share

Announcements:

  • Game night tonight! Friday, May 3, 6:30 pm, in the fellowship hall. Bring a game and snack to share, or just show up!
  • We mourn the passing of Jean Day this past Tuesday. Tomorrow, May 4, there will be a visitation at 11:00 and memorial service at noon at James & Gahr Mortuary. Following the service, there will be a light lunch in the fellowship hall.
  • The Rolla Choral Arts Society and the 399th Army Band will be presenting “Songs of Freedom” at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Waypoint United Methodist Church in Waynesville, and again on Monday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Leach Theatre Castleman Hall, Missouri S&T. Both concerts are FREE, however tickets are required. Tickets will be available after the service Sunday at fellowship.
  • Our Bible study, Bible Stories for Grown-Ups, continues Wednesdays at 6 pm in the sanctuary.

Abiding in God’s Love – Bulletin, live stream, announcements for April 28, 2024

Susan Murray will be preaching this Fifth Sunday of Easter. Her sermon will be centered on John 15:1-8, a selection from Jesus’s Farewell Discourse.

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Live stream: https://youtube.com/live/eqs3i5U4PsQ?feature=share

Announcements:

  • Our Bible study is continuing each Wednesday at 6 pm in the sanctuary. We are studying “Bible Stories for Grown-ups” by Josh Scott. The stories are self-contained, so feel free to join us for just one session or for all of them.
  • Our first Friday activity for May will be a game & snack night on May 3 at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. Please bring your favorite game and possibly a snack to share.
  • The Rolla Choral Arts Society will present their spring concert “Songs of Freedom” on Sunday, May 5, 3:00 p.m. at Waypoint United Methodist Church in Waynesville, and on Monday, May 6, 7:30 p.m. at Leach Theatre Castleman Hall, Missouri S&T.  Both concerts are FREE and open to the public, but tickets are required.  Tickets will be available at fellowship.

Love Through Doubt – Bulletin, Live Stream for April 7, 2024

On this Second Sunday of Easter, we will gather again to encounter our risen Lord through the Eucharist as well as a sermon provided by Jonathan Kimball, based on John 20:19-31.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/sDYi3E3vlVY?feature=share

EASTER – Transcendent Love – Bulletin, Live Stream, Announcements for March 31, 2024

Let us greet our risen Lord this Sunday at 9:45 am! Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Transcendent Love,” based on John 20:1-18. Following worship, there will be a luncheon in the fellowship hall—all are welcome to stay and enjoy an Easter celebration together.

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The live stream should be up this Sunday, although the sound on the live stream will probably not reflect the majesty of the organ. Link: https://youtube.com/live/WhWXXy4Lo-8?feature=share

A few announcements:

  • We are still collecting the One Great Hour of Sharing special offering, which benefits the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self Development of People.
  • We are also collecting for the Easter Basket of Hope. No specific item this week: bring anything that was on the list.
  • First Friday Out will be next Friday, April 5, at Denny’s at 5:30 pm. Contact Javier for a reservation.
  • Our Lenten Bible study concluded. We have another week off, and then will start our next study on April 10 at 6 pm, using the book Bible Stories for Grownups by Josh Scott, available from many resellers.