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.

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.

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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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!

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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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.

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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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.

Let us worship together this Sunday, February 4, at 9:45 am. Jonathan Kimball’s sermon, “Meet Them Where They Are,” will be based on 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39. We will also celebrate communion.

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A few announcements:

• Game night is TONIGHT, February 2, in the fellowship hall. We will take a head count at 6 pm for pizza. Bring a game to share. Water will be provided, so bring other drinks if you like.
• The Session is offering blue hymnals (that is, The Presbyterian Hymnal (1990)) to the congregation.
• We will be collecting a special offering on Souper Bowl Sunday, February 11. Proceeds will support the Friday Backpack program.

Let us worship together this First Sunday of Advent to prepare for Christ coming into our hearts. Susan Murray will be preaching, “Season of Hope,” based on Mark 13:24 – 37.

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We will hold a congregational meeting after worship on December 10 for the purpose of electing officers. More details in the newsletter.

Two weeks from now, lots will be happening in our church (again, please refer to the newsletter):

• December 16 at 10 am, the Presbyterian Women are hosting Coffee, Tea, and Cookies.
• December 16 at 7 pm and December 17 at 3 pm, the Rolla Choral Arts Society will hold its concert, Season of Light, in the sanctuary. Tickets are $10, in advance or at the door.
• December 17 in worship, the Chancel Choir will present its cantata, Festival of Lessons and Carols by Jonathan Willcocks.
• December 17 after worship, we will hold a carry-in luncheon in the fellowship hall. All are welcome to stay.

Also, mark your calendars for our Christmas Eve candlelight service, Sunday, December 24, at 6 pm.

Enjoy worship on the Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost at First Presbyterian Church of Rolla with Rev. Bob Morrison preaching on “Life Is Not Fair.” Matthew 20:1-16 will center the message.

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Announcements:

• Choir is rehearsing Wednesdays at 7 pm, and also warms up Sundays at 9 am. If you are interested in participating, come to the sanctuary at those times.
• The new alarm system is active. Contact the church office for details.
• Christian education continues on Wednesdays at 6 pm. The lesson this week is on “David, For when others are trying to keep you down.”
• There will be a picnic at Lions Club Pavilion #1 on September 30 at 5:00 pm. Hot dogs and water will be provided. Feel free to bring an item to share, your favorite drink, or meat to throw on the grill.
• First Friday Out will be October 6, 5:30 pm, at DiTrapani’s. Contact Jonathan Kimball if you plan to attend.