The title of Reverend Gary Stratman’s sermon for the week of March 17, 2013 is “Why?” based on scriptures from Psalm 22:1-8 and Mark 15:32-34.  The hymns for Sunday are O Sacred Head, Now Wounded; Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me; and My Faith Looks Up to Thee.

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.

Sunday school is held every Sunday at 11:00 am.  We offer a variety of classes for all age groups.

Join us for the final Lenten Luncheon/Service on Thursday, March 21 at 11:45 am.  Doctor Mark Johnson, former pastor of Salem Avenue Baptist Church will be the speaker.  Please call the church office (364-3852) by Wednesday for reservations.

Easter early service will be at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall followed by breakfast at 8:30.  Everyone is welcome.  Please sign up your family.  If you care to bring food, there is a sign-up sheet across from the office. Regular worship service will follow at 9:45 am.

The Flower and Fellowship sheets are posted.  Please get signed up on the dates of your choice.

A memorial service will be held for Frances Wallen at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 23 at the First Presbyterian Church.  Rev. Gary Stratman will officiate.

Looking Ahead:  John David Oerter will begin serving as our Interim Pastor effective Monday, April 1, 2013.