The title of Pastor John Oerter’s sermon for the week of September 22, 2013 is “Prayer Accents” based on scriptures from 1 Timothy 2: 1-7. The hymns for Sunday are Morning Has Broken and What A Friend We Have in Jesus.
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 a.m. We offer a variety of classes for all age groups. This Sunday will be Children’s Sunday School classes only due to the luncheon and Town Hall Meeting that begins at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
October 9th from 4 – 6 p.m. come to meet and talk with the Rev. Wilfred Orr. He is one our 2013 International Peacemakers, and is touring the U.S. hosted by the PCUSA.
The Mission Committee is collecting Health Kits for the Festival of Sharing until October 12th.
Don’t forget to get your items ready for the PW Rummage Sale to be held on Saturday, October 5. Items may be brought to the church on October 3 from 4-6 p.m. and Friday, October 4, from 8-4. There is a sign up board outside the church office for those who would like to volunteer to work on Friday during set-up and on Saturday during the sale and cleanup afterwards.
The Peacemaking Offering will end October 6, which is World Communion Sunday.
Appointments are still being made for the new church pictorial directory. If you have not signed up, please visit our website and make your appointment for October 23 – 26. Folks do not have to be members to get your portrait done. You will receive a free 8×10. Additional pictures ordered will be here in time for the holidays.
The public reception at the Olive Street Church is scheduled for October 19th from 10:00 – noon. Please plan to stop by and extend the invitation to your friends.
This Sunday Circle 3 will hold services at the Manor. Following the service will move to the home of Wendy Wilbanks for a Festival of Sharing Baby Shower. Please bring your items for either a Baby Bundle or Layette Kit. These kits will be assembled after enjoying one of Wendy’s cakes!
The deacon’s are looking for volunteers to help provide transportation to Sunday Services for our support needed friends. If you are able to provide this valuable services please contact Carrie Aswegan of the Deacon’s Committee. She may be reached at 426-2733 or by email at craeaswegan@hotmail.com.
The Preschool will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair daily beginning Monday, September 23 – September 27. Times are 8-9, 11-12, and 3-5:30. Please join us in the fellowship hall and purchase some books for your children and grandchildren.