The title of Pastor Lee’s sermon for the week of August 12, 2012 is “Taking in Jesus” based on scriptures from Psalm 34:1-8 and John 6:35, 41-51. The hymns for Sunday are “Become to Us the Living Bread,” “Let All Things Now Living,” “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart” and “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee.”

A memorial for Shirley Andrews will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 starting at 2:00 PM. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Fellowship Hall.

Michael Wilbanks, a member of our church who attends Missouri State University, spent some time this past summer in Africa on a missionary trip, along with other students. On August 12, 2012 at 5:30 PM, we will have a carry-in dinner at the church. Michael Wilbanks will speak and show pictures of his experiences on the mission trip. This is a great way to hear how our youth is helping to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the world.

The church’s Membership Committee is planning a float trip for Saturday, August 18, 2012. We will be floating the Big Piney.

Chancel Choir and Bell Choir will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Bell Choir will be at 6:00 pm and Chancellor Choir will be at 7:00 pm. Please contact Jeff Sandquist for more information.

On August 26 at 3:00 PM, we will host an ice cream social. We will be serving up cones, dishes of ice cream with toppings and providing some young-at-heart sports outdoors with water. Participation in the games is optional.

As a reminder, new church office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.

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.