Let us together remember all those who have joined the Church Triumphant, all the saints who have gone before us and have helped to bring God’s reign to fruition. Susan Murray will be preaching this Sunday, November 3, on John 11:32-44, The Story of Lazarus.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/9j-E7R1ds3k?feature=share

DON’T FORGET TO FALL BACK!

Presbyterian Women will have their annual Fall Gathering on November 13 at 10 am. They will meet in the sanctuary for coffee and a light brunch.

On November 17, immediately following worship, we will have a congregational meeting for the purpose of amending the bylaws and electing officers. Please contact a current elder if you have any questions.

The choir has begun its extra rehearsals for the cantata, which is scheduled for December 15. If you would like to join the choir for this special service, the cantata portion of rehearsal will start around 7:30 pm each Wednesday.

This Sunday, we celebrate the start of the Reformation, October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church. Susan Murray will be preaching, “Freedom in Christ,” based on John 8:31-36.

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If you have signed up to provide items for the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance “blue buckets,” please bring them this Sunday.

We have postponed game night and are doing First Friday Out on November 1 at 6 pm at El Maguey. Let Mary Kwantes know by October 30 if you plan to attend.

Please join us this Twenty-Second Sunday After Pentecost for worship at 9:45 am. Jonathan Kimball will be preaching, “Righteous King of Peace,” based on Hebrews 5:1-10.

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Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/hMCW_eLM3Fg?feature=share

Please note, last week, the network failed during the live stream. If that ever happens, a recorded version will be uploaded, most likely sometime on Sunday.

Announcements:

• The Rolla Choral Arts Society will present “Sing Joyfully” on Sunday afternoon (10/20) at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian.
• During the month of October, we will be collecting items for the Presbyterian Disaster Relief Blue Buckets. We have a sign-up sheet on the easel near the entrance of the church. As in the past, there are specific sizes and amounts listed. Please use those guidelines. They are used to make sure everything will fit in the bucket. If you have difficulty shopping and would like for us to do that for you, we will accept monetary donations as well.
• The Presbyterian Preschool and Greentree Learning Center will be working together to celebrate a Fall Festival for our families. We will be hosting the event at our church on Thursday, October 24. Please consider donating boxes of snack cakes (which are individually wrapped) for the snack-cake walk. If you prefer, monetary donations are welcome and we will purchase them. Please bring any donations to church or the church office by this Tuesday, October 22. Volunteers are welcome to attend and help greet families, set up activities, or serve food.

Let us worship together this Sunday and receive Jonathan Kimball’s sermon, “Repentance and Reconciliation,” based on Hebrews 4:12-16.

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Announcements:

• The Rolla Choral Arts Society will present “Sing Joyfully” next week on Sunday, October 20, at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in the sanctuary.
• During the month of October, we will be collecting items for the Presbyterian Disaster Relief Blue Buckets. We have a sign-up sheet on the easel near the entrance of the sanctuary.
• The Presbyterian Preschool and Greentree Learning Center will be working together to celebrate a Fall Festival for our families. We will be hosting the event at our church on Thursday, October 24. Please consider donating boxes of snack cakes (which are individually wrapped) for the snack-cake walk, by October 22.
• Our next First Friday Out will be November 1, 6 pm, in the fellowship hall–a game night with pizza.