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1608 N Oak St
Rolla MO 65401-2342
573-364-1266
www.rolla-firstassembly.org
office@rolla-firstassembly.org
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT #116
ROLLA, MO
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Monday-Friday 8-12 and 1-5
Sunday Morning Worship
Contemporary - 9:15 am
Traditional - 10:45 am
Christian Development 9:15 & 10:45

Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 pm
Caf College Group at Open House
Everdeep for Youth

Wednesday Evening - 7:00 pm
Prayer Service
Royal Rangers
Girls Ministries
The Forge Youth church


Nursery provided for
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Prayer Meetings
Sunday 9:00-9:15 am
MondayFriday 7:00-8:30 am
Tuesday 12:00-1:00
Second Fridays Monthly 8pm-3am
Saturday 6:00 pm

Bible Studies
Men's: Tuesdays 6:30 am
Ladies: Thursdays 9:30 am
Youth Girls: Thursdays 7 am at Panera

MAKING EVERY CHRISTIAN A MISSIONARY MAKING EVERY CHRISTIAN A MISSIONARY MAKING EVERY CHRISTIAN A MISSIONARY
Spotlight on . . . Spotlight on . . .
the family arrived: Susan was born in
1961. Our family had grown to 5. Our
extended family now consists of 7
grandchildren and 9 great grandchil-
dren.
We moved to Rolla in
1964 as Carl had se-
cured a position at Ft.
Leonard, where he
worked for the next
twenty years, retiring in
1984 as a Computer
Systems Analyst-
Programmer-Supervisor.
The finishing touches
were being placed upon
the new church build-
ing when we arrived in
1964, and Carl helped
by laying floor tile and
serving as a general gofer. Church
services were held in the downstairs
area (known then as the CA area) until
the main auditorium was completed.
We were here for the first service in
the new building and the dedication
service that followed soon afterwards.
Rev. Carl Roberts was the pastor, a
Carl and Dorse Wilkinson & family
Coming Up:
Summer camps
VBS

This month:
Easter Choir
Art of Marriage
Servant Saturday
Inside:
Prepare the Way
Youth news
Servant Saturday
Chuck
Whitmire
Lead Pastor
pastor_chuck@rolla-frstassembly.org
Ray Cook
Associate Pastor
freguy@rolla-
frstassembly.org

Dalton Avery
Youth Pastor
pastordalton@rolla-
frstassembly.org

Brian Feller
Childrens Pastor
pastorbrian@rolla-
frstassembly.org
Sam Parker
KCA/TSC Director
kcatsc@rolla-
frstassembly.org
Additional Staf
Cora Parsons
Ofce Manager
ofce@rolla-frstassembly.org
Mark Berry
Custodian
Pansy Bingham
Business Administrator
pansy@rolla-frstassembly.org
Abby Swearingen
Media Assistant
media@rolla-frstassembly.org
Wilkinson continued on page 2
Carl was born in (rural) Salem,
Mo and Dorse was born in Veribest,
Texas. They met in 1951, while Carl
was stationed at Goodfellow AFB, near
Veribest, Texas (a sub-
urb of San Angelo, Tex-
as) while Carl was serv-
ing in the USAF. They
were married in Eola,
Texas in 1952. After
sixty years, she is still
a proud Texan and
wants everyone to
know it!
During ten years in
the Air Force they lived
in many different places
including Texas, Idaho,
Illinois, Alaska, and Cal-
ifornia. Carl was dis-
charged in 1960 having gained two ad-
ditional family members: Sharon
(born in Mountain Home, Idaho) and
Stephen (born in Belleville, Illinois).
We settled in St. Louis County, Mis-
souri, where Carl worked for the Mon-
santo Chemical world headquarters
offices in Creve Coeur, until October,
1964. While there another member of
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WIlkinson continued from page 1
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an Easter musical
great man, well-respected in the community. We
loved him!
It was a thriving church, as evidenced by the
building program just completed. Many old timers
recall revival services with very large attendance
(i.e. Evangelist Ernie Eskelin). However, like in any
growing church, he could use more willing work-
ers.
Pastor Roberts knew that we had served in other
churches so upon our arrival, he welcomed us in
and gave us opportunities to serve in many ways to
include: SS teacher, CA sponsor, Deacon, SS Su-
perintendent and Secretary-Treasurer. Carl also
installed the first computer accounting system used
by the church.
Wherever Carl served, Dorse was nearby, often
in the background, as a silent partner. We served
together.
Our children grew up in the church, met their
spouses in the church, and some were married and
dedicated their children in the church.
Our annual Servant Saturday will be on April
14 from 8:00 am to noon. Come to the Roberts
Family Life Center for breakfast and a couple of
hours of work. We need to do some painting,
cleaning, and repair projects
throughout the church to get the
campus in tip top shape.
There are jobs for all ages, so
bring your whole family to help get the
building and grounds looking their best.
You do not have to have any special
skills; there is plenty of work for every-
one!
April 6 at 7:00 pm
April 7 at 6:00 pm
Steve graduated from Missouri S & T (then UMR)
and lives in Eugene, Mo. Sharon works at Evangel
college in Springfield, and Susan lives in Rolla and
is employed at Phelps County Bank.
Currently, Carl serves as teacher in the Sr. Adult
Sunday School class (with Dorses assistance).
Dorse was active with the Pathfinders (now called
the Jubilee Group) - a senior adult ministry - for
several years.
We are in our 48
th
year of attending First Assem-
bly and under the current leadership of Pastor &
Annette Whitmire have seen many changes and
improvements. We love and appreciate them very
much!
Thank you for reading about us!
We would like to close by citing a favorite verse:

And we know that for those who love God all
things work together for good, for those who are
called according to His purposes. Romans 8:28
(ESV)
-Carl Wilkinson
Friday and Saturday, April 27 (6:30-8:00 pm)
and 28 (9:00 am-3:00 pm)
In room 300
Facilitated by Pastor Ray and his wife, Lola
Please register by April 22
$35 per couple registration fee includes lunch on
Saturday
To register contact the church office at 364-1266 or
office@rolla-firstassembly.org or call Pastor Ray at
578-7609
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Missions Sunday

Amazing Moms
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Girlfriends in God
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Rangers, Girls
Ministries, The
Forge Youth
Church
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All Nations Chris-
tian Fellowship
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7 On call this
weekend: Pastor
Chuck 341-8086



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Easter Sunday
-see page 3 for
schedule


No evening service
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Girlfriends in God
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Rangers, Girls
Ministries, The
Forge Youth
Church
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Board meeting
6:00 am


All Nations Chris-
tian Fellowship
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All Night Prayer
14 On call this
weekend: Pastor
Ray 578-7609

Servant Saturday

The Accord
Home Fellowship
15 Communion

Building Fund
Sunday

Natl Youth Day

Amazing Moms

Home fellowship
groups 6:00
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Girlfriends in God

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Family Feast 5:30

Missions Committee

Rangers, Girls
Ministries, and
The Forge Youth
Church
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Mens Breakfast


All Nations Chris-
tian Fellowship
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21 On call this
weekend: Pastor
Dalton 202-4208






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All Nations Chris-
tian Fellowship
fundraiser
23

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Girlfriends in God
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Rangers, Girls
Ministries, and
The Forge Youth
Church


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All Nations Chris-
tian Fellowship
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28 On call this
weekend: Pastor
Brian 426-6235





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Calendar updates at www.rolla-firstassembly.org/aboutus/calendar
April 2012 April 2012 April 2012
Art of Marriage
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Everyone welcome!
Students and first time visitors free!
In the
Roberts Family Life Center
April 18
5:30-6:30
Faith does not struggle; faith lets God do
it all.
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A HUGE
thank you to all that
participated and con-
tributed to our Pan-
cake Breakfast &
Yard Sale in
March. With your
help and Gods pro-
vision, we raised $2,949.45! A special thank you as
well to Country Mart, Town & Country Bank, and
MotoMart for helping us with advertising and
food. Watch for our next Breakfast/Yard Sale in
September!
-Sam Parker
Well Spring is upon us! And Summer wont be too far behind. I just
wanted to take some time and remind you of all of the great activities we have
coming up. First is Extreme Tween Week starting June 25
th
and ending June
29
th
. We have lots of great things planned for this year, so be watching to sign
up! It is for 5
th
grade-7
th
Grade, and the cost will be $60 again this year.
We also have Groups Sky VBS coming up the week of July 9
th
-13
th
,
from 9am-Noon. The ages are from 4- 12 years. We will need plenty of help
with this so be sure to watch for volunteer sign up, and make a difference in
the life of a child this Summer.
And finally, July 23
rd
-27
th
is Kidzmo Camp!!! Our theme this year is
Camp Champion, in honor of the Summer Olympics. The ages are 8-12 years and the cost is $140. We
have already started signing kids up, so if you are interested in going as a counselor, assistant counselor or
camp worker please contact me ASAP as spots for these positions are limited this year. If you have any
questions, feel free to contact the church office for more information.
Blessings! Pastor Brian
Family Feast
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Christ is risen! Rejoice and
be glad in this special day
the LORD has made.
Easter Services Easter Services Easter Services
Easter Drama (by Drama Force) Easter Drama (by Drama Force) Easter Drama (by Drama Force)
Wednesday April 4 at 7:00 Wednesday April 4 at 7:00 Wednesday April 4 at 7:00

This We Believe Easter Musical This We Believe Easter Musical This We Believe Easter Musical
Friday April 6 at 7:00 and Saturday April 7 at 6:00 Friday April 6 at 7:00 and Saturday April 7 at 6:00 Friday April 6 at 7:00 and Saturday April 7 at 6:00

Easter Sunday, April 8 Easter Sunday, April 8 Easter Sunday, April 8
6:30 Sunrise service 7:30 Breakfast 6:30 Sunrise service 7:30 Breakfast 6:30 Sunrise service 7:30 Breakfast
9:15 Contemporary 10:45 Traditional 9:15 Contemporary 10:45 Traditional 9:15 Contemporary 10:45 Traditional
Christian Education Christian Education Christian Education
9:15 and 10:45 9:15 and 10:45 9:15 and 10:45
Easter egg hunt Easter egg hunt Easter egg hunt
following traditional service at Schuman Park following traditional service at Schuman Park following traditional service at Schuman Park

no evening service no evening service no evening service
What a great start
to 2012 we have had in
the nursery. We have wel-
comed many new babies
in our church family and
can't wait to teach them
about Jesus! On April
1st, we will have our an-
nual Cradle Roll and cele-
brate the children in the nursery. Please join us
during first service and learn some new things
about these children. If you are interested in volun-
teering in the nursery, please contact Felicia Berry,
Pastor Brian, or the church office. God Bless!
-Felicia Berry
Missions Team at Mount Grace Teen Challenge
Center in Winnfield, Louisiana. Look for an update
on their work in next month's Connection!
Honoring our bride-to-be Erica Bennardo
(soon to be Whitmire)
Saturday April 21
st
at 1:00 pm
Please RSVP by April 8 to:
Melanie Smith @ 364-7635 or bbsmith@embarqmail.com
Robin Light @ 364-2378 or robinl19@embarqmail.com
Erica & Tyler are registered at Crate & Barrel, Macys, Bloomingdales, & Target
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Preparing the way for Missions and the Persecuted Church through fervent intercessory prayer.
A MOUNTAIN was once greatly agitated.
Loud groans and noises were heard. Crowds of
people came from all parts to see what was the
matter. While they were assembled in anxious ex-
pectation of some terrible calamity, out came a
Mouse (Aesop's Fables).

And Jesus answered them, Have faith in
God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this
mountain, Be taken up and thrown into the sea,
and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that
what he says will come to pass, it will be done for
him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in pray-
er, believe that you have received it, and it will be
yours. Mark 11:22-24

I have a vision of moving mountains, of shak-
ing the foundation of the neighborhoods around me;
of simply waiting on the Lord, listening with expec-
tation, for the groaning that comes as the enemys
territory is invaded by the chorus of prayer lifted in
one voice by Gods people.
I have a vision of Rolla being a city set upon
a hill (Mt. 5:14); a place where people come from all
the world to see the glory of the Lord a place
where the Kingdom of the Almighty God decrees
the mores of a community who has set their minds
on things above (Col. 3).
I have a vision of nations whose people have
hearts that are set to come to a place where there
is freedom in Christ, where the love of our Savior
dwells; where the heart of God is evident in the
places where worship abounds through the prayers
of His people. I have a dream of a place where
people of all nations learn how to take hold of the
truth in Christ and receive the preparation and
courage to take back to their people the hope that
lives within each of us (1 Peter 3:15).
I have a vision of mountains falling into the
seas; mountains of disbelief, of divisions; of injus-
tices and moral failings. I have a vision of green
pastures where people are led by the Great Shep-
herd and fed with the purity of His Word; where
drugs and alcohol and other addictives are tossed
aside for the pure filling of the Holy Spirit.
I have a vision, but it doesnt begin to be ful-
filled in the marketplaces or the city halls. It is not
ignited in the libraries or the seminaries; nor does it
even begin to be accomplished in the Sunday
morning services. It begins in the heart of each
person who has set their hearts and minds on the
Lord; one person desiring Thy Kingdom Come (Mt
6:10); one person dedicated to prayer.
I have a vision that is larger than I am able
to accomplish on my own. I am a mouse stirring
about in the midst of a mountain, hoping to make
enough noise to draw a crowd; not a crowd that
comes in expectation to see what all of my shouts
and groans can bring down, but a crowd that will
stir around the foothills with me and pray together
until the mountains of the enemy fall down; a crowd
that will march, making the sounds of thunder,
breaking through the enemys camp with a unified
shout until the glory of the Lord shines in Rolla!
My vision is born from and bathed in prayer.
If you can, join me for prayer one morning a week?
A little in the hands of the Lord goes along way.
We may be as small as a mouse, but our prayers
can shake the mountains and make them fall.
-Carol Hudler
Contact Grace Smith for more informaton at
grace@campdavidozarks.org or 573-201-8833
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Weekly Schedule
8th-12th Grade ServiceWednesdays @ 7pm Room 300
JH/HS Sunday SchoolSundays 10:45 am Room 301-302
Everdeep (8th-12th) Sundays @ 6pm
Our Youth Fine Arts Ministry took part in District competition in March at Evangel University in
Springfield. We had 27 students participate in everything from singing, preaching, drama, to
photography, to songwriting. Those that advanced to Nationals in Louisville, KY were Aimee Whitmire
for Digital Photography, Sydne Arthur for Female Vocal Solo, Austin Crooks and Mackenzie Adams for
Preaching, and Ethan Lane for Songwriting. Ethan also won the district award of merit for his song
Throw My Burdens Away. We would like to say thank you to all of our students, who worked hard and
to our adult sponsors and coaches who invested many hours to make this years Fine Arts a success.
-Dalton Avery
For more information please visit our website: www.theforgeyouthchurch.org
God wants you to want Him. And when you realize
that it is really Him that you want, it frees you to
identify the longings, loneliness, or emptiness inside
of you as a sign that you need to draw near to God
and ask Him to fill you with more of Himself. But this
deep relationship with God that we all want, wheth-
er we know its what we want at the time or not,
doesnt just happen. It has to be sought after. We
have to pray for a deeper relationship with God. We
have to pray that our walk with God is not shallow.
Stormie Omatian

Week of prayer April 2-7; the church will be
opened for prayer 7 am- 7 pm.
Prayer Watch/All Night Prayer Friday, April 13
8pm-3am - Prayer focus (1) A deeper relation-
ship with Jesus, (2) Rolla becoming a center of
prayer and intercession
Morning Prayer Emphasis. 7 am 7 pm Mon-
day through Friday.
Volunteer for Prayer Ministry Planning Call
Carol Hudler at 573-465-2733
-Carol Hudler