National Day of Prayer
Phelps County Day of Prayer Evening Service 7:00 p.m. May 7, 2026
First Presbyterian Church of Rolla (Nursery provided)
Join members of the Rolla Community Choir, Rolla Men of Song, and singers from area church choirs to provide music for this ecumenical service. Directed by Jeff Sandquist – Artistic and Executive Director of the Rolla Choral Arts Society, and Music Director at First Presbyterian Church. Collaborative Pianist/Organist Lorie Francis, and Collaborative Pianist Dr. Joan Murray. Additional musicians, include brass ensemble, percussionists, and oboe.
Please REGISTER to be a part of the choir, so we can be sure to have music for you.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: All Rehearsals at First Presbyterian Church
Rehearsals: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 27 and Monday May 4.
Final Rehearsal: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.
Service: May 7, Choir warm-up at 6:00 p.m. Service begins at 7:00 p.m.
MUSIC FOR THE SERVICE:
O God Our Help in Ages Past – Carl Schalk – combined choir, congregation, organ, and brass
Even When He is Silent – Kim Andre Arnesen Rolla Community Choir
For the Sake of Our Children – Jeffrey Ames – combined choir, oboe, percussion
Prayer of the Children – Kurt Bestor Andrea Klouse men of the choir
Dona Nobis Pacem Giulio Caccini arr. Moore combined choirs – solo violin
A Triumphant Alleluia – Joseph Martin combined choirs, congregation, brass, piano, organ
