Hello First Presbyterian Church,

In honor of St. Patrick's day this week, I wanted to share a prayer with you from John Phillip Newell, a Celtic teacher and writer, entitled "Presence":

"In the gift of this new day,

in the gift of the present moment,

in the gift of time and eternity intertwined,

let us be grateful,

let us be attentive,

let us be open to what has never happened before,

in the gift of this new day,

in the gift of the present moment,

in the gift of time and eternity intertwined"

How are you sensing the Spirit's presence with you this day?

Peace,

Pastor Rosy

COVENANT OF CARE

Remember: by attending worship or other events in-person at FPCR, you are agreeing to a covenant of care which includes self-screening for COVID symptoms before choosing to attend in-person activities. Masks are optional but recommended. We have members that are continuing to wear masks, due to health concerns or out of care for others. Please respect the decisions and personal space of others as you attend FPCR.

Wednesday, March 15

• Sometimers: 8:00 am
• Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm

Thursday, March 16

• Art Therapy: 10:00 am, C113
• Tai Chi: 10:00 am, Fellowship Hall

Saturday, March 18

• Taiwanese Ministry Bible Study: 2:00 pm, Library

Sunday, March 19

• Nursery: 9:00 am
• Children's Sunday School: 9:00 am
• Present Word: 9:00 am, A109
• Coffee Class: 9:00 am, A111
• Worship In-Person/Online: 10:30 am
• Session Meeting - Library
• Grace Fellowship Worship: 1:00 pm, Chapel
• TAA Meeting: 2:00 pm, Heritage Hall

Monday, March 20

• Faith Sharing: 1:00 pm, Library

Tuesday, March 21

• Tuesday Morning Prayer Group: 6:30 am, by Phone (Call Robin Smith if interested)
• Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 10:00 am, Library
• Staff Meeting: 11:00 am, Conference Room
• Pastor's Bible Study: 4:00 pm, Zoom

Wednesday, March 22

• Sometimers: 8:00 am
• Handbell Rehearsal: 5:50 pm
• Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm

*Events listed in blue indicate that one of our Community Partners is using our facilities.

The Sanctuary Choir's Offertory last Sunday was a contemporary setting by Gwyneth Walker of E. E. Cummings' beloved poem, I Thank You God for Most this Amazing Day. 

The singers did a wonderful job on a very challenging piece. I'm so very proud of their gracious music ministry each and every week. Click on the link and have a listen. - Ralph

Join the RTE PTA today!

The FPC Mission Ministry is committed to supporting our neighborhood elementary school – Richardson Terrace Elementary (RTE). As such, FPCR is a member of the RTE PTA at the Community Sponsor level. We also invite and encourage FPCR members to show neighborhood support by joining RTE PTA at the individual level. You need not be an RTE parent to join! Your $10 individual membership fee will benefit EVERY child at RTE because the PTA helps with needs that are outside the scope of the school’s budget, contributing to many school activities and programs. Also, as a PTA member you can receive the weekly PTA newsletter, to learn about what’s happening at Terrace and other ways to help or volunteer. 

Click now to join online - https://terracepta.membershiptoolkit.com/create_account

Easy Ways Your Shopping Can Benefit FPCR

Just a reminder that your regular shopping can benefit FPCR!

When shopping at Kroger or Tom Thumb, you can designate FPCR as your preferred charitable organization and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the church!

FPCR Session Members

Class of 2024

Jo Bowen

Dianne Long

Jan Warner

Class of 2025

Liz Bross

Mike Haun

Robin Smith

Class of 2026

Barbara Phillips

Mary Margaret Healy

Miriam Durrett

Rev. Rosy Robson McCreary - Moderator

Margaret Wright Rogers - Clerk

Session Meeting Dates

March 19

April 16

May 21

June 25

August 6

September 17

October 15

November 19

December 9