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The FPCR facilities weathered the winter storm without harm. If you have lingering damage due to the recent freeze, please let us know if there is something your church family can do to help!
On Saturday, March 6th, we will be recording parts of the April 2nd - Good Friday Tenebrae Service. We are looking for volunteer readers - who would come to the sanctuary at an assigned time - and let us video your speaking part. Please see the sign-up, below, if you are interested in volunteering.
Pastor David
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Sun, Feb 28
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Adult Sunday School Class via Zoom: 9 am
Tea Conversations via Zoom: 9:30 am
No Elementary Sunday School Class this week
Worship via Facebook - 10:30 am
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Pastors' Bible Study via Zoom: 5:00 pm. Register here.
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At Home
We hope you are enjoying your Lent at Home Kit. Please join us for the following services and conversations.
SAVE THE (LENTEN) DATES!
Tea Conversations via Zoom- Sundays during Lent (2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28), 9:30-10:15 am. Register here.
Maundy Thursday Worship Service via Zoom- April 1, 7:00 pm. Click here. Will be available to watch later.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service- April 2, 7:00 pm - Worship service to premiere on Facebook and YouTube. Will be available to watch later.
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RECORDING FOR GOOD FRIDAY
TENEBRAE SERVICE
We are looking for 15 different voices to read pieces of the Good Friday Tenebrae Service. This will be used for our digital service on Friday, April 2. We will record readers in the sanctuary in 15-minute increments on Saturday, March 6. COVID-19 safety protocols will be followed closely. All ages are invited to sign up for a time to record a reading. The readings can be found by clicking here. (Note: some readings are longer than others). To sign up for a recording slot, please click here.
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 2021 NATIONAL GATHERING:
Breaking, Blessing, Building -
A Call for Common Good
Join Pastor Rosy and other church members on March 5 - 7 for a FREE, virtual conference! Given all that is going on in our wider world (pandemics of racism, coronavirus, economic distress), our call as people of faith persists to be a source of hope and growth and goodness! Despite our physical space that separates us, we know that our togetherness can make all the difference! This year, the conference is intentionally focusing on accessibility for all church leaders and celebrating the priesthood of all believers! If you are a Christ-follower, this means you! The entire conference will be free and live-streamed. To learn more and register, please visit: nextchurch.net
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WINTER STORM DAMAGE
Please be in prayer for all those who sustained damage during the recent winter storm. Thirty churches in the Presbytery also experienced damage to their facilities. We will keep you posted on ways you might be able to help our neighbors in need.
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If you participated in the challenge, be sure to total your points and send them to [email protected] by March 1. We will announce the winners soon!!
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There's a place in the life and ministry of FPCR for you to share your gifts and talents as we strive to worship, nurture, and serve.
- Serve on a committee! All of our committees behind the various ministries of FPCR are eager for your insights, experience, and new ideas.
- Do you have ideas for virtual fellowship opportunities? Contact Jan Warner!
- When you hear of another church member's needs for care and connection, please let the Caring Ministry know. Contact Jo Bowen or Sue Pochyla!
- Do you like to cook for others? Contact Jo Bowen or Sue Pochyla if you're willing to make a meal from time to time to be delivered to a church family.
Watch for different areas to serve next week!
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Our prayers of sympathy and support are extended to the family and friends of:
Gordon Rice, who died on February 8, 2021
Jim Rogers, who died on February 15, 2021
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Network is currently in need of the following:
Jelly/Jam, Baking items (oil), Breakfast items, Oatmeal, Granola bars, Canned soup, Pancake/baking mix, Box meals (hamburger helper), Instant mashed potatoes, Canned meals (Ravioli, Spaghetti)
Hand soap, Tooth brushes/toothpaste, Bodywash, Detergent, Shampoo/conditioner, Deodorant, Diapers: size 3 +
Please drop off items at the next FPCR drive-thru food drive on Feb. 18.
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As Presbyterians we are connect to each other by the grace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ! One way we share that love with the world is through our contributions to One Great Hour of Sharing!
Please plan to pick up information about One Great of Sharing during our Network Food Drive on Thursday, March 18th .
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If you have not made a pledge for 2021, you still can!
Even though our 2021 stewardship campaign has come to an end, there is always an opportunity to submit a pledge. Click here to complete an annual estimate of giving today.
For giving and pledges, click the link below or mail your offerings. If you use a bank auto-draft for any pledges or giving to FPCR, be sure to update our new address with your bank.
First Presbyterian Church
PO Box 831985
Richardson, TX 75083
If you are currently not a member and would like more information on membership, please contact [email protected].
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CALLING ALL PRAY-ERs!
If you would like to receive the church's prayer An updated list will be emailed each week.
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TEACHERS FOR THE
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Recognizing the unusual and demanding challenges teachers face this school year because of COVID-19, we want to identify and pray for FPCR members (or family members) who are teaching this year. Our developing list of names is below. Please lift them in your prayers and email any additions to [email protected].
- Charlie Anderson - RISD (Latin)
- Judy Bozone - Texas A&M Commerce (Music Theory)
- Sarah Mathieu Burdick - Lamplighter School (Pre-K)
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Josh Carter (Lisa's son) - Dallas College (Game Technology)
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Kathy Crouch (Howard Kent's daughter) - RISD (Elementary)
- Mary Mathieu Farrington - RISD (Counselor)
- John Fattaruso - SMU (Physics)
- Andy Forisha - United States Naval Academy (Math)
- Kate Forisha - Plano ISD (Administrator)
- Stephen Forisha - Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD (Math)
- Nancy Freeman - Mesquite ISD (Science)
- Katie Gassensmith - Frisco ISD (Music
- Wayne Geyer - Texas A&M Commerce Graduate Assistant
- Lyna Colbaugh Gonzalez - RISD (Librarian)
- Julia Haun - UTD (Interdisciplinary Studies)
- David Hughes - Frisco ISD (Math)
- Jessica Fandrick Kirkland - Allen ISD (3rd Grade)
- Valerie Lormor - Austin ISD (Kindergarten)
- Sarah Rowley - DePauw University (History)
- Stefani Stewart - GISD (Special Ed)
- Barbara Sucher - RISD (Counselor)
- Shannon Talley - Dallas College, Richland Campus (Vocal Music)
- Sarah Wright - RISD (Substitute)
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Front Line Healthcare Workers
Treating COVID-19 Patients
Madeline Katz (granddaughter of Suzanne Katz) - nurse on COVID-19 wing at Baylor/Dallas
Dr. Jeff Gotts (son of Ernie & Lindy Gotts) - MD in the ICU of Univ. of CA, San Francisco
Marcia Franzen (daughter of Beverly & Marty Gallagher) - nurse on COVID-19 ward in Stockholm
Ally Stilwell (Pastor Rosy's best friend) - infectious diseases pharmacist in Brooklyn, NY
Jack & Tracy Childress (Lisa Carter's brother & sister-in-law) - ER Dr. and nurse in Gainesville
Bekah Leon (Colleen Oates' niece) - ER nurse in Wilmington, DE
Morgan James (Jenny's husband) - RN at Children's Medical.
Karen Scott (Charlie Bross' daughter) - Speech Therapist in a nursing home COVID unit
Lily Agwe - Healthcare First Responder, Highland Springs
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Click on items below:
10:30 Worship
Please check the website later in the week for bulletin and hymns.
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Present Word Sunday School
Prophets in Pajamas
Sunday - 9 am
Click below to download lesson.
God calls us in covenant through our faith to worship and do justice. Join us as we study Scripture that will hopefully make your own call become more clear.
Coffee Hour & Tea Conversations
Sunday - 9:30 am
or go to:
https://us/02web.zoom.us/j/87997772757
Pastors' Bible Study
Tuesday - 5:00 pm
Children's
Sunday School
2/7 - Lesson 3
2/14 - Lesson 6
2/21 - Break
2/28 - Break
3/7 - Lesson 4 3/14 - Lesson 5
3/21 - TBD
Click here to join class.
for additional Zoom info.
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Did you know FPCR has a YouTube page with our worship services? Subscribe to be notified anytime there is a new video uploaded.
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These short
Daily Encouragements
are a great way to start your day!
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First Friday
(Parents Night Out)
There will be no First Friday offered until further notice.
Watch this space for updates.
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