A Note from the Pastor
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! I hope you're wearing green today. I've been reflecting on Saint Patrick's prayer today. You can see it here.
Tomorrow morning is our monthly food drive for the Network of Community Ministries, from 9:30-11:30 am. Cindy Shafer, President and CEO of the Network of Community Ministries, visited with us this past Sunday via Zoom. We recorded that conversation and a link is included below.
Special invitation for FPCR Families with Elementary/Tween children- come pick up a Holy Week House Party Kit on Saturday morning anytime between 10-noon. It's full of great stuff!
Peace,
Pastor Rosy
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Thurs, March 18
- Drive-thru Food Drive: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Sat, March 20
- Holy Week Kit for families drive-thru pickup: 10-12 pm
Sun, March 21
- Adult Sunday School class via Zoom: 9 am
- Tea Conversations via Zoom: 9:30 am
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Elementary & Tween Sunday School Class via Zoom: 9:30 am NEW LINK: click here. (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
- Worship via Facebook: 10:30 am
- Session Meeting following worship
Tues, March 23
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Pastors' Bible Study via Zoom: 5 pm. Register here.
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Zoom Meetings & Sunday School Classes
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Present Word Sunday School
Prophets in Pajamas
Sunday - 9 am
Forget the message of current street corner prophets. Join us this quarter as we study some of the courageous Old Testament prophets who made a difference in the lives of so many by delivering authentic messages of repentance and hope and speaking truth to power in the process.
FPCR Fellowship Coffee Hour & Tea Conversations
Sunday - 9:30 am
Children's Sunday School for Elementary & Tweens
March 21 - 9:30 am
New Link: Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here. (After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)
Pastors' Bible Study
Tuesday - 5 pm
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FPCR Families with Elementary/Tween Children:
Holy Week House Party Pick-Up
FPCR Families with children (1st-6th grade) are invited to come drive through FPCR's portico-chere this Saturday, from 10-noon, to pick up a "Holy Week House Party" kit. If you cannot come on Saturday, please email Debbie Rowley (debbie.rowley56@gmail.com) to arrange an alternative pick-up/delivery.
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LENT 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 (3/21, 3/28), 9:30-10:15 am. Join 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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Congratulations to Judy Bozone and Evan Bertrand who were married this past Sunday in Dallas, TX. |
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LUNCH & LEARN
If you missed this past Sunday's Lunch and Learn with Cindy Shafer,
President and CEO of the Network of Community Ministries, click here to watch.
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ARTS ALIVE!
ARTS ALIVE! is planning a trip to Dallas Blooms at the Arboretum on March 25.
If you would like to join them, please contact Jan Warner.
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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.
- Contact Linda Yeager if you’ve got a creative project (completed or in progress) that you would like to share with others, or if you would like to connect with other art-minded folks!
- Are you interested in exploring how FPCR can reach out to “virtual visitors”, connect with others, and increase awareness of FPCR for those in the community who might be seeking a faith community? Contact Rick Rickman with your ideas.
- Do you have ideas for connecting with children and their families during the pandemic? Would you be willing to help deliver supplies to children from time-to-time? Contact Nancy Jo Freeman.
- Women’s Circles. Bible studies. Faith-sharing groups. Sunday School classes. Book studies… there are many opportunities for adult education, but there’s currently no committee to discern, dream, and plan for those opportunities. Contact Pastor Rosy if you’re interested in reviving this committee!
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:
Peggy Smith, Pastor David's grandmother, who died March 11, 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, Toothbrushes/toothpaste, Bodywash, Detergent, Shampoo/conditioner, Deodorant, Diapers: size 3 +
Please drop off items at the next FPCR drive-thru food drive - Thurs, March 18.
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As Presbyterians, we are connected 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. You may contribute to this special offering by mailing a check to the Church or by dropping off your donation at the Network Food Drive.
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CONTINUE TO SUPPORT FPCR
If you have not made a pledge for 2021, you still can!
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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
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If you would like to receive any of the following,
FPCR DIRECTORY
Request a copy via email or regular mail.
THESE DAYS DEVOTIONALS
Request a quarterly copy by mail.
DAILY ENCOURAGEMENTS
These short emails are a great way to start your day!
PRAYER CONCERNS LIST
Updated prayer list emailed each week.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
If you are currently not a member and would like more information on membership.
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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, 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 Lisa@fpcrichardson.org.
- Charlie Anderson - RISD (Latin)
- Judy Bozone - Texas A&M Commerce (Music Theory)
- Sarah Mathieu Burdick - Lamplighter School (Pre-K)
- Josh Carter (Lisa's son) - Dallas College (Game Technology)
- 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)
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,TX 75083
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