Our mission is to
inspire
people to faith in Jesus Christ,
nurture
disciples of Christ, and
serve
the world that God loves to the glory of God.
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Faith + Hope > Easy Answers
Although it was never my best subject, I have always loved math. There is something so satisfying about working an equation and, if you follow the right steps and perform the arithmetic correctly, getting the right answer. Or knowing that if the answer was wrong, you just had to methodically work your way backward until you found the error.
I often find myself wishing that the journey of faith was as straightforward as an algebra problem with one right answer...
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This week's Lenten devotional:
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This Sunday: March 24, 2019
8:45am Open Door Worship - Lower Level
11:00am Worship - Sanctuary
Rev. Amy Starr Redwine
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If you wish to provide a lily as a memorial for Easter Sunday, or make a donation to our Music Fund in honor of someone, please sign up at
tinyurl.com/fpclilies. Gifts received by Sunday, April 14 will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin.
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The Healing Harp
PW Lunch & Program with Cindy Jennings
Tuesday, April 2, noon
Cindy is FPC’s music administrator, a musician, and a Certified Music Practitioner (CMP). She will discuss and demonstrate this “in the moment comfort care” and one-on-one harp music at the patient’s bedside/chairside. Learn more and register at
fpcrichmond.org/pw.
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Drum with WAMM This Sunday!
All 3rd through 5th graders are welcome to join the
Worship Arts Music Ministry choir Sunday March 24 at 4:15 pm as we begin a new segment of drumming and percussion. We have lots of fun and have many instruments that need players! Please join us in the Choir Room (209), and contact
Suzanne Riehl with any questions.
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Amy’s Bible Study
Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15pm
You're invited! Every Wednesday, join Amy Starr Redwine for a weekly discussion of scriptures that will be the basis of upcoming sermons. We will meet from 12:15-1:15pm in
Room 218. You are welcome to bring a bag lunch and eat.
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Young Adults Lenten Study
Tuesdays, March 12 - April 16, 6:30-8pm
We welcome all young adults (20 and 30 somethings, single and married!) to join in when you can for our weekly Lenten study. Meet in the church library and if you need childcare, contact
Mary Park. If any questions, contact Mary or
Kathy Harris.
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- Lost and Found through April 14, Rec Room
- Join Amy Starr Redwine for a multimedia presentation and discussion of our Lenten scriptures and how they speak to the theme “Lost and Found.”
- Life and Afterlife through March 24, Room 218
- Dr. Art Wright discusses Shadowy Sheol, Harrowing Hell, and other Hereafter concepts. Watch previous classes.
- Faithful Families through April 14, Room 216
- A gathering where we we view a thought-provoking TEDTalk and discuss its relevancy in our lives.
Beginning March 31...
- Revisiting the Exodus - What Are Scholars Saying Now?
- Historian and frequent FPC presenter Stuart Nixon leads a class about the latest findings of archaeologists, linguists, historians, and other commentators on the story of Exodus.
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FPC Socials
The Congregational Life Team is excited to announce FPC Socials! These gatherings are held off-campus for members to get together and connect.
Our first socials are to meet our new pastor,
Rev. Amy Starr Redwine
, and her family. Come get to know them, and reconnect with members you haven’t seen in a while. Space is limited.
Learn more and sign up to join us at
fpcrichmond.org/socials — you can also see a few photos from this past Sunday's Social at the Jennison's!
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Prayers
If you have a joy or concern that we may lift up in prayer,
please contact
Rev. Mary Kay Collins
. Please keep these
members
in your prayers.
If you are in immediate need of pastoral care, call the church office (358-2383). During night and weekend hours, your call will be transferred to the pastor on call.
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Mothers Together
This TUESDAY, March 26!
9:15-10:15 am, Rec Room
Mothers Together is a group of women who meet together to encourage one another and to grow individually in their Christian faith. We meet twice a month for coffee, teaching and small-group discussion. Any woman is welcome, no matter your faith. No homework, no prior study of the Bible necessary, come as you are!
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Children's Ministry
Children’s Sunday School classes gather at 9:45 am in Room 205 as a large group, prior to going to individual classrooms where they engage in the Bible through cooking, drama, art, or another workshop. Pick up is in room 208 for 4 year olds-kindergarten, room 207 for 1st-2nd grades, and room 206 for 3rd-5th grades.
This week children will conclude our rotation on The Lord’s Prayer. Next week we will begin our rotation on Holy Week & Easter.
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FPC Kids Summer Spectacular
Attention all parents of FPC Kids age 4 to rising 5th graders! Get ready for our Summer Spectacular of Vacation Bible School and Music & Arts Camp, Monday July 29 through Thursday August 1, 2019.
The theme of VBS will be “To Mars and Beyond”! Music & Arts program to be announced soon. Learn more and sign up
here!
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Youth
Sunday mornings and evenings, weekdays, and upcoming summer events...all the youth news for grades 6-12 listed
here!
Sign up to receive Youth Ministry news each week!
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Spiritual Gifts Workshop
Tuesday, March 26, 6-7:15 pm Fellowship Hall
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RISC Justice Rally
Monday March 25, 6:30-8:00 pm
Did you know that Richmond has the second highest eviction rate in the nation? RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen Our Communities) has noticed and is focusing its efforts to find out why and what we can do to tackle this problem. Please join FPC in attending the RISC Justice Rally on March 25th, 6:30-8:00, at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church. We will meet at FPC parking lot at 5:45 to carpool to Ginter Park. To learn more, visit
fpcrichmond.org/risc.
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Thanks to all who recently helped FPC to help
Kairos Prison Ministry. Member Jim Huitt delivered part of our "Loose Offerings" and lots of cookies, placemats, posters, and prayer chains to State Farm Correctional Center. More photos and info at
fpcrichmond.org/kairos
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Members Caring for Members
Interested in showing Christ's love and compassion to members of our congregation?
- Learn more about our Compassion Ministry Teams: Membership, Senior Member Connection, Congregational Support, and Compassion Wrap-Around
- Visiting members who need a little extra care? Learn 'What Can I Take to a Member?'
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Lend a Hand
Church Office Volunteers are needed! We welcome the assistance of members, friends, men, women - any morning or afternoon that works for you, but the greatest need is for
Friday volunteers. Answer the phone, greet visitors, stuff bulletins, and know you are appreciated by staff! Some volunteers aren't available during the summer, so consider joining us during that time! Contact
Carolyn Wright, 358-2383.
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Click here for member birthdays Friday, March 22 - Friday, March 29.
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First Presbyterian Church
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