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Tomorrow is North Texas Giving Day and we are participating for the third year! All funds that we raise during this event will be used for the Pastors' Emergency fund, to  provide direct help to neighbors in need. To give, click here.
This Thursday evening, we will continue our Sabbath/Sabbatical discussion. It was great to catch up with many of you last week. Feel free to pop into the Zoom call this Thursday at 7 p.m. Even if you didn't make the call last week - you are invited! The zoom link can be found here.
Meeting ID: 817 1637 8450
Passcode: 839138
And finally - I want to make special invitation for you all to join us for the Fellowship Coffee Hour this Sunday, where we will welcome new member Joe Corcoran. Coffee Hour takes place over Zoom and will begin at 9:30. Joe will actually join the congregation during this call - so you don't want to miss it! Click here to register in advance or click here to join the meeting if you have already registered.
Pastor David
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Thurs, Sept 17
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Food Drive at St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church: 9:30 - 11:30 am
"In Support of the Sabbath" class with Pastor David via Zoom: 7 pm
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Sun, Sept 20
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Adult Sunday School class via Zoom: 9 am
Fellowship Coffee Hour and Greet Joe Corcoran via Zoom: 9:30 am
Worship via Facebook: 10:30 am
Youth Picnic Dinner: 6-7 pm
| | Tues, Sept 22 | Pastors' Bible Study via Zoom - 5 -6 pm |
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Joe Corcoran
Joe Corcoran has been visiting FPCR for the last year or so. He is active in our young adult ministry and now he is ready to officially join the FPCR family. We will welcome him into membership in the Fellowship Coffee Hour Zoom meeting this Sunday at 9:30 am.
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Gracen May Gideo was born Tuesday, September 15
at 9:54 pm to parents Anthony Gideo and
Kayleigh Reynolds.
Older brother Grady,
4 years old, is smitten. Gracen was 20 inches.
Brionna Minde,
daughter of Kathy Minde and late Michael Minde, and Jaymes Becker,
son of Randy and Christi Becker, were married
Nov. 23, 2019
at Bear Creek Ranch in Nevada, TX.
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Just a reminder
if you use a bank auto-draft for
any pledges or giving to FPCR,
be sure to update our new address with your bank rather than the old 271 N. Walton address.
New Address:
PO Box 831985,
Richardson, TX 75083
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to the Tillinghasts
It is always hard to say "Goodbye" to good friends. And it is even harder when you can't do it in person in times such as these. Bob and Jill Tillinghast, long time FPCR members and friends, are making their anticipated move to Austin. It still seems too soon but here it is. They will be missed. So how do we say "Goodbye"?
A suggestion: send them a note, card, welcome to Austin, etc., message to their new home. We all know how much fun it is to get REAL mail. And this can be spread out over time. The new address is:
11421 Archstone, Austin, TX 78739
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Friday, October 2,
2020Sherrill Park Golf Course
2001 E. Lookout Drive | Richardson, TX 75082
Tee-times will be assigned between 9:30 am
and 12:30 pm for all teams.
Join us for the 23rd Annual Golf Outing on October 2, 2020 at Sherrill Park Golf Course! You can help our neighbors in need by participating as a sponsor, foursome or individual player. Please contact Debbie Cox at 972-234-8880 ext. 107 if you have any questions.
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It's not too late to join in! We had a great first class and we'd love for you to join us. Stop by once or join us regularly. Next class is Tuesday, September 22, 5:00-6:00 pm via Zoom
Click here to register for the Zoom meeting. Let Pastor Rosy know if you have any questions.
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Black-eyed Pea Dip
(with a variation for
Texas Caviar)
FPCR legacy recipe
by Alice Morris
It's time for virtual tailgating!! And that means delicious dips for snacking. Don't miss this one!
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Don't be Scammed!
**NEVER give out any personal information over the phone,
email or text**
Unfortunately, there are continually new scams to steal personal information - credit card, bank account, driver's license number and social security number.
For a list of all the current scams, click here.
Please be aware of the newest scams listed below.
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If you receive a recorded call from Social Security stating your SS# has been compromised and to push 1 on your phone,
hang up immediately!! This is a scam to get your SS number!!
- If you receive a text or email that might even be personalized with your name saying something similar to: "We found a parcel from a recent shipment owed to you. Kindly assume ownership and confirm for delivery", and it will list a link to click on. IT IS A SCAM - DO NOT OPEN OR CLICK ON THE LINK.
- If you receive a phone call from someone wanting to verify your name or address, DO NOT REPLY "YES". They are wanting you to reply with "Yes" so they can record your voice and use it to buy/sign up for fraudulent purchases, services or credit cards.
Don't answer any text messages, emails or phone calls from people or numbers you do not know.
NEVER EVER GIVE OUT
ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION.
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Online Gatherings - Every Friday at Noon
We are continuing to offer an online gathering
each week as a way to process and share grief.
Please join us every Friday at Noon.
Click here to receive the link to join.
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CONTINUE TO SUPPORT FPCR
Even though our doors are closed temporarily, your pastors, staff, session and many volunteers are all still hard at work to be there for each of you during this time.
Please remember to continue with your giving and pledges by clicking the link below or mail your offerings.
** Please note new mailing address **
First Presbyterian Church
PO Box 831985
Richardson, TX 75083
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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) - Richland 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)
- Sarah Wright - RISD (Substitute)
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COVID-19 PRAYER CONCERNS
Front Line Healthcare Workers Treating COVID-19 Patients
Patrick Hammontree, Physical Therapist for Urgent Care Patients and COVID screener at Medical City
Sue Moyer (Mary Stewart's daughter) - ER nurse in Glenwood, Colorado
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
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STEWARDSHIP REPORT
as of 8.31.20
Revenues: YTD Budget YTD Actual
Pledged Receipts $366,528.64 $357,477.38
SBA PPP Loan/grant $ 69,300.00
Other Receipts $ 68,000.00 $ 73,756.45
Total Revenues $434,528.64 $500,533.83
Total Expenses $434,528.32 $430,147.81
Net Total $ 70,386.02
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PRESBYTERY MEETING DATES
| September 26, 2020 - Austin College, Sherman
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November 14, 2020 - Canyon Creek, Richardson
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Click on items below:
Click here to access p revious worship services.
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Present Word
Sunday School
Prophets in Pajamas
Sunday - 9 am
God commands us to love one another. Explore with us the evolution of this command in the passages from the Old and New Testament and the challenges it presents us today.
New Link: Click here to register in advance through Nov 1.
FPCR Fellowship
Coffee Hour
Sunday - 9:30 am
Click here to register in advance through the end of September or click here to join the meeting if you have already registered.
Children's Sunday School will resume October 4
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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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