A Note from the Pastor  We are beginning to see many more groups resume activities around the Church campus. Please remember to contact Lisa Carter (lisa@fpcrichardson.org), our Office Administrator, if you have an upcoming meeting. Every group meeting needs to be on the Church calendar, and since the calendar has been wiped clean over the past year, we are starting from scratch. I look forward to seeing you in the coming days... online or in-person. Blessings, Pastor David

Thurs, June 17 Drive-Thru Food Drive: 9:30 - 11:30 am Sat, June 19 Summer in the Psalms: 9:30 - 10:30, Front Lawn PEO Book Sale: 10 am, Chapel Parking Lot Sun, June 20 - Father's Day Adult Sunday School class via Zoom: 9 am Fellowship Coffee Hour via Zoom: 9:30 am Worship via Facebook/YouTube & In-Person: 10:30 am Mon, June 21 Youth Team Retreat: 6 pm, God's Garage Tues, June 22 Pastors' Bible Study via Zoom: NEW TIME: 4 pm. Register here. Handbell Rehearsal: 5:45 pm Wed, June 23 Sew & Tell: 12:30, FH Thurs, June 23 Tai Chi: 10 am, FH

RSVP's No Longer Required for Sunday Worship The Session has decided to forego the RSVP protocol for in-person Sunday worship services. RSVPs are no longer required if you wish to worship in person in the sanctuary.    Masks are still required and social distancing practices are still in effect.   FPCR's Session and staff are encouraged by downward trends in case numbers, and upward trends in vaccination rates. If you have any questions, please reach out to a Session member or the Pastors.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Please ring the doorbell at Door C for admittance into the building.

Zoom Meetings & Sunday School Classes

Present Word Sunday School Prophets in Pajamas Sunday - 9 am Register here Download lesson Join us this summer as we explore the biblical underpinnings of a four-letter word - HOPE - and how it is energized by faith and supports us on our journey to eternal life. FPCR Fellowship Coffee Hour Sunday - 9:30 am Join here Pastors' Bible Study Tuesday - 4 pm Register here

PAVILION PROJECT  Anyone interested in being involved in the upcoming pavilion proposal/project, please email Pastor David or Lisa Carter and let them know.

SUMMER IN THE PSALMS  Summer in the Psalms continues this Saturday. During June and July, the Children's CE Committee will be hosting multi-generational Saturday morning gatherings on the front lawn at FPCR from 9:30-10:30. These gatherings are designed for families with children, but all are welcome! Each week, we will learn about a different Psalm and how that Psalm instructs us to be in relationship with God and one another.  To RSVP or if you have questions, please contact Jillian Britton or Pastor Rosy.

As we head out to the beach this summer, think about how it was last year and the year before. The water gets slightly warmer every year, the tide creeps up the banks a bit more, and the pollution and trash issues worsen each year. If we want to reverse this trend we need to speak up and make a difference now. Otherwise, these beach trips for future generations will only be something they read about in history books. Recycle Reduce, Reuse and encourage others to follow your example.

CARING MINISTRY Volunteer Opportunities The Caring Ministry is establishing a calendar for June 2021 - June 2022 for anyone that would like to provide 2 to 4 individual home-style meals. If you are interested in participating, click here for more information.

MISSION OPPORTUNITY ENDS JUNE 20! Caring Fund The Caring Fund is now part of the Forefront Living Foundation and includes Presbyterian Village North and Faith Presbyterian Hospice. The Caring Fund ensures that when the personal finances of a resident or patient are exhausted, quality care will continue to be provided.  The Caring Fund drive goes from Mother's Day, May 9 to Father's Day, June 20. Please thoughtfully consider giving. Ways to donate: online, mail check to FPCR, or drop off at a drive-thru food pantry.

Network is currently in need of the following:   Hygiene products  Detergent  Diapers all sizes Toilet paper Easy box meals (such as hamburger helper) Chef Boyardee Flour and baking supplies Cooking oil Spices/seasonings (such as oregano, cumin, and more to season beans and rice) Kid-friendly foods will be distributed at both Network and the 8 mobile food pantries each week, in addition to nutritional food boxes. Items needed are: Pop topped kid-friendly meals, Mac and cheese, granola bars, applesauce cups, oatmeal, cereal, peanut butter, and other healthy snack options  Network is also in need of: new men's, women's, and children's underwear, infant socks, baby and toddler clothing, children's clothing, and shoes (all sizes). Clothing donations are encouraged on Wednesdays but are accepted any day except Friday at Network’s front door (ring the doorbell). 741 Sherman Street  Please drop off food items at the FPCR drive-thru food drive - June 17, 3rd Thursday of every month.

CONTINUE TO SUPPORT FPCR   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 would like to receive any of the following, please email lisa@fpcrichardson.org: 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.

Session Meeting Dates June 27 July 18 (if needed) August 15 September 19 October 17 November 21 December 11 (Saturday morning)

Calling all Pray-ers!

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