A Note from the Pastor I hope you're having a good week so far! Between Saturday's shower and Sunday's baptism, I'm filled up with joy! And I'm looking forward to more celebrations ahead this fall... especially FPCR's 150th celebration. Please save the dates of October 2 and October 3 and look for more details in the days to come.  Peace,   Pastor Rosy

COVENANT OF CARE By attending worship or other events in-person at FPCR, you are agreeing to a covenant of care which includes adherence to all of the stated protocols (masks, social distancing, etc.) and self-screening for COVID symptoms before choosing to attend in-person activity on the church's campus. We want to do our part to help keep all attendees healthy and safe. It is the responsibility of everyone to ensure that the protocols are being followed on campus at FPCR.

Wed, Sept 15 Sometimers: 8 am Sew & Tell: 12:30 FH Handbell Rehearsal: 5:45 pm Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm Thurs, Sept 16 Drive-thru Food Drive: 9:30 - 11:30 am Pavilion Project Meeting: 1:00 pm, Welcome Center Sun, Sept 19 Adult Sunday School - Coffee Class, in-person & Zoom: 9 am, Rm A111 Adult Sunday School - Present Word, 9 am, Rm A109 Worship in-person and on YouTube: 10:30 am Session meeting following worship Young Adult Ministry Dinner & Discussion: 6 pm, FH Youth Group: 6 pm, God's Garage & FH

OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Please ring the doorbell at Door C. We ask that everyone wear a mask and social distance while in the building.

Below are extension numbers for the staff should you need to call the office at 972.235.2316: Lisa - 221 Shirley/Financial - 227 Ralph - 248 Rosy - 230 David - 237

Congratulations to Jim and Jane Rasley on the birth of a granddaughter, Remley Louise Carlton, born on September 7. Remley is the daughter of Rob and Kristina Carlton and sister to Liam and Tucker. Remley weighed 9 lbs, 4 oz and was 20 inches long.

Dear church family, Your cards, calls, texts and words were such a source of comfort and encouragement as our family lost a beloved husband, Dad ,”Bonus” Dad and Grampa to cancer. The support of David, Rosy, Ralph and Edwin is always there in abundance and I am so blessed to be part of this fellowship of believers and doers. Thank you all! Carolyn Prince

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Rosy's shower. It was absolutely wonderful! We had beautiful weather and a great turn out. And to all those who helped make the high tea possible, all our thanks! A special thank you to Jeanne Stone and Jan Warner.

Click here to see the entire photo album for Rosy's shower.

FPCR FAMILY FEUD   In honor of the church’s 150th anniversary, the youth group is going to play Family Feud, FPCR edition. Click here to take the survey with the following questions to help create their game:   Best thing to bring to a pot luck Favorite Hymn Favorite book of the Bible How many years have you been a member

150th CELEBRATION! October 2-3 Saturday, October 2: 150 Hours of Service   As we look forward to celebrating our 150 year anniversary on Oct. 3, we would like to give our congregation an opportunity and a challenge to reach out to our community. On Oct. 2, we would like to give 150 hours of volunteer service as a congregation. Every member and friend of FPCR is encouraged to volunteer somewhere on October 2! Take part in one of the activities below, or do something kind for a neighbor on your own (mowing, cleaning, baking, providing a meal, etc.) Sign up on the easels in the Welcome Center or by clicking here. (If you have ideas for additional volunteer opportunities, please be in touch with Jan Warner or Sarah Wright.)  Trash pick-up at Mark Twain Park, 8:00-11:00 am (contact Eva Waldrop with questions) Assemble “blessing bags” in Ernst Fellowship Hall, 9:00-11:00 am (contact Jan Warner with questions) Make cards for the community in Ernst Fellowship Hall, 1:00-3:00 pm (contact Jan Warner with questions) Feed My Starving Children meal-packing event at 1680 N. Glenville Drive, Suite 300, 1:00-3:00 pm (contact Pastor Rosy with questions).   Sunday, October 3: Heritage Sunday Worship Service   Join us online or in-person for a special Heritage Sunday worship service, as we give thanks to God for 150 (+1) years of worship, nurture, and service.   Sunday, October 3: Lunch on the Lawn   We will celebrate our anniversary with lunch on the front lawn. All are invited. More details to come.    Sunday, October 3: Organ Recital  Immediately following worship and lunch, our own Edwin Walker will play a recital that will feature a variety of fun and engaging music! You won’t want to miss it.

October Organ Recitals   The FPCR music department is proud to announce that repairs and refurbishing of our Reuter Pipe Organ are now complete. It is once again in like new condition, and it looks and sounds fantastic. We have planned three celebratory recitals in October to welcome our organ back to its unadulterated prominence in the life of our music program.

In addition to the Heritage Sunday Organ Recital on October 3, there will be two additional recitals in October.   On October 10th at 4pm, the Sanctuary Choir, soloists, and professional string ensemble, will join Edwin in a performance of Franz Schubert's delightful Mass in G Major. Like Mozart, Schubert is known for his tuneful melodies and beautiful harmonies.    The third recital on Sunday, October 17th, also at 4pm, will feature guest organist, Michael Conrady. Michael is the organist at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas and we are thrilled that he'll be with us.    The recitals on the 10th and 17th will be followed by receptions designed by Jan Warner and Jeanne Stone. I hope you'll choose to attend at least one, two, or all three of these wonderful recitals. Each will be unique, and the organ will be featured in a variety of ways. I'm very thankful to our session, our pastors, and to you, the members of FPCR, for supporting our music department and for the refurbishing of our magnificent pipe organ. May generations upon generations enjoy its musical grandeur.   Soli Deo Gracias, Ralph

A PROUD MOMENT FOR FPCR   Aren't you thrilled to know that we now have an active youth group that meets every Sunday night? After all the years of not having a youth group, this is truly an answer to prayer. We have a wonderful team of youth leaders (Mary Margaret Healy, Julie Houpt, Debbie Rowley, Caleb Black, Liz Bross, with Pastor Rosy helping out as well). They have creative ideas and the kids are really responding well. What a great thing to witness!   There is one small issue---these kids like to eat! We feed them dinner every Sunday night. Now, don't stop reading just because you don't want to cook for them. There is another way you can help. Several "angels" have handed over a check to help with those dinners and they were certainly not turned them down. If cooking isn't your thing these days or if delivering meals on a Sunday night just doesn't work for you, feel free to make a small (or large) contribution to our "Meal Fund" and we will buy the food and deliver it for you. You do not have to donate enough to cover an entire meal. If you can only afford $5, that will help. If you can do more, that will be welcome as well. Of course, if you are like Jan Warner, Laurie Wadleigh, Sarah Wright and Linda Yeager who have already offered to feed the youth one night, you are more than welcome to sign up for a specific Sunday night to bring your meal to Fellowship Hall. Please think about it and decide the easiest way for you to help. Then you can call Shirley Latham at 214-460-5551 and she will be happy to plug you in. Checks can be made out to FPC and marked Youth Meal Fund.   Remember to give thanks and pray for our youth and their wonderful adult leaders.

Zoom Meetings & Sunday School Classes

Coffee Class Sunday School In-person & Zoom Sunday - 9 am Register here Meeting ID: 820 9420 9105 Passcode: 340615 Discussion on Christian living using the DVD series “Living the Questions". Present Word Sunday School In-person & Zoom Sunday - 9 am Register here Lesson In the fall quarter, using Old and New Testament passages, we will review acts of worship and praise that celebrate who God is and what God has done for God's people, so that you will better appreciate and celebrate God's presence in this world. Join us! Pastors' Bible Study Tuesday - 4 pm Register here - No Bible Study This Week

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.

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 can be dropped off each Wednesday from 8 am to 4 pm at the back of the building,1500 International Parkway. Please do not leave donations outside if Network is closed. Please drop off food items at the FPCR drive-thru food drive - Sept 16, 3rd Thursday of every month OR Items may be dropped off on Sundays in the shopping cart labeled "Network Donations" located in the Welcome Center.

CONTINUE TO SUPPORT FPCR 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 Members Class of 2022 Katie Haun Black Shirley Latham Kathy Rice Class of 2023 John Fattaruso Ben Niewenhuis Sarah Wright Class of 2024 Jo Bowen Dianne Long Jan Warner

Session Meeting Dates September 19 October 17 November 21 December 11 (Saturday morning)

Calling all Pray-ers!

Front Line Healthcare Workers Treating COVID-19 Patients   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 doctor and nurse in Gainesville/Denison 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