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Hello First Presbyterian Church,

Did you know that today is Administrative Professionals Day?

I'm especially grateful for FPCR's administrative professionals: Shirley Hawkins and Marilyn Newberry. Often working behind the scenes, these two keep things running smoothly around here (which often includes keeping me in line!). Both Marilyn and Shirley treat their work as ministry, and use their gifts to help further FPCR's mission and vision. They serve with imagination, resourcefulness, and care. Thank you, Marilyn and Shirley, for all that you do!

As you read this note, I hope that you'll say a prayer of gratitude for Shirley and Marilyn and their ministry among us.

Peace,

Pastor Rosy

P.S.- There are no special Sunday school classes this week.

Wednesday, April 24

Sometimers: 8:00 am
UDCC Meeting: 9:00 am-2:00 pm, Library
Accolade Theatre Rehearsal: 5-10:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
Handbell Rehearsal: 5:45 pm-7:15 pm
Choir Rehearsal: 7:30-9:00 pm

Thursday, April 25

Tai Chi: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Fellowship Hall

Friday, April 26

Summer Worship Planning Meeting: 2-3:00 pm, Library

Saturday, April 27

Taiwanese Ministry Bible Study: 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Library
Grace Community Choir Rehearsal: 3-4:00 pm, Chapel
United Fellowship Bible Church: 4:30 pm-8:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
Grace Community Committee Meeting: 5-6:30 pm, Room A109

Sunday, April 28

Present Word: 9:00 am, Room A109
Children's Sunday School: 9:00 am, CE Building
Nursery Open: 9:00 am-11:30 am, CE Building
Worship: 10:30 am, In-person and Online
Grace Community Presbyterian Fellowship Church: 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Chapel, Room A111, Room A109
Personnel Meeting: 12:00 pm, Library
United Fellowship Bible Church: 3-5:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
Christians Against Christian Nationalism Seminar with Amanda Tyler: 4-7:00 pm, Sanctuary

Monday, April 29

Book Discussion Group: 2-3:00 pm, Library
Accolade Theatre Rehearsal: 5-10:00 pm, Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, April 30

Tuesday Morning Prayer Group: 6:30-7:00 am, Phone
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 10-11:00 am, Library
Pastor's Bible Study: 4-5:00 pm, Zoom

Wednesday, May 1

Sometimers: 8-11:00 am
Women's Morning Circle Luncheon: 10:00 am, Fellowship Hall
Accolade Theatre Rehearsal: 5-10:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
Handbell Rehearsal: 5:45-715 pm
Choir Rehearsal: 7:30-9:00 pm

*Events listed in blue indicate that one of our Community Partners is using our facilities.

A Message from the Houpt Family

Dear Friends & Family,

With grateful hearts, we ask you to consider supporting our fundraiser for the Cure JM Foundation. As many of you know, our daughter, Norah, has been battling the rare disease Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) for almost six years. JDM caused her immune system to attack healthy muscle and skin. Some of the treatments that have taken her from a wheelchair-bound toddler to a happy, active nine year old were funded by Cure JM.

This year for the first time locally, Norah is leading a team at a local walk! Norah’s Duckies is our name and we hope you can join us! Walk Strong to Cure JM - Dallas is rescheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 9 am at Scottish Rite for Children - 5700 Dallas Parkway, Frisco. We are looking forward to seeing you there! There will be fun for the kids, raffle baskets, and the short walk will start at 10am. Norah is asking the team to please wear a yellow shirt if you have one! We will also have yellow bandanas for everyone. Let us know you’ll be there by clicking the link and selecting “Join Team.”

Even if you cannot attend in person, we very much appreciate a donation of funds – every dollar takes our team closer to our goal!

Your gift will be put right to work to:

Advance four clinical trials
Help kids get the best care
Provide peer support for teen and young adult patients and parents
Fund our largest-ever new grant cycle, including investigating a new type of gene therapy

CLICK HERE TO DONATE / JOIN TEAM

Progress in JM treatment relies on individual donations like yours, so thank you in advance for considering supporting this cause that means so much to our family.

All the best,

The Houpts | Nick, Julie, Colin, Eliot & Norah

Did you miss last year's bus tour? Or just want to experience it again?

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

STEWARDSHIP AT FPCR

For giving and pledges, click the link or mail your offerings. If you use a bank auto-draft for any pledges or giving to FPCR, be sure your bank has our correct mailing address:

First Presbyterian Church

PO Box 831985

Richardson, TX 75083

Easy Ways Your Shopping Can Benefit FPCR

Just a reminder that your regular shopping can benefit FPCR!

When shopping at Kroger or Tom Thumb, you can designate FPCR as your preferred charitable organization and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to the church!