A Note from the Pastor This Sunday we will begin a sermon series we are calling "Easter People." For this five week period, we will do a deep dive into the lives of Thomas, Paul, Tabitha, Peter and Lydia. Come and join us as we celebrate Eastertide! Blessings, Pastor David

COVENANT OF CARE By attending worship or other events in-person at FPCR, you are agreeing to a covenant of care which includes self-screening for COVID symptoms before choosing to attend in-person activity on the church's campus. Masks are optional but recommended for worship and most activities. 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.  We have members that are continuing to wear masks, due to health concerns or out of care for others. Please respect the decisions and personal space of others as you attend FPCR.

Wed, April 20 Handbell Rehearsal: 5:45 pm NO CHOIR REHEARSAL Thurs, April 21 Drive-thru Food Drive: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Art Therapy: 10 am, C113 Tai Chi: 10 am, FH Evening Circle: 6 pm, Library Saturday, April 23 Book Swap: 11 am - 2 pm; Front lawn “Reflections on the Appalachian Trail” Book Talk with author Beth Abel       (former member): 3-5 pm, Chapel Sun, April 24 Nursery: 9 am, Infants - Kindergarten Adult Sunday School Coffee Class: 9 am, Rm A111 Children’s Sunday School: 9 am Elementary (K-3rd) Sunday School: Heritage Hall Tweens (4-6) Sunday School HYBRID: Room 6 or Zoom Worship in-person, YouTube and Facebook: 10:30 am Session Meeting following worship Monday, April 25 Faith Sharing: 1 pm, Library Book Club: 2 pm, Library

Reflections on the Appalachian Trail One Woman's Journey of Faith Saturday, April 23 3-5pm   Some of you will remember Beth Eden Abel, former member of FPCR. You may also know that over a span of 25 years, Beth hiked the entire Appalachian Trail from northern Georgia to central Maine. What started as a recreational adventure became a spiritual pilgrimage as Beth sought a new relationship with Jesus Christ.   Because FPCR is where Beth's faith journey began, she has chosen to launch her book, available later this spring, here. She, and husband Tim Abel, will be here Saturday, April 23rd, in the Chapel from 3-5 pm to share more about her journey and the devotional book that has come from her walk in God's Nature. She is very excited to share portions of her book.     After the book swap, come join us to learn about Beth's journey.   For more info, call Sharon Relyea, 972-740-6188.

BOOK SWAP Saturday, April 23 11 am - 2 pm Front Lawn of FPCR Book, CD, DVD swap. Bring books to swap or not, look around, take books home with you, enjoy a snack and have fun.

Donations may be left in Ernst Fellowship Hall. All leftover items will be sold to Half Price Books or donated to charity! FPCR will supply tables on the front lawn for this event. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!

Thank you to those who have volunteered to help with the coffee bar! We are still needing volunteers to make coffee for the 4th Sunday of the month. Contact Jan Warner for more info.

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

Easy Ways Your Shopping Can Benefit FPCR! Just a reminder that your regular shopping can benefit FPCR!! When shopping at AmazonSmile.com, 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!

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TEMPORARY OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm Please ring the doorbell at Door C. Masks are optional but recommended.

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

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 April 24  May 15 June 26 No stated meeting in July August 21 September 18 October 16 November 20 December 10 (Saturday morning)

Calling all Pray-ers!

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM SESSION For new staff positions and those involved in the interviewing process For FPCR staff as it faces upcoming changes For the USA as it approaches 1,000,000 Covid deaths For those affected by the war in Ukraine For refugees (especially from Afghanistan and Ukraine) For the pavilion project For the Leadership Sub-Committee of the Session Front Line Healthcare Workers Treating COVID-19 Patients   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