A Note from the Pastor Almost every week, someone calls FPCR to see if we can help with a utility bill, food, medicine, rent, gas, or bus passes. Often, for these families, there has been a crisis within the past few days. While we refer many of these callers to the Network of Community Ministries or to other local agencies, some situations require a more immediate response. I am confident that we have positively affected lives by purchasing a $20 DART pass for someone starting a new job. We have helped purchase work clothes for folks that needed steel-toed boots or gloves to work in a warehouse. At times, we have partnered with other local congregations (like First United Methodist Church, Saint Barnabas Presbyterian Church, and Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church) to help fix someone's car, or to pay for the first and last month's rent for someone escaping domestic abuse. We have developed a reputation as a church that can help. We have the knowledge and connections to help families and individuals, even if we are not able to assist financially. This month, there have been a few occasions to help that have stood out. We paid a portion of one person's rent - and since we were paying by credit card, the apartment complex charged almost $60 as a "convenience fee." We have purchased diapers and baby formula for a young mother who had talked to other agencies, but couldn't work through the system quick enough to get real help. We bought medicine for one man who couldn't afford what his doctor prescribed, because he wouldn't be paid for another week. We paid a utility bill for a woman that had been in the hospital a couple of weeks ago. The utility company was threatening to shut off her electricity if her account was not made current immediately. Often, the people we help are the working poor. They have less than $100 saved as an emergency fund. They are usually working through the complex system of county assistance, social services, and trying to make ends meet. Often, we provide food assistance directly out of the basket that was filled on Sunday. There have been a few times where we have felt that someone was trying to take advantage of the church's generosity - but that is the rare exception. Most of the time, the people we help have no where else to turn. Over the past few weeks, we have exhausted the Pastor's Emergency Fund. Your donations to this ministry would be greatly appreciated and put to good use immediately. I have been speaking to a single mother who is working full-time, but behind in her rent and trying to avoid eviction. She got behind in rent payments when her mother was killed in a hit-and-run. Initially, she thought she was going to use her tax rebate to catch up, but it was delayed and then less than expected. She has contacted all of the county and city services that usually provide assistance, and she is working through those systems. Any help we could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for all that you have given in the past. Blessings! Pastor David

COVENANT OF CARE Remember: 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 activities. Masks are optional but recommended. 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.

Wednesday, May 18 Sometimers, 8:00 am Handbell Rehearsal: 5:45 pm Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm Thurs, May 19 Art Therapy: 10 am, C113 Tai Chi: 10 am, FH Pidge Parrino Memorial Service: 3:30 pm Sun, May 22 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 Grace Community Presbyterian Fellowship: 1:00 pm, Chapel YAMs Dinner: 5:00 pm, FH Monday, May 23 Faith Sharing: 1:00 pm, Library Tuesday, May 24 Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 10 am, Library Staff Meeting: 11 am, Library Pastor's Bible Study: 4 pm Events listed in blue indicate that one of our Community Partners is using our facilities.

Special thanks to: Jeanne Stone, Jan Warner, Miriam Durrett, Laurie Wadleigh, Mary Stewart, Sharon Relyea, Anne Healy, Martha Mathieu, Robin Smith, Laura Houston, Becky & Gene Lormor, and Marilyn Newberry

Dear Friends, My Plano Chamber Chorus, an extension of my larger Plano Civic Chorus, finishes the season with three performances this weekend: Friday evening at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas, Saturday evening at First Christian Church in downtown Plano, and Sunday afternoon at the Dallas Museum of Art. Tickets for Friday and Saturday can be purchased online at planocivicchorus.org or at the box office prior to the concerts. The Sunday afternoon performance at the DMA is absolutely free! The music is an exciting blend of contemporary sacred and secular choral classics. I hope you can join me this weekend. I know you'll have a great time listening to this marvelous choral ensemble. Ralph F. Stannard Plano Civic Chorus, Artistic Director First Presbyterian Church Richardson, Music Director

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 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: Marilyn/Office Administrator - 221 Shirley/Financial - 227 Ralph - 248 Rosy - 230 David - 237

FPCR Session Members Class of 2023 John Fattaruso Ben Niewenhuis Sarah Wright Class of 2024 Jo Bowen Dianne Long Jan Warner Class of 2025 Liz Bross Mike Haun Robin Smith Rev. David Schaefers - Moderator Rev. Rosy Robson McCreary - VM Margaret Wright - Clerk

Session Meeting Dates June 26 No stated meeting in July August 21 September 18 October 16 November 20 December 10 (Saturday morning)

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM SESSION For the USA as it mourns 1,000,000 Covid deaths For those affected by the war in Ukraine For refugees everywhere For the columbarium committee as they begin their work Front Line Healthcare Workers Treating COVID-19 Patients   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