FPCR Weekly ePress

Hello First Presbyterian Church,

As our annual stewardship campaign begins this Sunday, the music department wanted to present some special music to help kick things off. The Sanctuary Choir will be singing excerpts from Rene Clausen's A New Creation, a wonderful cantata replete with beautiful solos and exciting choruses. In addition, the Ruth Greer Handbell Choir, under the direction of Becky Lormor, has prepared two wonderful selections: a powerful setting of The Church's One Foundation arranged for handbells and organ by Paul McKlveen, and a lovely setting of Amazing Grace arranged for flute and handbells by Arnold Sherman. Alexandra Salinas will be the guest flutist.

Please join is for this inspiring service of worship.

Ralph

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, October 19

Sometimers: 8:00 am
Wednesday Night Dinner: 5:15 pm
Handbell Rehearsal: 5:50 pm
Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm

Thursday, October 20

Art Therapy: 10:00 am, C113
Tai Chi: 10:00 am, FH

Saturday, October 22

Taiwanese Choir Concert

Sunday, October 23

Nursery: 9:00 am, Infants - Kindergarten
Adult Sunday School Coffee Class: 9:00 am, Rm A111
Present Word Class: 9:00 am, Rm A109
Children's Sunday School: 9:00 am
Make-Up Picture Day: Before and after Worship
Worship in-person, YouTube and Facebook: 10:30 am
Session Meeting
YAMs Lunch: 12:00 pm
Grace Community Presbyterian Fellowship: 1:00 pm, Chapel

Monday, October 24

Faith Sharing: 1:00 pm, Library

Tuesday, October 25

Tuesday Morning Prayer Group: 6:30 am, by Phone (Call Robin Smith if interested)
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 10:00 am, Library
Staff Meeting: 11:00 am, Conference Room
Nominating Committee Meeting: 7:00 pm, Library

Wednesday, October 26

Sometimers: 8:00 am
Wednesday Night Dinner: 5:15 pm
Handbell Rehearsal: 5:50 pm
Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm

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

Network's Educator's Pantry is running low on snacks for students, and we need your help to refill it! We want to make sure that every student has access to brain food and no one has to struggle in class because they're hungry. You can make a difference by helping to keep this program stocked!

If you'd like to help a student in need, you can donate snacks at 1500 International Parkway, or donate via our Educators' Pantry Amazon wish list at https://amzn.to/3bWOzbv. We will also accept donations during worship on Sunday!

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!

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/Music - 248

Pastor Rosy - 230

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. Rosy Robson McCreary - Moderator

Margaret Wright Rogers - Clerk

Session Meeting Dates

October 23

November 20

December 10 (Saturday morning)

PRAYER REQUESTS FROM SESSION

For the Columbarium Committee as they continue their discernment journey
For the Hope for Change cohort as they continue learning and moving toward action.
For open hearts to God's call as we strive to be a church of the "ministry of every member"
For children and their families, staff, counselors, and teachers as they head back to school
For communities affected by shootings
For unity in our community and country, amidst increasing divisiveness and polarization