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There’s a lot to celebrate this Sunday! Youth will be leading both worship services — sharing prayers, reflections, and music. We’ll celebrate our confirmands and high school seniors with a reception in the fellowship hall after 10am worship and at dinner after the 5pm service.
At times like these, we can be tempted to fix our gaze on the future. “What’s next?” is a question that seniors have been hearing for months, and it can be a hard one to answer. There is so much pressure to fit into the mold that society creates for us, and this pressure can get in the way of listening for God’s call upon our lives — to college, to volunteering, to a gap year, to a new job, to caring for a relative, to… so much!
This Sunday, and in the weeks to come, I invite you to choose different questions to ask the young people in your life:
- What are you most excited about right now?
- What’s the most fun you’ve had this year?
- What’s something cool or weird you’ve learned recently?
- Where have you seen God lately?
I really appreciate The Message’s interpretation of Jesus' words from the Sermon on the Mount: “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes” (Matthew 6:34). This is good advice, not just for graduates, but for us all.
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Please keep in your prayers those with special concerns:
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Everett Bond (Katie Morgan’s father), recovering at home
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John F Butterworth IV (Betty Butterworth’s son), health concerns
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Sarah Campbell (Pat and Kit Campbell’s daughter), health concerns
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Kimberly Cook (Principal at Henry L. Marsh, III Elementary School), health concerns
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Larry Gegner (Karen Rohr’s brother), in home hospice care
- Dan Grinnan, recovering from back surgery
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Jamie Hobson (Julie McGrath’s husband), recovering from back surgery
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Bob Hutchinson (former FPP Director, Cindy Hutchinson’s, husband), in hospice care
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Jay Kearney LoSardo (Jeff and Tara Modisett’s grandson), in the NICU
- Rose Lane Nimmo, recovering from foot surgery
- Jane Neer, relief from back pain and recovery from surgery
- Sheryl Phillips, recovering from minor surgery
- Karen Sigel, recovering from back surgery
- Emily Tafel, health concerns
- Joan Winkler, in hospice care
- Walter Witschey, health concerns
Those grieving:
- Larry Caldwell, III on the death of his wife, Janci, on May 8.
- Becca and Richard Ott on the death of their son-in-law's mother, Carol Piersol, on May 9.
We pray for members and family serving in the military:
Tripp Bowles, Jenny Sigel Burkett, Zach Kirk, Mason Louthan, Anne Marks, Nathan Thomas Meade, Connor Partlow, Peyton Spivey, Pierce Tarry, and Will Watkins.
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Join us in-person or online at 10am, or anytime after, at www.youtube.com/fpcrichmond.
You can download and print a copy of this Sunday's bulletin here.
Sunday Schedule
Youth Sunday, Confirmation Sunday, and Senior Recognition Sunday!
9:00am Covenant Class (Adult Faith Formation) (Chapel/Zoom)
10:00am Worship (Sanctuary) & Children's Faith Formation (Room 206/207)
11:00am Reception for youth (Fellowship Hall)
5:00pm Worship (Rec Room) & Children's Faith Formation (Library)
6:00pm Dinner (Rec Room)
6:30pm Youth Group (Youth Suite)
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Sunday Dinner Menu
Fresh mozzarella-stuffed meatballs in pasta marinara, sautéed green beans with caramelized onions, and garlic bread— with cake to celebrate our youth!
Suggested Donation:
$10-15 for adults, $5 for kids
($30 cap for families)
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A Farewell to Jasmin and Jon | |
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Over the past few years, we've been blessed by the voices of Jon Carr and Jasmin Ward in our chancel choir. They started singing as choral scholars during their undergraduate studies at VCU, and we've been pleased to keep them on for these two years since their graduation, with the hope that our support would propel them to further studies and the next step in their professional endeavors. To that end, I navigate mixed emotions to share that they will both head to NYC for graduate school in the fall. Jasmin will study at the Juilliard School, and Jon at the Manhattan School of Music. While, along with the choir, I am sad to see them leave, we couldn't be more thrilled to have supported them during these formative years of their professional careers. Indeed, their presence here has enriched our lives.
I’d like to invite you to contribute to a farewell gift for them as they prepare to go on their way. I’d love to be able to present them with a collection of cards, well-wishes, restaurant suggestions, words of wisdom, and any financial gifts you might care to offer at our choir party on June 14. For anyone wishing to make a financial contribution by May 31, you may give it to Cindy Jennings (Music & Arts Admin) or Debra Harris (Church Accountant) or go to fpcrichmond.org/give:
- in the drop down menu labeled fund, click "loose offering"
- in the menu box, type "gift for Jasmin and Jon"
Thanks in advance for your generosity!
Jason N. Brown, Minister of Music and Arts
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Have you ever wanted to sing in the chancel choir, but don't have the time to commit to weekly rehearsals? Do you want to dip your toe in the choral singing experience at FPC? Summer Choir might be the perfect place for you! Join us on Sunday mornings as we prepare accessible anthems for worship this summer! | |
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Every active member is invited to support one of our four primary partners. Commitments range from working weekly or monthly with children and families, serving on a leadership team, participating in work days at the church, or giving directly to our partners.
Learn more about how you can get involved here.
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Our mission is to inspire people to faith in Jesus Christ, nurture disciples of Christ, and serve the world that God loves to the glory of God.
Church Office Hours: Mon - Thurs, 9:00am - 4:30pm; Fri, working from home; Sun 9:00am -11:00am & 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Sunday, May 14
Youth Sunday, Confirmation Sunday, and Senior Recognition Sunday!
9:00am Covenant Class (Adult Faith Formation) (Chapel/Zoom)
10:00am Worship (Sanctuary) & Children's Faith Formation (Room 206/207)
11:00am Reception for youth (Fellowship Hall)
5:00pm Worship (Rec Room) & Children's Faith Formation (Library)
6:00pm Dinner (Rec Room)
6:30pm Youth Group (Youth Suite)
Monday, May 15
3:00pm Service for Peggy Jane Owen (Sanctuary)
7:00pm Fathers of Children & Youth (Library)
Tuesday, May 16
10:00am Staff Meeting (Library)
10:00am Needlework Group (FPC Parlor)
11:00am PW Annual Day (Fellowship Hall)
6:30pm Young Adults (Library)
6:45pm Deacon Training (Fellowship Hall)
7:00pm Confirmation Info Session (Zoom)
Wednesday, May 17
12:15pm Amy's Bible Study (Zoom)
4:30pm Dismantling Racism Advisory Group (Zoom)
6:00pm Chancel Bells (Room 218)
7:00pm Chancel Choir (Room 218)
Thursday, May 18
8:30am Centering Prayer (Zoom)
Sunday, May 21
9:00am Covenant Class (Adult Faith Formation) (Chapel/Zoom)
10:00am Worship (Sanctuary) & Children's Faith Formation (Room 206/207)
11:00am Lemonade on the Lawn
4:00pm Confirmation Info Session (Chapel)
5:00pm Worship (Rec Room) & Children's Faith Formation (Library)
6:00pm Dinner (Rec Room)
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First Presbyterian Church
4602 Cary Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
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