A Note from the Pastor
It was wonderful to see many of you in person this past Sunday. We also had a good number of folks that were worshiping with us online. We have made some significant changes to our upload speeds - so you will have to let us know if the quality of the online broadcast is any better.
We look forward to worshiping with you online and in-person again this week!
Blessings,
Pastor David
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Friday, May 28
Sun, May 30
- Adult Sunday School class via Zoom: 9 am
- Fellowship Coffee Hour via Zoom: 9:30 am
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Worship via Facebook/YouTube & In-Person for those who have RSVP'd: 10:30 am
Mon, May 31
- Memorial Day - Office Closed
Tues, June 1
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Pastors' Bible Study via Zoom: NEW TIME: 4 pm. Register here.
Fri, June 4
- First Friday Family Hot Dog Hangout: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Please ring the doorbell at Door C
for admittance into the building.
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Zoom Meetings & Sunday School Classes
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Present Word Sunday School
Prophets in Pajamas
Sunday - 9 am
Forget the message of current street corner prophets. Join us this quarter as we study some of the courageous Old Testament prophets who made a difference in the lives of so many by delivering authentic messages of repentance and hope and speaking truth to power in the process.
FPCR Fellowship Coffee Hour
Sunday - 9:30 am
Pastors' Bible Study
Tuesday - 4 pm
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Our prayers of sympathy and support are extended to:
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FIRST FRIDAY
Family Hot Dog Hangout
Friday, June 4
School is nearly out – are you ready for summer fun? Families with preschool through 8th-grade children are invited to celebrate with your FPCR friends! Hot dogs, chips, lemonade, outdoor games, and a take-home summer activity bag will be ready and waiting for your family and we hope to see you!
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Drop-in Friday, June 4, between 6:00 and 7:30 pm
- Park in Lot A near the porte cochère, wear masks, and keep your group together as you leave your vehicle
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Reservations are requested by Sunday, May 30 to help us plan for headcount. Click here to RSVP.
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YOU CAN HELP!
Five million straws are used every single day in the United States. That's 175 billion straws a year filtering into our streets, roads, rivers, and oceans. The US consumes enough straws to wrap around the earth's circumference 2.5 times a day!
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Join a global movement to eliminate plastic drinking straws from landfills, rivers, oceans, and beaches. Simply request "no straw or a compostable straw'" at restaurants and buy naturally compostable or reusable straws for your household. Share your commitment with others to eliminate single-use plastic drinking straws. Encourage your favorite restaurant or hang-out to only provide straws on request and to use naturally compostable straws. If enacted this is a win-win proposal because it will result in less consumption, less waste, and less straws!
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CARING MINISTRY
Volunteer Opportunities
The Caring Ministry is establishing a calendar for June 2021 - June 2022 for anyone that would like to provide 2 to 4 individual home-style meals. Each meal would be placed in a divided container and put in the church freezer. We hope to have two people sign the calendar for each month of the year. That will ensure the pastors will have the flexibility to provide several meals for folks that may need them on very short notice. The Caring Ministry will provide the containers and labels for you to utilize. These containers are freezer safe, microwavable, and stack easily. These are now available in the church kitchen inside a marked tote bag that reads "Ministry Meals."
If you are interested in participating, please contact Jo Bowen (cell 214-793-8612, email - jojotheflamingo@yahoo.com) or Sue Pochyla (cell - 214.789-7597, email - cspochyla@yahoo.com) and indicate your 1st and 2nd choice of months. We will send you a completed calendar so you will be aware of your commitment.
We know that folks are appreciative of home-style meals during challenging times. It is a blessing to be able to support this ministry. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Your Friends of the Caring Ministry
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MISSION OPPORTUNITY
Caring Fund
The Caring Fund is now part of the Forefront Living Foundation and includes Presbyterian Village North and Faith Presbyterian Hospice. The Caring Fund ensures that when the personal finances of a resident or patient are exhausted, quality care will continue to be provided.
The Caring Fund drive goes from Mother's Day, May 9 to Father's Day, June 20. Please thoughtfully consider giving. Ways to donate: online, mail check to FPCR, or drop off at a drive-thru food pantry.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
JW Campbell Scholarship
Due Date: Monday, June 14, 2021
- JW Campbell Scholarships are available to any FPC member enrolling in college, trade or technical school for the Fall semester of 2021.
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Click here for more information. Information is also available on the church website: www:fpcrichardson.org
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Application forms, including transcripts, must be returned to: kathy.hammontree@gmail.com no later than Monday, June 14, 2021.
- Applications will be considered by the Special Gifts Committee and all applicants will receive a notification letter by the end of July 2021.
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Network is currently in need of the following:
- Hygiene products
- Detergent
- Diapers all sizes
- Toilet paper
- Easy box meals (such as hamburger helper)
- Chef Boyardee
- Flour and baking supplies
- Cooking oil
- Spices/seasonings (such as oregano, cumin, and more to season beans and rice)
Network is also in need of: new men's, women's, and children's underwear, infant socks, baby and toddler clothing, children's clothing, and shoes (all sizes). Clothing donations are encouraged on Wednesdays but are accepted any day except Friday at Network’s front door (ring the doorbell). 741 Sherman Street
Please drop off food items at the next FPCR drive-thru food drive - May 20.
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CONTINUE TO SUPPORT FPCR
If you have not made a pledge for 2021, you still can!
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Even though our 2021 stewardship campaign has come to an end, there is always an opportunity to submit a pledge. Click here to complete an annual estimate of giving today.
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
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If you would like to receive any of the following,
FPCR DIRECTORY
Request a copy via email or regular mail.
THESE DAYS DEVOTIONALS
Request a quarterly copy by mail.
DAILY ENCOURAGEMENTS
These short emails are a great way to start your day!
PRAYER CONCERNS LIST
Updated prayer list emailed each week.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
If you are currently not a member and would like more information on membership.
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Session Meeting Dates
- June 27
- July 18 (if needed)
- August 15
- September 19
- October 17
- November 21
- December 11 (Saturday morning)
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TEACHERS FOR THE
2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
Recognizing the unusual and demanding challenges teachers face this school year because of COVID, we want to identify and pray for FPCR members (or family members) who are teaching this year. Our developing list of names is below. Please lift them in your prayers and email any additions to Lisa@fpcrichardson.org.
- Charlie Anderson - RISD (Latin)
- Judy Bozone - Texas A&M Commerce (Music Theory)
- Sarah Mathieu Burdick - Lamplighter School (Pre-K)
- Josh Carter (Lisa's son) - Dallas College (Game Technology)
- Kathy Crouch (Howard Kent's daughter) - RISD (Elementary)
- Mary Mathieu Farrington - RISD (Counselor)
- John Fattaruso - SMU (Physics)
- Andy Forisha - United States Naval Academy (Math)
- Kate Forisha - Plano ISD (Administrator)
- Stephen Forisha - Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD (Math)
- Nancy Freeman - Mesquite ISD (Science)
- Katie Gassensmith - Frisco ISD (Music)
- Wayne Geyer - Texas A&M Commerce Graduate Assistant
- Lyna Colbaugh Gonzalez - RISD (Librarian)
- Greg Harris (Tiffany Tanzola's fiance) - Tarrant County Comm. College (Cyber Security)
- Julia Haun - UTD (Interdisciplinary Studies)
- David Hughes - Frisco ISD (Math)
- Jessica Fandrick Kirkland - Allen ISD (3rd Grade)
- Valerie Lormor - Austin ISD (Kindergarten)
- Sarah Rowley - DePauw University (History)
- Stefani Stewart - GISD (Special Ed)
- Barbara Sucher - RISD (Counselor)
- Shannon Talley - Dallas College, Richland Campus (Vocal Music)
- Sarah Wright - RISD (Substitute)
Front Line Healthcare Workers Treating COVID-19 Patients
- Madeline Katz (granddaughter of Suzanne Katz) - nurse on COVID-19 wing at Baylor/Dallas
- Dr. Jeff Gotts (son of Ernie & Lindy Gotts) - MD in the ICU of Univ. of CA, San Francisco
- 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 Dr. and nurse in Gainesville
- 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
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