A Note from the Pastor October has been a wonderful month to count blessings. I so enjoyed all of our 150th Anniversary activities earlier this month. And then, this past Sunday, I got to participate in the 150th anniversary celebration of the congregation that baptized me and nurtured me throughout my youth. But that has not been all! It being Pastor Appreciation Month has meant that Rosy and I have both received cards and other goodies throughout the month. I speak for both of us when I say that we have felt both appreciated and loved. It has been a true blessing to be pastors to this congregation. I look forward to what will happen next for our congregation. This Sunday, at 4pm, we will have the final Organ Concert, celebrating our refinished Reuter Pipe Organ (more details below). I hope to see you there! Our music program at FPCR (choir, bells, staff, volunteers, and all the occasional musicians) is truly a blessing to us and to our community. 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 adherence to all of the stated protocols (masks, social distancing, etc.) and self-screening for COVID symptoms before choosing to attend in-person activity on the church's campus. 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.

Wed, Oct 13 Sometimers: 8 am Sew & Tell: 12:30 FH Handbell Rehearsal: 5:45 pm Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm Thurs, Oct 14 Evening Circle: 6 pm, Library Sat, Oct 16 Recital/Lecture with Chris Brunt: 10 am, In-person and Facebook Live Sun, Oct 17 Adult Sunday School - Coffee Class, in-person & Zoom: 9 am, Rm A111 Adult Sunday School - Present Word, 9 am, Rm A109 Worship in-person and on YouTube: 10:30 am Session Meeting following worship Concert/Reception: 4:00 pm, Sanctuary Book Club: 5:00 pm, Library Youth Group: 6 pm, God's Garage & FH Tues, Oct 19 Pastors' Bible Study via Zoom: 4 pm. Register here.

We are in need of a volunteer to help out in the church office on Mondays for 3-4 hours. If you have some basic computer skills and would like to volunteer, please contact lisa@fpcrichardson.org.

We have several special birthdays this month! Ruth Brink celebrating her 90th birthday on Oct 14 Anne Healy celebrating her 91st birthday on Oct 23 Myrtie Smith celebrating her 94th birthday Oct 29

Kalani Natalia Perry was born Tuesday, October 5, to parents Nick & Isel Perry. Kalani was 6 pounds 3 ounces and 19 1/2 inches long!

There will be a memorial service for Lindy Gotts on Saturday, October 23 at 10:30 am. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall.

LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Please remember to wear a mask when in the church for any reason. Just another way to love your neighbor!

Just a reminder that October is Pastor Appreciation month; a time set aside each year to honor and give thanks for our pastors who give, care, and serve our church and our community in remarkable ways. We are so very blessed to have Pastor David and Pastor Rosy at FPCR and we want them to feel appreciated, loved, and honored. Feel free to send a note of appreciation or drop off a little memento at the church for them, but most importantly, we ask that you cover them and their family with prayer!!

CONCERTS AT FPCR   The FPCR music department is proud to announce that repairs and refurbishing of our Reuter Pipe Organ are now complete. It is once again in like new condition, and it looks and sounds fantastic. We have one more celebratory recital in October to welcome our organ back to its unadulterated prominence in the life of our congregation and music program.

Sunday, October 17th, 4pm: FPCR will be featuring guest organist, Michael Conrady. Michael is the organist and choir director at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Dallas and we are thrilled that he'll be with us. Michael is also an adjunct professor of music at SMU and served on the advisory board on the creation of our Glory to God hymnal.

The recital will be followed by a reception created by Jan Warner and Jeanne Stone. We hope you will join us. I'm very thankful to our session, our pastors, and to you, the members of FPCR, for supporting our music department and for the refurbishing of our magnificent pipe organ. May generations upon generations enjoy its musical grandeur.   Soli Deo Gracias, Ralph

VIRTUAL LUNCHEON November 3, 12 - 1 pm This year’s luncheon is shifting from an in-person luncheon to a virtual luncheon which will be hosted online. President David Thompson, local staff, and clients will be sharing how PCHAS transforms lives. If you would like to participate virtually, please contact Robin Smith at robinsclee@ yahoo.com, and she will forward you more information.

HANDBELL INVITATION!   Did you enjoy hearing the handbells in worship last Sunday, October 3? Are you curious what it’s like to ring handbells with a group of friends? Are you a former ringer, singer, instrumentalist? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, don’t hesitate to contact becky@fpcrichardson.org, or 214-704-2593, to arrange a visit at a Wednesday, 5:45 pm handbell rehearsal! We’re eager for “newbies” or “oldies” to discover the joy of our national handbell organization motto “Uniting People through a Musical Art”! We most definitely have gaps to include additional ringers, and heaven knows opportunities for unity are a blessing!

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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!

Zoom Meetings & Sunday School Classes

Coffee Class Sunday School In-person & Zoom Sunday - 9 am Register here Meeting ID: 820 9420 9105 Passcode: 340615 Discussion on Christian living using the DVD series “Living the Questions". Present Word Sunday School Sunday - 9 am In the fall quarter, using Old and New Testament passages, we will review acts of worship and praise that celebrate who God is and what God has done for God's people, so that you will better appreciate and celebrate God's presence in this world. Join us! Pastors' Bible Study Tuesday - 4 pm Register here

Click here to see the photo album from Rosy's shower.

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. If you are interested in participating, click here for more information.

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) Kid-friendly foods will be distributed at both Network and the 8 mobile food pantries each week, in addition to nutritional food boxes. Items needed are: Pop topped kid-friendly meals, Mac and cheese, granola bars, applesauce cups, oatmeal, cereal, peanut butter, and other healthy snack options  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 can be dropped off each Wednesday from 8 am to 4 pm at the back of the building,1500 International Parkway. Please do not leave donations outside if Network is closed. Please drop off food items at the FPCR drive-thru food drive - Oct 21, 3rd and 5th Thursday of every month OR Items may be dropped off on Sundays in the shopping cart labeled "Network Donations" located in the Welcome Center.

Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Please ring the doorbell at Door C. We ask that everyone wear a mask and social distance while in the building.

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

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

If you would like to receive any of the following, please email lisa@fpcrichardson.org: 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.

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 October 17 November 21 December 11 (Saturday morning)

Calling all Pray-ers!

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