A Note from the Pastor First of all, I want to remind you to set your clocks back on Saturday before you go to bed, as Daylight Saving Time ends. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning! This Sunday, the Rev. Dr. Paul Burns will lead worship at FPCR. Paul is a gifted pastor, author, and spiritual coach and I know that you will enjoy his leadership. It is a communion Sunday, so please gather your communion elements prior to worship if you are joining us online. Click on the following link if you would like to download Sunday's bulletin: Worship Bulletin for 11.07.2021. The Stewardship Committee has prepared special posts for Facebook throughout the month of November. Some will be inspirational thoughts to consider while others will be questions to ponder as a congregation. This Sunday, you can also pick up a deck of gratitude cards as you make your way into worship. These are wonderful ways to practice gratitude as we consider how God is calling us to be generous with our time, talents, and treasures. And don't forget... Pastor Rosy's wedding will be this Saturday at 2pm Central Time. See below for the link or come join other FPCR members in Ernst Fellowship Hall for a watch party. 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, Nov 3 Sometimers: 8 am Morning Circle: 9:45 am, Heritage Hall Sew & Tell: 12:30 FH Handbell Rehearsal: 5:45 pm Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm Thurs, Nov 4 Art Therapy: 10 am, C113 Sat, Nov 6 Watch Party for Rosy's Wedding: 2 pm, FH Daylight Savings Time ends - Remember to set your clocks back one hour! Sun, Nov 7 Adult Sunday School - Coffee Class, in-person & Zoom: 9 am, Rm A111 Adult Sunday School - Present Word, 9 am, Rm A109 Children's Sunday School Outdoors: 9:15 - 10 am Worship in-person and on YouTube: 10:30 am Youth Group: 6 pm, God's Garage & FH

WEDDING WATCH PARTY!! Come and Celebrate Rosy's big day with her FPCR family! FPCR is hosting a watch party for Rosy's wedding on Nov. 6 at 2 pm. If you would be interested in coming, please RSVP to lisa@fpcrichardson.org by Wednesday, Nov 3. Lisa will email all those that have RSVP'd with more details. Click here to watch from home.

CHILDREN'S SPOTLIGHT This past Sunday, FPCR children presented Pastor David and Pastor Rosy with custom hand-print t-shirts for Pastor Appreciation. Also, the Children's Elementary and Tween Sunday School classes had a great time resuming for the first time since 2020, outdoors, thanks to Ms. Laura and Ms. Julia.

Hello, friends, it’s been a while since you were updated on Session business.  In the last few months, we’ve issued commendations to: The live-stream dream team for their determination in connecting us to worship on Sundays: Mary Margaret Healy, Randy Phillips, Celia Schaefers, John Fattaruso The August swim party planners: Martha Mathieu, Ginger Anderson, Sharon Relyea, Becky Lormor  The many Meals on Wheels volunteers who have served faithfully over the years: too numerous to list, but special thanks to Gene Lormor and Doris Carpenter. Gene and Doris, along with Doris’ late husband Dave, were Meals on Wheels coordinators Rosy’s shower planners, hosts, and helpers: Jan Warner, Jeanne Stone, Linda Yeager, Nina Rupp, Mary Jo Grimes, Cindy Camp, Laura Nichols, Becky Lormor, Ginger Anderson, Julia Haun, Paula Dardaganian, and Kathy Hammontree. Ralph Stannard, Randy Phillips, Kevin Wadleigh and Bill Latham provided sound & furniture moving The organizers for our Day of Service on October 2: Jan Warner, Sarah Wright, and Laura Houston Ralph, Edwin & Shirley for the beautiful organ recitals this month Seeing all these faithful servants giving so generously of their time & talents to this congregation is a wonderful thing.  Regarding our finances, this year’s actual expenses continue to track well with the budget. Thank you for your ongoing & faithful support! We expect to hear soon from Wanda Hamilton’s family about her generous bequest to the congregation, and we have once again received a gift from Sanford Mitchell’s foundation. Stewardship Season is nearly upon us, so watch for info about 2022.  Miscellaneous tidbits:  Pastor David continues work on his doctoral program.  The Playground & Pavilion team is in the plan feedback stage with the landscape architects.  As you prepare for holiday shopping, be sure to sign up for Amazon Smiles program—FPC has received over $1,000 in donations from Amazon based on your purchases. Now that we are beginning to return to the building…when you leave a room, turn out the lights! If a room is too cold or too hot, find someone who can help you temporarily adjust the temperature (please don’t permanently re-set the thermostats!).

UPDATED DIRECTORY FPCR directories will be available in the Narthex on Sunday should you need an updated copy.

We have several special birthdays this month! Alberta Hammond celebrating her 91st birthday on Nov 3 Lynne Kraus celebrating her 90th birthday on Nov 3 Mary Phillips celebrating her 92nd birthday on Nov 19 Marianne Graswich celebrating her 96th birthday Nov 24 Bob Grimes celebrating his 94th birthday on Nov 28

NURSERY OPENING! Beginning on Nov. 14, the nursery will be open on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:00 am. Gilli, Carrie, and Vicky look forward to welcoming infants through Kindergartners to the nursery after a long hiatus.   In order to minimize risk for COVID19, nursery staff and participants are covenanting to take the following precautions: All nursery staff are fully vaccinated and will be masked at all times. Children aged 2 and up are required to wear a mask in the nursery at all times.  Parents/Guardians will need to screen their child(ren) for COVID19 symptoms before coming to church. If your child is showing any signs of COVID19 symptoms, we ask that you keep them at home that day. Nursery staff will take your child's temperature upon arrival. Capacity is limited to 5 children. You must register your child for the nursery ahead of time (more details below). No "walk-in's" will be allowed into the nursery at this time.    How will registration work? You can register your child for the following Sunday by clicking here. Registration for the following Sunday opens at 10:30 am on the Sunday prior. The registration deadline is Thursday. Your child's registration will be confirmed in an email to parents/guardians on Friday.   We will be monitoring local health data, precautions, and vaccine availability and will communicate any changes.    If you have any questions, please be in touch with Gilli Smith: gilliansmith317@gmail.com, 214-288-2933.   We look forward to welcoming our youngest disciples back to the nursery!

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

For those who are so generously bringing their Network food donations to church on Sunday, here is some special information. Network, as so many other groups, are having supply chain issues and aren't receiving items they normally receive. Many are items we already give, but these are the high need items right now. We will continue to keep you posted as their specific needs change. And remember, if you don't want to lug your donations in to the church, we are still under the porte cochere on the 3rd Thursday of the month. The next food drive is November 18th.   They are in special need of: breakfast items  baking supplies, snacks (chips, crackers, nuts, etc.)  hygiene items (soap, shampoo, toilet paper, laundry detergent, etc.)  pet food  Please drop off food items at the FPCR drive-thru food drive - 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.

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.

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

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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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 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