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Help Victims of Earthquake in Nepal
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is on the ground assisting many who have survived the earthquake in Nepal by distributing immediate life-saving supplies such as water, food, shelter and medication. Click here to donate to this vital mission.
PDA enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crisis and catastrophic events.
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9:00 am and 11:00 am Traditional Service
Abide in Love
Mary Kay Collins
 9:00 am Open Door Contemporary Service
Friends of Jesus Charlie Summers
5:00 pm Evening Prayer Service
Quieted
Rosalind Banbury
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Covenant Class
Speaking in Parables in Luke
9:45 - 10:45 am Room 218
Teacher: Dr. Scott Spencer
watch previous classes
Making the Story our Own: Reading Biblical Narrative
9:45 - 10:45 am Room 205
Teacher: Dr. Mark Biddle
This class is full
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WAMM
Sunday, May 10 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm - Rehearsal
Sunday, May 17 10:15 am - CALL TIME for 11 am
Music Celebration Sunday
YOUTH ENSEMBLE
Sunday, May 10 4:45 pm - 5:30 pm - Rehearsal
Sunday, May 17 10:15 am - CALL TIME for 11 am Music Celebration Sunday
CHANCEL CHOIR
Wednesday, May 6 7:00 pm - Rehearsal
Sunday, May 10 10:15 am - CALL TIME
Wednesday, May 13 7:00 pm - Rehearsal
Sunday, May 17 9:30 am - CALL TIME - Music Celebration Sunday
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5:30 pm Youth Fellowship is a time to eat, play, sing
talk about your faith, eat . . .
Grades 6 -12 welcome
Bring a friend!
Dinner is $3, but friends are free!
about youth ministries
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It is with sadness that we announce that Tammy Richelieu, First Presbyterian's Director of Children's Ministry, will be leaving our church as of mid-May. Tammy's husband, J.R., is on active duty with the Army and will be stationed in Hawaii beginning in June.
Tammy came to FPC in November 2006 and implemented many new wonderful programs for our children during these eight years. Her philosophy of growing compassionate children blossomed into many innovative programs, including:
- A workshop rotation model for Sunday School
- Funtastic First Fridays: a monthly fellowship gathering for 1st - 3rd graders combining a sense of church with a sense of fun
- FaithGirlz: a monthly book club for 3rd - 5th grade girls, giving them the opportunity to talk about faith and real-life issues
- Club 4-5: a twice-a-month group for 4th and 5th graders that evolved into a service group implementing Jesus' commandment of learning to love your neighbor
- Quarterly baptism classes with the church pastors for new parents
Tammy's last Sunday with us will be May 17 and on that day, we will have a reception in her honor after the 11 am worship service. Please join us to say thank you. If you would like to contribute to a farewell gift, you may send a check to the church office, attention Terrie Sears, and label it "Tammy's gift." If you would like to write a personal note of thanks (little ones may draw a picture!), a special collection box created by our children in grades 2 and 3 will be in the library for that purpose.
We will miss Tammy, J.R., Clay, Ashton and Tyrel, and wish them well as they start this exciting new chapter in their lives.
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 Following is a note Charlie Summers recently received from former FPC intern, Will Robinson:
Hi, Charlie,
As I think about my (long!) journey to the Ph.D. degree, I remember very fondly and well my time at First Presbyterian in the early days of the program. I enjoyed preaching at First and teaching courses there. Indeed, my experiences there fueled the fires in me to serve the Lord and the church as a pastor-theologian. Please share this announcement with any at our First Church family of faith who knew me and my family.
We're doing very well in Salem. The church is in the best place it's been in my six years here, and we have exciting ministry possibilities on the horizon. Kate and the children are thriving as well. Please remember me, my family, and Salem Presbyterian Church in your prayers, even as I pray for you, your family, and your ministry at First Presbyterian.
Grace and peace,
Dr. William E.W. Robinson
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Presbyterian Women Annual Day
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Tuesday, May 12 11:15 am
Annual Day is the culmination of the Presbyterian Women program year and includes a worship service, guest speaker and installation of officers. This year's speaker is The Rev. Dr. Paula Parker, an Adjunct Professor at Union Presbyterian Seminary, Department of Practical Theology.
The meeting is at 11:15 am in the Sanctuary, followed by a luncheon in the Fellowship Hall, compliments of PW Council. A nursery is available free of charge. All FPC members and guests are welcome.
Lunch is free but please sign up on the bulletin board or at fpcrichmond.org/pw by May 10 so we'll know how many are coming.
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 Thursday, May 14 7:00 pm
Join the FPC young adult group at 7:00 pm in the Library for Bible study and fellowship. All are welcome. No previous Bible knowledge required!
Our meetings are every other Thursday. Upcoming dates are May 14 & 28. Summer dates TBD.
For more information, contact Emily Walker.
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Children's Ministry Summer Camps
Mark your calendars for
Vacation Bible School (age 4 - grade 1): June 15 - 18
Music & Arts Camp (grades 2 - 5): June 15- 18
Kids in Action Camp (grades 4 & 5): August 10 - 13
Click here for more information and to register for any of the camps.
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First Presbyterian Preschool
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First Presbyterian Preschool is offering summer camps for preschoolers (ages 1-5), as well as older kids entering grades 1-4. Camp themes include gardening, woodworking, games, cooking, and more!
Camp dates are: June 1 - 5, June 8 - 12, July 13 - 17, July 20 - 24 and July 27 - 31.
Camp brochures with detailed information and applications are available in the Commons and online here.
For the fall, a few openings are available in the following classes: Group 1 (8 - 15 months) and Group 4 ( 3 years old by September 1). Contact the preschool, 358-2383, for more information about applying.
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Summer Worship Schedule Begins Sunday, May 24
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9:00 am Open Door (Rec Room)
10:00 am NEW TIME Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
Childcare will be available from 8:45 - 11:15 am
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Seeking Candidates for FPC Transition Team
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As a follow-up to the previous announcement by Dr. Summers of his planned retirement in 2016, the Personnel Committee seeks candidates for a Transition Team. The team will assist with various activities associated with the departure of Dr. Summers, as well as the arrival of an interim pastor and a permanent pastor. Interested persons may nominate themselves or submit the name of someone who would be considered a good candidate. Please submit names to Randy Smith or Steve Sigel by May 11.
NOTE: This is not a request for candidates to serve on the Pastoral Nominating Committee (PNC), which will be elected later. Anyone serving on the Transition Team will not be eligible to serve on the PNC.
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