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First News Weekly
First Presbyterian Church
4602 Cary Street Road Richmond, VA 23226
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If you have a joy or concern that we may lift up in prayer, please contact Rev. Mary Kay Collins or any of our pastors.
If you are in immediate need of pastoral care, please call the church office, 358-2383. During night and weekend hours, your call will be transferred to a pastor on call.
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9:00 am Open Door Contemporary Service in the Rec Room
The Wedding Guest Rev. Chris Mooney
9:00 am Traditional Service in the Chapel 11:00 am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
Extravagant Love Dr. Rosalind Banbury
5:00 pm Evening Prayer in the Sanctuary
Veterans Day Service At this time of year, as we pause to consider the service and sacrifice of America's veterans, we are reminded that our freedom is not free, but has only been secured at great price. As we thank our veterans, both past and present, we hope that you will join us for this special worship service honoring them. Members of our congregation who are veterans of military service will assist in conducting the service. Retired Brigadier General Jack Mountcastle will deliver the meditation. We will have special music and Communion will be served. Invite your neighbors, friends and family to join us.
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November Sunday Morning Classes for Adults
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Letters of Love and Longing
9:45 - 10:45 am Room 219 Through December 13
Covenant Class:
November 8 - December 13 9:45 - 10:45 am Room 218
Raising Children in Faith in a Secular World
9:45 - 10:45 am Room 205 November 8 - December 13
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Stewardship 2016: The Grace of Giving
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Give, and it will be given to you . . . for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.
Luke 6:38
Pledge cards have been sent in the mail and are also available in the pews. Please prayerfully consider your gift to the ministry of Christ in and through First Presbyterian Church. You may place your card in the offering plate, or send it to the church office. You can also pledge online.
Commitment Sunday is next Sunday, November 15. Please bring your pledge card to worship on that day if you have not sent it in before. Many of our small groups have already reached well over 50% participation - check out the chart in the Memorial Corridor to see how we're doing!
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Youth Fellowship
Grades 6 - 12
Sundays
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Meet in Fellowship Hall for dinner ($3)
Bring a friend!
Middle School 7-11
Grades 6 - 8
Saturday, November 21
7:00 - 10:30 pm
Bring a friend!
UR Basketball Game
Grades 6 - 12 and their friends and family
Saturday, December 5
6:00 pm
Tickets: $25
Small groups are available for youth in grade 8 and grades 9 - 12. For information and locations, visit fpcrichmond.org/youth.
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Club 4-5 
Grades 4 & 5
Sunday, November 8
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Room 215
Join us as we plan our Christmas service project,
play games and get to know our new DCE, Mary Park!
There will be PIZZA (no charge)!
how much pizza to order.
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Wednesday, November 11 6:00 pm
Join the Stewardship Committee in celebrating FPC's many blessings and The Grace of Giving with an old-fashioned, church-wide potluck supper! Bring your best dish (and serving utensils). Fried chicken will be provided. Our speaker will be the Rev. Brenda Halbrooks from Three Chopt Presbyterian Church.
Childcare will be available. Rides will be arranged for those who need them - indicate on the sign-up form or contact the church office, 358-2383 or churchoffice@fpcrichmond.org, if interested.
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Young Adult Small Group
7:00 pm @ FPC Library
November 10 & 24
Christmas Party
December 8, 6:30 pm
Nicole and Tyler Ball's home
Join the FPC Young Adult group for Bible study and fellowship. All are welcome!
Questions about any Young Adult Ministries activities?
Contact Emily Walker or visit the website
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Thursday, November 12 2:00 - 4:00 pm 
Join FPC friends for Tea With Thee at Westminster Canterbury's Roof Terrace! Visit with our members who reside at Westminster Canterbury, and enjoy tea and goodies.
All church members are invited, not just women or Westminster Canterbury residents!
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Please Support the Preschool Fall Food Drive
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At this time of year, when we give thanks for our many blessings, the preschool is having a food drive for those less fortunate. Nearly 51,000 children in Central Virginia don't know where their next meal is coming from. Our food drive will help FeedMore reach out to children, families and seniors who don't have enough to eat.
Bags are being sent home. Please fill them with food and return before December 1. Containers for your donations will be placed in the preschool hallways.
FeedMore's most needed items are:
- peanut butter
- canned tuna and chicken
- low sodium veggies
- fruits packed in juice
- spaghetti sauce (no glass, please)
- canned or dry beans
- hot and cold cereal
- whole grain snacks
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'Tis the Season . . . For The Giving Tree
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November 15 - December 6
Please support the Presbyterian Women's Giving Tree and help to bring the spirit of Christmas to others in our community! Visit the Giving Tree in the Commons next Sunday and choose one or more ornaments. Purchase the item described, attach your ornament (this is very important!), place the unwrapped gift in a bag and put it under the tree.
Through your generosity, the following organizations will benefit: George Mason Elementary; HomeAgain; and Virginia Treatment Center for Children.
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Make a Family's Christmas a Little Happier!
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Would you like to spread holiday cheer to a needy Richmond family this year? Through FPC's partnership with George Mason Elementary School and Richmond Department of Social Services, you can reach out individually or partner with a Sunday school class, other church group or friends, to provide a few gifts for those who have little.
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Add the Christmas Pageant to Your Holiday Radar!
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Rehearsal & Pizza Lunch
Saturday, December 5, 11:30 am
Pageant & Cookie Reception
Sunday, December 6, 4:00 pm
You are invited to participate in this year's Christmas Pageant. Check out fpcrichmond.org/pageant for details about roles for all ages!
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2016 - 2017 Preschool Applications Available
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The preschool is accepting applications for the 2016 - 2017 school year. Children must be 8 months as of September 1, 2016 to attend. Church members receive priority if their applications are received by January 1, 2016.
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