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I believe that the current Coronavirus crisis is a time when all of us need to help one another and would be happy to assist you with any of the following:
• Pick up / Deliver needed medication • Pick up / Deliver food • Pick up / Deliver Groceries • Have a conversation with you if you are feeling fearful or anxious about the crisis.• Pray for you and/or your family
If I can be of any assistance to you and/or your family, please call or email me at:
In the meantime…..• If you are sick, call your personal health care provider as you normally would.• If you do not have severe symptoms and don’t have a personal physician, but think you have been
exposed to Coronavirus, call the Texas Department of Health COVD-19 Hotline 1-877-570-9779.• If you have severe symptoms, and think you have been exposed to Coronavirus, call ahead to your
nearest Emergency Room.• If you think your situation is a medical emergency, call 911.
Phone: Email:
My name is I live at
HELLO, NEIGHBOR!
I believe that the current Coronavirus crisis is a time when all of us need to help one another and would be happy to assist you with any of the following:
• Pick up / Deliver needed medication • Pick up / Deliver food • Pick up / Deliver Groceries • Have a conversation with you if you are feeling fearful or anxious about the crisis.• Pray for you and/or your family
If I can be of any assistance to you and/or your family, please call or email me at:
In the meantime…..• If you are sick, call your personal health care provider as you normally would.• If you do not have severe symptoms and don’t have a personal physician, but think you have been
exposed to Coronavirus, call the Texas Department of Health COVD-19 Hotline 1-877-570-9779.• If you have severe symptoms, and think you have been exposed to Coronavirus, call ahead to your
nearest Emergency Room.• If you think your situation is a medical emergency, call 911.
Phone: Email:
My name is I live at
HELLO, NEIGHBOR!
The month of March has brought many changes to every aspect of life for every human being on the face of the Earth. Many events were canceled, so we can all remain sheltered in-home. I have spoken with several of you, and many more of you have been in touch with one another. Since March 19, some twenty-five ‘Commissioned Callers’ have faithfully contacted approximately 1200 Senior Adults making sure you are safe, and assist you with any needs you may have. Such regular and faithful communication proves, once again, the level of care and
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under the sun. Ecclesiastes 3:1
concern that extends into every aspect of the Senior Adult Ministry of First Baptist Richardson. To God alone be all the glory! I trust the daily (Monday-Friday) emails I am sending titled A NEW DAY are an encouragement to you; and, for those of you with whom I am “Facebook” connected, my posts provide further encouragement. Keep praying for Christ’s Kingdom during this extraordinary time in our world, that Jesus will be proclaimed with boldness into every aspect of life. God bless - and keep you all.
Yours and His,Paul Magyar, Senior Adult Pastor
S E N I O R A D U L T S M I N I S T R Y
During these days of having to make radical adjustments to their methods of connecting with their members and continuing to encourage them in the Word, my respect for and appreciation of the faithfulness of our Sunday School leaders has grown dramatically. Every one of our group leaders has quickly adapted to new tools, technologies, and approaches to ensure that the members
of their classes are able to stay connected even while being confined to their homes.If you are not currently connected to a group who will check on you, care for you, pray for you, and encourage you, please contact Keith Lowry at [email protected] or check out this list of groups. We want you to stay connected and be cared for by one of our many caring, loving groups.
C O M M U N I T Y I N C R I S I S
K I D S M I N I S T R YFamilies can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, KidSing Facebook to find fun and engaging activities while we’re all at home. Check out our Next Gen Easter At-Home Kit! Children’s Ministry LeadersOur Children’s Ministry leaders have been meeting on Zoom on Monday evenings at 6pm to connect and pray for each other and our families. If you’re interested in joining our Zoom Meeting, contact [email protected] to receive the Meeting ID. Sunday School Zoom Calls for 1st – 6th Graders!Miss your Sunday School friends? Pastor Ivy and Pastor Vicki have special times set up for Zoom meetings for each grade level. To find your Zoom meeting ID, email us at [email protected] Book Recommendations (click the links for YouTube story time videos):God Gave Us Easter by Lisa Tawn BergrenThe Garden, the Curtain and the Cross by Carl LafertonThe Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-JonesIn My Heart – A Book of Feelings by Jo Witek Want to see a special story read by sweet children in our ministry? #ChildrensEasterStory How can we pray for you?We want to know how to pray for you and your family! Please reach out to us through social media or email if you have a specific prayer request.
F B C R N E W S L E T T E R
A W O R D F R O M O U R S E N I O R P A S T O R
G O O D F R I D A Y
Join Pastor Ellis in a Facebook Live event as we spend time in the Upper Room reflecting on the sacrifice of Jesus. This Facebook Live will include a time to take Communion with your family at home.
APR 10 | 7PM | FACEBOOK LIVE APR 12 | 5PM | ONLINE
I’m praying for you! I know that a lot of people are struggling right now. Financial and health concerns are at the forefront of most minds. Some of my friends who are young, healthy, and financially secure have expressed their primary concern this way: what should be my response as a Christian? What should I do?
There are four things you can do in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and all the temporary restrictions:
1. You can stay at home. This may be the greatest sacrifice you make. You may not have the symptoms or ever get sick, but you could still be a carrier. Stay at home and save a life.
2. You can pray. Anyone can do this from any place. I know ninety-year-olds who can’t get out of bed on a regular basis, but pray for people around the world. There are plenty of people to pray for: medical professionals, first-responders, the elderly, missionaries, and the list goes on.
3. You can volunteer. This may seem to contradict number one above, but if you are young and healthy, you might consider helping in the effort. Even if you can’t leave your home, you can volunteer to call people or to make medical masks or to reach out on the computer. There are many ways to be a part of the solution.
4. You can be a good neighbor. You can call your neighbors and make sure they’re okay. If you are not high-risk, you can help them by picking up groceries or vital medications. Even a kind word can make all the difference in the world.
I’m proud of you for being such a great church, and I can’t wait to see you again!
Blessings,Pastor Ellis
APR 12 |10AM | ONLINEYou can watch our Easter Service online on our website or Facebook page at 10AM on April 12th. Visit the FBCR Children’s Ministry Facebook page at 9:30AM for a Kids Worship Experience before the service!
E A S T E R W O R S H I P
The Pursuit will be available online on The Pursuit Facebook page and website. Our hope is that this time will go beyond worship and prayer online. Find community by joining or starting a remote group.
THE PURSUIT
APRIL 2020
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Good Friday | 7PM
Kids Worship Online | 9:30AM
Easter Sunday Online | 10AM
The Pursuit Online | 5PM
Kids Worship Online | 9:30AM
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The Pursuit Online | 5PM
Kids Worship Online | 9:30AM
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Sunday Service Online | 10AM
The Pursuit Online | 5PM
Kids Worship Online | 9:30AM
Sunday Service Online | 10AM
The Pursuit Online | 5PM
Kids Worship Online | 9:30AM
Sunday Service Online | 10AM
The Pursuit Online | 5PM
Kids Worship Online | 9:30AM
Sunday Service Online | 10AM
The Pursuit Online | 5PM
We miss you!We miss you!
S T U D E N T M I N I S T R Y
E N C O U R A G E M E N T
P A N C A K E B R E A K F A S T
The Student Ministry Team is following the guidelines set by the CDC and church leadership. We are committed to staying connected to you and your families. The Student Ministry Team is constantly updating engaging content on Social Media. You will see devotionals from Randy and Drew, student encouragements, and specific discipleship resources. Our Team is utilizing Zoom for all Sunday school classes, Wednesday night Vertical services and Life Groups.
In this cultural moment, our hope is that you utilize the time for discipleship. We want to see people be baptized and come to know the power of Jesus. The Gospel has not changed. Remain hopeful, because Jesus is always bigger. Keep up to date by sending your email to [email protected] to make sure you are on our lists.
Let’s get right to it. Here’s my heart. What I feel Jesus more than ever is that the church is positioned to make disciples like the early church. I am convinced that believers in the Early Church didn’t operate under a formula or a program, rather their hearts were sold out to the cause and mission of Jesus. I believe in this cultural moment we will see churches thrive! Historically speaking, it’s times like this the church has exploded with growth, not for growth’s sake, but because of the hope that believers give to others. I contend that in this moment we will see disciples being made in record numbers because they are not only free but also empowered to share this hope! Why my heart is so concerned with empowering you, is that you can transform a generation, literally. Now more than ever a generation needs a solid voice. Now more than ever they need hope from someone who trusts in Jesus. Now more than ever, they need someone like you.
Peace,Drew Doss, Associate Student Pastor
We look forward to rescheduling our annual Pancake Breakfast. This fundraiser creates opportunites for our students to join us on our summer mission experience, Catalyst. Keep an eye out for the new date. Until then, we covet your prayers for our students and their families!
S E R V I N G O T H E R S I N Q U A R A N T I N E
The Network is looking for more volunteers. They are supplementing food distribution for RISD and many of the organizations that have shut down due to COVID-19. Read the volunteer handbook, fill out the application, and go to the signup genius to sign up to help out.
Please go to Pray 4 Every Home and register as a Praying Partner. Then print out the card (on the back page of this newsletter) and deliver it to each door on that list. Add their name from Pray 4 Every Home so they know it’s for them.
Our Missions department has put together multiple ways that you can share the love of Jesus with those around you during this unique season. Whether you are equipped to serve others tangibly or from your home, you can help us make a difference in our community during these uncertain times.
Go through your contact list in your phone and send a text or email to 5 people each day or give them a phone call.
Go to postables.com and order cards to be sent to each person you called that day.
Look up #WeavingCommunity During Crisis on social media or go to Weaving2020 to find out how people are working intentionally to reweave the fabric of our society during this time. “In a time of crisis, the peoples of the world must rush to get to know each other.” – Jose Marti
Hospitals are having a critical shortage of blood. If you are able to participate, in a Blood Drive in our community, please do so.
To help further with the Hospitals. Follow this link to purchase much needed snacks on Amazon that will then be delivered to to the hospital.