FPCR CatechumensCopyright © 1998 First Presbyterian Church of Rowlett 1998. Since September 30, 1997 eleven catechumens have successfully recited the Westminster Shorter Catechism from memory for the session of First Presbyterian Church Rowlett. They are Jonathan Dillard, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Thomas Dillard, III; Matthew, Hannah, Amanda, and Timothy Allie, children of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Allie; Jessica, Cassandra, and Josiah Ruddell, children of Mr. and Mrs. Todd Ruddell; Jeremy and Benjamin Seekamp, sons of Mr. and Mrs. David Seekamp; and Emily Betsch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Betsch. First Presbyterian Church of Rowlett, TX (RPC) encourages memorization of the Shorter Catechism in several ways. Flash cards, with the questions and answers on one side and a Scripture proof on the other are available (printed by FPCR). There is a weekly Shorter Catechism question and answer in each week's worship bulletin. Additionally, every child who successfully recites the entire Shorter Catechism for the session receives a Trinitarian Bible Society Bible with metrical Psalter in the back. Session of FPCR also encourages member families to take part in catechism by using the Shorter Catechism as part of family worship. Last year one adult member also earned a Bible by reciting the entire Larger Catechism for the session. First Presbyterian Church of Rowlett is a founding member church of the Reformation Presbyterian Church. Session members: Reverend Richard Bacon, pastor; Elders Thomas Allie, Carl Betsch, and David Seekamp, ruling elders.
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