First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

At Faith Focus on April 24, John R. Morgan of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints will present “Cultivating Confidence by Connecting with our Divine Identity." Join us from 5 to 6:30 for dinner and the presentation. Children's activities provided.

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. And--as always--every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.  Here's what you need to know about the big event, which will take place in the  3rd Floor Chapel: April 21st 11-12 April 22nd-24th 8:30-9:30, 12:00-12:30, and 2:00-3:00 April 25th 12:00    Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet--your child's digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child's eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.  If you can't make it to the Fair, then shop at our school's Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school. Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and

In Memory of:  Mary Thomas  Given by:  Jill Crow, Missy Keen  Memorials sent after April 19 will be in the newsletter dated May 19.

Send off Pastor Greg with well wishes for his 3 month sabbatical and enjoy a delicious congregational meal together, prepared by the Fellowship Committee, on Sunday, May 19, after worship! 

  All members of the congregation are invited to the Town Hall meeting on Sunday, May 19 at 9 am in Fellowship Hall. This is a great time to ask questions and learn about what's going on in the life of the church. Coffee and snacks provided. 

Hear the Cumberland Wind Band play a stunning concert--no charge to you--at First Presbyterian Church on Friday, May 10. Music starts at 7:30 in the sanctuary. Enjoy!

Dear youth and families, This year's Youth Sunday theme is "Make a "Joyful Noise!" Many of our youth have musical talents, and we would love to showcase them on this special day. If your child plays an instrument, please have them bring it to our practice on 4/14.  Musical students  may choose to play a piece of music they have already prepared, or we can plan one together. There are also many opportunities for youth to read, sing, and lead worship on Youth Sunday. We will assign parts at practice. FPC Youth in Action Dates 4/14 following Second Sunday lunch: Youth Group Meeting ( 2 pm)  4/28:  Youth Group (4 – 6 pm) 5/4:  Youth Sunday rehearsal (9 am –1 2 pm) 5/5: Youth Sunday

Publix Volunteers is planning to install an irrigation system in the Teaching Garden on Earth Day, April 22. They will also be cleaning up the patio area outside Fellowship Hall and getting it ready for benches, etc.