First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Our October card shower recipients are Virginia Lowe and Don Atkins . Join us in sending them a card to let them know you are thinking about them! Addresses can be found on Realm or by calling the church office.

  Events This Week World Communion Sunday, October 2 8:30 a.m.  Coffee House   (in Fellowship Hall) 9:00 a.m.   One and Done Choir Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) "The Trek" Discussion Group (in Fellowship Hall) Conversations on the Front Porch (in the Chapel) Women's Friendship Sunday School Men's Brotherhood Sunday School 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship & Communion Peace and Global Witness Offering Confirmation Class Children's Church 11:00 a.m. (or after worship) Service and Mission Committee Meeting (in Library) 4:00 p.m. Performance of Mendelssohn's "Elijah" (at Grace Lutheran Church) Monday, October 3 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 am. Coffee House  (in Fellowship Hall) Tuesday, October 4 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 am. Coffee House (in Fellowship Hall) 5:00 p.m. Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, October 5 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 am. Coffee House (in Fellowship Hall) 10:30 a.m.  Bible Study with Pastor Greg Meet in the Library or Join on  Zoom  ...

  Prayers Please be in prayer this week for:   Justine Kaneris (worked with "Seasons"), Libby and Ralph Stewart, Wade Rudolph, Nicole Williamson (Greg and Denice Williamson's daughter-in-law), Rayna & Joey Williamson, Kim Smith (Kitty Boaz's daughter), Melanie Cobb (Steve and Diane Miner's daughter), Leo Adames, Dick Pryor, and all those affected by Covid-19. Please continue to pray for: Don Atkins, Don Beck, Jay Bowland, Bessie Costanza, Lew Metts, the FPC Christian Ed Program, as well as those in LaGonave, Haiti, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Our condolences to: The family and friends of Ms. Florence Bailey . You may read her obituary here. Praises We give praise for: The generous anonymous donation of playground equipment for the Preschool 1's and 2's playground! A successful volunteer day at Loaves and Fishes with the Young Adults last Saturday.  Friendships made and strengthened during the Youth Group scavenger hunt in September!...

In 2018, members of FPC visited Bois Brulee, Haiti. Since then, we have joined other Presbyterian churches as part of the La Gonave Haiti Partnership. Through your support, we provided hand washing stations during COVID, paid for a new latrine (there is no electricity or running water), have paid for repairs to the school along with new desks and benches, and are paying teacher salaries in Bois Brulee! Keep on reading for a full update on our mission in Haiti. Your support of this mission is appreciated every day!  A new middle school was constructed by local manual labor during 2020-2022 and is scheduled to open in October, when the Haitian government will hopefully allow all schools to open for the new school year. Here's a Google map view! Upper elementary students came back to class last spring. Because of increased enrollment and normal wear & tear, many of the 10 schools we serve have asked for new desks and chairs/benches. And for the first time, this summer, they held s...

  Diane Bowland                                  Janice Ledbetter   Nell Frances Chambliss (Mother of Lynda Basham)                                 Vicki & Lew Wallace   Susan Elliott Janice Ledbetter      Bob Gandy Janice Ledbetter      Karen Goggin Janice Ledbetter      George Lowe Janice Ledbetter              Ruby Jean McLeod Janice Ledbetter   Liz Thomas Janice Ledbetter       Memorials received after September 30 will be  on  the Newsletter dated November 6.  

 

 

New discussion group starting with Pastor Greg on October 2 at 9 am in Fellowship Hall ! It's called " The Trek - Fuel for the Pilgrimage."  Try out this weekly discussion group as we review the week just past and the week that lies ahead. Backpackers say everyone must "hike your own hike," but they also say that you cannot complete your hike without the help of trail angels, trail magic, and the help of fellow hikers. The spiritual life is a pilgrimage journey, a thru-hike, and the portion of trail we are on in 2022 requires plenty of refueling. Let's help one another travel light and travel far with the help of a few spiritual guides and outfitters who have walked the path before us.

The new group hosted by the Bashams now has a name! They are called " Faith and Fellowship ."  This month, the Bashams will provide dinner for up to 10 people. Please contact Lynda to RSVP, get the address, and any other needed info. Contact info can be found on Realm or by calling the church office.  The next meeting is on  Sunday, October 23,  3:00-5:00 pm. P lan ahead by putting these upcoming dates on your calendar... Sun, 12/4   2:00-4:00 Sun, 1/22   2:00-4:00 Sun, 2/26  2:00-4:00

We would like to launch our "Chapel Art" and participation in the Downtown Clarksville Art Walk with a memorial show featuring photographs taken by our own late Bob Gandy. If you own a photograph that Bob took, we would love to borrow if for the month of November. The pictures will be on display throughout the month with the show opening on Thursday November 3rd from 5pm-8pm. Photographs may be framed or unframed. We have temporary frames to keep the photos safe and clean.  Please contact Kris Foust at 931-216-7801 if you have a photo to loan. This will be the first of monthly art and artist opportunities in our chapel. Most of the art will be for sale directly through the artists, so plan to come and enjoy art every first Thursday at FPC and at many other galleries and locations in our historic downtown! 

Young adults (college-age through late 30's/early 40's) are invited to all FPC Dwell Ministries events! Let Hannah Cruse or the church office know if you have any questions. Blessings, and hope to see you soon!  Activities with Dwell: Brunch at The Mailroom (short walk from FPC) at 11:15 am on Sunday, Oct. 16 . This is a good opportunity to get to know folks if you're new or have been gone a while. FREE CHILDCARE PROVIDED. RSVP on Eventbrite. Trivia Night at Strawberry Alley (Upstairs) on Thurs, October 20 , 7:00-9:00. Good food, music, and silliness. RSVP on FB.  Pumpkin Patch Outing on Sat, October 22 . Pumpkins, farm animals, hay ride, corn maze, music, and food available at Patterson Place Farms. Especially for families, but pretty enjoyable for anyone. RSVP on Eventbrite.  “Halloween Hunt” and “Haunted Pipes Organ Concert” on Sat, October 29 from 7:00 -9:00 pm at FPC. Follows a free movie showing in the Downtown Commons at 6:00. Dress up and come do a scavenger ...

Join us in the Fellowship Hall right after worship on October 9 for Second Sunday Lunch ! Menu to be announced closer to the day. Many thanks to our Fellowship Committe for putting this event together. See you there, and invite a friend!  

  Events This Week Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 25 8:00 a.m. Bluegrass Band Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) 8:30 a.m.  Coffee House   (in Fellowship Hall) 9:00 a.m.   Conversations on the Front Porch (in the Chapel) Women's Friendship Sunday School Men's Brotherhood Sunday School 9:15 a.m.  Choir Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship Kickoff of Country Music Sermon Series Confirmation Class Children's Church 11:15 a.m. (or after worship) Dwell Young Adult Discussion Group (in Friendship Room) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Fellowship (at the Basham's House) Call the Office to RSVP.  Monday, September 26 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 am. Coffee House  (in Fellowship Hall) 9:00 a.m. Shower Love (at Loaves and Fishes) Tuesday, September 27 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 am. Coffee House (in Fellowship Hall) 5:00 p.m. Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, September 28 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 am. Coffee House (in Fell...

"Conversations on the Front Porch" is a study group, open to all adults, each Sunday at 9:00 am in the Chapel at FPC. L ed by Dr. David Kanervo, this group focuses on   current events and Scripture.  A specific event from the previous 2-3 weeks will be presented with prepared questions and/or statements intended to help generate healthy conversation--not to be confused with conflict or confrontation. On many topics we might find that we agree to disagree, and that’s okay! You may call the  church office 931-645-6551 if you'd like more information. 

  Prayers Please be in prayer this week for:   Justine Kaneris (works with "Seasons"),  Libby and Ralph Stewart, Wade Rudolph, Nicole Williamson (Greg and Denice Williamson's daughter-in-law), Rayna & Joey Williamson, Kim Smith (Kitty Boaz's daughter), Melanie Cobb (Steve and Diane Miner's daughter), Leo Adames, Dick Pryor, and all those affected by Covid-19. Please continue to pray for: Don Atkins, Florence Bailey, Don Beck, Jay Bowland, Bessie Costanza, Lew Metts, the FPC Christian Ed Program, as well as those in LaGonave, Haiti, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Condolences to: The family and friends of Ms. Florence Bailey . Her service was held this past Friday. You may read her obituary here.   Praises We give praise for: The kickoff of our new "Coffee House" in the Fellowship Hall. Special thanks to Rachel for her delicious pastries and coffee. We hope this food ministry will continue to serve FPC families provide opportunities for fellowship!...

POST-FESTIVAL UPDATE: Thank you teachers and volunteers for making Fall Festival amazing! And thank you parents and kids for coming out and enjoying the day! See some great pictures below.  ----------------- Learning Center and Preschool families and friends are invited to the Fall Festival on Thursday, October 20 from 5 to 7 pm! Want to volunteer or bring goodies? Email   reports.alc@gmail.com . 

" This week at FPC, we will be kickin’ it back over half a century and showcase older gospel hymns in a bluegrass style! Songs like “I’ll Fly Away” and “Old Rugged Cross” are classics today and to kick off our “Gospel With A Country Twang” Sermon Series we are pulling out all the musical stops! All of our hymns will be played by our FPC Bluegrass/Gospel Band which consists of two guitars, a mandolin, a banjo, an upright bass, and a piano. Join us Sunday Morning to hear this extra special music and a surprise postlude!" - Allister Banasiak Inspiration for the sermon this week comes from Hank Williams' famous song, "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." The song has come to epitomize the melancholy country music style, characterized by the nasal voice quality, an ensemble of rhythm guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, and upright bass, as well as introspective and woeful lyrics. Recorded in 1949 and reflecting Hank’s tormented feelings toward Audrey Sheppard, his first wife,...

"Going Local" is excited to announce that a single mom referred to us by a member of First Presbyterian Church has been approved to be one of the first two buyers of homes built by the church, Mosaic Church, and the City of Clarksville. The home will be built at 724 Richardson St. on property donated by the city. The buyer may qualify for assistance from the city for down payment and closing costs. She will get a mortgage from a local lender. Thank you for your support of this program for single parent families. As she moves forward through the process, she will need support with help on budget, home maintenance, and being a homeowner. If you are interested in helping provide any of the support, please contact Ann Waddle.  Check out this great article about Going Local from Channel 4!

  October Birthdays  Karla Posey  David Bailey  Jane Shelley Samantha Bailey Jo Jenkins Steve Miner Katie Hildreth Todd Harvey Sarah Elizabeth Lindsay Perry York Maureen Harvey Phil Kemmerly  Kim McMillan Martha Richardson   Scott Sitter  C. David Elliott Mary Linn Sadler Ken Giles  Rod Wolfe Allen Moser Harvill Havens Don Beck Charles Wall Molly Brown Eleanor Hay Kelly Duncan Anna Neubauer Hannah Cruse Leo Adames      

FPC would like to spread the word about Insight Counseling Centers, whose mission is to restore lives to wholeness—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.  Insight’s work is grounded in the compassionate and healing nature of God. For your continued support they are grateful.   Whether it’s strengthening the sense of self, building healthy relationships or healing from past wounds, Insight Counseling Centers has helped hundreds of individuals on their journey to wholeness. Importantly, their belief in acceptance of all, no matter one's background, culture, or beliefs, is consistent with the belief that God loves everyone unconditionally.  Insight invites you to its livestream event— Journey to Wholeness , on Thursday, September 29th from 7:45AM-8:45AM.  Staff, board members, and therapists will present an inside look at the work that churches' gifts make possible — plus, you will hear a story of healing from someone who has directly benefited from therapy a...

Prayers Please be in prayer this week for:   Justine Kaneris (works with "Seasons"),  Libby and Ralph Stewart, Wade Rudolph, Nicole Williamson (Greg and Denice Williamson's daughter-in-law), Rayna & Joey Williamson, Kim Smith (Kitty Boaz's daughter), Melanie Cobb (Steve and Diane Miner's daughter), Leo Adames, Dick Pryor, and all those affected by Covid-19. Please continue to pray for: Don Atkins, Florence Bailey, Don Beck, Jay Bowland, Bessie Costanza, Lew Metts, the FPC Christian Ed Program, as well as those in LaGonave, Haiti, Rwanda, and South Sudan.  Praises We give praise for: The kickoff of our new "Coffee House" in the Fellowship Hall. Special thanks to Rachel for her delicious pastries and coffee. We hope this food ministry will continue to serve FPC families provide opportunities for fellowship!  "Going Local," a partnership with Mosaic Church, provides affordable housing for single-parent families and senior citizens in the Cl...

  Events This Week Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 18 9:00 a.m.   Coffee House  (in Fellowship Hall) Adult Sunday School Classes  10:00 a.m.  Joint Morning Worship in the Park With Trinity (Downtown Commons - Picnic Following the Service) 11:15 a.m. (or after worship) Dwell Young Adult Discussion Group (in Friendship Room on 3rd Floor) 6:00 p.m. Session Meeting  Monday, September 19 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 am. Coffee House  ***CLOSED*** (NO Classes for LC and Preschool) Tuesday, September 20 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 am. Coffee House (in Fellowship Hall) 5:00 p.m. Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, September 21 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 am. Coffee House (in Fellowship Hall) 10:30 a.m.  Bible Study with Pastor Greg Meet in the Library or Join on  Zoom  (Meeting ID: 231 246 359; Passcode: 007472) 6:00 p.m. Hand Bell Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursd...

Join us for  One and Done Choir at 9 am in sanctuary on World Communion Sunday, October 2. Adults, teenagers, and children are invited to come learn and sing “Ose Ayo”, a Nigerian folk song, with percussionists and the choir.