First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Please join us to celebrate the finale of our Vital Worship Grant project, Faith Focus. We will be pulling out all the stops for an incredible dinner, live music by the Cumberland Winds Jazz Quartet, and testimonies from past speakers and participants. Fellowship Hall at 5:00 is the place to be on Wednesday, May 22 ! Please RSVP with your full name and number of guests to Hannah Cruse. 

Come see work by Regina Mick at Art Walk on Thursday, May 2 from 5 to 8 pm! 

Rev. Stan Bumgarner of the Unitarian Church will present "Everything Is Spiritual" at Faith Focus this Wednesday, May 1. We will explore how to measure our spiritual health and what spiritual practices nurture our on-going spiritual growth. Dinner starts at 5:00 with the program closing at 6:30. Children's activities provided.

Will Arrington Lynda Basham Tommy Burney Micki Daugherty Marshall Duncan Daniel Ellis Caroline Giles Robert Grigsby Greg Guinn W. Timothy Harvey Paul Havens Reg Lowe Bonnie Mackens Larry McLeod Gary Norris Patty Orr Russ Orr David Salyer Jeanne Salyer Seth Sitter Mary Wright

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...

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.

NaCoMe is  trying to raise awareness for their Family Camp program. The Family Camp is an intergenerational camp experience run to help families enjoy the outdoors, gain new experiences, and grow closer to God together. The dates this year are June 28th-30th. Learn more or register here:  https://www.nacome.org/find-a-camp-at-nacome-camp

Make sure you take advantage of this grant-funded program for its final month! Dr. Quentin Humberd will speak at Faith Focus this Wednesday on mental health challenges, foster care, and how we can help children in Clarksville. Join us for dinner at 5:00 and the program until 6:30 in Fellowship Hall. Childcare is provided. 

The Green Team will teach Learning Center students how to start seeds on April 17 at 12:30 p.m. with the goal to eventually plant the seedlings in the Teaching Garden. The project aims to spark love for creation and equip young people with the knowledge to grow food. Interested in helping the Green Team with other projects?? Contact Hannah Cruse/church office. 

The Green Team is excited for the Navigators USA Scout Troop 360 to play and plant in the Teaching Garden on April 28 from 4 to 5! Are you interested in getting involved with other Green Team projects?? Contact Hannah Cruse/church office. 

Dwell Ministries young adults are invited to box up meals after Second Sunday Lunch on April 14 and hand them out to the hungry at the Downtown Commons. Plan to stay until 12:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to reduce food waste and help those in need.

Paint by numbers with Amy Williams to create a beautiful portrait of your pet! Grab your ticket ($60 with supplies included) for Saturday, May 11 from 2-4:30 pm at Makers' Corner. https://subsplash.com/srhq/lb/ev/+yp5vfqc

Join us on April 10 from 5 to 6:30 for Faith Focus in Fellowship Hall. Local writer Susan Steen will speak on “A Diversity of Truths,” helping us develop an understanding of diverse truths through the lens of unity and love, guided by the wisdom and compassion of our faith. Complimentary dinner and childcare!

At our Session meetings each month, different committees report to the Session about what they accomplished the previous year and some goals for the upcoming year. We also share our areas of greatest need. Each month, we are going to highlight those committees so that the congregation will know what our committees are up to!  Here are the latest committees to report. The Fellowship Committee Mission Statement:  to promote and coordinate social gatherings within the church to encourage fun and fellowship through providing convenient meals to the congregation and visitors. Activities:   planning menus and providing Second Sunday lunches for the congregation and our visitors (except for June and July).  The committee welcomes new members to help cook and any feedback on meal requests!   The Facility Use Committee This committee oversees the use of our buildings with the goal of fully utilizing our spaces.  This includes our Sanctuary, Education Building, and ...

Youth, please practice and prepare with us for Youth Sunday on May 5 at our upcoming meetings: April 14, 4-6pm; April 28, 4-6pm; May 4 (Saturday), 9-11 with lunch until 12.

Mark Banasiak  Greg Glover  David Goder  Karen Hedstrom-Neuman  David Kanervo  Amy Lee  Leong Lee  Kip Lindsay  Linda Marchant  Danny McGregor  Jennie McNiel  Diane Miner  Mary Beth Morgan  Bill Moser  Joyce Norris  Dodie Render  Greg Williamson  Paige Schoonover  Amelia Guinn

First Presbyterian is thrilled to be a part of Faith Climate Action Week , sponsored by TN Interfaith Power and Light !  You are invited to participate in the week's free events during April 20-26 to "cultivate connections between food, faith, and climate." Spread the word!  On  Tuesday the 23rd at 12 p.m. , you may participate in a  webinar ( register here )  with speakers from The Nashville Food Project, Cul2vate, Catholic Charities' Loaves and Fishes, The Branch of Nashville, and Second Harvest Food Bank.  O n  Thursday the 25th at 6 p.m. , FPC will  screen "Common Ground,"  the sequel to "Kiss the Ground," with a discussion afterward.  Finally, all Clarksville houses of worship are invited to the  Earth Care Vigil  located at the APSU Victory Gardens  on Friday the 26th at 7 p.m.  to pray and learn about local action steps. 

The Faith and Fellowship Group will meet on Sunday, April 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 at the Basham’s home. Let Lynda or Hershel know if you'd like to come! Snacks, fellowship, and Bible study will be provided. 

  Join us after worship around 11:15 am on April 14 for Second Sunday Lunch in Fellowship Hall. These monthly meals are always a great time to meet new people or catch up with old friends! Childcare ends after worship so that families can eat together. 

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