First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

The young adult group is looking forward to floating the Red River together on Sunday afternoon, July 21! Please let Hannah Cruse know ASAP if you're coming so we can get you registered with Float Ya Boat for $15 (all inclusive). The trip should be around 3 hrs total and conclude at Billy Dunlop Park in Clarksville.

Spend an evening with Ben Hickson (music educator) and Hannah Cruse (FPC Director of Music) learning basic rhythms, music notation, sight singing, and vocal health. For complete beginners through intermediates who want to sing hymns confidently or join their local choir. To serve as many people as possible, we are not charging, but please do register by August 21st. Let us empower you to sing with joy! https://subsplash.com/srhq/lb/ev/+ry692pq

All those who hunger and thirst for the Lord, you are welcome at the Table. By receiving communion, we are renewed and empowered to be the church--the body of Christ--in the world.  The sacrament of Holy Communion is shared during 10 am worship every first Sunday of the month.

The Congregational Care Committee invites you to join them in sending cards of warm wishes this month to Dale Childers and Danny & Janie McGregor. Addresses can be obtained through the online directory or office.

Jake Arrington Debra Bailey Amanda Brown Jane Coate Mary Ann Connell Laura Daniel Kelly Dye Randy Ellis Sarah Ellis Kris Foust Ashley Gallaher Kenneth Gillespie Janet Haase Georgia Havens Ella Hay Ross Hicks Millie Hoback Becky Hyams Todd Hyams Sarah Kanervo Katie Keen Bell Bill Kleeman Julia Lefurge Tedd Long Roxanne Lueck Annette Marks Charlsie Patterson Martin Jack Neubauer Bill Posey Tom Presler Karen Ritter Marc Schoonover Nancy Telford Ann Waddle Vicki Wallace

Our July 14 Second Sunday Lunch is an “Indoor Picnic." Bring your favorite dessert to share with the group. The church will provide the burgers, dogs, and sides.

We are seeking elders who would like to take Home Communion to our shut-ins. These members of our church greatly appreciate the visit and the opportunity to participate in this sacrament. We participate in Home Communion quarterly (February, May, August, and November) and send out teams of two. Volunteers do not have to be current active elders and will be trained on what to do before participating. If enough sign up, the commitment would only be once or twice a year. Please contact Rhonda Banasiak if interested.

Come see the next exhibit in the Chapel on Art Walk, July 11, from 5 to 8 pm. Artist will be announced soon! Artist Statement: My name is Karley Sugg and I am a high school senior here in Clarksville. This exhibit will feature my AP 2-D Art and Design portfolio that I created over the 2023-2024 school year. The collection features 10 pieces that showcase my journey while growing up through the eyes of my younger self in order to capture my strongest emotions. These moments, however big or small, have dramatically shaped who I am today. Through this, I hope to create a connection between the art and the viewer’s own journey to provide hope and understanding of how precious one’s life is.

Opening in the next two weeks...our Little Free Pantry! We hope to provide perishable food (fresh fruits and veggies,  non-refrigerated ), paper supplies, and toiletries for people in our community. The crew at Seasons will help maintain the pantry weekly. Please contact Ann Waddle if you have perishable items that will need to be immediately stocked. Drop off item donations at the Chapel or the AOC Seasons' room on Mondays or Wednesdays, 10 am to 2 pm. We appreciate your support!

Register for free (spots limited) to attend Chair Yoga and Sound Healing on Wednesday, July 10 from 6 to 7:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. https://subsplash.com/srhq/lb/ev/+65m7cn4 We will begin with stretching and strength poses, accessible for all bodies, utilizing chairs as aids. The last portion of class will focus on rest and meditation with the addition of instruments like singing bowls, chimes, and percussion. Mats and props provided if you don't have your own. Please wear appropriate clothing. Taught by Hannah Cruse, RYT 200.

Join us for a special sermon series during Greg's sabbatical! We will be using the book   Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life  by Tish Harrison Warren. This study is all about slowing down and paying attention to those activities we do every day, whether it is making your bed, brushing your teeth, or drinking your favorite beverage. As Warren points out, her book will help us connect the moments of an ordinary day with the extraordinary pattern of classical Christian worship, meaning that worship and prayer are and should be a part of our ordinary lives, no matter what we are doing. May 26 - Extraordinarily Ordinary June 2 - Eating Leftovers June 9 - Making the Bed June 16 - Waking June 23 - Brushing Teeth June 30 - Losing Keys July 7 - Calling a Friend July 14 - Sitting in Traffic July 21 - Fighting with a Loved One July 28 - Checking Email August 4 - Drinking Diet Dr. Pepper August 11 - Living in a Liminal Space

Game Night for all ages at Paul Cox's home on June 10th! Bring your favorite game or just show up from 7 to 8:30 pm.