First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Game Night for all ages at Paul Cox's home on August 12th! Bring your favorite game or just show up from 7 to 8:30 pm. 

We are excited for Sanctuary on Main to host our ArtsConnect "Open Mic Night" every 2nd Saturday of the month from 7 to 9 pm. The cafe will be open for you to purchase drinks and sandwiches & baked goods. Leo Adames is the opening act for August 10!

Isaiah 40-55: Timeline of Characters and Events 587-586 BCE – Jerusalem, the southern capital of Judah falls to the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar, who had deposed king Jeconiah [Jehoiachin] and enthroned the puppet Zedekiah a decade earlier. 556 BCE – Nabonidus ascends to the Babylonian throne.  He tries to exalt his personal god (the Aramaic tribal god, Nabu/ Sîn, symbolized by a crescent moon) to the head of the Babylonian pantheon over Marduk. 552-543/2 – After a revolt by the priests of Marduk, Nabonidus lives in self-imposed exile in the desert at Tema (Tayma), leaving his son Bēl-šar-uṣur (Belshazzar) in charge as a kind of co-regent in the city of Babylon.  Nabonidus eventually returns to Babylon and redoubles his efforts to establish the worship of Nabu/Sîn, rebuilding and rededicating a temple to the god in Harran. 550 BCE – Cyrus (the Great) of Persis defeats the Medes and establishes the Achaemenid (Persian) empire. 540 BCE – Cyrus begins the conquest of Babylon....

Sermon Series ( 2023-2025): "Isaiah: The Lord Saves" "Isaiah 1-39: Prophet of Faith" (2023) "Isaiah 40-55: Prophet of Hope" (2024) "Isaiah 56-66: Prophet of Love" (2025) In no other book of the Bible is God’s wonder and grandeur so clearly displayed; it is no wonder then, that Isaiah is the most often quoted prophet in the New Testament. This book has so shaped the faith and life of the church--our doctrine, liturgy, and practice--that some of the earliest Christians thought of Isaiah as the “Fifth Gospel.” The great preachers and thinkers of the church have always meditated on its message and used it as a special guide for truthfully hearing the Word of God--from Chrysostom to Augustine, and on to Martin Luther and John Calvin.     Jerome claimed that Isaiah “should be called an evangelist rather than a prophet because he describes all the mysteries of Christ and the church so clearly that you would think he is composing a history of what has al...

Please join the Congregational Care Committee in sending cards of warm wishes to Hank Livingstone this month. Please also send birthday greetings to Maxine Nance, whose birthday is at the end of August.  Addresses can be found through our online directory or by calling the office. https://fpcclarksville.org/member-directory

Come play pickleball at 215 Foster St. on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 and Fridays from ***12 to 2 pm*** (new time). We have balls and four paddles for those who do not have their own equipment. Please email fpc.pickleball@gmail.com to reserve courts. Walk-in and play is open to all; donations accepted.

Don't forget to sign up your kids for school! Orientation is on August 8 from 11-12 for Preschool and August 12 from 10:30-11:30 for the Learning Center. First Day of school on August 12.

Stay after worship on August 18 to enjoy lunch downstairs in Fellowship Hall and welcome Pastor Greg back from his sabbatical!

The next Art Gallery in the Chapel will be open to the public from 5 to 8 pm on August 1st. It will feature artist Sarah Spillers. 

Michelle Zauner's poignant memoir, "Crying in H Mart", explores identity, her Korean heritage, loss, and belonging. This memoir resonates deeply with anyone who has ever sought solace in memory and found healing in the flavors of home. Borrow a copy from the table outside the church office and join us for a discussion at Hudubam Booktraders on August 15 from 6:30 to 8 pm.

Children, youth, college students, and educators: bring your backpacks or workbags to be blessed during worship on August 4! This is a wonderful tradition and great way to set an intention of positivity and prayer at the beginning of the school year.

The FPC Preschool and Learning Center have openings for staff. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email Jessica Hyde at reports.alc@gmail.com.

Our next Open Studio at Makers' Corner (215 Foster St.) will be on Saturday, July 27 from 2 to 4 pm. Bring whatever project you're working on and hang out!

Frank Childers   Morgan Brothers  Daniel T. & Sally McGregor  James E. Thomas  Susan Marks  Hershel Basham, Jr. Vicki & Lew Wallace  The Children of Cecil & Mary Morgan Susan Marks Bold font indicates those who have passed away; regular font indicates those who have requested the memorial.

DWELL Young Adult Ministries has registered with Lasagna Love to cook and deliver lasagnas to local families. Anyone can request a lasagna through this service if they are going through a time of need. Our aim on August 7 is to cook as many lasagnas as we can in preparation for making contactless deliveries. If you can make a lasagna individually at home before then, please let Hannah Cruse know! We have several families waiting for a meal.