First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Our offering on Christmas Eve this year will be given evenly to two very important community outreach ministries, the Missions & Service Committee and Loaves & Fishes. We hope that everyone attending will come prepared to give generously in the spirit of Christmas to support those in our community who need help during the coming year. Thank you!

The next Game Night for all ages is at Paul Cox's home on Monday, January 13. Bring your favorite game or just show up at 7:00!

Join us after worship around 11:15 am on January 12 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. 

La Gonave Haiti Partners is an incredible mission, providing salaries, materials, and medication to 11 communities on the island of La Gonave. Efforts like mobile clinics, schools, clean water, and farm animals in rural areas fuel hope and resilience. This year's fund goal is $75,000. If you would like to contribute to this work, PLEASE DONATE HERE . Thank you so much for being a partner! 

Faith and Fellowship Group will meet on Sunday, December 29, from 1-3 pm at the Basham home. Please contact Lynda if you are interested in joining! We have a meal at 1:00 followed by Bible Study at 2:00. 

 The Learning Center and Preschool will break from December 18 to January 5. Please check with your teachers for details. Happy holidays!

The Liberty Elementary Behavior Celebration is next Wednesday, December 18 from 9:00-3:30. They have reached out to FPC for help with refreshments any time during those hours. If you would like to help, please email the office at fpcclarksville@gmail.com and we will let Melinda Riggins at the school know. Thanks!

POINSETTIAS GIVEN IN LOVING MEMORY OF: George & Margaret Ackley, Howard & Irene Hiett and Guy & Katherine Watson  by Larry & Charene Watson & Family   William Banyas  by Pixie McCord-Mills   Hershel Basham  by Sarah & Don Morgan and Hershel III & Lynda Basham   Buddy & Shiela Foust; Heidi Hedstrom, Scott Hedstrom, & Mitcheal Ostlund  by Kris and Charlie Foust   Liz Thomas & Karen Goggin  by Mark, Rhonda, & Allister Banasiak   Tom Graves  by Charlotte Graves & family   Cindy Crutcher Harvey & Aubrey & Charlyne Harvey by the Harvey family   Jack Hudson, Edith Bishop Hudson, W.D. “Pete” Hudson, Violet Hutton Hudson, Gerald Raymond, & Betty Pierson Raymond  by Sally Raymond   John Long Marks, John R. & Sadie Long, & Jordan Stokes Brown  by Susan Long Marks & Ben Marks   Loretta Mattade  by Pixie McCord-Mills, Lori McCord Jordan ...

Join us for Faith Focus this Wednesday where we will work together to complete an Advent mission. Like most of God's unfolding story, the humble birth of our Lord was a big mystery to almost everyone at the time. We will be taken back to the time of Jesus to solve the mysteries of His birth, escape room style. All ages are invited to participate after dinner at 5:30.

  Ivy Prall Charlotte Graves Beth Glover Candy Schryver Deborah McNiel Dale Childers Janice Ledbetter Evan Duncan Tim Arrington Charlie Keene Issac Wright Les Barnett Gene Black Kodi Kimmell Jane Wallace Calen Kimmell Dorothy Havens David Lindsay Mary Kaylyn Posey-Primasing Benjamin Giles Sasha Dye Janice Traxler James McNiel Laura Towell Sabrina Pryor Morgan Adames Melanie Cobb Maggie McGrady-Sumonka

Join us at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 24 to hear Scriptures, sing favorite carols, worship by candlelight, and celebrate Christ's birth. All are welcome to attend, so please invite your friends and family.

Art Walk on January 2 will feature work by Learning Center students! Come see their art from 5 to 8 pm in the Chapel that Thursday or anytime during January.

The final Open Mic Night at Sanctuary on Main is Saturday, December 14, from 7 to 9 pm. The cafe will be open for you to purchase drinks, sandwiches, and baked goods. Play, sing, or just watch the show!

In Memory of: Charlyne Harvey   Stephen and Jennifer Griffey Missy Keen Susan L. Marks Vicki & Lew Wallace Don & Sarah Morgan Ross & Nancy Hicks Linda & Charles Wall Maxine Nance Bold font indicates those who have passed away; regular font indicates those who have requested the memorial.