First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Seasons has passed all inspections and hired an intern assistant director, hurray! Before they can open, extensive background checks and state-provided safety training for staff is needed. They are aiming to open by January 21. All former crew members are welcome in addition to a few new members! Hours are Monday-Thursday, 9:00-2:00. Tentative upcoming events are listed on their  calendar . Some planned activities include making snacks for the PW Circles, packing FUEL bags, and partnering with Hilldale Kiwanis and local high school Key Clubs. If you would like to help out with the crew, ask questions, or sign someone up, please contact Jessica Hyde at jessicahydefpclc@gmail.com. 

Ordination and Installation of Newly Elected Elders “Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders.” (1 Timothy 4:14) This Sunday has been set apart for the consecration of newly elected elders for a lifetime of leadership and service, and for a three-year, active term on Session. The Presbyterian process for choosing our leadership is a joint exercise of the whole congregation (through election) and the council of elders (through examination and approval). This Sunday marks the final stage in that process, in which the newly elected elders are ordained (for life) and installed for a three-year term on our Session (2025-2027). The new elders will affirm their commitment by answering the following constitutional questions: W-4.0404: Constitutional Questions   The moderator of the council of those to be ordained, installed, or commissioned shall ask them to face the body of members...

Sermon Series The Psalms: Our Prayer Book and Hymnal January 19 Psalm 2 and Psalm 23 The Psalms in Worship January 26 Psalm 73 and Psalm 80 Restore Us! February 2 Psalm 22 and Psalm 27 My Confident Cry February 9 Psalm 30 and Psalm 66 My Dancing Joy February 16 Psalm 100 and Psalm 150 Y’all Praise! February 23 Psalm 18 and Psalm 19 Our Sun and My Shadow “My child, all the books of Scripture, both old and new, are inspired by God and useful for instruction, as it is written. But to those who really study it, the Psalter yields especial treasure. Each book of the Bible has, of course, its own particular message... Each of these books, you see, is like a garden which grows one particular kind of fruit; by contrast, the Psalter is a garden which, besides its particular fruit, grows also those of all the rest.”  Athanasius (c. 295-373) to Marcellinus The Psalms are both the Bible’s prayer book and the Bible’s hymnal. The Psalms have c...

Have you ever stood in a line that is just not moving?? That is where Seasons is right now. We can see the counter, but nobody is asking for the next customer! We are happy to announce we have hired a new intern assistant director Deanna Coleman. She is studying public health at APSU. We also have confirmed with Miss Betty that we will have ASL class on Mondays; Miss Barb and Miss Marybeth will be doing art and music on 3rd & 4th Wednesdays; And we have field trips lined up on Tuesdays and Thursdays! We have submitted our paperwork. We have passed the DHS and the fire Inspections. Unfortunately, the holidays have slowed down the process of receiving our certificate. As soon as we have the certificate, we will run background checks on employees and finish up required training. We hope to open later in January. We look forward to seeing old friends and new.