First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

At Faith Focus on April 30, Ian MacNab will explore his journey as an Army officer and how his Christian faith has been a guiding force throughout his career, influencing his approach to duty, challenges, and finding purpose in service. He will also touch on the interplay between faith, free will, and accepting difficult assignments. Please join us for dinner and the program from 5:30 to 7. 

Looking forward to Art Walk featuring Karley Scruggs in the FPC Chapel! Come out from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 1.

The next Game Night for all ages is at Paul Cox's home on Monday, May 12. Bring your favorite game or just show up at 7 p.m.!

Please join us on Wednesday nights in Fellowship Hall from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for dinner and a program related to living out our faith in our daily lives. Childcare is available. This week, we’ll hear from LifePoint young adult pastors Jordan and Erin Smalley.

The annual Men’s Work Trip at NaCoMe will be Friday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m. through Sunday, May 18 around 3:30 p.m. The deadline to sign up with Mark Banasiak is Sunday, May 11. There is no cost for the trip. NaCoMe is not charging in exchange for your handiwork!

Easter Lilies in Memory of: William Banyas  by Pixie McCord Mills  Meredith Baggett & Lew Wallace  by Vicki Wallace & family  Hershel Basham Jr. & Susan Basham Lamb  by Sarah & Don Morgan & Lynda & Hershel Basham   Buddy & Shiela Foust, Scott W. Hedstrom, Heidi Kathleen Hedstrom & Mitcheal K. Ostlund  by the Foust, Hedstrom & Neuman families  Kibler & Margery Williams and  Arvo & Mary Kanervo  by Ellen & David Kanervo  Karen Goggin & Liz Thomas  by Mark, Rhonda, & Allister Banasiak  Tom Graves  by Charlotte Graves  Greer Busbee  by an old appreciative friend Charlyne & Aubrey Harvey & Cindy C. Harvey  by the Harvey family  Ruby Jean McLeod  by Roger & Elynor Busler   Loretta Mattade  by Pixie McCord Mills, Lori Jordan & Ryan McCord  Janie Mast, Betty Crane, Thomas Crane Sr. & Thomas Crane Jr.  by Mi...

FPC will join Christians around the world in celebrating the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed (Council of Nicaea, May – July, 325). The Nicene Creed is the most ecumenical of our creeds, affirmed by Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and most Protestant churches. It represents the preservation of the biblical witness to the truth of the Trinity in the face of conflict and persecution in the context of Graeco-Roman ideas and culture. It is a firm foundation for expressing our faith in a changing world. 

Foundational Presbyterian Principles (Being the Church in an Age of Chaos) In times of deep political division and polarization, amid expressions of hate and intolerance, even under tyranny and persecution, Presbyterians have stood firm in the faith through the affirmation of a set of principles first articulated in the wake of the American Revolution by the Synod of New York and Philadelphia and the first General Assembly in the United States in 1788 – 1789. Our Spring Sermon Series (April 27 – June 8) will examine these principles: freedom of conscience, separation of church and state, the right to govern the church and determine its membership without interference, the right to choose our leadership by election, our commitment to truth and holiness, mutual forbearance, and right use of church power and discipline. We will illustrate the strength and effectiveness of these principles in the resistance by Barth and Bonhoeffer and the Confessing Church in Germany to Hitler’s N...

O n Easter Sunday, April 20, you are invited to participate in decorating the Easter cross outside of the sanctuary doors. Bring your own flowers and newly leafed branches or we will have extra on hand. It's a great activity and place to take Easter photos!

On Easter Sunday, April 20, we will be collecting a special offering.  Your gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing are shared with the ministries of the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Self-Development of People, and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. You can make an offering by visiting  pcusa.org/oghs  or by dropping a check in the plate (please note on your check that the offering is for OGHS).  

Gleaning is an ancient Biblical practice but also a contemporary way to feed hungry people while reducing food waste. This Wednesday night, Jeannie Hunter from the Society of St. Andrew will discuss modern-day gleaning, hunger relief in Tennessee, and food waste prevention. Join us for Faith Focus with dinner and childcare from 5:30 to 7 p.m. 

Second Presbyterian Church in Nashville is hosting "Liberating People, Planet, and Religion: An Eco-Justice Teach-In" on Sat., April 12, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to explore the interconnection of ecological and social justice issues, emphasizing the role of faith communities. If you would like to attend, please sign up here . In-person or Zoom options are available. 

The Irene Center for Hope has been able to start helping families in the school system who are struggling with housing. During this week of bad weather, we housed 3 families with a total of 11 people in motels. Five families with a total of 15 people were able to apply for income-based rental apartments on Wednesday. Hopefully those 5 families will be approved for the program and able to get into new apartments in the near future. Once they are settled, they will need to take budget/finance classes, nutrition/cooking classes, and home maintenance classes. We hope to have childcare and snacks when we start the classes. If you are interested in helping, please contact Ann Waddle or Mary Johnson. 

Easter eggs are available for families or groups to take and fill for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Please return filled Easter eggs by Sunday, April 13. Easter eggs can be filled with candy, stickers, small toys, bible verses, etc. Bags will be in the narthex for pick up. Thank you in advance!

Our church beautifies the sanctuary every Easter with an array of lilies. If you would like to help us to defray this cost, we encourage you to give a special gift in memory or honor of a loved one. When you give, please let the church know your loved one’s name by emailing fpcclarksville@gmail.com or calling the church office by April 16. The names of those in memoriam or in honor of, along with the donor’s name (unless anonymous), will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin. If giving by check, please write “Lilies” in the memo line.

Ready for a Change of Pace? Use Your Business Acumen for a Higher Purpose!   First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, is seeking a Church Business Administrator to guide our operations with financial wisdom and efficiency. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to make a real difference in our community and support our church’s vision and mission.   A Unique Opportunity For: Experienced Professionals: Approaching retirement but not ready to stop contributing? Your years of business experience are invaluable here! Entrepreneurs: Looking for a stable role where you can use your initiative and problem-solving skills in a meaningful way?   In this role, you’ll function as a COO (Chief Operations Officer) for a non-profit, overseeing: Financial Management (budget of approximately $1.3 million) Human Resources Property and Facilities General Office Management We need your skills in contract negotiation, vendor relations, HR practices, financial manageme...

Thank you all for submitting your favorite hymns back in February! During the "Faith Like a Child" sermon series, we are singing almost exclusively hymns from this list. We hope the familiar words and music transport you to sweet memories of growing up or feeling connected to God. CLICK HERE for the complete list of FPC's Favorite Hymns.

All members of the congregation are invited to the Town Hall meeting on Sunday, May 4, at 9 a.m. 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 will be provided.