First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Publix Volunteers is planning to install an irrigation system in the Teaching Garden on Earth Day, April 22. They will also be cleaning up the patio area outside Fellowship Hall and getting it ready for benches, etc.

The Green Team will teach Learning Center students how to start seeds on April 17 at 12:30 p.m. with the goal to eventually plant the seedlings in the Teaching Garden. The project aims to spark love for creation and equip young people with the knowledge to grow food. Interested in helping the Green Team with other projects?? Contact Hannah Cruse/church office. 

The Green Team is excited for the Navigators USA Scout Troop 360 to play and plant in the Teaching Garden on April 28 from 4 to 5! Are you interested in getting involved with other Green Team projects?? Contact Hannah Cruse/church office. 

Dwell Ministries young adults are invited to box up meals after Second Sunday Lunch on April 14 and hand them out to the hungry at the Downtown Commons. Plan to stay until 12:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to reduce food waste and help those in need.

Please join the Congregational Care Committee in sending cards of warm wishes this month to Billy & Marilyn Shepherd, Bonnie & Judy Mackens. Addresses can be found in our online directory ( download here ) or by calling the office.

 

Picture of middle school students in La Gonave learning music by writing musical notes on scored paper! For those who don't know, we partner with La Gonave Haiti Partners to help fund projects like building schools and paying teachers' salaries.  

The FPC Youth Group is requesting help to fill Easter Eggs for our annual Easter Egg hunt on March 30th. Bags of 25 or 50 eggs to fill are available in Dianne York’s office. Please return filled eggs by Monday, March 25.  Bags of candy, stickers, or treats are also welcome.

The FPC Youth Group is requesting candy donations to fill Easter eggs as well as pre-filled eggs for our annual Easter Egg hunt on March 30th. Please drop them off in the office or contact Emily Vaughn. Thank you!

We are starting a little free pantry for folks who need food and items unavailable with food stamps. It will be located near the AOC outside. You may provide items for the “grand opening” sometime in March by dropping them off in the community room (formerly the parlor). Recommended items include canned goods with pop tops, healthy packaged snacks, toilet paper, toothbrushes, soap, etc. Special thanks to Tom Presler and Ben Haynes for constructing this pantry! 

Youth are invited on the Spring Work Trip on March 16-17. We will depart the AOC on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. and return on Sunday by 6:00 p.m. The form below and $40 fee is due by March 10 to Emily Vaughn. We will work as a team to perform various tasks around camp, preparing for summer camp season. Of course, we will also have time to have fun and fellowship as well!  What to bring: work clothes gloves toiletries sleep gear for bunk beds outdoor shoes and medications games to play (optional) snack money (optional) Please Note: Cell phones do not work at NaCoMe. In case of emergency, you may reach the Dining Hall at 931-729-9969.

Dwell Ministries young adults are invited to box up meals after Second Sunday Lunch on March 10 and hand them out to the hungry at the Downtown Commons. Plan to stay until 12:30 pm. This is a great opportunity to reduce food waste and help those in need.

Adults are welcome to help stain the wood for a little free pantry after worship this Sunday around 11:15. Some of our members have been hard at working building it. We plan to install it outside near the AOC & fill it with food and toiletries. 

The FPC Green Team will be amending the soil in our Teaching Garden after worship on February 25 to prepare for spring planting. We need all hands on deck! Bring a shovel and gloves. Hannah Cruse will provide a truck bed of compost. 

FPC's schools are in need of a few items this spring. The Preschool copier/printer needs immediate replacing, and the Learning Center is requesting a set (~20-25) of reusable writing tablets for building math and writing skills.  The Education Fund would welcome donations in the form or cash, check, or Amazon gift cards. When making a donation, please put Education in the memo line. Thank you for promoting, encouraging and supporting our school programs at the church!

Empty Bowls needs individually wrapped desserts like cookies or bars for the dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Bring the items to Fellowship Hall no later than Sunday, Feb. 18th. We also need folks to greet, help with bowl selection, package bowls, and clean up. Let Kris Foust or Margaret Adames know if you can assist in any way!

Chi Alpha wants to help FPC by doing little chores around the property on Tuesday, Feb. 27 starting at 7:00 pm. Ann Waddle has agreed to buy pizza as a thank you. DWELL young adults are invited to come out, have pizza, introduce themselves to the students, and help with chores. This will be a great opportunity to connect more with the young adults on APSU campus. 

The Worship Committee is in need of individuals to provide sanctuary flowers from March 24-April 28. Contact Rhonda Banasiak or Lesa Goder if you are interested. The cost is $25 plus tax, and we will provide you with all the information you need to make your order.

Our February card shower is for Nan Summers and Missy Keen. Join us in sending them cards of warm wishes.