First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Memorial Poinsettias will once again be used to decorate the sanctuary. If you are interested in having a poinsettia in honor of a loved one, we ask that you donate to the FPC Memorial Fund , and let the church know your loved one’s name by emailing  fpcclarksville@gmail.com  or calling 931-645-6551. Deadline is noon on  December 12.  Names of those in memoriam or in honor of along with donors will be listed in the  December 18 & 25  bulletins.

An invitation to FPC children from Emily Vaughn: "Beginning November 28 th , we will start our Advent study called  Truth in the Tinsel . On each day, there is a simple craft and lesson to teach our children about Advent. Families will receive a packet of materials each week to share in the learning. In order to prepare, I am including a supply list of items that you will likely have around the house that are needed to complete the activities. I have also included a sneak pe e k of what to expect with the materials you receive. I have found when doing this with my own child that the materials can be substituted, and it is the conversation that you have that really make this time special. We will also collect craft materials and have a place to pick those up, if needed." So parents, we hope you and your children will participate in this special Advent series! Please contact Emily if you have any questions. 

Every Christmas, there are children who do not receive gifts because their families are struggling financially and cannot afford the expense. The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program tries to ensure that these children have a wonderful holiday season with their families. And every year there are families that did not meet the deadline for signing up to be on the Angel Tree . These families are referred to as Forgotten Angels . This year we will be helping Forgotten Angels in Montgomery County. WHAT YOU CAN DO:  Donate outfits, shoes, coats, and/or toys. (Make sure these are new and in original packaging.) The Salvation Army has a wishlist  here. (click) And/or - Donate cash so that others can shop for items. Make check or payment to First Presbyterian with a memo: Forgotten Angels Deliver items to the Salvation Army, 210 Kraft Street 37040 by Dec. 10. If you'd like to help in any way, please  reply to Ann Waddle at  waddleiread@gmail.com . She will answer all your questions and give

Enjoy touring open art galleries across downtown Clarksville on Dec. 1  starting at 5:00 pm . The Art Walk occurs monthly on the first Thursday . In FPC's chapel, see artwork by Miranda Herrick, who designed the 2015 stained-glass window for our bell tower. See pictures of that window here. 

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and Scripture-based study with other FPC couples at the Basham's house from 2:00-4:00 p.m . on December 4 . Talk to Lynda Basham if interested in attending the Faith and Fellowship Group !