First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Clarksville is a city blessed with a vibrant tapestry of churches, organizations and individuals who embody the principles of kindness and generosity. Yet, even amidst such abundance, there are members of our community who struggle to make ends meet, who go to bed hungry, and who face the harsh realities of poverty every day. The mission of Loaves and Fishes is not simply to provide meals to the hungry but to awaken the hearts and spirits of the entire community. Our Clarksville community is encouraged, strengthened, and energized by our practical demonstration of service to those in need.  HOW CAN YOU HELP?  1) Businesses who want to make a different in the community:  Donate to L&F which directly benefits the community where you work and live.  Organize a ‘Give Back’ day where a portion of your profits are set aside for L&F.  Organize a Food Drive with your Team.  Volunteer at L&F to Team Build and change perspective.  Match Contributions to L&F that your Employees wa

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Our June 9 Second Sunday Lunch is an “Indoor Picnic." Bring your favorite dessert to share with the group. The church will provide the burgers, dogs, and sides.

Join the Congregational Care Committee in sending cards of warm wishes this month to Sue & Dick Pryor and Jane Coate. Addresses can be found at fpcclarksville.org/member-directory (obtain password from the office).

All kids K-5 are invited to Reading Camp July 15-18 from 9am-12pm. For more information (including cost) or to register, email reports.alc@gmail.com . The deadline to register is June 28 Registration forms may be picked up at the church office. 

All children going into kindergarten are invited to Kindergarten Readiness Camp July 22-25 from 9am-12pm. Last call! Register by emailing reports.alc@gmail.com.

Parents of kids ages 2-kindergarten, take advantage of Parents Day Out!  June 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, & 20  9am-12pm July 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, & 25  9am-12pm For more information (including cost) or to register, email preschoolatfpc@gmail.com . Sign up soon! Space is limited.

At our Session meetings each month, different committees report to the Session about what they accomplished the previous year and some goals for the upcoming year. We also share our areas of greatest need. Each month, we are going to highlight those committees so that the congregation will know what our committees are up to!  Missions and Service Committee Activities this committee participates in: Minute for Missions to inform the congregation on how our resources are being used for God’s work. Food Baskets at Christmas time: Names are received from Liberty Elementary and the Crisis Hotline. Support of Haiti: We help with teacher’s salaries and support Cindy Correll who helps coordinate the Haiti Mission. Support of Rwanda: We help provide meals for hospital patients. FUEL: We provide 20 bags every week to children at Liberty Elementary who have food challenges outside of school so they can have snacks on the weekends. Project Transformation: We help monetarily, have volunteers to rea