First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

  Events Sunday, October 17 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship Elementary Children's Sunday School During the Sermon in the Parlor Middle School Confirmation Class/Sunday School During the Sermon in the Library 11:15 a.m. (or after Worship)   Young Adult Brunch (at Strawberry Alley) 5:00 p.m. Missions & Service Committee Meeting (Fellowship Hall) Tuesday, October 19 5:00 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, October 20 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Greg Meet in the Library or Join on  Zoom   (Meeting ID: 231 246 359; Passcode: 007472) 6:00–7:00 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal (in Bell Room, 2nd Floor of Education Wing) 7:00–8:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (in Choir Room, 2nd Floor of Education Wing) Thursday, October 21 8:30 a.m.  Yoga (in AOC Gym) Saturday, October 23 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   Pumpkin Patch & Picnic Family Outing (a...

Prayers & Praises Please be in prayer this week for:   David Kanervo, Bob and Roxanne Lueck, Leo Adames, Lee Persinger (niece of Larry and Charene Watson), Tom Presler, William Jennings (father of Perry and Dianne York's son-in-law, Patrick and Cayce Stephens Jennings), and Dennis Moore. Please continue to pray for: Don Atkins, Florence Bailey, Don Beck, Jay and Diane Bowland, Sara Brooks, Melanie Cobb, Bessie Costanza, Vickie Duncan, Abigail Henson, Ruby Jean McLeod, Lew Metts, and Arch Shuler, the FPC Bicentennial and Capital Campaigns, the FPC Christian Ed Program, as well as those in LaGonave, Haiti, Rwanda, and South Sudan.  We give praise for: Baptism of the twins, Amelia Blake and Rowan William O’Daniel--great grandchildren of Ken and Sherrie Giles. Thanks for Bol Puk, who attended VBS several times, from the Sudanese Church. He is now a freshman at the University of Sewanee, doing well academically and playing football. Thanks for the staff of Seasons! Marcie...

Shower Love is going to be on a special date and time this month! We are partnering with LifePoint Church to have inflatables, food, clothing, medical treatments, haircuts, and showers. A few more volunteers are needed for SATURDAY, OCT. 23, FROM 10:00-NOON OR FROM NOON-2:00. We need greeters and people to hand out toiletries, towels, etc. You will have a great day with wonderful people. Contact Ann Waddle at 931.624.2597  if you are available!

  Worship Resources PDF Bulletin: October 10, 2021 Scripture Reading:  1 John 4:1-23 Sermon Preview: "Letters from an Elder" Online Worship, Hymns, and Videos: Youtube   Channel Music Background & Texts: Music Spotlight Article Liturgy Explanations: " Why We Worship This Way " Get Involved: Events This Week Prayers and Praises: The "Pink Sheet" Give to the Church: Make an Offering

  Prayers & Praises Please be in prayer this week for:   David Kanervo, Bob and Roxanne Lueck, Leo Adames, Lee Persinger (niece of Larry and Charene Watson), Tom Presler, William Jennings (father of Perry and Dianne York's son-in-law, Patrick and Cayce Stephens Jennings), and Dennis Moore. Please continue to pray for: Don Atkins, Florence Bailey, Don Beck, Jay and Diane Bowland, Sara Brooks, Melanie Cobb, Bessie Costanza, Vickie Duncan, Abigail Henson, Ruby Jean McLeod, Lew Metts, and Arch Shuler, the FPC Bicentennial and Capital Campaigns, the FPC Christian Ed Program, as well as those in LaGonave, Haiti, Rwanda, and South Sudan.  We give praise for: (Pictured: Eli, Ben, Anna, Mallory, Millie, Mollie, Katelyn, James, and Allister) Some of our youth taking advantage of a fabulous weekend at NaCoMe's Fall Retreat. Thank you Emily and Mark for providing a fun, safe weekend! All the special needs folks who have been having a blast at our new "Se...

  Events Sunday, October 10 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship Children's Church & Sunday School (after Scripture reading; nursery available) PreK-5 in Chapel MS Confirmation Class (in Library) 11:15 a.m. (or after Worship)   Second Sunday Lunch (at Downtown Commons) Monday, October 11 Learning Center/Preschool Fall Break Tuesday, October 12 Learning Center/Preschool Fall Break 10:00 a.m. Congregational Care Meeting (in Library) 12:30 p.m. Martha Circle (in Library) 5:00 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, October 13 Learning Center/Preschool Fall Break 10:30 a.m.  PLAN Legal Clinic (at AOC) ***No Bible Study*** 6:00–7:00 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal (in Bell Room, 2nd Floor of Education Wing) 7:00–8:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (in Choir Room, 2nd Floor of Education Wing) Thursday, October 14 Learning Center/Preschool Fall Break 8:30 a.m.  Y...

This week, I'd like to shine a light on two religious communities who have, over the last 50 or so years, broadened the way many Western churches worship through music. First is the Scottish Iona community--a volunteer-run abbey with a heart for global song. Second is the  Taizé  community in France--a monastic brotherhood adapting meditative prayer to song.  -Hannah Cruse, Music Director Offertory Anthem "Many Waters Cannot Quench Love" by John L. Bell This lulling piece was written by John L. Bell (b. 1949), a member of the Iona Community. Bell  is primarily concerned with the renewal of congregational worship at the grass roots level.   The Community is known for its publishing of new songs and prayers for worship, both developed in fellowship and gathered from around the world . John Bell is probably their most well-known member, having composed and arranged much of the Community’s music.  The Iona Community was founded in Glasgow and Iona in 1938 by Ge...

We would like to invite you young families to several events going on in October! Pumpkin Patch & Picnic Sat, Oct. 23, 11am-1pm A beautiful fall weather outing for friends, couples, and families. The church will provide picnic foods. Free general admission and $5 for a hayride. Located at Patterson Place Farm (Patterson Rd. Woodlawn, TN 37191). RSVP to the FB Event! "Church Mysteries" Halloween Hunt  Sat, Oct 30, 7pm - 8:30pm  Ever seen the hidden nooks and crannies of our 200 year-old church in the dark? Dress up and bring the family for a team scavenger hunt and treats on this spooky eve! Located at FPC. RSVP to the FB Event! Stay tuned for more details!