First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Please be in prayer this week for:   Vicki Duncan's mother and father, David Kanervo, Bob and Roxanne Lueck, Howard Bradley, Leo Adames, Tom Presler, Patrick and Cayce Stephens Jennings), David Liberatore, 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: The rejuvenation of our Young Adult Ministry after limited socialization these last two years. Grateful for Friendsgiving coming up this Sunday afternoon! 

  Events Sunday, November 14 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship & Communion Elementary Children's Sunday School During the Sermon in the Parlor Middle School Confirmation Class/Sunday School During the Sermon in the Library 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Young Adult Friendsgiving RSVP for the Potluck Tuesday, November 16 4:30 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, November 17 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 p.m. Hand Bell Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 18 8:30 a.m.  Yoga (at AOC Gym) 7:00 p.m. Chapel Cinema Screening of "Phoenix" Reserve Free Tickets

Help the Congregational Care Committee show love and welcome to our following members this month!  Jane Shelley and Reg & Judy Lowe (Find their addresses on Realm by signing in or call the church office.)

  Worship Resources Online Bulletin: 11/7/21 Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:14-40 Full Worship Services Online:  Youtube Playlist Favorite Hymns & Songs:  Youtube Playlist 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:   Vicki Duncan's mother and father, David Kanervo, Bob and Roxanne Lueck, Howard Bradley, Leo Adames, Tom Presler, William Jennings (father of Perry and Dianne York's son-in-law, Patrick and Cayce Stephens Jennings), David Liberatore, 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: Halloween Hunt success last Saturday! We estimated at least 150 people--many of them visitors--came for our "church mysteries" scavenger hunt, spooky organ music, refreshments, and crafts. A big "thank you" to all volunteers who helped pull off this event.   The birth of Hugh Ed...

  Events Sunday, November 7 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship & Communion Elementary Children's Sunday School During the Sermon in the Parlor Middle School Confirmation Class/Sunday School During the Sermon in the Library 4:00 p.m.  Youth Group (at the AOC) Tuesday, November 9 10:00 a.m.  Congregational Care Committee Meeting 12:30 p.m.  Martha Circle Bible Study 5:00 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) 7:00 p.m.  Night Circle Bible Study Wednesday, November 10 10:30 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Greg Meet in the Library or Join on  Zoom  (Meeting ID: 231 246 359; Passcode: 007472) 7:00–8:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 11 8:30 a.m.  Yoga (at AOC Gym)

Choral Anthem: "What Gift Can We Bring?" by Jane Marshall   Consecration Sunday is coming. We are spending the next few Sundays pondering, "What is God calling me to give?" Our Clerk of Session, Lesa Goder, explains that "New Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development , rather than on the need of the church to receive...Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship."  Gifts come in all shapes in sizes. Jane Marshall, the composer of our anthem today, explores  what gifts we can share and appreciate through the act of song.   The choir joyfully shares this music and gives thanks for their " mission that bids us turn prayer into deed!" What gift can we bring, what present, what token? What words can convey it, the joy of this ...

Is SpiritFest happening in 2021??? Yes! We are doing Spiritfest this year! We will be all outside  (so pray for good weather) on Saturday, Dec. 4, starting at 2 pm. The Downtown Commons will provide..... Ice skating! Rock climbing! Animals!  Live nativity! Rescue dogs! Come on out and enjoy the festivities before the parade begins at 5:00 pm. And, if you would like to volunteer, please contact Kris Foust.