First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

  Worship Resources Online Bulletin: 12/12/21 Lessons and Carols: Program Notes Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7 ; Luke 7:11-17 Advent Candle Lighting: Video Series Music Background & Texts: Music Spotlight Article Full Worship Services Online: Youtube Favorite Hymns & Songs: Playlist 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

  Please be in prayer this week for:   Bob Gandy, Vicki Duncan's mother and father, David Kanervo, Howard Bradley, Leo Adames, and Tom Presler 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: A hilarious night of games with the young adults last Tuesday! Spiritfest and everyone who helped to make it such a success this 7th year (minus last year because of COVID)! The rock wall was a great addition, and the weather was just perfect. See Pictures Here. Everyone who purchased FPC Bicentennial ornaments! Because of your generosity, the Service Committee will be receiving $1,437.75. All those who have donated to this year's Angel Tree an...

 

Festival of Lessons and Carols First Presbyterian Church, Clarksville, TN December 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Program Notes by Hannah Cruse, Music Director & Accompanist First, a brief history lesson. The original Festival of Lessons and Carols was intended to tell the story of salvation--"the development of the loving purposes of God...seen ‘through the windows and words of the Bible.'" Ex-army chaplain turned Dean of King's College, Eric Milner-White, devised this special service in 1918 with the musical aid of organist, Arthur Henry Mann. Milner-White felt the collective need for more imaginative worship as Britain healed from the First World War. [ Source ]  King's has broadcast their service annually since 1928 (with the exception of 1930)--"even during the Second World War, when the ancient glass (and also all heat) had been removed from the Chapel and the name of King’s could not be broadcast for security reasons." [ Source ] The tradition has spre...

Sunday, December 12 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship (Service of Healing and Wholeness ) " Colors of Christmas " Sermon Series: Blue Elementary Children's Sunday School During the Sermon in the Parlor Middle School Confirmation Class/Sunday School During the Sermon in the Library 1:00 p.m. Rehearsals in Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Festival of Lessons and Carols 5:30 p.m. Community Meal (To-Go Boxes Available) Tuesday, December 14 12:30 p.m. Martha Circle PW Bible Study (in Fellowship Hall) 4:30 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) 7:00 p.m. Night Circle PW Bible Study (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, December 15 10:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Greg Meet in the Library or Join on  Zoom  (Meeting ID: 231 246 359; Passcode: 007472) 7:00 p.m.  Choir Party Thursday, December 16 8:30 a.m.  Yoga (in AOC Gym) 7:00 p.m. Chapel Cinema Screening of "Young at Heart" Reserve Free Tickets Fr...

We are excited to worship in-person for Christmas Eve this year! Join us at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary on Dec. 24 to hear Scriptures, sing favorite carols--and most importantly--celebrate the greatest gift of love, Christ our Lord, given in the form of a tiny child.  

Each week during Advent, join us as we light a new candle. Week 5, presented by Ellie Arrington: Week 4, presented by Millie Hoback: Week 3, presented by Aiden Goodwin: Week 2:  Katelyn Langerud Week 1, presented by Eli Vaughn:

We remember all those who have died before us at this time of year.  Bold font indicates those who have passed away; regular font indicates those who have requested the memorial. Marie and R.E. McLendon  Woodie D. Cook    Ruby Jean McLeod Tracy Jackson  Leong & Amy Lee  Sue & Jerry Reynolds  Leong & Amy Lee  Heidi Hedstrom  Sarah & Don Morgan (Memorials received after December 1 will be on the first newsletter in January.)