First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

2023-2025 Summer Sermon Series Isaiah: The Lord Saves Summer 2023: Isaiah 1-39, Prophet of Faith Summer 2024: Isaiah 40-55, Prophet of Hope Summer 2025: Isaiah 56-66, Prophet of Love In no other book of the Bible is God’s wonder and grandeur so clearly displayed; it is no wonder then, that Isaiah is the most often quoted prophet in the New Testament.  This book has so shaped the faith and life of the church--our doctrine, liturgy, and practice--that some of the earliest Christians thought of Isaiah as the “Fifth Gospel.”  The great preachers and thinkers of the church have always meditated on its message and used it as a special guide for truthfully hearing the Word of God--from Chrysostom to Augustine, and on to Martin Luther and John Calvin.     Jerome claimed that Isaiah “should be called an evangelist rather than a prophet because he describes all the mysteries of Christ and the church so clearly that you would think he is composing a history of what has a...

The FPC Learning Center offers test prep tutoring to high school and adult students throughout the year. If you are preparing for the ACT, SAT, or ASVAB (military), contact us at reports.alc@gmail.com or 931-648-2665! 

Join us this Sunday, May 21, as we celebrate our educators! Education Board Linda Guinn Vicki Wallace Jane Wallace Anna Neubauer Mary Jo Patterson Sharon Duncan Jan Hodgson Dianne York Learning Center Jessica Hyde, Education Director Ms. Faith Ms. Maggie Ms. Bobbie Ms. Julie Ms. Julia Ms. Mary Ms. Janvi Ms. Abby Ms. Paula Ms. Tracie Ms. Jill Ms. Polly Preschool Chelsea Cantrell, Preschool Coordinator Ms. Alexandra Ms. Elise Ms. Katie Ms. Sarah Ms. Sierra Ms. Season Ms. Stacy Ms. Lanie Ms. Martha Ms. Jessica Ms. Bethany Ms. Nichole Seasons Ms. Rebecca Ms. Andrea Ann Waddle, Founder

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRAYDEN!!  Brayden Hulleman is the grandson of Ken & Sherrie Giles. His birthday is June 9th. Brayden has been in the congregation's thoughts and prayers for several weeks now and has enjoyed all the cards and well wishes from the congregation. Let's shower Brayden with happy thoughts and well wishes surrounding his birthday. If you need his address, please contact the church office.

"Shower Love" at Loaves and Fishes in Clarksville provides free haircuts, showers, toiletries, and lunches to the unhoused every 4th Monday from 9 to 11 am. We are requesting donations (see below) from FPC members to help with the next Shower Love event.  Missions would appreciate donations of: sunscreen bug spray nail clippers Please leave these items in the church office and label as Shower Love Donations. Thank you!

The Pentecost offering unites Presbyterians in a church-wide effort to support young people and to inspire them to share their faith, ideas, and unique gifts with the church and the world. A gift to the Pentecost Offering helps the church encourage, develop, and support its young people, and also address the needs of at-risk children. 40% of the Pentecost offering can be retained by individual congregations wanting to make an impact in the lives of young people within their own community. The remaining 60% is used to support children-at-risk, youth, and young adults through ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Please use the envelope provided during worship on May 28 for the special Pentecost offering or mark “Pentecost” in the memo line of your check. Donations can also be given through the church’s website or through the church app. GIVE HERE

You are invited to One and Done Choir on June 11! What's One and Done Choir? You come, you sing, you're done! No long-term commitments to choir, no high-pressure rehearsal or performance. This is great for beginners who have always wanted to sing in choir but couldn't commit or felt intimidated in the past. Come to the sanctuary at 9 am to learn a fun, easy piece with the support of our regular choir members. Then sing the piece together during worship!   Our song this month will be  "For All the Children" by David Lohman.

The theme for VBS this year is.... *drum roll*.... FAITH BUILDERS! Our staff and volunteers have been working hard to create this one-of-a-kind program. You won't find the curriculum at any other church! Join us for a week of "building" our faith through traditional Bible stories. Children will have the opportunity each day to bring learning to life in our construction zone and through themed games, music and snacks! Held June 26-29, from 9:00-11:30 am each day. ***Register Your Child or Volunteer Here: First Presbyterian Church VBS (google.com)