First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Doug Young will present at Faith Focus on Oct. 30. His topic is called "Have Faith in Your Experience." Have dinner with us at 5:30 and enjoy the program until 7:00; children's activities included!

The Annual Congregational Meeting will take place on October 27 at the end of worship (11am) in the Sanctuary. The one item of business this year is to elect elders to serve on Session for the next three years. The slate chosen for nomination for the class of 2027 is as follows: Sherrie Giles Aiden Goodwin (Youth Elder) Todd Harvey Mary Johnson Nicholas Nieves Note: Todd Harvey is currently serving on Session to fill the unexpired term left vacant by the death of Elder Liz Thomas. If elected, he would serve a full, 3-year term. The election of elders is one of the primary responsibilities of membership. Please pray for God's direction of the meeting and make every effort to attend. Also, please join us in thanking our Elder Nominating Committee for 2024, chaired by Todd Harvey and Chair Elect Patty Orr. Patty served as acting chair this year after the death of Todd's mother. At large members included Sam Mills, Craig Schryver, Jane Wallace, Charene Watson, Issac Wright and Jame

Faith & Fellowship Group will meet at 1 pm at the Basham's home this Sunday, October 27th for snacks and Bible study. Please RSVP. We hope you will join! 

Bring any artistic project you are working on to Open Studio from 2 to 4 on November 9. Located at 215 Foster St, this is an opportunity to fellowship, create, and get feedback on your work.

You may have noticed that we've been singing more psalms in worship lately. T he Psalms, the Bible's songbook, encompasses the full range of human emotion and helps us deal with the paradoxes of Christian life. In singing psalms, we offer all of ourselves, including our difficulties, to God in the company of Christ's body. The ancient tradition of psalm singing resets our straying inner soundtrack to God's tune. Singing roots Scripture into the body such that phrases bubble to memory's surface during times of struggle or joy. God's tune begins to dwell within us. Please heartily join in singing the Psalms when they are included in worship as we continue to rediscover this transformative practice. 

The Littles would like to invite young adults and families to lunch after Sunday School/The Trek next Sunday, Oct. 27 at their home around noon. They will serve brisket, hot dogs, beans, and sides. You can bring a dish but certainly don't feel obligated. Kids are welcome. RSVP is appreciated but not necessary. Please try to come if you are available! So grateful to the Littles for hosting! 

Aren't you curious to find out what Pastor Greg experienced and learned this summer during his sabbatical? Hear all about it at Faith Focus this Wednesday, October 23. Eat dinner with us at 5:30 and stay for the program from 6 to 7 pm! Children's activities provided.

Sanctuary on Main is hosting our ArtsConnect "Open Mic Night" every 2nd Saturday from 7 to 9 pm. The cafe will be open for you to purchase drinks, sandwiches, and baked goods. See you on November 9!