First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

EVENTS Sunday, July 25 9:00 a.m.   One and Done Choir (in the Sanctuary)  — Learn More Men's Brotherhood S.S. Class (Education Wing) Friendship S.S. Class (Education Wing) 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship Children's Church & Sunday School (after Scripture reading) PreK-4 in Chapel 5th-8th Grade in Parlor 11:15 a.m. (after worship)  VBS Kick Off Picnic — Learn More 2:00 p.m. Shower Love (at Loaves & Fishes)⁠ — Learn More Monday, July 26 9:00 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m .  Vacation Bible School (at AOC) Tuesday, July 27 9:00 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m .  Vacation Bible School (at AOC) 5:00 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, July 28 9:00 a.m.  – 12:00 p.m .  Vacation Bible School (at AOC) 10:00 a.m.  Bible Study with Pastor Greg In-person (in the Library) Or on Zoom ( Click Here ) Meeting ID: 231 246 359 Password: 007472 10:30 a.m.  PLAN Legal Clinic (at Loaves & Fishes) ⁠—  Learn More   7:00 p.m.  Biblical History Class with Pastor Rhonda Please register in advance on Eventbrite ( Cl

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Scripture   Reading :  Amos 8 Sermon   Preview :  "A Basket of Summer Fruit" Online Invitation to Worship :   Youtube  or  Facebook Hymns & Solos :  Music Spotlight Liturgy Explanations :  "Why we worship this way" Give   to the Church :  Make an Offering The Pink Sheet : Prayer Requests & Praises

When you worship with us, you might have some questions about why we do the things we do--like singing hymns, reading prayers in unison, reciting what we believe, or even listening a sermon. We hope these explanations of our liturgy (meaning "the work of the people") help you deepen your connection to God and your fellow worshippers here at FPC. What does it mean to “Gather around the Word?” Worship requires work on our part. It is not a passive activity. God calls us as a community to listen, praise, pray, and proclaim. During the Prelude--a musical expression of thanksgiving--prepare your mind and body for the work we are about to do together. As we pass the peace, open your heart to hear and understand both God and neighbor. What is the Call to Worship? God initiates worship full of grace and truth, inviting us to come and find rest through faith in Jesus Christ. Our gathering to worship is an embodied way to signal that we are one people, not merely a collection of indivi

  "Amos, What Do You See?" As our summertime sermon series continues this week, Amos recounts a set of three visions, culminating with one in which the Lord is standing beside a wall  built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his hand.  To make sure that Amos gets the picture, God asks Amos the question we have been repeating every week: “Amos, what do you see?” And when Amos answers correctly, “A plumb line,” the Lord says “Behold, I am setting a plumb line in the midst of my people Israel." (Amos 7:7-8) Join us this week as we ask what sort of plumb line God has set in the midst of the church today and just what sort of message God wants us to take away from these visions shown to Amos nearly 3,000 years ago.

Join us at the  Down town Commons  for a series of fun  worship concerts ! Join us in the park on Wednesday, July 28 , starting at 6 p.m. Admission is FREE! Led by Hilldale Baptist Church.  Upcoming concert dates: August 25 – Grace Community Church September 22 – Community of Hope, First Nazarene Learn more about Worship Nights  Here . We hope to see you at the Commons!

Thank you to those who have volunteered to lead the Confirmation Class! Our team is  almost complete.  If you can commit to one Sunday a month, we would love to have you. With 4 leaders and a substitute, it works very well. Your leadership will be a memorable part of the participants' faith journey.  We will provide curriculum and support.  We are excited to have our first class meeting in the Parlor on Sunday, September 12 during the Sermon time. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact Dianne York.

Sign up today! Download forms below to register or call the Learning Center at 931-648-2665 or preschool at 931-645-0313. Send forms to reports.alc@gmail.com or drop off at office. LEARNING CENTER "Summer Bridge" Tutoring: contact the office to schedule.  Register for Fall Classes at the LC by filling out this form. PRESCHOOL Hiring Preschool Aid for 2021-2022 Monday-Wednesday-Friday: please stop by or call the office for more information.