First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Please welcome our guest musician for Christmas Eve, Jokobie Kindle ! He will be contributing prelude music and colorful lines to the hymns.  Jakobie Kindle is a recent Music Performance graduate from Austin Peay State University. He is an accomplished performer that hopes to continue his studies in Trumpet Performance at the graduate level. Jakobie is an inspiration to those around him with his hard work, tenacity, and dedication to his crafting in hopes to inspire more people that look like him to pursue their dreams in the field of music. He is constantly inspired and pushed by his teachers, peers, family, and partner. Christmas Eve Prelude Music: Angels Medley combining  "Angels from the Realms of Glory" with "Angels We Have Heard on High." Folk Carol Suite with four short movements on  "Noel Nouvelet" (French),  "Masters in this Hall" (English),  "Coventry Carol" (English), and  "O Du Frohliche/Echo Carol" (German). Caro

Friday, December 24 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, December 26 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship Elementary Children's Sunday School During the Sermon in the Parlor Middle School Confirmation Class/Sunday School During the Sermon in the Library 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Shower Love (at Loaves and Fishes) Monday, December 27 Winter Break (Office Closed) Tuesday, December 28 Yoga ***Cancelled*** Wednesday, December 29 Winter Break Bible Study ***Cancelled*** Bell and Choir Rehearsals ***Cancelled*** Thursday, December 30 Winter Break Yoga ***Cancelled*** Friday, December 31 Winter Break Saturday, January 1 Happy New Year!

Please be in prayer this week for:   Bob Gandy, Vicki Duncan's mother and father, David Kanervo, Howard Bradley, Leo Adames, Tom Presler, and the people of Dawson Springs and Mayfield, KY recovering from the tornadoes 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, Seasons Respite Care, as well as those in LaGonave, Haiti, Rwanda, and South Sudan.  We give prai se for: All those who broug ht food, packed it up, and delivered C h ristmas Baskets to people in need last Saturday. Th ank you for making this mission possi ble! See Pictures Here. The Children's Pageant ce lebration on Dec. 19. Congratulations to all the participants! See Pictures Here. The baptism of Avery Daniel! (Pic on right.)

Bill Graham,  Secretary of  CAMA, invites us at First Presbyterian to a celebratory service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. See details below. The theme is  Remembering a Legacy, A Time to Unite, to Reflect, to Heal. Day/Time: Monday, January 17, 2022 6:00 p.m.  Hosting Church: Christ the Healer Church, 1295 Paradise Hill Rd Clarksville, Tn 37040   Scripture:   “Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved. For you are the one I praise”—Jeremiah 17:14.   Speaker:  Dr. Larry Robertson, Pastor, Hilldale Baptist Church   Music: Coordinated by Rev. Velma Jo Williams

  The  Chapel Cinema Series  is an intimate screening of the finest international, independent, and documentary films, many premiering for the first time in Tennessee. We showcase movies that creatively address the most important religious, cultural, and social aspects of human life with passion and inspiration. For more info about upcoming features, click here.  Join us for a Double Feature on Thursday, January 27, starting at 7:00 p.m. RESERVE FREE TICKETS HERE. First Feature (56 mins.):  Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story (2019) explores the extraordinary life of Howard Thurman, a religious leader, born the grandson of slaves, who helped ignite sweeping social change in America. Trailer below. Second Feature (40 mins.):  In Long Shot (2017), Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he didn't commit, and he builds his case around raw footage from the popular TV show "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Trailer below. RESERVE FREE TICKETS HERE !

  One and Done Choir is back for the New Year! Block off  Sunday, January 30  on your calendars. Don't miss this opportunity for low-stress singing, donuts, fellowship, and sharing your talents. We will learn an easy yet fun and rewarding piece starting at 9:00 in the sanctuary and will then perform it during worship. Contact Hannah Cruse  for more details (call the church office). And don't forget to share this post with your friends in the community--the more the merrier!

This event combines two irresistible things: tacos and games. All the FPC youth and young adults are invited to come play group games and feast on free tacos on Sunday evening, Jan. 16, from 4-6 pm. Located in the AOC building, 215 Foster St. Maybe you're wondering if you fit in with this crowd... So who are the YOUTH anyway? If you're in middle or high school, this is you. Who are YOUNG ADULTS? Generally, you are a young adult if you are in your 20's or 30's (but don't take this as a hard and fast rule).  Taco bar provided free of charge by FPC. Bring your favorite group games from home! We will provide Poetry for Neanderthals (really hilarious word game), UNO (a fast-paced card game), Pictionary (teams compete to draw and guess), Jenga (remove blocks without the tower falling), Clue (a mystery board game), and Fill in the Blanks (like Mad Libs for groups).  If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact Hannah Cruse, Dianne York, or Emily Vaughn for