First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

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. John Arrington Charles Keene   Bill Dillard Jane Arrington   Bob Gandy Jill Crow Bill & Barbara Hutton Charlotte Jolly David & Ellen Kanervo Virginia Lowe   Edith Hudson Charles Keene   Ruby Jean McLeod Bill & Barbara Hutton Steve & Diane Miner Mary Linn & John Sadler Vicki & Lew Wallace Hank Livingstone Sam & Pixie McCord – Mills David & Ellen Kanervo Charlotte Graves John & Geraldine Allensworth Don & Sarah Morgan Frank Childers Cecil & Mary Beth Morgan Jim & Mary Thomas Roger & Elynor Busler Maxine Nance     Memorials received after March 27 will be on the Newsletter dated April 3.

We are looking for people to represent our church at various downtown events and activities.  If you enjoy happenings in the Downtown Commons, Downtown Artists Co-op, The Customs House Museum and the Saturday Morning Market, we need you!  All that is required is a friendly face and a willingness to talk/interact with strangers.  Our immediate needs are the Earth Care Celebration in the Commons (April 30th), Dwell's Exam Week Coffee Relief (May 4), and the opening of the Downtown Saturday Market (May 14th) . We will make a volunteer group in Realm that can be easily emailed. We are looking for 2-3 persons per event in most cases. If enough people sign-up to be on the volunteer list, you'll only need to help out once or twice a year. The event details will dictate your "job," and we will equip you with whatever you may need. If you would like to represent FPC in this way, please contact the church office at 931-645-6551 or   fpcclarksville@gmail.com --thank you!

We would like to "spit and polish" our campus, in particular the sanctuary and fellowship hall, before our Bicentennial weekend. We will gather on Saturday, April 23rd from 9 am-2 pm, with lunch provided . We will purchase the needed supplies if you will show up with the "elbow grease".   Please let Kris know by text or call 931-216-7801 if you are able to participate.

This Sunday, we are fortunate to worship with the musical leadership of Emmalee Feldman , local singer-songwriter and leader at Living Hope Church in Clarksville. She will share a more contemporary style, blended beautifully with acoustic instrumentation, for a wholly refreshing musical experience.  Take notice of the balance between "traditional" hymns, modern congregational songs, and interwoven genres. This is extremely intentional! Emma and I do this to communicate that, no matter your age, musical preference, or background, "You are welcome here."  Every individual prefers a certain type of music over other types. Every individual's preference is influenced by their background and generation. For long-time Presbyterians, contemporary-style songs may sound out of place in the sanctuary. Singing praise choruses instead of hymn verses may feel somewhat uncomfortable. On the flip side, however, many youth and young adults feel just as uncomfortable singing hymn

  Calendar Sunday, March 27 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship Emma Feldman Leading Music Elementary Children's Sunday School During the Sermon in the Parlor Middle School Confirmation Class/Sunday School During the Sermon in the Library 11:15 a.m. (or right after worship) Fellowship Time (in the Chapel) 11:30 a.m. Young Adult Book Discussion (at Sanctuary on Main) Tuesday, March 29 5:00 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, March 30 10:00 a.m.  Bible Study with Pastor Greg Meet in the Library or Join on   Zoom  (Meeting ID: 231 246 359; Passcode: 007472) 6:00 p.m. Hand Bell Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 31 8:30 a.m. Yoga (in AOC)

  Prayers Please be in prayer this week for:   Sallie Armstrong, Rayna & Joey Williamson, Ruby Jean McLeod's family, Kim Smith (Kitty Boaz's daughter), Melanie Cobb (Steve and Diane Miner's daughter), Vicki Duncan's mother and father, Leo Adames, Tom Presler, Dick Pryor, and all those affected by Covid-19. Please continue to pray for: Don Atkins, Florence Bailey, Don Beck, Jay and Diane Bowland, Bessie Costanza, 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.  Praises We give prai se for: The baptism of Quinn and Nora Jones! All that volunteered and bought tickets to Empty Bowls! Because of your generosity all 3 benefitting agencies (Loaves & Fishes, Urban Ministries and The Food Initiative) received checks for $12,000!

 WATCH: You are invited to Clarksville's first-ever " Earth Care Celebration" -- an interfaith response to climate change ! This event is sponsored by Tennessee Interfaith Power and Light ( TIPL ), a non-profit organization committed to upholding the sacredness of all life, protecting vulnerable communities, and caring for the Earth.  At this celebration in the Downtown Commons on April 30 at 3:00 , faith communities in Clarksville will pray, mourn, give thanks, and call for action together around the theme, " Sacred Trust: Our Children's Right to a Livable Future. " Look forward to offerings of art, music, and beyond from children and adults. Stay posted for an official list of participating communities in the next few weeks. We hope people of all ages will attend in support of a healthy future for our children, youth, and young adults. If you or your children would like to contribute to this celebration , please contact Hannah Cruse through the church offi

Watch the video below for more information!