First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

6th Sunday of Easter, May 22 Bicentennial Celebration 8:30 a.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class Choir Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) 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 11:30 a.m. Bicentennial Lunch (in Downtown Commons) 1:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) Bagpipe Concert (in Downtown Commons) 2:00 p.m. Bicentennial Celebration (Processing from Downtown Commons into Sanctuary) Tuesday, May 24 5:00 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, May 25 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. Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.  Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 26 8:30 a.m.  Yoga (in AOC) 7:00 p.m. Chapel Cinema Screening of " The Elephant Man "

Join us for big music from the choir, organ, and instrumentalists on Bicentennial Sunday, May 22! Below, you will find texts and notes for our morning worship and afternoon program music. 10:00 Special Music:   With a Voice of Singing  by Martin Shaw This anthem was written in 1923 for the Annual Festival of the Rochester Diocesan Church Choirs Association. The text is based on Isaiah 48:20: "Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob." With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia! Utter it even unto the ends of the earth. The Lord hath delivered his people, Alleluia! O be joyful in God, all ye lands, O sing praises to the honor of his name, make his praise to be glorious. With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia! 10:00 Offertory Anthem: Christ Calls Us Forth by K. Lee Scott K.

We give thanks for the life of Liz Thomas , who was a beloved member of the congregation and choir. Her obituary may be found here.  A Celebration of Life Service will take place at FPC on Saturday, June 11 at 11:00.  We are grateful to have captured a short interview with her last year, which you may view below.

  Events This Week 5th Sunday of Easter, May 15 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class 9:15 a.m.  Choir Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) 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 11:15 a.m. (or after worship)  Fellowship on the Lawn 6:00 p.m. Session Meeting (in Library) Tuesday, May 17 8:00 a.m. Learning Center Senior Graduation Breakfast (in Fellowship Hall) 9:00 a.m. Preschool Graduation (in Sanctuary) 5:00 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, May 18 9:00 a.m. Preschool Graduation cont. (in Sanctuary) 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. Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.  Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 19 10:00 a.m. Preschool Picnic Contact Dianne York or church office for more info. 8:3

  Prayers Please be in prayer this week for:   Dick Pryor,  Family of Liz Thomas,  Nicole Williamson (Greg and Denice Williamson's daughter-in-law), Justine Kaneris (works with "Seasons"), Jennifer Wallace (Learning Center teacher), Rayna & Joey Williamson, Diane Bowland's family, George Lowe's family, Kim Smith (Kitty Boaz's daughter), Melanie Cobb (Steve and Diane Miner's daughter), Leo Adames, Dick Pryor, and all those affected by Covid-19. Please continue to pray for: Don Atkins, Florence Bailey, Don Beck, Jay 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 praise for: Kris and the whole team who shined up the Fellowship Hall floors!  Trivia Night at Strawberry Alley with the Dwell Young Adult Group!

  Calendar 4th Sunday of Easter, May 8 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class 9:15 a.m.  Adult Choir & Bell Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship Recognition of Mothers 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 after worship)  Fellowship on the Lawn Tuesday, May 10 10:00 a.m. Congregational Care Committee Meeting (in Library) 12:30 p.m. "Martha Circle" Women's Bible Study (in Library) 5:00 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) 7:00 p.m. "Night Circle" Women's Bible Study (in Library) Wednesday, May 11 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. Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.  Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, May 12 8:30 a.m.  Yoga (in AOC) Friday, May 13 Men's Work Trip t

  Prayers Please be in prayer this week for:   Nicole Williamson (Greg and Denice Williamson's daughter-in-law), Justine Kaneris (works with "Seasons"), Jennifer Wallace (Learning Center teacher), Rayna & Joey Williamson, Diane Bowland's family, George Lowe's family, Kim Smith (Kitty Boaz's daughter), Melanie Cobb (Steve and Diane Miner's daughter), Leo Adames, Dick Pryor, and all those affected by Covid-19. Please continue to pray for: Don Atkins, Florence Bailey, Don Beck, Jay 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 praise for: Last month's  Art Walk , and the artist Amina Mosavi, being featured in a news article. We hope to make art exhibits in the Chapel a regular occurrence this year!  A beautiful and inspiring "Earth Care Celebration" last Saturd