First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

In celebration of Freedom Day and the incredible, prospering Black community in Clarksville, TN BLK Clarksville presents Clarksville Juneteenth Weekend.  Clarksville Juneteenth Weekend features two major events jam-packed with culture, art, black-owned businesses, and serious vibes. The weekend starts Saturday, June 18 with our annual Clarksville Juneteenth Block Party. Located in the heart of Downtown Clarksville, our block party features over 60 black-owned businesses and organizations, food trucks, live performances, a kid zone, and more. Bring your family and your friends for a celebration they won’t want to miss. More details here. Following the block party in the city, on Sunday, June 19 we close out Clarksville Juneteenth Weekend with our annual fundraiser, the BLK Xcellence Brunch. The BLK Xcellence Brunch is a highly curated brunch experience that honors local trailblazers, business owners, and community leaders while raising funds to increase the BLK Clarksville impact. Get t

  Register for VBS 2022 June 21-22 from 9 am - 2pm!  Join us as we hop on board a train full of fun, fellowship, and a journey to find the power of Jesus in our daily lives.  Click here to register . Registration forms are also available in the office or by contacting Dianne York at dyorkfpc@gmail.com.  We still need volunteers! Sign up to lead here.

  Events This Week Pentecost Sunday, June 5 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 with Communion 11:00 a.m.  Service and Mission Committee Meeting (in Library) 4:00 p.m.  Youth Group Meeting (in AOC) Tuesday, June 7 5:00 p.m.  Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, June 8 10:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Greg Meet in the Library or Join on   Zoom  (Meeting ID: 231 246 359; Passcode: 007472) Thursday, June 9 8:30 a.m.  Yoga (in AOC) Saturday,  June 11 11:00 a.m.  Memorial for Liz Thomas (in Sanctuary)

  Our sincerest condolences: To Vickie Duncan and her family at the death of her father, James A. (Jim) Pedigo.  We offer prayers of thanksgiving to God for Mr. Pedigo's life and prayers for the peace and comfort that only the Holy Spirit can provide for members of his family, especially for Vickie's mother.  ( Obituary ) Please be in prayer this week for:   Hunter Daniel, Michael Harris (Sheryl and Richard Parker's son-in-law), Family of Liz Thomas, Dick Pryor,   Nicole Williamson (Greg and Denice Williamson's daughter-in-law), Justine Kaneris (works with "Seasons"), Jennifer Wallace (Learning Center teacher), Rayna & Joey Williamson, 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 Christian Ed Program, Seasons Respite C

FPC Preschool and Learning Center are looking for creative, child-centered teachers/aides to kick off the fall.  For Preschool positions call or email Chelsea at 931-645-0313 or preschoolatfpc@gmail.com .   For Learning Center positions call Jessica at 931-648-2665 or email reports.alc@gmail.com .

  Prayers Please be in prayer this week for:   Michael Harris (Sheryl and Richard Parker's son-in-law), Family of Liz Thomas, Dick Pryor,   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, 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: Margaret Adames, Jane Wallace, Rick Prall, and Beth and Greg Glover for making sure the children were rewarded for good behavior at Liberty Elementary last week! Our Bic

  June Birthdays NANCY HICKS (1ST) NIESHA WOLFE (2ND) DENIECE WILLIAMSON (2ND) SUE PRYOR (3RD) JENNIFER ELLIS (3RD) LIAM NOLAN (4TH) BILL HUTTON (5TH) BOB LUECK (7TH) DICK PRYOR (7TH) LINDA LYLE (9TH) ANNA BROWN (10TH) MATT DYE (12TH) LINDA GUINN (14TH) DON ATKINS (15TH) CARTER BRIGGS (15TH) JACOB BAILEY (15TH) BARBARA STREET (17th) MARGARET ADAMES (18th) MARK NOLAN (22ND) JANIE MCGREGOR (22ND) JUDY LOWE (23RD) FAYE HAND (27TH) ELLIE ARRINGTON (29TH) CHRISTINA GLOVER (30TH)

  Prayers Please be in prayer this week for:   Michael Harris (Sheryl and Richard Parker's son-in-law), Family of Liz Thomas, Dick Pryor,   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: The businesses who have helped out "Seasons" this week, including Ledbetter Signs for the AOC front door sign and Chipotle on Madison