First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

Diane Bowland                                   Hank Livingstone   Bob Gandy Annelle Gracey   George Lowe Hank Livingstone Don & Sarah Morgan   Ruby Jean McLeod Lew & Brenda Metts   Liz Thomas Hank Livingstone Ralph & Janice Mickle Robin Mealer   Memorials received after July 29 will be  on  the Newsletter dated August 7.

  Events This Week 4th Sunday After Pentecost, July 3 9:00 a.m.   Women's Friendship Sunday School Class Men's Brotherhood Sunday School Class 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship with Communion 11:15 a.m.   Service and Mission Committee Meeting (in Library) Monday, July 4 ***Office Closed*** Tuesday, July 5 5:00 p.m. Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, July 6 10:00 a.m. Bible Study with Pastor Greg Meet in the Library or Join on  Zoom  (Meeting ID: 231 246 359; Passcode: 007472) 11:00 a.m. Historical Tour of FPC Thursday, July 7 8:30 a.m. Yoga (in Fellowship Hall during July)

  Prayers Please be in prayer this week for:   Wade Rudolph, Hunter Daniel, Michael Harris (Sheryl and Richard Parker's son-in-law), 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, the FPC Christian Ed Program, Seasons Respite Care, as well as those in LaGonave, Haiti, Rwanda, and South Sudan.  Condolences to: Cari and her family as they grieve the passing of her father, Dan Aiken . His obituary may be found here .   Praises We give praise for: Perry York, who has filled in as our maintenance man the last three years!  Roxanne Lueck, who works tirelessly behind the scenes to curate

Shower Love--a program providing free showers and haircuts to the homeless--is held on the fourth Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 pm. We operate from the Loaves & Fishes building, 825 Crossland Avenue. We need socks, insect repellent, sunscreen, and razors! We also need volunteers, including barbers and hairdressers who will provide free haircuts. Contact Margaret Adames or Ann Waddle if you have any questions.

" Seasons" has brought on more staff this summer! Welcome our new Director, Rebecca Spencer (pictured first)--who has the crew moving, dancing, painting, and swimming already--as well as our new aide, Brookelynn Aanerud (pictured second). This program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities provides an opportunity for fun socializing and community involvement. Volunteers are invited to join in on field trips, art with Ola, and music with Mary Beth. And we are always working on some art project for all you artists.  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-2:00 in the AOC. Spread the word! 

FPC's Service Committee is closed during the month of July, but we'll be back in August!  This group provides financial assistance for utility bills, transportation, and prescriptions for those in need. If you are interested in helping when we re-open in August, contact Sara Little or Ann Waddle. We can use help with bookkeeping, reception, and interviewing clients. We operate from Loaves & Fishes on Mondays, 1:00-2:30.

Volunteers are needed to help with our Cooling Center in the AOC during the month of July!  We are collaborating with the City of Clarksville, United Way, YAI Paks, Urban Ministries, and the Crisis Call Line to provide a cool place for people who do not have an air-conditioned home when temperatures are above 90. We will be open seven days a week, 1:00-8:00 PM (Sundays 1:00-6:00). On Wednesdays, folks have a chance to take showers. We could use toiletries, snacks, ice, paper towels, and Tylenol. The City and United Way are providing one paid staff person, but we need extra help... If you are available for an hour or two (or more), please contact Ann Waddle. Thank you for supporting our outreach programs!

Do you love the arts? You will want to participate in South of the River!  Meet up at 10am at Salem Community Church on Saturday, July 9 to tour downtown Clarksville art studios. We will organize groups and give out maps. The studios are open until 3:00. All participants are encouraged to come to the reception at Erin’s Farm with live music afterwards!