First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

The new group hosted by the Bashams now has a name! They are called " Faith and Fellowship ."  This month, the Bashams will provide dinner for up to 10 people. Please contact Lynda to RSVP, get the address, and any other needed info. Contact info can be found on Realm or by calling the church office.  The next meeting is on  Sunday, October 23,  3:00-5:00 pm. P lan ahead by putting these upcoming dates on your calendar... Sun, 12/4   2:00-4:00 Sun, 1/22   2:00-4:00 Sun, 2/26  2:00-4:00

We would like to launch our "Chapel Art" and participation in the Downtown Clarksville Art Walk with a memorial show featuring photographs taken by our own late Bob Gandy. If you own a photograph that Bob took, we would love to borrow if for the month of November. The pictures will be on display throughout the month with the show opening on Thursday November 3rd from 5pm-8pm. Photographs may be framed or unframed. We have temporary frames to keep the photos safe and clean.  Please contact Kris Foust at 931-216-7801 if you have a photo to loan. This will be the first of monthly art and artist opportunities in our chapel. Most of the art will be for sale directly through the artists, so plan to come and enjoy art every first Thursday at FPC and at many other galleries and locations in our historic downtown! 

Young adults (college-age through late 30's/early 40's) are invited to all FPC Dwell Ministries events! Let Hannah Cruse or the church office know if you have any questions. Blessings, and hope to see you soon!  Activities with Dwell: Brunch at The Mailroom (short walk from FPC) at 11:15 am on Sunday, Oct. 16 . This is a good opportunity to get to know folks if you're new or have been gone a while. FREE CHILDCARE PROVIDED. RSVP on Eventbrite. Trivia Night at Strawberry Alley (Upstairs) on Thurs, October 20 , 7:00-9:00. Good food, music, and silliness. RSVP on FB.  Pumpkin Patch Outing on Sat, October 22 . Pumpkins, farm animals, hay ride, corn maze, music, and food available at Patterson Place Farms. Especially for families, but pretty enjoyable for anyone. RSVP on Eventbrite.  “Halloween Hunt” and “Haunted Pipes Organ Concert” on Sat, October 29 from 7:00 -9:00 pm at FPC. Follows a free movie showing in the Downtown Commons at 6:00. Dress up and come do a scavenger hu

Join us in the Fellowship Hall right after worship on October 9 for Second Sunday Lunch ! Menu to be announced closer to the day. Many thanks to our Fellowship Committe for putting this event together. See you there, and invite a friend!  

  Events This Week Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 25 8:00 a.m. Bluegrass Band Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) 8:30 a.m.  Coffee House   (in Fellowship Hall) 9:00 a.m.   Conversations on the Front Porch (in the Chapel) Women's Friendship Sunday School Men's Brotherhood Sunday School 9:15 a.m.  Choir Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) 10:00 a.m.  Morning Worship Kickoff of Country Music Sermon Series Confirmation Class Children's Church 11:15 a.m. (or after worship) Dwell Young Adult Discussion Group (in Friendship Room) 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study and Fellowship (at the Basham's House) Call the Office to RSVP.  Monday, September 26 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 am. Coffee House  (in Fellowship Hall) 9:00 a.m. Shower Love (at Loaves and Fishes) Tuesday, September 27 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 am. Coffee House (in Fellowship Hall) 5:00 p.m. Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Wednesday, September 28 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 am. Coffee House (in Fellowship Hall) 10:30 a.m.  Bible Study with P

"Conversations on the Front Porch" is a study group, open to all adults, each Sunday at 9:00 am in the Chapel at FPC. L ed by Dr. David Kanervo, this group focuses on   current events and Scripture.  A specific event from the previous 2-3 weeks will be presented with prepared questions and/or statements intended to help generate healthy conversation--not to be confused with conflict or confrontation. On many topics we might find that we agree to disagree, and that’s okay! You may call the  church office 931-645-6551 if you'd like more information. 

  Prayers Please be in prayer this week for:   Justine Kaneris (works with "Seasons"),  Libby and Ralph Stewart, Wade Rudolph, Nicole Williamson (Greg and Denice Williamson's daughter-in-law), 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, as well as those in LaGonave, Haiti, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Condolences to: The family and friends of Ms. Florence Bailey . Her service was held this past Friday. You may read her obituary here.   Praises We give praise for: The kickoff of our new "Coffee House" in the Fellowship Hall. Special thanks to Rachel for her delicious pastries and coffee. We hope this food ministry will continue to serve FPC families provide opportunities for fellowship! 

POST-FESTIVAL UPDATE: Thank you teachers and volunteers for making Fall Festival amazing! And thank you parents and kids for coming out and enjoying the day! See some great pictures below.  ----------------- Learning Center and Preschool families and friends are invited to the Fall Festival on Thursday, October 20 from 5 to 7 pm! Want to volunteer or bring goodies? Email   reports.alc@gmail.com .