First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

"Love is patient. Love is Kind. Because I Said So." Don't miss the Wednesday Family Fellowship presentation on Feb. 15th by guest speaker and psychiatrist Dr. Leslie Brietenmoser. Dinner at 5:15; presentation at 5:45. Parents, we provide childcare, music, and games for kids during the presentation! Dr. Leslie Reed Brietenmoser considers herself a life-long student, having completed degrees in English, Nursing, Holistic/Integrative Therapies, Psychiatric Mental Health, Medical Cannabis, and Psychology. She holds over 10 practice certifications. After spending time in Emergency Medicine, Newborn Nursery, Post-anesthesia Recovery, and Mental Health, she opened Holistic Alternatives Wellness in 2002 in Nashville, TN. In 2005, a second location was opened in Clarksville. She spent 16 years in Academia, including 12 ½ years at APSU. In 2019, Dr. Brietenmoser left the academic setting to focus solely on private practice in both Complimentary Alternative Modalities and Psychiatri

NaCoMe Spring Retreat March 3-5 We will join other Presbyterian youth from across the State to share in God’s word through fellowship and fun! The bus will depart from the AOC at 4:30 on Friday and will return around 2:00pm on Sunday. Please make sure you respond to Emily Vaughn if you plan to attend. NaCoMe Spring Work Trip March 18-19 Our FPC youth will be accompanied by our FPC handy men/women to do various projects around the NaCoMe property. This is always a great opportunity to bring a friend since the cost is lower than the typical retreat weekends. Let Emily Vaughn know if you plan to attend! 

Our children’s ministry is growing and needs volunteers to assist on Sunday mornings during the worship service! Right now, all children ages 4yrs old - 5 th   grade are meeting together. With your support, we will be able to break into two small groups to better share our message with the children. All you need to do is sign up and show up. All lessons and materials will be prepared for you. Please let Emily Vaughn know if you are ready to receive the blessing of working with our children.

Events this Week Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 12 ***No Coffee House due to Second Sunday Lunch*** 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes Conversations on the Front Porch (in the Chapel) The Trek Discussion Group (in Fellowship Hall) Friendship and Brotherhood Classes (3rd Floor Rooms) Children's Confirmation Class (in Library) Childcare   (in the Playroom on 2nd Floor) 10:00 a.m. Worship (in Sanctuary) Children's Church 11:15 a.m. (or after worship)  Second Sunday Lunch (in Fellowship Hall) 11:30 a.m.  Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal (in Sanctuary) Monday, February 13 7:30 - 12:30 p.m. Coffee House (in Fellowship Hall) 4:30 p.m. Yoga (in Fellowship Hall) Tuesday, February 14 7:30 - 12:30 p.m. Coffee House (in Fellowship Hall) 10:00 a.m. Congregational Care Committee Meeting (in Library) 12:30 p.m. Martha Circle PW Group (in Library) 7:00 p.m. Night Circle PW Group (in Library) Wednesday, February 15 7:30 - 12:30 p.m. Coffee House (in Fellowship Hall) 10:30 a.m. Bible

  Prayers Please be in prayer this week for:   Amy Lee Bessie Costanza Dick Pryor Dodie Render Don Atkins Don Beck Jackie Jones (Ann Waddle's best friend) Jane Coate Joan Jenkins Joe Horton Kim Smith (Kitty Boaz's daughter) Leo Adames Lew Metts Libby and Ralph Stewart Melanie Cobb (Steve and Diane Miner's daughter) Michael Rowlands (college friend of Hannah Cruse) Nicole Williamson (Greg and Denice Williamson's daughter-in-law) Rayna & Joey Williamson The FPC Christian Ed Program Those affected by Covid-19 Those affected by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey Those in Rwanda, South Sudan, and La Gonave Wade Rudolph Please join us in celebrating the life of Jay Bowland and offering condolences to his family. No obituary or service plans yet.    Praises Join us in giving thanks for: The baptism of Don Beck!  Grant funding to pay tuition for Seasons' participants in a 2-day program! Learn more here.

God of mercy, we join in prayer for our siblings in Syria and Turkey, and all other regions affected. In the face of the terrible images that come to us, we ask that your Spirit, O God, once again move in the midst of chaos and destruction... Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is providing emergency relief and short-term recovery in Syria and Turkey, where a recent earthquake has caused considerable destruction. Please consider donating here. The scale of the disaster facing Syria and Turkey after the Feb. 6 earthquake is becoming clearer. The 7.8-magnitude quake and its aftershocks have left more than 11,000 people dead and thousands more injured; these numbers will rise as search and rescue continues. Buildings have been reduced to rubble, and roads and bridges have been severely damaged, resulting in dangerous conditions for first responders. In some places, such as Aleppo, this destruction is compounding the damage of the now 11-year war in Syria. 

The Green Team would like to bring to your attention that Clarksville is holding a Recycling Roundup on March 4 from 9 am to 2:30 pm. If you have random junk lying around, this is a good opportunity to get rid of it in a sustainable way! Full details here.

Heads up, FPC Spring Break is March 6-10!