First Presbyterian Church News (Clarksville, TN)

The Worship Committee is looking for anyone who may be interested in helping to prepare the Communion elements on the first Sundays of each month.  If we have enough people, the commitment would be only a few Sundays a year.  If you are interested, please contact Rhonda Banasiak.

Please join the Congregational Care Committee in sending cards of warm wishes this month to David Morgan and Lew Metts.

Handbell Choir will begin on September 6 at 6:30 PM in the Handbell Room on the 2nd floor. We will have practice from 6:30 to 7:15 each Wednesday evening. If you'd like to try handbells for the first time, connect with Carolyn Riggins. Prior musical training is not required! 

We're thankful for Paul and Nicholas Cox for hosting the Youth in Action Kickoff last Saturday night! A great time was had by all. Be on the lookout for the September youth newsletter for upcoming events.

Join us for some favorite tunes and history during the upcoming "Give Me that Old Time Religion" sermon series. Each week, we will explore a different hymn that was written in the 1800’s and how it connects to us today. After all, the 1800’s was just the start of our church’s story! Learn the stories about each of these hymns and the themes that make each so beloved still today. 9/10:  “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!” 9/17:  “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” 9/24:  “Just as I Am, without One Plea” 10/8:  “When Peace like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)” 10/15:  “Shall We Gather at the River” 10/22:  “I Love to Tell the Story”

Please consider supporting the Loaves and Fishes fundraiser at Applebee's on Tuesday, September 12. 50% of all sales from the special menu during the 11 am to 11 pm window will be donated to Loaves and Fishes. Dine-in, to-go, and online orders are included. 

The Hospitality Committee intends to create a cozy welcome area right under the bulletin board when you walk in through the church office door. It will feature  coffee, flyers, and information about the church. Hopefully this will provide a nice space for visitors, parents with little ones, or anyone passing through the hallway to sit, relax, and learn more about FPC.   We need an aesthetically pleasing, long table, such as the one pictured below. If you have something similar to this that you would like to donate, please reach out to Dianne York. We appreciate it! 

Youth-in-Action Contact: Emily Vaughn Students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in youth group activities. Our youth group focuses on serving our church and community, deepening personal faith, and engaging in fellowship opportunities to build and strengthen relationships with one another and Christ. Meeting schedules are posted in the weekly bulletin and newsletters.