Consecration Sunday Is Coming

Congregations that approach financial stewardship from a biblical perspective do not view the money Christians give to their church merely as a way to pay its bills. Rather, such congregations see financial contributions as a way to help people grow spiritually in their relationship with God by supporting their church’s mission and ministry with a percentage of their incomes. Our congregation’s stewardship committee has selected the New Consecration Sunday Stewardship Program as a way to teach the biblical and spiritual principles of generous giving in our stewardship education emphasis this year. New Consecration Sunday is based on the biblical philosophy of the need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. Instead of treating people like members of a social club who should pay dues, we will treat people like followers of Jesus Christ who want to give unselfishly as an act of discipleship. New Consecration Sunday encourages people toward proportionate and systematic giving in response to the question, “What percentage of my income is God calling me to give?” During morning worship on Consecration Sunday, we are asking our attendees and members to make their financial commitments to our church’s missionary, benevolent, and educational ministries in this community and around the world. Every attendee and member who completes an Estimate of Giving Card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card. We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. During morning worship our guest leader will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, climaxed by members making their commitments as a confidential act of worship. We will encourage participation in Consecration Sunday events through the Consecration Sunday team and Session members. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday worship. Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in Consecration Sunday events. Clerk of Session, Arland Smith

Pastor, Greg Glover

November 2017

Florence Bailey

Sarah Brooks

Hank Livingstone

Ruby Jean McLeod

Joel Thomas

Larry Watson

Jack Louis Foust (Sept. 23)

Parents are Briana Larsen &

Bill Foust.

213 Main Street, Clarksville, TN 37040

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

10:00 a.m.

ON THE WEB AT

www.fpcclarksville.org

TELEPHONE

Office: 931-645-6551; Pastor: 931-257-1780

OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Thursday

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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Sunday School Classes

Classes for all ages

meet each Sunday,

9:00-9:45 am

in the Christian

Education building.

CHILD CARE

is provided for infants

and toddlers on the

2nd floor.

PRESCHOOL

3-year-olds through

Kindergarten meet on

the 4th floor

CHILDREN &

YOUTH

1st through 12th

graders meet on the

4th floor

ADULTS

4 different

classes meet on the

2nd and 3rd floors

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MEMORIALS Donald Lambert Susan L. Marks Vicki & Lew Wallace

The Legacy Gift of Frances Bardwell Powers

We give thanks to God for the generous bequest of $20,000 to the First Presbyterian Church Endowment from the estate of Frances Bardwell Powers. With the addition of Mrs. Powers’ gift, the value of the FPC and George Gracey Endowments stand together at $500,000. These Endowments will begin to contribute to the ongoing work of FPC with the first disbursement of earnings in 2018. We look forward to placing the bronze name plate for Frances Powers alongside that of Anna Kathryn Atkinson on the plaque in the narthex: “In Gratitude to those who loved the Church and have provided for the extension of God’s kingdom in their wills.” The vast majority of legacy gifts are the sort that Mrs. Powers gave. They are not fancy annuities and other financial arrangements requiring a professional financial manager; they are simple, old-fashioned gifts made through Wills, simply listing the name of the church and our address and the nature of the gift. Want to make a lasting contribution to the church that grows the Endowment and increases our ability to do mission and service every year? Consider leaving a legacy gift. Working through your attorney in concert with a financial manager is always a wise way to close any gaps that might delay your wishes. Want to know more? Contact James Eldon Thomas or Ann Waddle or another member of our Investment Advisory Committee and watch for a workshop on this and other topics from our Missions Committee next year.

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~ SERMONS AND SCRIPTURES ~

Sunday Morning Schedule: Worship is 10:00; Sunday School for all ages starts at 9:00 -9:45. November Sermons Series: The Good and Beautiful Life! (cont.) November 5 Philippians 4:1-9; Romans 8:31-39 Worry Free

November 12 1 Timothy 6:1-10; Matthew 6:19-24 Avoiding Avarice

November 19 CONSECRATION SUNDAY! Worship followed by catered lunch. November 26 Psalm 16; Colossians 2:20-3:17 Day-by-Day On November 5 we will celebrate All Saints Day with a special opportunity to commemorate those who have died in the faith and who are especially influential in our lives. You are encouraged to attend and light a candle in memory of those whom you wish to remember with thanksgiving.

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BULLETIN BOARD

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CONGREGATIONAL CARE COMMITTEE

Please contact the church office, or any member of the Congregational Care Committee (list on page 11) with news of someone taking ill, in the hospital or needing prayer that the Committee may be able to help. We visit folks at home, hospital or wherever we can to provide the loving care we all need during stressful times. We cannot help you if we are unaware of a need.

Tom and Charlotte Graves would like to make sure everyone has their new address. A year ago, they moved to 456 Pond Apple Rd., #51, Clarksville, 37043. Their former address is listed in the directory; but their new address is on Realm. Please update your church directory. Charlotte’s email address is lorlisav@yahoo.com.

WORSHIP LITURGISTS: The Wor-ship Committee has a rotating group of people who serve as liturgists for a one year term. If you are interested in continuing as a liturgist or if you would like to join this group to serve both Sun-day services on a rotating basis, please contact Sam Mills.

PROPERTY COMMITTEE THE PROPERY COMMITTEE

WILL MEET THE SECOND

WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT

5:00PM.

Church Office Closed November 23 & 25 for Thanksgiving.

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NOVEMBER 5 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS!!!

FALL BACK!!!

RECORDED WORSHIP SERVICES ON OUR WEB-SITE (www.fpcclarksville.org)

ROOM IN THE INN, PAGE 10

DECEMBER 2 SPIRIT FEST

INFORMATION see pages 8 &

9.

HAPPY VETERAN’S DAY

Have a grateful Thanksgiving! I am so grateful for all of you!

LOAVES & FISHES Jingle Bells Food

Drive

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Every woman attending FPC is auto-matically a member of PW and is wel-come to attend all functions. Guests

are also welcome. PW meets through the year, for programs, services, and

fellowship. August and April are dinner meetings and the remainder are 12:30 luncheons, held on the 4th Monday of the month. There will be luncheons in December and February. Meals are catered ($11.00) and sign-ups are in

Sunday’s bulletin, on the bulletin board or through the church office.

Presbyterian Women November Update It is that time of year again! Time to think about the holidays, and the PW are ready to help. FUEL is a program that sends food home with children on the weekend, to help families that may not have enough to eat. The PW in our church send 30 children home each week with a bag of snacks. School is back in session so to help us, you could sponsor a child! $20 per week or $200 for the school year would cover a child. This is tax deductible--please make your check out to FPC and on the memo line, please write FUEL. For questions about this program, or other ways to help, contact Jeanne Bettencourt. Our next luncheon is December 4, at 12:30 (no program in November). We will have a program from the Clarksville High School Choir. There will be great music, good food for the body and spirit! Please join us if you can. Cost is $11, and please sign up in advance. Have a blessed and thankful month of November. Marcia Williams PW Moderator

L&F is very excited to announce our FIFTH “Jingle Bells Food Drive.” We are asking for your help this Holiday Season to sponsor a food drive during the months of November and December. To participate you can 1) take one day or week and have your group bring in canned goods and other needed items from the below list, or 2) donate monetary gifts which will help us acquire a cargo van and/or box truck, as well as purchase necessary items. L&F will pick up food donations or you can bring them to 215 Foster Street. To participate please con-tact Jill Crow at 931-648-9529 or Susan Chapman at 931-216-7275 or susan@loavesandfishestn.org. Wish list:

Canned Veggies Soups Canned fruit Coffee/tea Creamer/Sweetener Macaroni/Pasta/Lasagna Noodles Salad Dressings Salt & Pepper shaker (disposable) Mayo, Relishes, Hot Sauce, con-diments Beef & Chicken Bouillon Corn Starch Napkins Toilet paper

Towels Paper Towels Dish soap Bleach Paper cups Laundry Detergent Liquid Hand soap Cloth Hand Towels Wash Cloths Large Trash bags 55+ gallon heavy duty Plastic serving gloves (medium & large sizes MEAT: Ground Beef, Chicken, Turkey & Pork

~WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY~ You are invited to join the group who gather for Bible study with Pastor Greg on

Wednesday mornings each week at 10:00.

~THEOLOGY ON TAP~ Theology on Tap is a group that meets each Monday at 5 pm @ Shoney’s on Kraft St. for an informal gathering exchanging beliefs and ideas concerning spiritual issues in our modern world! For more information, contact Margaret Adames at 931-980-1646.

~MUSIC AT GRACE 2017-2018~ Sunday, November 5 at 4pm; Cumberland Winds Concert-A

Patriotic Concert in Honor of Our Veterans

The Cumberland Winds is made up of a large number of musicians who perform in a variety of groups in diverse venues. This musical organization, located in Clarksville provides quality of live performances to the greater Montgomery county area. The musical groups consist of a concert band, big band, dixie band, jazz combo, brass quintet, woodwinds quintet, and include a number of solo instrumentalists. The Cumberland Winds Concert Band is a community band that performs a variety of traditional and popular musical styles including show tunes and music from movie scores.

~SAVE THE DATE!!~

Spirit Fest: December 2, 2:00-5:00 pm We will once again have artists, vendors and our sanctuary will be open for tours. There will be a live nativity, bounce houses, free hot cocoa & cookies, with Santa and live entertainment in the Downtown Commons. Enjoy an afternoon of food and fun and then relax and enjoy the parade. Don’t miss the family fun event and the opportunity to extend hospitality to our downtown neighbors and Clarksville area residents!! (see flyer on page 8 and sponsors on page 9)

~IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER~

We encourage members to evaluate road conditions and decide whether to drive to worship. Should it be necessary to cancel any events scheduled for Sundays, we will request two local news media make the info available to the public after 6 pm on Saturday. You can look on the Leaf Chronicle web site or listen to WJZM AM 1400 or check FirstPresbyterianChurch,Clarksville,TN on Facebook and an announcement will be on Realm. Also on the days that the public school system closes for dangerous road conditions, the church will be closed for activities. As you know the weather can change from morning to afternoon to evening so if you have a class or meeting, please check with the group leader.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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LYDIA’S RECEPTION!! Page 7

Photos by Bob Gandy/I had to remove some photos for emailing

Saturday December 2nd

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

(Parade will start at APSU at 5:00 pm)

Live Nativity

Inflatable & Bounce Houses

Santa, Hot Chocolate & Treats

Fair Trade Products

Over 20 local Artists

Loaves & Fishes Food Drive

10,000 Villages

Live Local Entertainment on Stage

Video Presentation of Downtown Churches

Sanctuaries Open at Trinity and FPC

Food Trucks

Roxy Carolers

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2017 SPONSORS

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Beaver Radio

Q108

LOUISIANA SATURDAY NITE

ROOM in the INN

After meeting at the Old Firehouse Day Shelter with area churches concerning the Winter Shelter Program, we have realized that there are several other churches providing shelter on Fridays and no churches on Wednesdays. Therefore, we are going to change back to Wednesdays during the months of November through March. Fewer churches are par-ticipating in the Room In The Inn (RITI) program, thus there is a need to offer shelter for men and women each Wednesday. We will make a new sign up sheet with new dates. Please contact either Margaret Adames 980-1646 or Eric Salyer 624-9104 if you are interested in serving a meal or staying over-night as an inn keeper.

Photos by Bob Gandy

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~CONGREGATIONAL CARE~ Our committee will not be meeting in November.

Elynor Busler, Co-Chair (h 368-9596) Eleanor Hay, Co-Chair (801-2380) Sallie Armstrong (h 270-438-3636, c 980-2637) Linda Crear (ad hoc) (h 648-9694) Charlotte Graves (h 368-1614, c 624-6668) Charlyne Harvey (h 645-4483) Vicki Hildreth (h 358-2637, c 980-8736) Kathryn Kemmerly (645-6905) Judi Moore (801-2011) Mary Jo Patterson (h 647-4600, c 801-4723) Ivy Prall (h 552-0056, c 206-1447) Carolyn Riggins (c 801-7760, h 647-4144) Marcia Williams (h 647-9636, w 648-4459) ~MUSIC DEPARTMENT~ Please mark your calendars for the annual Christmas Concert and Christmas Congregational Dinner being held December 10, 2017! The Concert, featuring our Chancel Choir, Handbells and Children’s Choir will begin at 4:30pm with the dinner immediately following. More information will be forthcoming.

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SENIOR HIGH YOUTH

Sunday Night Meetings

November 5, 4-6 pm @ AOC

November 12, 4-6 pm @ AOC

November 19, 4-6 pm @ AOC

November 26, No meeting.

WEDNESDAYS at Chick-Fil-A (Madison St.), @ 6:30pm. Please bring $$ for meal. We will eat and then hang out until 7:30 pm.

If you have any questions, contact Mark Banasiak at 980-8185.

CHRISTIAN ED

November is a month of Giving. The youth will be focusing on being thankful and how we can give to others. Children attending Children’s Church will be discussing this topic and using the book “Three Cups” as a guide; teaching children to understand the value of money by learning to save, spend, and give. Each family will receive a copy of the book to keep and read as a family. The month of November will also be spent preparing for the Advent season. We will work with music and stories that teach the purpose of the Christmas message. A Christmas Pageant will take place in December. Details will be posted in the bulletin and on Facebook. May you all enjoy a happy and joyous Thanksgiving! Dianne York

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH

Sunday Night Meetings

November 5, 4-6pm, We will have devotion and play games.

November 12, 4-6pm, We will have devotion and play games.

November 19, 4-6pm, We will have devotion and go to a fast food restaurant. Please bring $$ for meal.

November 26, 4-6pm, No Youth Group-Happy Thanksgiving!!!

If you have questions call Mikey @ (931) 216-0975.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

This calendar can be printed up to two weeks before the beginning of the month, please check Google Calendar for updates and changes.

1 10am Bible Study 11:15am Prayer Circle 6pm Handbells 6pm Greek Class 6:30 Senior Highs @ Chick Fil A

7pm Adult Choir

2 9am Yoga 9am Staff Meeting 10am Disc Class 1pm Disc Class

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5 All Saints’ Day Communion 4-6p Youth Groups

6 5pm Theology on Tap @ Shoney’s

7 10am Morning Circle 5:0pm Yoga

8 10am Bible Study 5pm Property Committee 6pm Handbells 6pm Greek Class 6:30 Senior Highs @ Chick Fil A

19 9am Yoga 9am Staff Meeting 10am Disc Class 1pm Disc Class

10 Office Closed in honor of Veteran’s Day

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12 4-6p Youth Groups Leadership Dinner/Sango Event Center

13 4:30pm Professional Staff 5pm Theology on Tap @ Shoney’s

14 12:30pm Martha Circle 5:30pm Yoga 7pm Night Circle

15 10am Bible Study 6pm Handbells 6pm Greek Class 6:30 Senior Highs @ Chick Fil A

7pm Adult Choir

16 9am Yoga 9am Staff Meeting 10am Disc Class 1pm Disc Class Deadline for newsletter information

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19 Consecration Sunday/12:00 Celebration Luncheon 4-6p Youth Groups

20 9-12p Preschool Event 5pm Theology on Tap @ Shoney’s

21 9-12p Preschool Event 5:30pm Yoga

22 10am Bible Study No Preschool 6pm Handbells 6pm Greek Class 6:30 Senior Highs @ Chick Fil A

7pm Adult Choir

23 Office Closed

24 Office Closed

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27 5pm Theology on Tap @ Shoney’s

28 5:30pm Yoga

29 10am Bible Study 6pm Handbells 6pm Greek Class 6:30 Senior Highs @ Chick Fil A

7pm Adult Choir

30 9am Yoga 9am Staff Meeting 10am Disc Class 1pm Disc Class

2017

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Sallie Armstrong (1st)

Hall Jenkins (2nd)

Jamie Allen (2nd)

Diane Bowland (3rd)

Pixie McCord-Mills (3rd)

Tamara Long (3rd)

Phyllis Smith (4th)

Mikey Dahlke (4th)

Virginia Lowe (7th)

Anna Smith (7th)

Alex Woosley (8th)

Loy Duncan (10th)

William L. Foust (10th)

Hannah Clare Boyd (11th)

Suella Arrington (12th)

Donna Key (12th)

Heather Thurman (12th)

Jack Manning (12th)

Jessica Counts (14th)

David Traxler (14th)

Ronnie Goad (14th)

Tabitha Lee (15th)

Addison Deardorff (15th)

Mark Williams (16th)

Neesa Trotter (18th)

Marilyn Sheppard (19th)

Laurie Weber (19th)

Lindsey Liberatore (19th)

Brenda Metts (20th)

Zachary Weber (21st)

Kayla Goad (22nd)

Charlotte Jolly (23rd)

Kaitlin Key (24th)

Steve Atkins (25th)

Aidan Goodwin (25th)

Marita Beck (26th)

Chuck Blewett (26th)

Nick Williamson (26th)

Tommy Askew (26th)

Megan Goder (29th)

CELEBRATE, CELEBRATE!!!