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FROM PASTOR DAVE
What Kind of Leadership is Needed for Your Church? “Choose those among you who are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom…” (Acts 6:3)
This year as we look for the next pastor for this church, and recruit eight new elders to join the Session, we would do well to consider the criteria used by the early Church: “full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom.” How does that translate into our church in this day?
“Full of the Holy Spirit” is not about being super-religious, Biblically knowledgeable, nor other-worldly. Rather, “full of the Holy Spirit” means having a heart that wants nothing more than to do God’s will. It has been said that God is looking not so much for those with ability, as for those with availability. Being available for God to use us, guide us, change our course, change our opinions, scramble our plans if need be—this is “full of the Holy Spirit.”
Being “Biblically knowledgeable” is certainly a pre-requisite for our next pastor; yet it is the heart and will to put it into action that sparks the Holy Spirit’s work. Becoming more “Biblically knowledgeable” is an important growth curve for any elder, but not a pre-requisite. The calling to be an elder requires devoting oneself to that growth curve, so that she/he can be better tuned in to the Spirit of Jesus in leading the Church.
“Full of wisdom” (Acts 6:3) is the human gift of a listening ear, a teachable spirit, common sense, and good judgment. Whereas the Holy Spirit is God’s gift to all believers, “wisdom” is a special gift for leaders. (See Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, chapter 12:7-11.)
As you pray for your Pastor Nominating Committee, ask that each would have discernment to identify those pastors who are “full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom.” As the Session appoints the 2013 Elder Nominating Committee in August, pray that the elders who will be chosen would be men and women “full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom.” Then, working together, Pastor and Elders, of this beloved congregation will grow and thrive as a joyful expression of Christ alive in Clarksville. --Pastor Dave Handley
See page 3 for a listing of Sermon Plans for the Summer
July 2012
CONTACTING AND/OR MEETING WITH PASTOR DAVE david.stull.handley@gmail.com
cell: 847-477-6990 Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm or Saturdays when circumstances require it.
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Becky Keene
Sue Reynolds
Linda Guinn
Tom & Bonnie
Coffman
Dot Brown
Family Members:Family Members:Family Members:
Jim Carbary, Tim
Carbary’s father
Greg Walton’s
grandfather
Deaths:Deaths:Deaths:
Sylvia Atkins, wife
of Don Atkins
Louise Snider, FPC
elder
John Telford,
husband of Nancy
Telford & father of
Katherine Telford
TO NOTIFY THE CHURCH OF ILLNESS, HOSPITALIZATION, BIRTH, DEATH, OR PRAYER REQUEST,
CONTACT NEESA HAWKINS AT 931-645-6551 or FPCClarksville@gmail.com
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SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
ON THE WEB AT
www.fpcclarksville.org
TELEPHONE Voice: 931-645-6551 Fax: 931-645-9962
OFFICE HOURS
Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to noon
Sunday School Classes
Classes for all ages
meet each Sunday,
9:45-10:45 am
in the Christian
Education building.
CHILD CARE
is provided for infants
and toddlers on the
2nd floor.
CHILDREN
2-year-olds through
Kindergarten meet on
the 2nd floor
YOUTH
1st through 12th
grader meet on the
4th floor
ADULTS
5 different
classes meet on the
2nd and 3rd floors
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Sermon Plans for the Summer The sermon series from the Book of Acts will continue to identify distinctives of the Spirit-filled Church of the first century that are given to us as a model for how our church can experience the same growth and vitality as the Body of Christ. Past sermons that will be available in print include: June 3 “Marks of a Spirit-filled Church” Acts 2:36-47
June 10 “The Greatest Gift” Acts 3:1-16
June 17 “A Shocking Approach to Money Management” Acts 4:32-5:11
June 24 “Spirit-filled Conflict Management” Acts 6:1-7 July 1 COMMUNION “Anatomy of a Conversion” Acts 9:1-19
July 8 “When Tradition Undercuts Our Mission” Acts 10, 11, & 15
July 15 “When the Church Prays” Acts 12:1-19
July 22 “Playing the Ball Where It Lies” Acts 15:36-16:10
July 29 “Songs from a Prison House at Midnight” Acts 16:11-34 Aug 5 COMMUNION “Sharing Christ in a Multi-Cultural World” Acts 17:16-34
MEMORIAL
John Telford Erika Mitchell
David Blythe Reg & Judy Lowe Chip & Mary Ann Connell
Terri Bowland Reg & Judy Lowe Chip & Mary Ann Connell
Sylvia Atkins Erika Mitchell Jill Crow William & Alice Ogles Lee & Nancy Borders Rick & Ivy Prall Ruby Jean McLeod James & Mary Thomas Marcia Allen Charles & Linda Wall
Scott Hedstrom Karen, Heidi, and Sarah Hedstrom
GIFTS
Pat Schmidt Eloise Ladd
Sally Hamilton Ruby Jean McLeod Max Ernst Stephen & Ann Seay Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kimbrough
Pat Hamilton, Scott Hedstrom, Margaret Bailey, Bobbye Thomas, Florence Smith, Cynthia Marks, Marcus Ambrester, Shirley G. Austin, Jeff Dishongh, Geneva Reynolds and Sally Hamilton the Livingston Family, Jessie and Hank
Louise Snider Erika Mitchell Jill Crow Vicki Wallace Lucia Grimes
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Join us for OPERATION OVERBOARDOPERATION OVERBOARD
--Dare to Go Deep with GodDare to Go Deep with God VBS July 9-13 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
All children ages 2 through entering 6th grade are welcome to be seekers. Registration forms are on page 6.
!
MEMORIAL GATHERING FOR LOUISE SNIDER
On Sunday, July 22, bring your coffee and coffee cake over to the 3rd Street corner of the fellowship
hall at 10:15 am. Chairs will be set up for an informal gathering to honor the memory of Louise
Snider, who passed away in Florida on June 16. Pastor Dave will offer some scripture and prayer, and
members are invited to share brief remembrances of their friendship with Louise and her
involvements with our church family. Daughter Pam Patrick sends her blessing and gratitude for this
gathering, where her mother's memory will be cherished.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION
FPC offers a weekday Preschool Program for children ages 1 to 5. Preschool hours are from 9:00 am
to 12:00 noon. The pre-K class (older 4-year-olds and younger 5-year-olds) meets daily. Other classes
are either Mon./Wed./Fri. or Tues./Thurs. On Wed.’s and Thurs.’s we offer extended hours from
noon to 2:30 pm and the children bring their own lunch and stay and play. These hours are optional
and an additional fee is charged. The children enrolled in our program enjoy a wide variety of
experiences which include weekly music classes, daily art activities, books, field trips and an
introduction to colors, shapes, numbers and letters. Our goal is to provide a loving and caring
environment for the children. We believe very strongly that children learn by doing and we provide
many opportunities for them to learn at their developmental level.
For more information, an application, or to arrange a visit to the Preschool, please contact Mary Linn
Sadler, the preschool director at 645-0313.
THE PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE...
on Sunday, August 26 from 2-3:00 pm for those parents and children who have enrolled.
PRESCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT
First Presbyterian Church Preschool has again earned the 3 Star Quality rating for the 10th
consecutive year. Each spring the preschool must meet the requirements for licensing by the State of
Tennessee Department of Human Services. Seven areas of achievement must be met, including an
on-site classroom assessment of our program. Due to the outstanding work and dedication of the
staff, our preschool was able to achieve the highest rating possible. We appreciate the support of the
Preschool Board and this congregation for making it possible to offer an excellent program for the
families of this community. Congratulations to member and director, Mary Linn Sadler, and her great
team of teachers!
PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Your PNC has been working very faithfully to find the right pastor for our church. As of June 27th, eighty two pastors have submitted their PIF (pastor information form) for consideration as our pastor. Several people have asked if we have “closed the application process.” Our answer is no, because we are reviewing each PIF that is submitted. Out of that number, 9 of the PIFs were chosen for an initial interview. During the week of June 24 we have narrowed down to 3 pastors that we completed second interviews and checking references on. Technology is our friend to allow us to hear sermons at our convenience, and see the pastors during the interviews. We are very excited about the candidates that we have narrowed it down to at this time and expect to be doing some face to face discussions in the near future with some of them. This is a good time to remind you that we can not have a pastor come here and do a practice sermon as an interview. Although I agree that it might seem like a good idea; the Presbytery does not allow that. Dave reminds me that it is normal for a PNC team to go through peaks of excitement and think they are close, and then things sometimes fall apart when you believe you have a candidate. So we are cautiously optimistic and want to proceed methodically and with ears and hearts listening for God’s guidance. The PNC prayer team has been faithful as well. On Tuesday mornings at 9:30 they have prayed for this process as well as for our church. All members of First Presbyterian are invited to join the prayer team on any Tuesday. Even if you can not be in the building on Tuesday mornings, please pray for the Holy Spirit to guide our thoughts and actions, and to be with the candidates as well. In closing I want to formally thank the PNC. They have been so committed to this process. Everyone has read all submitted information, listened to sermons, participated in many long interviews and meetings, and completed thorough evaluations on the candidates. They have united to form a strong team; and our mantra is “together as one for one”. Please contact any of us with any questions or concerns at any time! Sincerely Diane Miner Chairperson, PNC
Diane Miner, Chair dianeminer8@gmail.com 249-5273 cell, 648-4821 home Rhonda Banasiak rhb2227@hotmail.com 980-8184 Don Beck donlbeck@cdelightband.net 648-4609 Kelly Duncan mkduncan8@gmail.com 220-0581 Steve Griffey griffey@bellsouth.net 801-7649 cell, 368-1326 home Susan Marks slmarks45@yahoo.com 615-696-1820 Sam Mills sammillsjr@charter.net 801-6542 cell, 552-9770 home Scott Sitter spssrs2@aol.com 320-5833 Vicki Wallace, Secretary vickitwallace@gmail.com 801-3664 cell, 358-3299 home Pastor Dave Handley (advisor) david.stull.handley@gmail.com 847-477-6990 cell, 645-6551 office
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(Please fill out a separate form for each child.)
Child's name_________________________________________________ Birth date____________Gender____ FPC Member? ___yes ____no FPC Preschool Attendee?___ if yes, which 2011-2011-2012 class? _________ Allergies or other conditions which may limit activity: __________________ _________________________________________________________________ Please check the appropriate age group for your child: ____Age 2 ____Age 3 (must be potty trained) ____Age 4 or 5 (preschool, but not entering Kindergarten) ____Entering Kindergarten ____Entering First ____Entering Second ____Entering Third ____Entering Fourth ____Entering Fifth ____Entering Sixth
Address__________________________________________________________ Home Phone______________________________________________________ Email ___________________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian name ____________________________________________ Work or Cell _______________________________ Primary contact in case of emergency (Name and 2 phone numbers) ________________________________________________________________ Secondary emergency contact and phone ________________________________________________________________
Parent signature _____________________________________ Date _____________ Childcare is available for all volunteers’ children not old enough to attend VBS. If you need childcare, please give the name(s) of your nursery-age children and their date of birth.
Name________________ Age______ Allergies____________________ Name________________ Age______ Allergies____________________
Join us for
Operation Overboard- Dare to Go Deep
with God VBS July 9-13 from 9:00 to 12:00.
All children ages 2 through entering 6th grade are welcome to be seekers.
Early Registration is encouraged!
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MEN’S BREAKFAST CONTINUES Due to popular demand, the Men’s Breakfast will continue through the summer! All men, all ages, are invited to the next-scheduled men’s breakfast which will be July 2 at the Shoney’s on the corner of Kraft and North 2nd Streets at 7:00 am. Please join us for conversations about life and faith! Contact C. David Elliott or Leon Sitter for more information.
CONFIRMATION 2012-2013
If you (or your child) is a rising 7th grader and plan to participate in this fall’s Confirmation Class, please call or email the church office. This will enable the Christian Education Committee to prepare in advance on ordering curriculum and supplies. Thank you!
VISITORS & NEW(ER) MEMBERS DINNER Maggie Brown will host this dinner at her home on August 10 at 5:00 pm. Invitations will be sent to folks who frequently visit and newer members of FPC. More information will be in the August newsletter and bulletins.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN The next meeting will be Dinner on Monday, August 27 at 6:00 pm in the fellowship hall, and will be hosted by the Night Circle. Come join us for a fun and entertaining program. The meal is catered at a cost of $9 per person and child care reservations are required. Reservations for the meal and child care should be made by signing up on the bulletin board. More details will be in the August newsletter..
ALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH ARE INVITED to be part of one of the small groups for monthly study and
fellowship through Presbyterian Women beginning in September. Each group is following the same study and
meets in the church library. The formation of a new circle is in the works and more details will be in the August
newsletter and bulletin. You are welcome to join any circle at anytime.:
† Morning Circle meets on the 1st Tuesday at 10 am
† Night Circle meets on the 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 pm
THE F.U.E.L. MINISTRY is a food subsidization program for children whose only food source may be what
they receive at school. Our Presbyterian Women purchase specific foods that are then bundled, taken to a local
school, and then placed in each child’s backpack on Fridays. The bundles have foods which a child can easily
prepare over the weekend. Anyone in the church who may be interested in helping with this ministry is invited
to make monetary donations. Checks should be made to FPC PW with FUEL written on the memo line.
THEOLOGY ON TAP is a group of 10-15 people who meet at 5:30 pm on Mondays for conversation
about theology and real life. Each week discuss a particular topic or question. It is not a Bible study, though we often reference Scripture in addition to a host of other theologians. There are rarely any answers. It is a rich (and often challenging) discussion for participants. Everyone is welcome; no experience required. See Pastor Dave if you have any questions...or, join us one week at the Guadalajara Grill, 1068 South Riverside Drive (across from Big Lots)!
YOGA
Yoga classes are held in the fellowship hall every Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:00 pm. We encourage you to
bring a friend or two!
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Page 7
YOUTH GROUPS
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH Friday, July 14—Friday, July 20, Senior High Mission Trip to Ashe-ville, NC. We will join worshipers at Montreat on Sunday morning, July 15. WEDNESDAY @ WENDY’S on Madison Street, July 11 & 25, 6:30 pm -bring money for dinner. (we will not meet on July 4th and will be on the mission trip on the 18th).
If you have questions, contact MARK BANASIAK at 358-0247
CLUB
345
NO
MEETINGS
IN JUNE OR
JULY
…
SEE YOU IN
THE FALL!
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH Sunday, July 1, 4-6:00 pm, Youth Group: devotion and games @ the AOC Sunday, July 8, 4-6:00 pm, Youth Group: devotion and games @ the AOC Sunday, July 15, NO youth group. Mikey will be on the Senior High Mission Trip in Asheville, NC. Sunday, July 22, 4-6:00 pm, Youth Group: devotion and games @ the AOC Sunday, July 29, 4-6:00 pm, Youth Group: devotion @ AOC, then go out for a fast-food dinner (please bring $$)
If you have questions, contact MIKEY DAHLKE at 216-0975
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NEW BABIES
Riley Colten Steven Gallaher, born May 31, to Steve & Ashley Gallaher. McKayla is the big sister.
Brayden Andrew Deardorff, born June 8, to Justin & Lacey Deardorff. Addison, Bryson, and Izzy are the
siblings.
Rhodes Gregory Walton, born June 11, to Greg and Jill Walton. Jackson, Taylor & Kayleigh Black are the
siblings.
Joseph Henry Finch and Virginia Henry Finch, twins born June 12, to Charles & Katherine Finch in
Austin, TX. Ginger & Bill Miles are the grandparents.
Nah Toh Abanda , 6th grandchild of Mathias & Prudencia Ntembo, born in June in London, UK.
WEDDING
Brad Williams and Taylor Clinard were married in our sanctuary on Saturday, June 16. Mark and Marcia
Williams are Brad’s parents.
TRANSFER
Jonathan W. Tingume transferred
to First Presbyterian Church,
Vancouver, Washington.
WANT TO DO MORE TO
SUPPORT OUR CHILDREN
AND YOUTH PROGRAMS?
The church office has re-chargeable
gift cards from Kroger that support
our programs with 4% of your
purchases on groceries, gas, and
pharmacy items. All you have to do
is regularly re-charge the card using
cash, check, or credit card and then
use it at any Kroger, anytime, and
Kroger sends the church 4%. The more you re-charge the card, the more Kroger donates to our youth! To date
we have received $2,436.04 from Kroger through your purchases. Cards are available only in the church office.
CHURCH BUS DRIVERS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED
Contact Neesa Hawkins in the church office if you are interested in obtaining a Commercial Drivers License.
The church pays all licensing fees.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR USHERING
If you are interested in ushering occasionally, please leave your name in the church office.
IF YOU PARK IN THE NEW LOT DURING THE WEEK
and do not display a church hangtag, you will be ticketed ($40) by the Parking Authority! FPC designated
parking spots are the 36 closest to Main Street. Hang tags are available in the church office at no cost to you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 9
Thank You, Room in the Inn Volunteers!
ROOM IN THE INN — IT TAKES A CHURCH!
From November to March, First Presbyterian joins 25 other Clarksville churches to house the homeless every
winter’s night. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday (10 times) we provide transport, a great supper, comfortable and
warm bedding in the AOC and a “killer” breakfast at Frank’s Hamburgers. Even more than food and comfort,
we try to provide a peaceful, spirit filled, and safe environment.
A lot of folks are needed to assist with transport, cleaning, cooking, serving, chaperoning, and providing some
finances.
Craig Schryver has adjusted his holiday schedule for years to allow time to transport our friends from The Old
Firehouse on Golf Club Lane to the AOC.
Likewise, Hunter Burney, has provided the service of his Riverside Laundry where his manager, Mary, has
surely organized the cleaning of one thousand pounds of blankets, sheet, and pillow cases –all gratis!
Upon Susan Turner’s passing, Kitty Boaz immediately took on the mission of managing Room in the Inn.
Without Kitty, Room in the Inn would have been discontinued, so three cheers for Ms. Kitty for saving the
program!!
Likewise, if Tom Presler had not volunteered in 2011 to coordinate all the volunteers, life would have been
difficult for our guests. Tom will continue in 2012, but Kitty deserves a break and so this is your opportunity to
serve on one of our church’s most vital outreach programs. Please consider and give Bill Hutton a call at
648-1119.
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A HUGH THANK YOU TO ALL WHO WERE
Margaret & Leo Adames
Millie Armstrong & Tom Presler
Mark Banasiak
Kitty Boaz
Maggie Brown
Jane Coate & Tamara Long
Linda Crear
Mikey Dahlke
David Elliott, Brad Carter & Nathan Hunt
Julie & Scott Giles
Jen & Steve Griffey
Todd & Jon Harvey
Vicki, Doug, & Katie Hildreth
SERVERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND CHAPERONES:
Gail & Bob Hudson
Barbara & Bill Hutton
Kristy & Kodi Kimmell
Janice Ledbetter
Judy & Reg Lowe and Janet Haase & Jennifer Ellis
Pixie & Sam Mills
Sarah & Bill Moser
Elaine Price
Kenny Pryor and Matt & Kelly Dye
Jeanne & Eric Salyer
Rod Wolfe
Confirmation Class members and their families
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 Communion 4-6 pm Middle School Youth at AOC
2 7:00 am Men’s Breakfast @ Shoney’s 5:00 pm Theology on Tap
3 5:30 pm Yoga in fellowship hall
4 Church Office Closed
No Bible Study No Sr. High meeting
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7 9 am-3 pm Red Cross Training in fellowship hall
8 4-6 pm Middle School Youth at AOC
9 9 am-12:00 pm VBS 5:00 pm Theology on Tap
10 9 am-12:00 pm VBS 5:30 pm Yoga in fellowship hall
11 9 am-12:00 pm VBS 10:00 am Bible Study 4 pm Property Committee 6:30 pm Senior High Wed.
12 9 am-12:00 pm VBS 5:30 pm Elder Small Group
13 9 am-12:00 pm VBS
14 Senior High Mission Trip to Asheville, NC (return on July 20)
15 No Youth Group meetings 5:00 pm Committees 6:00 pm Session
16 5:00 pm Theology on Tap
17 5:30 pm Yoga in fellowship hall
18 10:00 am Bible Study No Senior High Wed. at Wendy’s
19 5:30 pm Elder Small Group
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22 4-6 pm Middle School Youth at AOC 5:00 pm Committees 6:00 pm Session
23
5:00 pm Theology on Tap
24
5:30 pm Yoga in fellowship hall
25 10:00 am Bible Study 6:30 pm Senior High Wed at Wendy’s
26 5:30 pm Elder Small Group
27
28 Presbytery Meeting @ FPC in Murfreesboro
29 4-6 pm Middle School Youth at AOC
30 5:00 pm Theology on Tap
31 5:30 pm Yoga in fellowship hall
July 2012 Page 11
NACOME SUMMER CAMPERS
-photos by Bob Gandy
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