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

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Linda Guinn

Tom & Bonnie

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Dot Brown

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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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1st through 12th

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classes meet on the

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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.

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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

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NACOME SUMMER CAMPERS

-photos by Bob Gandy