September 2012 - First Presbyterian Church · Havens (elder Susan Marks), Elizabeth Ryan (elder...

Who would you like to have serving as Elders for the next three years?

“Choose from among you those who are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom…” (Acts 6:3)

The Nominating Committee for the church’s elders was chosen at the August 19

Session meeting: Rod Wolfe, chair, Marshall Duncan, Jennifer Ellis, Barbara Grigsby,

Sarah Hedstrom, and Elaine Price. I will also be meeting with

the committee as pastoral advisor. We will begin meeting on the

2nd

week of September to recruit 8 elders and 1 youth elder, to be

recommended to the Congregation at the election meeting

October 28. They will also be responsible for recommending an

additional member to serve on the Professional Staff Committee.

Our Nominating Committee will need your help. Please

prayerfully consider who might be good leaders for our church

at this important time. The Book of Acts identifies two qualities

that would be crucial: “…full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom.” Our

Presbyterian New Form of Government adds “Elders should be persons of faith,

dedication, and good judgment. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the

Christian gospel, both within the church and in the world.” Our own church’s guidelines,

as approved by Session last month, add the following expectations:

*attendance at the election meeting of the congregation October 28;

*participation in two training sessions, the 2nd & 3rd Sundays of November;

*attendance at Installation Sunday, the first Sunday of January;

*participation at all Session meetings, the 3rd

Sunday of each month at 6:00, unless

excused by the pastor;

*leadership on one of the committees (Christian Education, Communications,

Congregational Care, Fellowship, Finance & Stewardship, Property, Service,

Historic Preservation, Mission & Outreach, Professional Staff, Worship).

*regular worship attendance

*a plan for growing in Biblical knowledge and spiritual insight;

*making a financial pledge to the church.

Before emailing or mailing your recommendations to chairperson Rod Wolfe, please

ask their permission to submit their name. Persons who feel called to serve in this

capacity may also nominate themselves. It would be most helpful to get your

nominations to Rod by September 9 ([email protected] or in a sealed envelope at the

church office). (continued on page 3)

September

2012

mailto:[email protected]

Pastoral Pastoral Pastoral

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PRAYERSPRAYERSPRAYERS

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Becky Keene

Sue Reynolds

Tom & Bonnie

Coffman

Dot Brown

Betty Cobb

Family Members:Family Members:Family Members:

Addie Woosley,

grand niece of

David & Janice

Traxler

Jim Carbary, Tim

Carbary’s father

Bill Presler, Tom

Presler’s father

Deaths:Deaths:Deaths:

Ailene Ross, Jane

Burney’s mother

TO NOTIFY THE CHURCH OF ILLNESS, HOSPITALIZATION, BIRTH, DEATH, OR PRAYER REQUEST,

CONTACT Neesa Hawkins at 931-645-6551 or [email protected].

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213 Main Street, Clarksville, TN 37040

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

SUNDAY GATHERING IN THE

FELLOWSHIP HALL

10:30 a.m.

ON THE WEB AT

www.fpcclarksville.org

EMAIL AT

[email protected]

TELEPHONE

Voice: 931-645-6551

Fax: 931-645-9962

OFFICE HOURS

Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fri. 8:00 a.m. to noon

Sunday

School

Classes

Classes for all ages

meet each Sunday,

9:45-10:30 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

graders meet on the

4th floor

ADULTS

4 different

classes meet on the

2nd and 3rd floors

Continued from front page page 3

This is a very important year for nominations, as this is the Session that will be working with the new pastor, as the

church begins a new era of its life and witness.

With gratitude to be serving here,

Dave Handley

Interim Pastor

Preaching Plans for September

September 2 “When I Am Weak, Then I Am Strong” (Communion by intinction)

Genesis 32:6-12; II Corinthians 12:9-10; Matthew 5:3

September 9 “When Faced with an Overwhelming Task” Exodus 3:1-15

September 16 Rev. Ken Gillespie preaching. Ken's message will be "Did You Know," from Hosea 11:1-11,

from the text, "It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, I took him up in my arms, but they did not know that I

healed them." Hosea 11: 3. Ken is an ordained minister in The United Methodist Church serving the church

for 40 years before his retirement in 2003. Before entering the U. S. Army in June , 1970, he served as a

youth director and as pastor of three small Methodist churches. After graduating Vanderbilt Divinity

School in 1969 with a M.Div. degree, Ken was ordained an elder. In 1970 he entered the Army as a

chaplain. Ken retired from the Army in 1990, and was assigned by the bishop to pastor the Adams

UMC. He served this church for 13 years until his second retirement in 2003. Nancy and Ken live in

Adams, and have two children; William (Amanda) and Deanna and three lovely grandchildren.

September 23 “God’s Odd Choices” II Samuel 11

September 30 “Spiritual Exhaustion” I Kings 19:1-13

October 7 Elder Sue Reynolds preaching (World Communion Sunday)

October 14 “Why God Can Reach Only a Broken Heart” II Kings 5:1-16

~ ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL POTLUCK PICNIC ~

The potluck picnic will be held on Sunday, September 9, at the

Hudson Farm on Rosson Road from 3-5:00 pm.

The Congregational Life Committee will grill hamburgers and hot dogs

and provide potato chips, drinks, plates, cups, and eating

utensils. You are asked to bring a large picnic-type dish that will serve 10

-12. I.E.: baked beans, deviled eggs, potato salad, slaw,

deviled eggs, casseroles, fruit or vegetable plates, brownies, pies, cookies,

etc. We will have hayrides and volleyball games. Bring quilts and/or

chairs to sit on plus old shoes/towels for creek-wading. You are invited

to also bring sports equipment such as Frisbees, badminton, gloves &

balls, etc. Maps to the farm are available in the vestibule and

outside the church office.

CONFIRMATION CLASS 2012-2013 BEGINS AT TABERNACLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST

On Sunday, August 26, our new Confirmation Class began their year by gathering in the Chapel with parents,

elder partners, and the teaching team. New Study Bibles were presented to each student by Interim Director of

Christian Education Maggie Brown, and the schedule and events overview was presented by teachers C. David

Elliot, Laura Black, Sharon Duncan, and Dave Handley. Mikey Dahlke welcomed the class to the weekly Middle

School Youth gatherings on Sundays at the Activities & Outreach Center, 4-6 p.m. Pastor Dave gave an introduc-

tory overview of the purpose of Confirmation, to “make disciples of Jesus Christ.”

Following the Chapel orientation, all

piled into the church bus for the five

minute shuttle to Tabernacle Mission-

ary Baptist church for their morning

worship service with a loving congrega-

tion led by the inimitable Pastor Jim-

my Terry.

There will be no class on Labor Day

weekend, but on Saturday, September

8, the class will have their next field

trip to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox

Church in Nashville on the occasion of

Nashville’s Greek Festival. The church

bus will leave the AOC at 9:00 a.m.

sharp. Sunday’s class, 9:45-10:40 will

be on the Church’s Confessions, taught

by Laura Black.

Confirmation Class students are: Jack

Chavez (elder sponsor: Ross Hicks), Alex Gomez (elder: Don Trotter), Alex Haase (elder Tom Presler), Georgia

Havens (elder Susan Marks), Elizabeth Ryan (elder Jennifer Ellis), Marc Schoonover (elder Sam Mills), Drew Stur-

divant (elder Niesha Wolfe), Colton Woodson (elder Reg Lowe).

MEMORIAL GIFTS

Sylvia Atkins John Telford

Becky & Charlie Keene Steve & Diane Miner

Rebecca Aleridge Sara Greer

Mark & Marcia Williams

Pat Schmidt Becky & Charlie Keene

Becky & Charlie Keene Nancy & Tom Askew

James, Barbara, Robert and Clara

Glenn Goad Grigsby


Louise Snider

Sally Hamilton & Pat Hamilton Mark & Marcia Williams


Becky & Charlie Keene

The purpose of this Note Sheet is to give the congregation information on items discussed and/or decided at the latest

Session meeting.

The Session opened with the lighting of the Christ Candle and a responsive reading. Chip Connell gave the

opening reflection and prayer. His scripture was Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 which begins, “For everything there is a

season…..” This passage has personal meaning to Chip as it seems to mirror events in his life. It also seemed to

be a “God Moment” in that, coincidentally, it was also used in church service today and had appeared in the

newspaper this week. Chip also read a piece which illustrated that attitude is everything in life.

Christian Education – Sunday School classes are in good shape for this fall.

Communication – There will be a link from the church’s web site to the church’s Facebook account. Advent

Books will be begun soon.

Congregational Life – September 9th

the Second Sunday lunch will be the picnic at the Hudson Farm.

Finance and Stewardship – There is a $48,000 difference, to the negative, between pledges of 2011 and 2012.

Information about this situation will be placed in the bulletin and the newsletter.

Local Witness – A reliable company to do a church directory for us at no cost has been interviewed. Pending the

receipt of positive references, the Session gave approval to move ahead. A request for $500 was made for the Trunk

or Treat and carnival on October 28. This will be taken from the AOC budget as in the past. The committee will

change their name to Congregational Care Committee.

Pastor Nominating Committee – To date, 93 applications have been received. The committee is having their first

face to face visit with a candidate Aug. 24-26.

Presbyterian Women – Request to use the Joy Offering to help fund FUEL was presented for 1st

reading. A

decision will be made at the September 16 meeting.

Professional Staff – “Respective Roles of Professional Staff Committee, Congregation, and Session in Assessing

Pastor’s Performance” document was presented for 1st

reading. Suggestions for editing were asked from elders prior

to next Session meeting on September 16.

Property – Repairs have been made to the steeple, plaster repairs will be made, and various other repairs will be

addressed as funding allows.

Worship – Infant baptism of Rhodes Walton will take place Sept. 2, 2012. Finance and Worship Committees, and

Wednesday Night Worship Service Core Team, all met to discuss ideas, funding, and logistics of a Wednesday Night

Service. Funding ideas are still being explored.

New Business – The document “Process for Caring for Inactive Members” was presented for the first reading. A

revised document to be voted on at the next Session meeting on September 16.

Nominating Committee for Elders was approved: Rod Wolfe (chair), Jennifer Ellis, Sarah Hedstrom, Marshall

Duncan, Barbara Grigsby, and Elaine Price. Pastor Dave will be at meetings as advisor.

Nominating Committee Guidelines were presented and approved as revised.

The meeting closed with extinguishing the Christ Candle and a responsive benediction.

NOTES FROM THE SESSION, AUGUST 19

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~ FINANCIAL REPORT ~

As of July 31, 2012, our pledge revenue is down by $48,254 when compared to this time last

year. Our overall budget has been cut in recent years and we need the congregation to keep

their pledges current so that church programs and monthly expenses can be paid.

$287,291.00 Pledged Income as of July 31, 2011

- 239,036.83 Pledged Income as of July 31, 2012

$ 48,254.17 Deficit

The Finance Committee asks that you consider bringing your pledge payments up-to-date.

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~THANK YOU’s ~

We wish to say a special “Thank You” to David Midlick and Tracy Jackson for the months of

work they took in building and installing a new wooden cabinet in the church office workroom.

The cabinet looks very professional and helps make the room much tidier.

Letter from the Coffman’s

Dear Pastor Dave and members of the First Presbyterian Church:

I have been trying to come up with some fancy words to tell you how much Bonnie and I

appreciate your love, help and TLC during our bout with some health problems.

I haven’t been able to come up with anything better than the old fashioned way. So from the

bottom of our hearts we THANK YOU...thank you and love you. God called on you and boy,

you really answered! We hated to move but it seemed like the right thing to do, being close to

kids and grandkids we are getting settled in and things are better.

We will never forget you. We put a high value on your love and friendship.

God Bless You!

Tom & Bonnie Coffman

P.S. David, Carol, Mathew, and Sandy have been great to us.

~ADVENT CRAFT FAIR ~

The Advent Craft Fair is planned for Dec. 2. If you would like to lead a craft or if you would

like to sign up to donate baked items, please contact Heather Thurman, fair director, at

[email protected] or the church office. Thanks to the generosity of many sponsors,

craft supplies will be available to all children at no cost. Heather plans to offer at least two adult

crafts. Please put Dec. 2 on your calendar and plan to attend the afternoon of fun, food, fellowship,

and crafts in the fellowship hall.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPDATE FOR THE PNC, SEPTEMBER 2012

This past weekend you may have heard the PNC had a pastor and his wife visit our community. We

are happy to report that the visit went very well and they were so impressed with our church and the

work that is done here. The pastor and his wife loved our facility and how we have so much

opportunity because of our nice buildings. They were equally impressed with the southern

hospitality and type of congregation we told them about. We were very open with him about our

good and “not so good” issues we have to address as a congregation.

Before you start thinking we have found our pastor, we want to caution you. The PNC meets this

week again to strategize our next step. We want to make sure we have carefully reviewed all of our

100 Pastor Information Forms, (PIF) interviews, and sermons before we make further plans. Some of

those 100 we may need to still interview. A selected few may need to come for visits. Our

responsibility is to be thorough and know that we have done the best job we can. So please be patient

and keep praying for us to have wisdom and direction from God.

Respectfully Submitted

Diane Miner

PNC Chair

PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE:

Diane Miner, Chair [email protected] 249-5273 cell, 648-4821 home

Rhonda Banasiak [email protected] 980-8184

Don Beck [email protected] 648-4609

Kelly Duncan [email protected] 220-0581

Steve Griffey [email protected] 801-7649 cell, 368-1326 home

Susan Marks [email protected] 615-696-1820

Sam Mills [email protected] 801-6542 cell, 552-9770 home

Scott Sitter [email protected] 320-5833

Vicki Wallace, Secretary [email protected] 801-3664 cell, 358-3299 home

Pastor Dave Handley (advisor) [email protected] 847-477-6990 cell, 645-6551 office

SUPPORT FOR THE F.U.E.L. PROGRAM!

This church has supported the FUEL program for the past several years. The program provides food

every Friday, during the school year, for children in our public schools to take home for the

weekend. The children receiving the food do not have enough at home. Our church's work helps

support children at Byrns Darden Elementary. These children desperately need our help! In response

to the urgent request for the summer program, a total of $1835 was donated. We will need about

$3000 for the new school year, so we will ask for your help again in the future. Thank You!

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~ MEN’S BREAKFAST CONTINUES ~

All men, all ages, are invited to the next-scheduled men’s breakfast which will be September 10 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, Hank Livingstone, or Leon Sitter for more information.

~ PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN ~

The next meeting will be a Luncheon on Monday, September 24 pm at 12:30 pm in the fellowship hall.

David Kanervo will speak on “The Political Scene in This Election Year.” The meal is catered at a cost of

$10 per person and meal and child care reservations are required. Reservations should be made by signing

up on the bulletin board. Menu: chicken salad on a bed of salad greens with fresh fruit, croissant, carrot

cake, iced tea, lemonade, and coffee.

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. Morning Circle meets on the 1st

Tuesday at 10 am (Sept. 4), the

Night Circle meets on the 2nd

Tuesday at 7:00 pm (Sept. 11), and the new Midday Circle meets on the

2nd Tuesday at 12:30 pm (Sept. 11). A new military spouse group will have a kick off meeting on

September 10 at 10 am in the church library (for those with husbands who are deployed, are deploying,

or have deployed in the past) with childcare provided. The formation of other new circles is in the

works and more details will be in bulletins. You are welcome to join any circle at anytime.

~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!

~ RELAX, RECHARGE & RECONNECT —A RETREAT FOR WOMEN ~

A retreat for women, “relax, recharge & reconnect” will be Sept 21-22 at the Scarritt-Bennett Center in Nashville.

In today’s busy world, women play so many roles that we often lose touch with what we want for our own lives.

In this retreat, led by Janet Salyer, licensed professional counselor, spiritual director, and minister, we’ll explore

practices that enhance positive self-esteem, promote health and well-being, and encourage satisfying and healthy

relationships. Take time out to rest, recharge and reconnect with your authentic self within the relaxing setting

of the Scarritt-Bennett campus. Register today! Cost: Commuter:$75 Includes all meals and tuition. Overnight: $150

includes 1 night’s stay, all meals, tuition. To Register: go online http://bit.ly/sbcchtots, by email [email protected], or call

(615) 340-7557. For more info, call (615) 340-7473 or [email protected].

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

http://bit.ly/sbcchtots



YOUTH GROUPS

SENIOR HIGH YOUTH

Sun. Sept 2, 4-6 pm Youth Group @ the AOC

Sun. Sept 9, 3-5 pm Church Picnic at the

Hudson Farm


Sun. Sept 23, , 4-6 pm Youth Group @ the AOC


WEDNESDAY @ WHITT’S on Madison St.

6:30 pm, on Wed.’s Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26

-bring money for dinner.

**NaCoMe Fall Retreat Oct. 12-14 –forms

and $$ (approx. $100) will be due on OCT 1.

If you have questions,

contact MARK BANASIAK at 358-0247

CLUB

345

~~~

WATCH

FOR

UPCOMING

DETAILS

IN LATE

SEPTEMBER

OR EARLY

OCTOBER!

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH

Sunday, Sept 2, 4-6:00 pm, devotion and games @ the AOC

Sunday, Sept 9, 3-5:00 pm, Church Picnic at the Hudson Farm



Sunday, Sept 30, 4-6:00 pm, we will have a devotion @ the

AOC, then go out for a fast-food dinner (please

bring $$).

**NaCoMe Fall Retreat Oct. 12-14 –forms and $$ (approx.

$100) will be due on OCT 1.

If you have questions, contact MIKEY DAHLKE at 216-0975

~ NEW BABIES ~

Brady James Hass, born July 19, 2012, to Jason & Carin Hass. Rebekah and Megan are the big sisters.

Quincy Anthony Daugherty Aimone, born July 26, 2012, to Jason & Lauren Daugherty Aimone. Micki

& Steve Daugherty are the grandparents.

Imara Butler, born July 27, 2012, to Mark & Jessica Butler, in Maple Valley, WA.

Sara & Jack Brooks are the great-

grandparents.

~ TRANSFERS ~

Andrew Bierkamp, to South End United

Methodist Church, Nashville, TN.

Aida Cardona, to Kirkwood Presbyterian

Church, Springfield, VA.

~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 $6,796.65 from Kroger through your purchases. Cards are available only in the

church office.

~IF YOU PARK IN THE 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.

~WHAT’S NEW WITH CHILDREN’S CHURCH ~

This Sunday School year, our children are experiencing a new type of Children’s Church. The

Christian Education Committee began using a new curriculum that altered the form of Children’s

Church to a more structured worship format. Following the Children’s Moment during the 11:00

service, children ages 4 – 4th

grade are invited to come to the chapel for Children’s Worship. The Noah’s

Park curriculum (designed for this age group to teach Biblical lessons incorporating skits, music, prayer

and discussion in the worship) will help prepare children to fully participate in worship once they are

older. This is an exciting time and we appreciate your prayers for God’s blessing on this new service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The “Grill Team”

from the

Congregational Life

Committee

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1

2 Communion

4-6 pm Middle

School & Sr. Highs

at AOC

3

Church Office

closed for the

Labor Day

holiday

4

10:00 am PW

Morning Circle

5:30 pm Yoga

in fellowship

hall

5 10:00 am

Bible Study

6:30 pm Senior

Highs @

Whitt’s

6

7

8

9

3-5:00 pm

Congregational

Pot-luck Picnic @

the Hudson Farm

10

7:00 am Men’s

Breakfast @

Shoney’s

5:00 pm

Theology on

Tap

11 12:30 pm

PW Midday

Circle

5:30 pm Yoga

7:00 pm PW

Night Circle

12

10:00 am Bible

Study

4 pm Property

Committee

6:30 pm Senior

Highs @

13

14

15

16

4-6:00 pm Youth

Groups @ AOC

5:00 pm

Committees

6:00 pm Session

17

5:00 pm

Theology on

Tap

18

5:30 pm Yoga

in fellowship

hall

19

10:00 am Bible

Study

6:30 pm Senior

Highs @

Whitt’s

20

21

22

23

9:45 am New

Member Class

4-6 pm Youth

Groups at AOC

24

11:30 am PW

Board meets

12:30 pm PW

Luncheon

5:00 pm

Theology on

Tap

25

5:30 pm Yoga

in fellowship

hall

26

10:00 am Bible

Study

6:30 pm Senior

Highs @

Whitt’s

27 28

29

September 2012

30

9:45 am New

Member Class

4-6 pm Youth

Groups at AOC

CONTACTING AND/OR MEETING WITH PASTOR DAVE

[email protected]

cell: 847-477-6990

Office hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-6:00 pm or Saturdays when circumstances require it.

Rally Day, August 12


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