First Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
Cookeville, TennesseeActivities
We are still looking
for photos of people and places
for the centennial celebration. Please check the preceding link for a
list to see if you
or someone you know has photos and then contact us
so we can have a copy to include for the celebration.
Announcements
For more information
about the church's efforts in improving household water quality for needy
persons in the Upper Cumberland, contact Bill Swim at
wswim@charter.net or the church
office at (931) 526-4424. So far, the group has participated in support of
the Appalachian Network of the
Living Waters for the
World in meetings in Frakes, KY and installations in Tazewell, TN.
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Palm Sunday
On Palm Sunday children participated in
worship by processing with palms and going up front for a children’s
sermon time. Also the Junior Choir sang. During the Sunday school hour
there was a retelling of the Bible story followed by donkey rides in the
church parking lot.
Thank you to
Malcolm Williams for providing a donkey for the children as they reenacted
Sunday’s Bible story.
By clicking on the photo to the right you can view a photo slide.
Vacation Bible School,
2009
Vacation Bible School was held from June 1-3 from 5:30
-8:00 pm. Each night began with a light meal. There were classes for Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade and adults. The
theme was "On the Move: God's Grace from Place to Place," which
focused on how God's Spirit gave momentum to the Civil Rights
Movement drawing the people of God towards greatness in soul through
blessing, justice, truth and reconciliation.
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 Click on picture to see a photo
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The following photo was taken from a fellowship dinner at Spankies.
Holy Week
For nearly a half century, we have spearheaded a series of worship services during Holy Week with ministers and lay members of various local churches participating. This is in conjunction with a luncheon, prepared cooperatively, with proceeds dedicated to Meals on Wheels.
Special Events
We traditionally serve regular Communion on the first Sunday of each month.
Throughout the year we observe special occasions, including Christmas Eve and Maundy Thursday services with Communion. We also participate in the annual Souper Bowl, Joy Offering, and One Great Hour of Sharing.
Our Second Sunday Dinner is a cooperative meal after worship on the second Sunday of each month throughout the year. Students and visitors are warmly invited to participate in this celebration of food and fellowship.
The congregation meets at Cane Creek for picnics, organized by the
Christian Education Committee.
Presbyterian Women
The Presbyterian Women's group meets once a month for Bible study and fellowship. They fund a scholarship for a deserving student each year.
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