Tuesday, February 19, 2019
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Worship with us at 8:30 and 11:00
February 24, 2019
Scripture
Luke 6:27-30
Sermon:
Golden
Chris Joiner
Hymns
Love, Divine
Jesu, Jesu
Lord, Speak to Me
Anthems
The Gift of Love
Hopson
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WNL Menu
Our menu for this week will be:
Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Oven Potatoes
Fruit Salad
Assorted Desserts
Cost is $5.00 adult, $3.00 children, and $15.00 family maximum. Remember, if you are celebrating a birthday during this week, your meal is free.
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U.S. - Mexico Border
Mission Trip
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Our mission trip to the U.S.- Mexico border left on Sunday morning. Please keep them in your prayers throughout this week as they travel and seek understanding. Members of the group are Jennifer Godwin, Katie Gottlieb, Tony Inglis, Kim Joiner, Vance Lahey, Cathy McCall, Harding McCall, and Mary Sellers Shaw. Follow along with their updates this week on the FPC Facebook page!
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Ash Wednesday Service, March 6, 6:45 p.m.
Spirituality Center – Room 211 – Opens March 10
Midweek Lenten Services – Wednesday, March 13 through April 10, 6:45 p.m.
FPC Hunger Banquet - Wednesday, April 3, 6:00 p.m.
Palm Sunday - April 14, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Meal and Worship - April 18, 6:00 p.m.
Good Friday - April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 20, 11:00 a.m.
Easter Sunrise – April 21, 6:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday - April 21, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, April 3 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for this Lenten experience
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Oxfam Hunger Banquet at FPC April 3
Since 1974, Oxfam has been working with volunteers to create awareness of hunger. Oxfam Hunger Banquets give you the opportunity to make a difference, both locally and globally. They are volunteer-led interactive events that bring statistics about poverty to life. Guests randomly select tickets matching real people who are high-, middle-, or low-income earners, demonstrating that where you end up is all in the luck of the draw. Guests receive their meal based off their ticket for the night. These events help increase our power to respond to global crises, highlight issues of injustice, and change the laws that keep people trapped in poverty.
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Good Friday Liturgy and Service of Tenebrae
Good Friday Evening, April 19 – 7:30 p.m.
The Biblical narrative surrounds the seven last words of Christ from the cross. Following each reading, a commentary is read and in response to the gathering darkness, a candle is extinguished. Selected movements from Handel’s celebrated
Messiah
will accompany this year’s reading and serve as a musical “word”
offered by both choir and soloists.
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Join the Primetimers
for Lunch
February 21st
Adults are invited for a lunch together on February 21
Franklin Soul
9040 Carothers Parkway
Franklin
Email Kathy and Jay Strunk
if you would like to add your name to the list:
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Wednesday Night Live Adult Study,
6:45 p.m., Room 211
Feb 20 Mission speaker: Elmarie Parker
“Healing Medicine: Christ at Work through His Church in the Middle East”
Rev. Elmarie Parker serves as a Presbyterian Church (USA) Associate for Ecumenical Partnerships in the role of Regional Liaison to Church Partners in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon. She will lead a discussion regarding current conditions in the region where they work and live, along with how these conditions (including ISIS) are impacting PCUSA Partners and their continuing work of worship and ministry. Though there is much over which to be deeply concerned, there are also stories of hope to be heard and shared. Bring your questions and come ready to hear the witness received first hand from local church leaders on the ground in these areas of conflict and chaos.
Feb 27: Rev. Perry Muse
The Spiritual and Emotional Elements of Deciding on Hospice Care.
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2019 Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Good News for All: The Gospel of Luke
Beginning January 23 10:30 am, Room 211
Pastor Chris will be leading this Kerygma Bible study using the resource book by Carol J. Miller. Participants will benefit from the resource and group discussion. Participate Books have been ordered, make checks payable to FPC for $25. Do not let the cost prohibit you from attending, a donation has been made, just let Kim Joiner know the need. A few extra books were ordered, email Kim if your would like to attend.
kjoiner@fpcfranklin.org
Coffee and Conversation
Join in the parlor on Wednesday mornings 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for informal fellowship and a cup of coffee. Stay for Bible study at 10:30 a.m. or move on through your day. All are welcome.
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Thursday, February 28
Two Options:
10:00 a.m. FPC Parlor
7:00 p.m. Home of Namaste Anderson
Women of all ages are invited for a lively book discussion of Barbara Kingsolver’s newest book, Unsheltered.
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The Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study meets in the Library at 7:30 AM each Saturday for coffee, study, fellowship and laughter. You are invited to join their discussion of Barclay’s Gospel of John. No registration needed.
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LOOKING FOR A NEW
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS?
Visit one until you find
where you feel challenged!
We offer classes for two year olds
through adults.
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Sunday, March 10th
Youth Silent Auction/Luncheon
It’s that wonderful time of the year…once again the youth of FPC will be hosting their annual Silent Auction and Luncheon. Proceeds from this event will benefit the youth summer mission trips to Memphis and Asheville. Get your thinking caps on, and start those ideas rolling as we will be looking for your donations. Do you know someone who would be willing to donate items for the auction, or do you work for a company that would consider donating? Past donation examples: Tickets to Concerts, Sporting Events or Theatre, Timeshare vacations, Gift Cards or other merchandise? Additionally, one of our most popular sellers are those personal talents and items handcrafted with love. These have included baked goods, paintings, knitting/crochet, babysitting, craft items, personal services and many more…the ideas are truly limitless.
On Sundays, in Wilson Hall between the 8:30 and 11:00am services, our youth will be taking reservations for lunch, as well as collecting donations. Reservations, payment for lunch, and donations can also be delivered to the church office, during normal operating hours. Checks should be made payable to FPC – Note: Youth Auction/Luncheon. Donation Forms should be completed for all donated items and the deadline for donations is Sunday, March 3rd.
Contact Heather Reimer at
heatherreimer@comcast.net
or 630-750-5776 if you have any questions. Thanks in advance for support the youth of FPC.
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Guest Speakers for Parenting Sunday School Class are open to all:
February 24: Valencia Breckenridge, GraceWorks CEO, 9:45 a.m., Parlor
Valencia is a native of Chicago, Illinois and came to Franklin in November of 2016. Valencia brings to GraceWorks over 27 years of faith-based nonprofit fundraising and management experience. She most recently served as the Major Gift Officer for Feed My Starving Children, a 40 million-dollar, hunger-relief organization. She currently lives in Franklin in the historic Hard Bargain neighborhood.
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Our Children’s Worship program is offered for both Sunday worship services We have trained leaders and use a volunteer helper each service. Sixth grade and above may
sign up
to be a Children’s Worship helper. Contact Katie Oldham for more information
k.oldham1994@gmail.com
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Have you registered your student for NaCoMe? Our church pays ½ of members early bird registration fee. Use the code: FRANK19. Go to
nacome.org
to register.
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Need more information on Christian Education programs? Contact:
Let’s learn, grow and serve together.
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ENEWS Music/Worship
Upcoming Music/Arts and
Worship Opportunities
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Mid-Week Rehearsal Schedule
+ + +
EACH WEDNESDAY EVENING
(5:15-6:00 p.m.) Carillon Handbell Choir - Room 215–A
(6:00-6:45 p.m.) WNL Meal - Wilson Hall
(6:45-7:15 p.m.) Children’s Choir - Room 213
(6:45-7:30 p.m.) Adult Study and Children’s Activities
(7:30-9:00 p.m.) Chancel/Chapel Choir - Room 215-B
We would love to have you join us!
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Children’s Choirs – Groups for Younger and Older
We are excited to bring you this new offering in the new year!
We are splitting our two groups of choristers between both younger and older children (generally divided between readers and those just beginning) in the rotation listed below:
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Younger Children
Wednesday Rehearsals
(6:45 – 7:15 p.m.)
FEB 20 and 27
Worship Presentation
on Sunday, MAR 3 at 8:30/11:00 a.m.
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Older Children
Wednesday Rehearsals
(6:45– 7:15 p.m.)
MAR 20, 27, APR 3, 10, 17,
and MAY 1 (5:30 – 6:00 p.m.)
Worship Presentation
on Sunday, MAY 5 at 8:30/11:00 a.m.
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Wednesday
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
10:30 a.m. Bible Study
5:15 p.m. Carillon Handbell Choir Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Live Dinner
6:00 p.m. Room In the Inn
6:45 p.m. Wednesday Night Programs
6:45 p.m. Younger Children's Choir Rehearsal
7:30 p.m. Chancel/Chapel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday
11:30 a.m. Primetimers Luncheon - Franklin
Soul
7:00 p.m. Facility Management Committee
Friday
10:00 a.m. Sisters in Spirit
1:00 a.m. Primetimers Planning Team Meeting
Saturday
7:30 a.m. Men's Bible Study
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Sunday
7:45 a.m. Chancel/Chapel Choir Rehearsal
8:30 a.m. Worship Service
9:30 a.m. Common Grounds
9:45 a.m. Children's Musical Gathering
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Chancel/Chapel Choir Rehearsal
10:30 a.m. Common Grounds (Sunday Coffee)
10:40 Session Meeting to receive new members
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
5:30 p.m. Sunday Night Summit
Monday
10 a.m. Growth Group
7:00 p.m. Small Group Knitting
Tuesday
9:15 a.m. Preschool Moms' Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Mission Committee
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Upcoming Events and Registrations
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February 21, 11:30 a.m. – Primetimers Lunch at Franklin Soul
March 1-3 – Youth NaCoMe Retreat
March 9 – 2NDSAT – BrightStone Work Day
March 10 – Youth Sunday and Auction
March 21 - Primetimers Lunch at Connors Steak and Seafood
March 30 – Habitat for Humanity
April 3, 6:00 p.m. – Hunger Banquet
April 7 – Senior Sunday
April 25 - Primetimers Lunch at Delta Bound
May 4 – Congregational NaCoMe Play Day
May 5 – Confirmation Sunday
May 23 - Primetimers Lunch at Garcia's Mexican
June 17–20 - Vacation Bible School
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