Spiritual Gifts
We hear much about the gifts that God has given us, but at times we may wonder if we have any gifts at all. The world has convinced us that we're either too old, too young, too tired, too lame, too uneducated and too poor to be a vital "anything" in God's plan. What could we possibly have to share that will make any difference.

This assessment tool may help you to begin to discern what your unique gifts are.

If you feel God pulling at your heart to be more involved with the ministry of the church, please see Pastor Bryan.

Resources in the Franklin Area
Franklin Area Community Services operates the local food pantry. See their web site for information about it and links to many other area resources.

The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce is a good resource for information about area businesses, industries, and organizations.

Area school districts include Franklin City Schools and Carlisle Local Schools.

The Franklin Public Library has many resources, including Internet Access, Wi-Fi, and meeting space.

Pledge Connect
You may give your tithes and offerings online:

Christian Resources and United Methodist Sites

Daily Devotional Reading
The Upper Room's Daily Devotion

Our Daily Bread, provided by RBC Ministries for Spiritual Growth and Bible Study.

Daily Guidepost

Resources for Youth, Teens, and Young Adults
Pockets (an Upper Room publication for children ages 6-12)

Kid Explorers (Games, puzzles, mazes, and more)

Athletes in Action, a sports ministry

Devozine (an Upper Room publication for teens, written by teens)

Resources For Older Adults
Center on Aging and Adult Ministry

Retirement with a Purpose



General Resources
Christian E-cards. Joshua 24.com has been added to our site. Cards you send will have the heading of the Franklin First United Methodist Church.

Christian Radio, Star 93.3 FM.

Emmaus This Upper Room site has a wealth of information about the Walk to Emmaus.

Bible Gateway. Search The Bible by topic, verse, or book

Sober 24, A Guidepost publication for those in recovery or who want to be.

Hymnsite. Find your favorite hymns. Please note that this page may have a midi playing when it is opened.
 
United Methodist Sites
Interpreter, A United Methodist Communications publication where local churches share ideas and learn about the church's national and international programs and ministries.

UMCOR, The United Methodist Committee on Relief. UMCOR is a not-for-profit humanitarian agency that is at work in more than 100 countries.

Ohio River Valley (Our District)

West Ohio Newsnet, a weekly publication

United Methodist News Service, a weekly publication.