lENT sERMON sERIES
The Trials of Jesus
Each week, a character from the story of Jesus’ passion will be put on trial to share their story of the events leading up to and following Jesus’ crucifixion. Jeff Sams and Pastor Laura will be presenting the dramas. Learn details of Jesus’ betrayal, death, and resurrection from these perspectives:
Judas Iscariot (Jesus’ betrayer)
Annas (The first person Jesus was taken to for trial, a Jewish ex-High Priest)
Caiaphas (Jewish High Priest at the time of Jesus’ arrest)
Peter (One of Jesus’ closest disciples)
Herod (Ruler of Galilee)
Child (A Witness from the crowd) - Palm Sunday
Claudia Procula (Wife of Pontius Pilate) - Maundy Thursday
Satan (The Deceiver) - Good Friday
Mary Magdalene (First person at the empty tomb) - Easter
This drama series plays out like a courtroom scene as this group of witnesses come forward to give testimony. It is based on the writings of Don Neidigk and is a mesmerizing review of God’s plan for salvation. Join us!
Franklin First Lenten Information & Activites
Ash Wednesday Service
The Noisy Bucket Returns
Ash Wednesday Service
February 22 is the beginning of Lent and Ash Wednesday. We will have a short Imposition of Ashes service at 6:30 that evening to serve as a time of repentance and remembrance. Lent continues through Holy Saturday April 8, a time of preparation and spiritual retrospection as we bear in mind Christ’s sacrifice for the forgiveness of our sins.
Lenten Sermon Series
The Noisy Bucket Returns
Ash Wednesday Service
The Trials of Jesus
This drama series plays out like a courtroom scene as this group of witnesses come forward to give testimony. It is based on the writings of Don Neidigk and is a mesmerizing review of God’s plan for salvation. Join us!
Lenten Practices
The Noisy Bucket Returns
The Noisy Bucket Returns
There are traditionally three main practices in the Christian faith for a proper observance of Lent. They include prayer, fasting, and giving alms. Let’s explore them a bit.
The Noisy Bucket Returns
The Noisy Bucket Returns
The Noisy Bucket Returns
During Lent (beginning February 26), our children will once again be collecting change in the Noisy Bucket to benefit Heifer International. This program provides animals to impoverished families around the world to give them a hand up to supplement their income and better their community. Friends, you are invited to start hoarding your
During Lent (beginning February 26), our children will once again be collecting change in the Noisy Bucket to benefit Heifer International. This program provides animals to impoverished families around the world to give them a hand up to supplement their income and better their community. Friends, you are invited to start hoarding your change. Our smiling children will be asking you to contribute during Worship later this month.
Holy Week Services
Holy Week Services
Holy Week Services
Join us for all or any of our Holy Week Services.
Palm Sunday
Holy Week Services
Holy Week Services
Palm Sunday Service
April 2nd
10:45 am
Maundy Thursday
Holy Week Services
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday Service
April 6th
6:30 pm
Good Friday
Holy Week Services
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday Service
April 7th
6:30 pm
Easter Celebration Service
Easter Celebration Service
Easter Celebration Service
Easter Worship
April 9th
10:45 am
Photo Gallery
Lenten Practices
Three Main Practices
There are traditionally three main practices in the Christian faith for a proper observance of Lent. They include prayer, fasting, and giving alms. Let’s explore them a bit.
Prayer – In Wayne Muller’s book “Learning to Pray,” he pictures prayer as “a doorway into heaven on earth” in which our minds, hearts, and senses are attuned to God’s presence all around us. Prayer is not a one-and-done daily activity, but a focus on how God is present and communicating with us throughout the day. Lent is an especially appropriate time for reconciliation: getting our hearts right with God and with one another.
Fasting – Many of us grew up giving up a food item during Lent: sweets, soda, meat, etc. Fasting is a giving up OR taking up something as a form of self-discipline. We can fast as well from busyness, negativity, verbal insults, emotional stuffing of feelings, and electronics. We can take up practices such as kindness, Bible reading, outreach activities, etc. as a way of growing spiritually.
Alms-giving – God’s command to give to others is a lifestyle that takes on special significance during Lent. We can share our resources, our time, and our talents with those who are in need. We can work in areas of social justice, compassion care, and providing basic needs. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35
