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lENT sERMON sERIES

The Trials of Jesus

 You won’t want to miss the Lenten/Easter sermon series starting Sunday, February 26. 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:


February 26            Judas Iscariot  (Jesus’ betrayer)

March 5                   Annas   (First person Jesus was taken to for trial, a Jewish ex-High Priest)

March 12                 Caiaphas  (Jewish High Priest at the time of Jesus’ arrest)

March 19                 Peter  (One of Jesus’ closest disciples)

March 26                 Herod  (Ruler of Galilee)

April 2                      Child  (A Witness from the crowd) - Palm Sunday

April 6                      Claudia Procula (Wife of Pontius Pilate) - Maundy Thursday

April 7                      Satan  (The Deceiver)  - Good Friday

April 9                      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!

The Trials of Jesus -- Peter

Peter was one of Jesus' closest disciples.  See what he has to say about the Trials of Jesus.

The Trials of Jesus -- Caiaphas

Caiaphas was the Jewish High Priest at the time of Jesus' arrest.

The Trials of Jesus -- Annas (Jewish Ex-High Priest)

Annas was a Jewish ex-High Priest and Jesus was bought before Annas initially for trial.

The Trials of Jesus -- Judas Iscariot

Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of coin.  Tune in to his testimony that explain his reasons.

The Trials of Jesus -- Lenten Series

Pastor Laura invites you to join the trial and decide if was Jesus' trial was fair.

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!

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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.

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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 

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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

Three practices of lent: prayer, almsgiving, fasting

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