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Easter Sunday Worship
March 31, 2024
10:45 am
In-person or LIVE on Facebook
Franklin First Lenten Information & Activites
Ash Wednesday Service
The Noisy Bucket Returns
Ash Wednesday Service
February 14th is the beginning of Lent and Ash Wednesday. We will have a short Imposition of Ashes service at 6:30 pm that evening to serve as a time of repentance and remembrance.
Lent continues through Holy Saturday, March 30th, 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 18, 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 ch
During Lent beginning February 18, 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.
Roll Call for the Lenten Courtroom
Roll Call for the Lenten Courtroom
Roll Call for the Lenten Courtroom
Holy Week Services
Roll Call for the Lenten Courtroom
Roll Call for the Lenten Courtroom
Join us for all or any of our Holy Week Services.
Palm Sunday - 10:45 am
Maundy Thursday - 7 pm
Good Friday - 7 pm
Easter Sunday - 10:45 am
All Services are in-person & Live on Facebook.
Palm Sunday
Roll Call for the Lenten Courtroom
Maundy Thursday
Palm Sunday Service
March 24th
10:45 am
Maundy Thursday
Roll Call for the Lenten Courtroom
Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday Service
March 28th
7:00 pm
Good Friday
Easter Celebration Service
Easter Celebration Service
Good Friday Service
March 29th
7:00 pm
Easter Celebration Service
Easter Celebration Service
Easter Celebration Service
Easter Worship
March 31st
10:45 am
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:
February 18th John, Jesus' beloved disciple
February 25th Mary, Jesus' mother
March 3rd Thomas, the 'doubting' disciple of Jesus
March 10th Joseph of Arimathea, buried Jesus' body in his tomb
March 17th Nicodemus, helped bury Jesus & previously sought Jesus out at night.
Palm Sunday,
March 25th Pilot, the Roman Governor
Maunday Thursday
March 28th Simon of Cyrene, made to carry Jesus' cross
Good Friday
March 29th Barabbas, the criminal released instead of Jesus
Easter Sunday
March 31st Angel in Jesus' Tomb/"He is Risen"
This drama series plays out like a courtroom scene as this group of witnesses come forward to give testimony. Join us this Lent to hear their testimony
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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
