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Responding to God’s grace through worship, study, and service.
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The Franklin Presbyterian Responding to God’s grace through worship, study, and service.
A Publication of First Presbyterian Church, Franklin, Tennessee
May 2019 June 2020
Devotional Blog
The church has no walls, and it is resilient and enduring through the grace of Christ.
While the COVID-19 crisis forces our FPC Franklin community to temporarily physically separate, it presents a hopeful opportunity to come together in new and unique ways. One such way is a digital devotional booklet from our congregation as a faithful collective response to God's grace as we all journey through this uncertain time together. Our devotional will be titled “Sharing our Stories: Faithful Responses Through COVID19,” and it will be presented as a blog page on WordPress and linked to our FPC website.
You are invited to contribute to this project by sharing the story of your faith through this COVID-19 crisis. We have chosen the Book of Psalms as the scripture text to guide you. Psalms are poems from the heart of sacred writers and cover every human emotion while showing God’s faithfulness and love through all kinds of human experiences.
Your story/devotion can tell of your experience of quarantine daily life, journal reflections, faith ponderings, poetry, or how a particular Psalm is speaking to you during this pandemic. Our goal is to be open and encourage creativity in your storytelling experience, so guidelines are minimal. There is not a word limit, but keep in mind that brevity is usually best. If you have an entry and do not have a suggested Psalm, we can help with that and know it is not “mandatory” that you use one.
If you are willing to write an entry, please let Kim know at [email protected]. We are planning to launch on June 1. We will assign you a day, then your devotional will be due one week prior to the date so we have enough time for formatting and editing. Thank you to Jean Acklin, Nancy Moody, and Barbara Patrick, for agreeing to help with editing.
YOUR story matters and we appreciate your prayerful consideration to this request. We hope this invitation helps you connect with God and each other in mind and spirit. Let us know any questions you might have and if this is a possibility for you.
Grace and peace,
Claire Crunk [email protected]
Kim Joiner [email protected]
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Grace and Peace,
“Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.”
This is how the Third Letter of John begins, and it is my greeting for you today. As we continue navigating this
unique time of social distancing, I am praying that all is well with your health and your soul.
With working from home or simply being home more, it is easy to move less and eat more, to find yourself
watching more news than necessary, and to worry more than pray. Self-care is a buzz word right now, but I believe
it encompasses all parts of our life. So, how are you caring for yourself these days? It is important to periodically
make space for a self-inventory and ask yourself how you are caring for your body, your mind, and your spirit as
each part is vital to your overall wellbeing.
Many of us struggle with finding balance with such a wide array of emotions. Life has felt like a roller-coaster for
me lately. One moment I am consumed with grief for our world and the next I am filled with gratitude to have
unexpected family time. How do we manage our emotional extremes and care for ourselves?
• Take a walk: If you are able, get outside every day to walk or at least breathe in the fresh air and thank God for
creation.
• Phone a friend: If you are feeling lonely, call someone you know. They are probably experiencing similar
feelings and would love to talk to you.
• Spend time with God: Make space to talk and listen to God through prayer, meditation, reading, or whatever
works well for you.
• Practice Gratitude: Each day name at least one thing for which you are grateful. Practicing gratitude can
immediately lift our spirits and create joy.
• Request a Stephen Minister: Talking to someone outside of your family can be helpful. We have Stephen
Minsters ready to listen to you and journey alongside you during this time. Contact Stephen Leader Judi Arnold
([email protected]) or one of the pastors to learn more.
• Reach out to a mental health professional: When needed, they are a gift from God, and many are available for in-person or telecare visits. Here are a couple of counseling centers websites: https://insightcounselingcenters.org/ or https://refugecenter.org/.
Contrary to some beliefs, self-care is not selfish. Caring for yourself is a sign of compassion for you and others.
Caring for yourself allows you to then better care for others. I encourage you to do at least one thing each day to
care for yourself. Remember your church family loves you and is here for you, so reach out to one another. We are
the body of Christ and are praying with and for one another.
Be well, Anne
A MESSAGE FROM ANNE KEENER COMMISSIONED PASTOR
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Summer Series
Beginning May 31 and going through August 2, Pastor Chris will be leading an adult Sunday school class on Zoom and preaching a series of sermons on the theme, “The Resilient Church.”
We are all learning these days what it takes to be resilient in the midst of significant change. The pandemic affecting the world has created major disruptions in the way we live. These disruptions have caused grief and pain for many. We are all being thrust into the kind of circumstance that calls for resilience, both as individuals, and as a church.
We will be reading and discussing two books. The first is “Weathering the Storm: Simple Strategies for Being Peaceful and Prepared,” by Tracy W. Mehr-Muska. Resilience enables us not only to survive adversity, but to be transformed by it. This book offers simple and proven strategies to develop resilience that will be of enormous benefit to anyone who is yearning to feel more peaceful and prepared. Tracy is a Coast Guard veteran, a Presbyterian pastor, and interfaith chaplain. This book promises to help all of us as we learn together how, by God’s grace, we can respond to this crisis with resilience. We will read and discuss this book in June.
In July, the emphasis will shift to the practices in the faith and in the church that ground us in ancient traditions that are ever-new in each generation. Especially as we walk through these days of crisis, our congregational resilience is surely grounded in those practices which have nourished and led followers of Christ through all the ages. We will be reading “Being Christian: Baptism, Bible, Eucharist, Prayer,” by Rowan Williams. Williams served as the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury from 2002-2012, and is currently the Chancellor of University of South Wales. This book is an exploration of the essential elements of the Christian life, those simple and recognizable things that make you realize that you are part of a Christian community. Part of what makes Christian communities resilient in times of crisis is a deepening reflection on these basics. We will spend the month of July joining Williams in this reflection.
These books are available on Amazon or wherever you purchase books. It is not necessary for you to have read the books to participate in the class discussion. All are welcome.
Pastor Chris will preach in June and July on the themes present in the books, bringing them into conversation with relevant biblical texts.
Join us this summer and let us embrace the call of these times for resilience.
Ways for Children to Connect this Summer via ZOOM:
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Prayers for NaCoMe
We are saddened but admire the decision to suspend all summer camps. FPC is supporting by paying all the half fees of previously registered campers, $4,800.00. Please continue to pray for the camp director, Ryan Moore, and staff who continue to work for the improvement of NaCoMe. We had several high school students slated to be on Summer Staff and/or serve as Counselors In Training, we are especially praying for them: Brian Keener, Jack Hoeffler, and Emma Sower were going to be Counselors In Training and Julie Keener, Cara Moyers, Emily Oldham, Libbey Roumen, and Olivia Anderson were going to be counselors.
Compassion Camp: Be Loved. Be Kind. Be You.
Wednesdays in July for Everyone!
Activities provided for individuals and families on the FPC Grounds and at-home/virtual VBS type activities too!
The theme is compassion for others, ourselves, and the world.
Let us know if you need help connecting for Sunday School!
Director of Christian Education, Kim Joiner [email protected]
Director of Youth Ministries, Linzi Anderson [email protected]
OUTREACH
Families Apart, Church Together
Share your story! We want to check in with you about how you are doing and share messages of hope with our
congregation and wider community. Fill out this form to share a picture and a blurb with us about your quarantine
experience. We look forward to seeing your faces and hearing what you’ve been up to!
We’ve shared from the Hoefflers and The Webb/Garafolas so far and are thankful for those who have submitted
already. We’ll keep posting these as long as we keep hearing from you!
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MISSION
Red Cross Blood Drive RECAP
Thank You Blood Donors!
On Sunday, May 10, 2020, FPC-Franklin hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive in honor of Darcie Cross and 39 units of blood were collected (the highest number of units ever collected at an FPC blood drive). These 39 units will save the lives of up to 117 people!
Thank you to those who donated or attempted to donate at this drive! Be sure to add the next blood drive, scheduled for September 27, 2020 to your calendar!
Don Bittick and Connie Bond
Thank You from Darcie Cross
This note is to say thank you to my friends at FPC for the successful blood drive held on May 10. I am truly humbled that it was dedicated in my honor. What a wonderful and important event!
I’ve always heard that donors provide the gift of life, but I never expected to be the recipient. Since my battle with leukemia began last fall, I’ve had nearly 50 transfusions of red blood and/or platelets. These donations have been a critical part of my treatment and have given me a chance to hope for continued healing. I am grateful beyond words for this gift.
Many, many thanks to Connie Bond, Don Bittock, my husband Rick, the Red Cross and the rest of the team who planned this event. I’m told that they achieved the largest turnout of any FPC blood drive to date – that is incredible! And of course, I can never express enough thanks to the donors who literally give of themselves to help patients like me…this is truly God working in the world through His people.
With sincere appreciation, Darcie Cross
How we’re giving as a church:
• Hard Bargain—Paid for a week of meals for residents in the Hard Bargain Neighborhood • Red Cross Blood Drive—Biggest donation yet, with 39 units! • April 2NDSAT—Wrote notes of encouragement to essential workers across the community • May 2NDSAT—GraceWorks food drive all month long • Friends Life—The Mission Committee wrote notes to the entire Friends Life staff offering encouragement • Meals on Wheels—Continuing our monthly delivery of meals as a vital meal source • FPC has also prepaid all its mission partner donations for the year in an act of love & support for their work.
Hear of a way we can give as a community of faith during this time? Email your idea to [email protected].
Blackberry Jam
The Blackberry Jam is moving online! Each year, FPC supports Hard Bargain’s annual fundraiser, a fun music event for the whole family. This year’s event will be held virtually on June 27. More information is to come! www.theblackberryjam.com
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Tornado relief update
The greater Nashville area has gone through a series of challenges this semester, including the March tornado. As a church community, we believe it’s important to continue to remember those who lost homes and loved ones during this terrible storm. We continue to monitor ways we can support our neighbors who are still recovering in this season. We pray for safety and health in this uncertain time, and we thank everyone who donated time, money, and resources already to supporting tornado victims. We are particularly grateful to all the community organizations who have offered their assistance during this time, including The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, The Community Resource Center, Hands On Nashville, Gideon’s Army, and many others. We hope as a church community to be able to take small groups to volunteer together once it is safe to gather in person. If you have ideas for how FPC can continue supporting tornado victims either now or in the future, email [email protected].
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
Stephen Ministry
Have you ever thought about what it might be like to have a Stephen Minister? Or maybe become a Stephen Minister? Click Here to learn more about one young woman's journey and how she began to feel God's love again.
“What I needed the most was her unconditional love—to know that no matter what I shared with her, no matter what I’d done, she cared for me. Her care showed God’s love for me.”
FPC Stephen Ministers are here to walk with you. If you or someone you know is hurting, reach out confidentially to Stephen Leader Judi Arnold ([email protected]) or one of the pastors.
Yoga
We welcome new members each week to our Zoom yoga class. You are welcome to turn off your camera while we practice, so don’t let that deter you from joining. This is an intergenerational gentle yoga practice each Thursday at 9:30 AM. Click here for the Zoom link. Our videos are around 30 minutes, and then we check in with one another. If you have questions, contact Betty Barcheski [email protected]. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, please join us.
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Visitation Ministry
Our Visitation team continues to reach out through phone calls and cards. In addition to these contacts, Karen Hanson is mailing sermons and church information every two weeks to those on our Visitation list without internet. If you do not have access to the internet to worship with us online or read the sermon from the Order of Worship email each week, please reach out to Anne Keener (615-516-0653 or [email protected].)
Caring for One Another
We continue to be the church and care for one another. As the body of Christ, we are called to both give and receive. If your church family can assist you during this time, please contact Anne Keener ([email protected] or 615-516-0653.) We are here for you.
We are also a community that prays for one another.
Please continue to pray for those on our prayer list. We also ask that you pray for health care workers, especially those in our congregation. If you have a prayer request, reach out to Anne Keener [email protected].
Graduating College Seniors
Congratulations to our recent College Graduates!
Ben Davis graduated from Lipscomb University with an Electrical and Computer Engineering major and Computer Science and Mathematics minors. He is the son of Tom and Katherine Davis and brother to Brady and Cates.
Samantha McCaleb graduated from NYU Steinhardt with a Vocal Performance major and Business Studies minor. She is the daughter of Caroline McCaleb and Kirk McCaleb and sister to Emma and Meggie.
Emily Roumen graduated from University of Tennessee, Chattanooga with a Psychology major and Sociology minor. She is the daughter of Eddy Roumen and Sharon Jay and sister to Libbey.
Harrison Whiteside graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with Honors with a Sports Management major and Business Administration minor . He is the son of Phillip and Margaret Whiteside and brother to Sanders and Shelby. Harrison will attend graduate school at Belmont in the Fall.
Your graduation and final weeks of school have been different than expected, but it doesn’t diminish the years of hard work you have put forth to reach this accomplishment. Your church family celebrates with you and your family. Continued prayers on this next chapter in your journey.
Newest Birth With joy and thanksgiving, we announce our newest birth:
Abram Michael Johnson, son of Charli and Andrew Johnson; great-grandson of Charley and Barbara Winger, born May 5, 2020
Recent Death The First Presbyterian Church family extends prayers and sympathy to all those who are grieving.
We are especially in prayer for Charles Higley and the rest of his family upon the death of his wife, Carlene, on May 18, 2020.
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YOUTH MINISTRY
Senior Week
Thank you to Leanne Hoeffler, Anne Keener, Shawn Raines, Jennifer Sower and Margaret Whiteside for coordinating such a special senior week. Thanks to Dale Roos for helping us with our yard signs. We encourage you to drive through the church parking lot where you will be able to see all the yard signs with our seniors’ names and photos. We are so proud of the class of 2020.
The class of 2020: Olivia Anderson, Emily Annette Bechtel, Mason Alan Blackburn, John Martin Boyette, Bailey Dvorak, Neeley Grisham, Spencer Campbell Jones, Margaret Cate McCaleb, Jenna Ruth Mitchell, Cara Alayne Moyers, Emily Grace Oldham, Jack Lappin Pianta, Chase Michael Reimer, Libbey Roumen, and William Drake Stanfill, III.
Please make sure you are signed up for the youth ministry’s weekly e-mail through mailchimp to make sure you get all the latest updates regarding summer activities. We are including a survey to hear about what we can do that would be most helpful to youth and families. Our main weekly meeting will be at 6 PM on Wednesdays (when we would usually go to dinner together). In place of summer Sunday school, we are hoping to start a movie/book club over the summer. You can answer our survey to express your interest and let us know what books/movies you would most enjoy. While we are unable to travel for our usually summer trips, we will be keeping an eye out for ways that we can safely serve our local area.
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MUSIC MINISTRY
New Pipe Organ – Casavant Countdown - 5 Months
Casavant Opus 3938 (Installation – November of 2020)
Work continues on the new organ in the Casavant workshop in Montreal, where assembly is currently taking
place. Watch for continuing updates and information each month!
(Above) The artist’s conception of the completed instrument in the room.
(Below) The current assembly as seen in the builder’s workshop in Quebec. Please note a portion of the organ’s
largest pipes have already been installed and await the “raising of the wind”.
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Hymn Stories
Join us for a new hymn story each Monday on Facebook!
Each week we will discover a little bit of background information about your favorite hymn…and hear it played.
Send in a favorite title to the church’s main page, the music group page, or via a simple email. Look for your favorite
to be featured in the coming weeks.
Q: I would like to own my own copy of the hymnal, how may I do so?
A: Use the following link to find out more information on how to order.
https://www.pcusastore.com/Products/CategoryCenter.aspx?categoryId=PHYM
Carillon Schedule
Hymn Program (Daily at Noon and 6:00 PM) Ringing the Hours (Weekdays: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM)
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The session of FPC has adopted two documents to guide our community as we prayerfully make decisions about reopening. There is the full document and an accompanying abbreviated document that distills the work of the
full document. You will note that we are currently in the “Safer at Home” phase, and we anticipate four additional phases on the way to full reopening. The ReOpen Task Force of the Session (Don Arnold, Chuck
Cairatti, Claire Crunk, Katie Gottlieb, and Robin Pulliam, along with new member Brent Sower) will work closely each week to determine which phase we are moving into and communicate that with the congregation. The
Session and staff will also be working together along with the Sessional committees to implement the reopening.
We invite you to utilize the outside spaces around FPC to experience worship with your families or on your own throughout the week.
WORSHIP SERVICE CALENDAR J u n e 1 4 , 2 0 2 0
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Sermon: Always Chris Joiner
J u n e 2 1 , 2 0 2 0
Scripture: Jer. 29:10-14; 2 Cor. 4:7-18
Sermon: We Do Not Lose Heart Chris Joiner
J u n e 2 8 , 2 0 2 0
Scripture:
Sermon: Anne Keener
J u n e 7 , 2 0 2 0
Scripture: Ecc. 4:9-12; 1 Cor. 12:12-31
Sermon: One Body Chris Joiner
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1 Dawson Blackburn Linda Cairatti Harper Fitzgerald Dixie Houston Kate Lasseter 2 Mac Boyette Emily Roumen 4 Emeline Lasseter Stuart Wells 5 Ani Collier Sarah Jones Jim Petersen 6 Riley Coleman 7 Kohlby Bollinger Brooks Godwin Emily Gwydir Carlene Higley Trey Jackson Kathy Nappier Margaret Roberts
14 Jean Acklin Hannah Fox 15 Harriet Bechtel Mackenzie Lewis 16 John Bittick Blake Gillum Evan Kutzler Taylor Phillips 17 Bailey Oldham Jane Stafford 19 Megan Sturm Barbara Winger 20 Rich Johnson 21 Leonard McKeand
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Meggie McCaleb
Gerry Reams
Dave Yates
8 Grant Lahey John Moulton 9 Betsy Adgent Chandler Joiner John Kitchings Glenn Schwartz 10 Jill Brewer Ron Crutcher Maggie Garafola Lucy Lind Katie Oldham 11 Emily Benesh Sharon Kirby Braden Stivers Jan Van Heiningen 12 Chuck Coble Kate Devaney Jo Singer 13 Tiffany Bechtel Bruce Jones
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Ellie Hagan
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Dave Stivers 25 Shirley Draper 26 Rachel Cairatti Brenda Campbell Bill Hughes Leslie Linebaugh Suzanne Mayo Alex Miller Jacob Wilson 27 Liz Hallock 28 Art Haws 29 Chris Carver Russell Henderson Scott Russell 30 Michele Boyette Samantha McCaleb
If you would prefer not to be listed, please email [email protected] for edits on the newsletter.
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JUNE 2020 Daily Lectionary
Monday, June 1 Morning: Pss. 57; 145 Evening: Pss. 85; 47 Eccl. 2:1–15 Gal. 1:1–17 Matt. 13:44–52 Tuesday, June 2 Morning: Pss. 54; 146 Evening: Pss. 28; 99 Eccl. 2:16–26 Gal. 1:18—2:10 Matt. 13:53–58 Wednesday, June 3 Morning: Pss. 65; 147:1–11 Evening: Pss. 125; 91 Eccl. 3:1–15 Gal. 2:11–21 Matt. 14:1–12 Thursday, June 4 Morning: Pss. 143; 147:12–20 Evening: Pss. 81; 116 Eccl. 3:16—4:3 Gal. 3:1–14 Matt. 14:13–21 Friday, June 5 Morning: Pss. 88; 148 Evening: Pss. 6; 20 Eccl. 5:1–7 Gal. 3:15–22 Matt. 14:22–36 Saturday, June 6 Morning: Pss. 122; 149 Evening: Pss. 100; 63 Eccl. 5:8–20 Gal. 3:23—4:11 Matt. 15:1–20 Sunday, June 7 Trinity Sunday Morning: Pss. 103; 150 Evening: Pss. 117; 139 Job 38:1–11; 42:1–5 Rev. 19:4–16 John 1:29–34
Monday, June 8 Morning: Pss. 62; 145 Evening: Pss. 73; 9 Eccl. 7:1–14 Gal. 4:12–20 Matt. 15:21–28 Tuesday, June 9 Morning: Pss. 12; 146 Evening: Pss. 36; 7 Eccl. 8:14—9:10 Gal. 4:21–31 Matt. 15:29–39 Wednesday, June 10 Morning: Pss. 96; 147:1–11 Evening: Pss. 132; 134 Eccl. 9:11–18 Gal. 5:1–15 Matt. 16:1–12 Thursday, June 11 Morning: Pss. 116; 147:12–20 Evening: Pss. 26; 130 Eccl. 11:1–8 Gal. 5:16–24 Matt. 16:13–20 Friday, June 12 Morning: Pss. 84; 148 Evening: Pss. 25; 40 Eccl. 11:9—12:14 Gal. 5:25—6:10 Matt. 16:21–28 Saturday, June 13 Morning: Pss. 63; 149 Evening: Pss. 125; 90 Num. 3:1–13 Gal. 6:11–18 Matt. 17:1–13 Sunday, June 14 Morning: Pss. 103; 150 Evening: Pss. 117; 139 Num. 6:22–27 Acts 13:1–12 Luke 12:41–48 Monday, June 15 Morning: Pss. 5; 145 Evening: Pss. 82; 29 Num. 9:15–23; 10:29–36 Rom. 1:1–15; Matt. 17:14–21
Tuesday, June 16 Morning: Pss. 42; 146 Evening: Pss. 102; 133 Num. 11:1–23 Rom. 1:16–25 Matt. 17:22–27 Wednesday, June 17 Morning: Pss. 89:1–18; 147:1–11 Evening: Pss. 1; 33 Num. 11:24–33 (34–35) Rom. 1:28—2:11 Matt. 18:1–9 Thursday, June 18 Morning: Pss. 97; 147:12–20 Evening: Pss. 16; 62 Num. 12:1–16 Rom. 2:12–24 Matt. 18:10–20 Friday, June 19 Morning: Pss. 51; 148 Evening: Pss. 142; 65 Num. 13:1–3, 21–30 Rom. 2:25—3:8 Matt. 18:21–35 Saturday, June 20 Morning: Pss. 104; 149 Evening: Pss. 138; 98 Num. 13:31—14:25 Rom. 3:9–20 Matt. 19:1–12 Sunday, June 21 Morning: Pss. 19; 150 Evening: Pss. 81; 113 Num. 14:26–45 Acts 15:1–12 Luke 12:49–56 Monday, June 22 Morning: Pss. 135; 145 Evening: Pss. 97; 112 Num. 16:1–19 Rom. 3:21–31 Matt. 19:13–22 Tuesday, June 23 Morning: Pss. 123; 146 Evening: Pss. 30; 86 Num. 16:20–35 Rom. 4:1–12; Matt. 19:23–30
Wednesday, June 24 Morning: Pss. 15; 147:1–11 Evening: Pss. 48; 4 Num. 16:36–50 Rom. 4:13–25 Matt. 20:1–16 Thursday, June 25 Morning: Pss. 36; 147:12–20 Evening: Pss. 80; 27 Num. 17:1–11 Rom. 5:1–11 Matt. 20:17–28 Friday, June 26 Morning: Pss. 130; 148 Evening: Pss. 32; 139 Num. 20:1–13 Rom. 5:12–21 Matt. 20:29–34 Saturday, June 27 Morning: Pss. 56; 149 Evening: Pss. 118; 111 Num. 20:14–29 Rom. 6:1–11 Matt. 21:1–11 Sunday, June 28 Morning: Pss. 67; 150 Evening: Pss. 46; 93 Num. 21:4–9, 21–35 Acts 17:(12–21) 23–24 Luke 13:10–17 Monday, June 29 Morning: Pss. 57; 145 Evening: Pss. 85; 47 Num. 22:1–21 Rom. 6:12–23 Matt. 21:12–22 Tuesday, June 30 Morning: Pss. 54; 146 Evening: Pss. 28; 99 Num. 22:21–38 Rom. 7:1–12 Matt. 21:23–32
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THANK YOU NOTES Thank you for your generous contribution of $250 to My Friend's House Family &
Children's Services on March 5, 2020. Our organization is successful due in large part
to individuals and organizations like you, walking alongside us in support of our
mission of serving at-risk boys who need a secure and structured home that provides
time for healing as well as services to help boys grow into self-sufficient members of
our community.
Thank you to you and your congregation for your $769.50 gift on
2/27/2020 to GraceWorks Ministries. Churches were part of the
founding of GraceWorks 25 years ago, and that continued support has
made all the difference in helping support families living in poverty or in a bind through an unexpected event such
as job loss, death, divorce or illness.
This donation has made it possible for people such as the Smiths to find hope in a season of trials. Mike and Susan
Smith* lost their jobs due to their employers' downsizing. It didn't take long for their savings to run out as they
took care of their six children. Suddenly, they and their children were living in their SUV during the day and
scrounging around for cheap shelter at night - a challenge they never expected to face.
Thank you for your recent gift of $1,000.00 to Living Waters for the World
(LWW). Your generosity will help children, women, and men have the clean
water they need to stay healthy. When children are healthy they can go to school.
When adults are healthy they can earn a living. When a family is healthy, lives are
transformed. What a tremendous gift you have given!
Thank you for your gift of $1,000.00. Marion Medical Mission will use 100% of your
donation as designated.
Marion Medical Mission is different. It is different because we have come together as God's
people; because of what we do together.
In 2019 almost 400,000 people in Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania got a sustainable source of
safe drinking water because of Marion Medical Mission's Well Program. This year, 3,140 wells were built covering
roughly 60,000 square miles. IMPOSSIBLE! Think about it! 400,000 people got the message Christians in the
United States shared the love of Jesus with them. It is a God thing ... This is Holy Ground.
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The Board and Staff of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee join me as I
thank you for your gift to the Middle Tennessee Emergency Response Fund. We are
grateful for the opportunity to connect your generosity with the needs of those who live in
these hard-hit communities. Our pledge to you is to get your gift to those who are in the
trenches of response - in Nashville's iconic neighborhoods and the great neighborhoods in
Wilson and Putnam counties - as efficiently and effectively as we possibly can.
Thank you for giving at this critical time! Your $1,500.00 gift of health
and hope First Presbyterian Franklin Church is putting healthy,
nourishing food on the tables of struggling individuals and families
who now, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, are out of work, out of
income and out of food, struggling even harder than before.
Your gift helps Society of St. Andrew continue work on the frontlines with volunteer gleaners in hands-on mission
and service; you help send large loads of fruits and vegetables to areas where they are most needed; you support
local feeding agencies in every area of the country; and you reduce food waste-all as you follow Jesus's command
to feed the hungry. Thank you for this gift and for joining with Society of St. Andrew in our mission of feeding
physical and spiritual hunger during this critical time.
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First Presbyterian Church 101 Legends Club Lane Franklin, TN 37069 Return Service Requested
PHONE: (615) 794-5114 FAX: (615) 794-5188
PRESCHOOL: (615) 791-9061 www.fpcfranklin.org
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8:30 & 11:00 AM
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45 AM
CHURCH STAFF Chris Joiner, Pastor
Mary Sellers Shaw, Associate Pastor Anne Keener, Commissioned Pastor Michael Snoddy, Director of Music
Kim Joiner, Director of Christian Education Linzi Anderson, Director of Youth Ministries
Cheri Lindsley, Preschool Director Sara Chang, Communications Director Glenda Andrews, Office Administrator
Sarah Cochran, Church Accountant Jerry Russell, Sexton
Tony Flemister, Assistant Sexton Kate Lasseter, Nursery Coordinator Kelly Oldham, Nursery Coordinator Thomas D. Walker, Pastor Emeritus
ACCOUNTANT’S CORNER Giving Options:
• Mail a check to the church
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• Text amount to 833-720-0124
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March March March March
Actual Budget Actual Budget
115,982.62 97,041.67 204,382.98 194,083.34
91,382.95 79,966.69 171,616.51 159,933.38
45,031.26 17,660.75 52,278.37 37,896.50
(20,431.59) (585.77) (19,511.90) (3, 746.54)
182,790.46 182,790.46
162,358.87 (585.77) 163.278.56 (3,746.54)
Income
Fixed expenses
Income over(under) expenses
Other expenses
Other Income (PPP loan)
Net Income (loss)
