Holy Week is the last week of Lent and the final week of preparation before Easter Sunday. It is during this week that we remember the events of Jesus’ suffering (“passion”) and death in preparation for the celebration of his resurrection on Easter. Below is a brief description of each of the services we’ll be …
A FREE Community Easter Egg hunt will be held on Sunday, March 31, at 11:15 am (following worship). Children ages 12 and under are invited to hunt for Easter eggs around the Franklin United Methodist Church (82 W. Central Street, Franklin). Candy and prizes will be provided. Please bring your own basket or bag to …
Lent is a season of preparation for the celebration of Easter. This season offers a diverse variety of services and fellowship opportunities. Below is a list with descriptions of the special services and events we have planned so far for the 2024 Lent/Easter Season. Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner (Tuesday, February 13, 5:30-6:30p) Join us on …
By Beth Ferguson, Lay Leader and Member to the Annual Conference. As we celebrate this season of Eastertide, Psalm 98 is a joyful song of praise. We celebrate Christ’s life and all the wonderful things he did during his walk on the earth- the many miracles of healing and casting out demons, and raising people …
Read Matthew 28:1-10 (CEB, NRSV, MSG, KJV, Compare) A Hope in Hell AN EASTER PROCLAMATION DURING A PANDEMIC By Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Juncker It was a hellish scene.After being betrayed by Judas, denied by Peter, and condemned to death, Jesus hung on the cross alone. The whole earth, records Matthew, was dark (Matthew 27:45). …
By Beth Ferguson, Lay Leader and Member to the Annual Conference. Psalm 136 is a beautiful reminder of God’s love for all of us, manifested through God’s creation. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! We repeat “God’s faithful love lasts forever” after each line as a reminder of all …