Justin and his Giving Garden Story | FTF Newsletter 04/01/24

"There's no place for me at the Giving Garden." That's a phrase I frequently hear tossed about and I understand. I have 2 replaced knees and getting down in the dirt is not the easiest place for me either, so I thrive in the distribution side of the garden with some wonderful people who love [...]

Justin and his Giving Garden Story | FTF Newsletter 04/01/242024-03-28T17:25:44+00:00

There is a Bluebird in My Heart Newsletter Story

Psalm 84:3 - "Even the sparrow has found a home and the swallow a nest for herself where she may have her young - a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my God." NIV Spring is here and there is no better proof than the signs of nest-building and egg-laying in our [...]

There is a Bluebird in My Heart Newsletter Story2024-03-27T17:52:47+00:00

Jesus Paid It All

I hear the savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small, Child of weakness, watch and pray; Find in me thine all in all.”  Chorus:  'Cause Jesus paid it all; All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain; He washed it white as snow  Lord, now indeed I find Thy power and thine [...]

Jesus Paid It All2024-03-26T18:47:53+00:00

Because He Lives

God sent His son, they called Him Jesus. He came to love, heal and forgive He lived and died to buy my pardon. An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives. Chorus: Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because he lives, all fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future, [...]

Because He Lives2024-03-26T16:51:08+00:00

Come to the Altar

Are you hurting and broken within? Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin? Jesus is calling Have you come to the end of yourself? Do you thirst for a drink from the well? Jesus is calling Chorus: O come to the altar; The Father’s arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ Leave [...]

Come to the Altar2024-03-26T16:46:19+00:00

Friendships Grow in the Giving Garden

A quick look at the conversations going on in the garden today and I will tell you this was a magical day for me today. There's a young woman working in this picture who walked over from the Healing House to help us this morning. I needed to make a delivery to Nashville Food Project [...]

Friendships Grow in the Giving Garden2024-03-25T15:56:52+00:00

Easter Flower Dedications | March 31, 2024

Flowers given In Honor Of: Church Staff, given by Davis Family Our Small Group Family, given by Patrick, Amanda, Amelia and James Davis Children's Ministry Staff, given by Patrick, Amanda, Amelia and James Davis   Flowers given In Memory Of: Virginia Evans Grimes, given by Lea Ann Grimes Hudson and Alice Hudson Pell Katie Jeter, [...]

Easter Flower Dedications | March 31, 20242024-03-26T21:22:57+00:00

Meals on Wheels Story | Monday, Feb. 19, 2024

I am the husband of Nancy Armfield, who is currently the overall coordinator for Franklin Community Meals on Wheels. In the past, I was aware of what my wife was doing with this ministry, but except for being called on occasion to drive a route, I never truly becme a part of what was being [...]

Meals on Wheels Story | Monday, Feb. 19, 20242024-02-15T21:38:52+00:00

Meals on Wheels Newsletter Story | Feb. 12, 2024

Our family moved to Franklin 36 years ago when I was a young, stay at home mom with 2 young children.  I was forever changed when Sarah McGinley (a very new friend) said to me, "You should deliver Meals on Wheels...it's a great way to get involved in our church ministries." I looked back at [...]

Meals on Wheels Newsletter Story | Feb. 12, 20242024-02-07T17:04:16+00:00

Power of Connection: Disaster Response [Monday Newsletter 01/22/24]

This past November I had my annual consultation meeting with our Harpeth River District Superintendent, Dr. Vona Wilson. We shared celebrations about my own personal growth as well as the ways God has been at work through Franklin First UMC. While we talked, a lightbulb went off and the Spirit laid something on my heart. [...]

Power of Connection: Disaster Response [Monday Newsletter 01/22/24]2024-01-22T19:08:00+00:00
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