It is with both grief and joy that we announce the Christmas Eve homegoing of Martha Kathryn Finch Swicord to her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ and all the saints in Heaven. Kay was a much beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents, [...]
At a recent Giving Garden meeting, we made a list...and checked it twice! Our list looks something like what's pictured. You see, it is that time of year for making a list. It's seed ordering time! It's time to decide what we want to grow in our 2024 Giving Garden. We usually begin by looking [...]
Isaiah 9:6 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Lighting of the Fourth Candle Leader: You, O Lord, keep your promises. Year after year, century after century, and generation after generation, [...]
"But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation say continually, 'Great is the Lord!'" ~ Psalm 40:16 I don't see so well. No, my eyes are just fine. I'm talking about looking for God and seeing His call for my life. I'm looking for the [...]
Still, still, still, he sleeps this night so chill! The virgin’s tender arms enfolding, warm and safe the child are holding. Still, still, still, he sleeps this night so chill. Sleep, sleep, sleep, he lies in slumber deep while angel hosts from heaven come winging, sweetest songs of joy are singing. Sleep, sleep, sleep, he [...]
Come and fill our hearts with your peace. You alone, O Lord, are holy. Come and fill our hearts with your peace, Alleluia!
Your generous giving makes all the ministries at Franklin First UMC possible. Thank you! To claim a charitable contribution for 2023, you have many options, including: Online at www.franklinfumc.org/give/ or via the FFUMC app with credit or debit by midnight December 31. Cash or checks placed in the drop box conveniently located at the Main Entrance [...]
My love of history began when I was six years old and I saw a grainy, black and white image of newly freed slave children sitting amidst the rubble of Richmond, Virginia in 1865. It would be that same love of history that first brought us to Franklin First. We were searching for a church [...]
The secret is out. The truth is that God had never wanted it to be a secret in the first place. From the get-go, the Lord had intended for everyone who would ever live to know how much they were loved and what a delight they are to the One who created them. What's more, [...]
This week, I received the “ACD Guatemala Annual Report 2023.” I was able to read the entire document full of information as well as beautiful pictures of life at ACD (including some of your faces!). I want to share with you the work God is doing through ACD as well as ways they continue to [...]
