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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Preschool A child initiated, teacher directed curriculum fits well within the center based programming at Franklin First UMC Preschool. We see that every child develops at a different rate. That’s why we have a carefully selected curriculum. The goals and guidelines of this curriculum correlate with TNELDS, Tennessee Early Learning Development Standards. Our curriculum follows [...]
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 [...]
