Franklin Presbyterian Church

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2011!!!

2011-06-30T12:38:00.001-07:00

VBS this summer was AWESOME!!! We learned all about the INGREDIENTS for living our lives as hopeful followers of Jesus, and spent time SHAKING IT UP!!! Check out the links below to see the VBS presentations in worship, and make sure to ask the youth about what they learned in the SHAKE IT UP CAFE!!! Check out all the crafts and ask them especially about their time making food bags for GOOD SAMARITAN AND FPC TO HAND OUT!!! God is so good.

http://http://youtu.be/FfrZf4n50pc

http://youtu.be/nNVlnU4e8hw

SHAKE IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MISSION TRIP IN PROGRESS!!!

2011-01-19T14:26:00.001-08:00

The Mission Team in Slidell, LA just emailed the first round of pictures from an iphone for our viewing! We have been assured that there will be many more pictures and stories to come!!!

HERE'S TO REBUILDING HOMES 5 YEARS POST KATRINA!!!

2010-08-15T18:59:00.000-07:00

FREE Pig Roast!
Saturday August 14th

... and we had corn-hole and horseshoe tournaments before hand while the pork was cooking.

Almost 70 people came and enjoyed fellowship including several non-members. A real success!

2010-08-15T18:40:00.000-07:00

Pig Roast - Woops, the weather did not totally cooperate! Just before the first batch of BBQ was about to come off the grill it was an all hands on deck emergency operation to secure the tent and plates from flying away in the sudden squall of wind and torrential rain

2010-08-15T18:30:00.000-07:00

Pig Roast: Because of the rain we ate downstairs in the Fellowship Hall.

2010-08-15T18:13:00.000-07:00

Pig Roast:

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Pig Roast:
... and it was Gwen's birthday too. Happy Day!

Vacation Bible School

2010-07-20T08:15:00.000-07:00

VBS was a SUCCESS!!

We had a week of learning about WATER-- how water is used throughout the Bible, how water in the world today is a precious resource, and how we as Christians can help make clean water accessible to all of God's children across the globe. We played water games, learned a lot in mission, Bible, and craft times, ate Bible-themed snacks each day, and sang lots of water songs!

We are looking forward to bringing our coin banks to the Living Waters for the World offering at FPC later this year to help create water filtration systems for people in other parts of the world.

"Pharaoh, Pharaoh, O Baby, Let My People Go..."

Some of the kids wanted some more "dry land" (whipped cream that was between the jello sea)...

I've got a river of life flowing out of me- makes the lame to walk and the blind to see- opens prison doors, sets the captives free- I've got a river of life flowing out of me. Spring up, O Well (splish splash! drip drop! boogie woogie!), and fill my soul. Spring up, O Well, and make me whole. Spring up, O Well, and give to me that life abundantly!"

Have you been out to the garden yet?

2010-04-20T12:20:00.000-07:00

It's worth your time! Tomatoes are tomato-ing, little tiny plants are beginning to show their leaves off to the sun. Stop by and greet our gardeners from throughout the community, and be on the lookout for garden events at FPC to come!

The "E" Word

2010-04-09T08:08:00.000-07:00

We had more folks in the month of March come to church than we've had in about a year-- and that's not including Holy Week services! Sounds to me like some evangelism is happening out there... "Not the e word!" Yes, the e word! And lots of folks in the pews around you are actively inviting folks to worship, sharing all the ways that their relationships with God and this church have shaped their lives. Pretty exciting stuff!

For everyone who attended Recruitment and Retention's series at Sunday Night Live called, "Unbinding the Gospel in You," continuing sharing what you learned about discipleship and evangelism with those in the pews around you. Don't let your insights stay in the fellowship hall!

All of us have something to share-- some magnificent revelation or experience of God that could truly help someone else know God in new ways. It takes risk to share-- it takes courage-- and it takes vulnerability. And it's in you. So share the Good News that God has entrusted to your care. Share the Good News that has shaken you to your core. Share the Good News that helps you to know that you are loved. There is a whole world out there that is starving to know that God cares for them; it is time for us to share the Good News!

Haitian Fundraiser

2010-02-07T16:34:00.000-08:00

The Youth held a fundraiser meal for Haiti. They raised almost $400 to go towards purchasing school supplies for the children of Haiti. Congratulations to the Youth and to all who participated and contributed!

If you were unable to get to the meal (which featured Haitian food (see blog posts below) it is still not too late to make a contribution. If you would like to contribute and top up the fund, it will remain open for additional contributions through the end of February.

Haitian Fundraiser - the food!

2010-02-07T16:29:00.000-08:00

Fried plantains!

Sauteed okra, kidney beans and rice!

We wanted to show you a picture of the pork dish (griots) too,
but the hungry crowd snaffled it up too quickly.
Please, sir, may I have some more?

Haitian Fundraiser - the posters

2010-02-07T16:26:00.000-08:00

The youth then talked us through some information on Haiti that they had prepared on posters.

Great job everyone. Thanks!

Sunday Night Live-- Upcoming Series on church growth and discipleship

2010-01-29T09:36:00.000-08:00

Sunday Night Live
Sundays from 5-6:30pm at Franklin Presbyterian Church
A Time of Fellowship and Learning

Feb. 14th to March 28th:

· “Unbinding the Gospel in You”

· This series will be taught by various members of FPC in conjunction with Pastor Katie. It is a series designed to help us all learn how to grow our church through becoming continually better disciples. Sharing the Good News is truly the underlying mission of the church; sharing the Good News is truly at the heart of Christianity. As Presbyterians, it can be tempting to look at the mission of the church only in terms of how we use our hands and our monetary gifts in the world. It can be tempting to see our church “mission” as service work, and to get stuck there. However, that is only half of the church’s mission. The other half involves figuring out how to share the good news through our words, in addition to our deeds and service work. During this series, we will look at areas such as:

o Trends in church growth and how FPC fits into that framework

o Barriers to growth at our particular church and how we might overcome some of those barriers together

o The importance of participation of the whole church community

o What we value about our church home, and what we hope to share with others who do not have a church home

o What we believe about Jesus and about God’s church, and why knowing what we believe is important for spreading the good news

o Getting comfortable talking about our faith with one another so that we will feel better prepared to talk to others when it is appropriate and/or when asked

o Discovering what it means for each of us, given our own personal faith journey and life experiences, to share the good news that we have been given

Hope to see you there! Be on the lookout for our schedule of future SNL series. Our next series will be on world religions...

2010- God is doing a new thing in you...

2010-01-02T14:21:00.000-08:00

...What will that new thing be?

How will you welcome God into your heart and into your life in this new year? How will you allow your relationship with our Creator to be molded, shaped, and challenged in 2010? How will you nurture the faith that God has given you in the months to come? Perhaps a new commitment to prayer or a personal silent retreat is in order. Perhaps opening that dusty Bible and spending time with the word is exactly what God is nudging you toward. Perhaps you are looking for a time of spiritual growth and nurture, but aren't quite sure where to look...

One way that the members of FPC are working toward deepened faith this year is through a new time of fellowship, learning, discussion, and prayer. We invite you to join us for our first series, "Unbinding the Gospel in You" beginning February 14th from 5:00 to 6:30pm. This seven week series will help us to allow God to "fill up our pitchers" so that we have something more to offer to a thirsty world.

You, however, will not be physically thirsty during this event. The fellowship committee will be providing coffee, and everyone is welcome to bring snacks and desserts to share! If you cannot make all of the sessions, that's ok too. Come when you can-- you will always be welcome.

May you feel the peace and love of God surrounding you in this new year!

Small Town Christmas Parade - Hot Chocolate at Franklin Presbyterian

2009-12-13T08:21:00.000-08:00

Perfect weather for a Christmas Parade ensured a big turnout this year! We, (children big and small), served free hot chocolate at the steps of the Franklin Presbyterian Church to parade watchers. Over 170 people had their hearts and hands warmed.

Larry ensured a steady supply of hot water with three gas burners.

Eli, Gwen, Genna, and Ada ensured a steady supply of cups with chocolate powder and marshmallows.

Woon Yen, Melanie and Pastor Katie filled and stirred the cups and served them, and chatted and laughed.

Wonderful sign by Brandon looking very Father Christmassy with his hat and beard.

... and the customers just came and enjoyed. Some generous souls even left a contribution which we will use to start a fund for the Youth to go to Montreat.

Wednesday Connection Speakers for October

2009-09-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

Speaker for Wednesday Connection meetings in October are as follows:

October 7th: NO WEDNESDAY CONNECTION - SCHOOLS ON FALL BREAK
October 14th: Katie Strednak - new pastor of FPC! Spend some time with Katie and learn of her vision for FPC.
October 21st: Donna Pearson - webmaster of FPC. Tour the new church website and learn how to 'blog'. Bring your laptop with you if you'd like to learn to use it better.
October 28th - Ann Mills - listen and learn about maritime needs in western Kentucky.

ALL ACTIVITIES FOR WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7TH ARE CANCELLED DUE TO SCHOOLS BEING ON FALL BREAK.

Flu Shots at Wednesday Connection

2009-09-14T08:15:00.000-07:00

As presented to the congregation yesterday, our Wednesday Connection speaker, Jane Lewis of the county health department, will provide flu shots to those members and participants who provide proper documentation. There are TWO REQUIREMENTS for those wanting the seasonal flu shot: ONE, you must be a member or regular participant of Franklin Presbyterian Church; TWO: you must 'reserve' your shot by notifying either Woon Yen Prall or the church office by Tuesday at noon in order to receive the flu shot at church Wednesday evening. If you meet these two requirements, please be sure to bring your insurance/medicare/medicaid/other health care card to church. Cost of the shot is $23.00 for this seasonal flu shot.

Wednesday Connection Speakers for September

2009-09-09T12:50:00.000-07:00

Here's the list of Wednesday Connection speaker for the coming weeks:

Sep 9th - The Hon. Sid Broderson, Family Court Judge
Sep 16th - Jane Lewis, RN, Director Health Department
Sep 23rd - Mark Halcomb, Chief Franklin-Simpson Fire/Rescue
Sep 30th - Tony Barnett, Paramedic, Franklin-Simpson Ambulance Service

Contact the church office or leave a comment on this blog if you have ideas for future speakers.
Thanks!
Lisa

Pastor Candidate to Speak Sunday 13 Sep 09

2009-09-09T12:43:00.000-07:00

A reminder to everyone that Ms. Katie Strednak will be preaching this Sunday September 13th. Katie is our Pastor Nominating Committee's choice to be our next pastor and Sunday will be the day for the entire congregation to both meet and hear Katie speak and to then vote on terms of call for her. This is such an exciting time for us!

Do please make every effort to be at church this Sunday and to stay for the Congregational Meeting that will follow, during which the vote will be taken and the decision made.

See you then if not before,
Lisa B.

Adult Handbells and Choir

2009-08-10T10:21:00.000-07:00

The Chapel Bells resumes this week on Wednesday August 12 from 6-7pm. Knowledge of music is helpful but not required - you might be surprised at how many of us "circle our notes"!
We usually have the Fellowship meal at 5:30 then head to handbells at 6pm and on to adult choir practice at 7pm. Our adult choir is amazing - so much talent in a group of about 18 each Sunday is striking. Come and join us as we've lost three strong voices three handbell ringers to graduation and college life. Shirley Karrick leads both handbells and adult choir as well as serving as organist for FPC. You cannot be around Shirley without smiling, so fun at bells and choir is pretty much a given. Hope to see you there.

Children's Chimes and Choir

2009-08-10T10:09:00.001-07:00

Children's Chimes for kids ages 8 years and up begins its first full season on Wednesday August 12th at 5:00pm. Musical knowledge/experience is not a requirement to play the chimes - leader Donna Houston will teach you what you need to know.

Children's Choir is also starting up again on Wednesday at 5:30pm. Kids ages 8 years and up are encouraged to come and spend half an hour singing and learning about the Bible and God's role in our daily lives. Donna Houston also directs this choir.

We always make room for pizza and soft drinks (at no cost to the kids) so please make every effort to be part of these new programs at our church.

Wednesday Connection Resumes this week

2009-08-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

The fall term of Wednesday Connection begins this week at 5:30 in Fellowship Hall. The meal is $6.00 and checks should be made to Woon Yen Prall. This week's 6pm speaker is Clara Sumner, CEO of the Medical Center of Franklin. Our local hospital is a real gem and we look forward to having Clara here to tell us about the new building project that's underway.

Battery Operated CD Player

2009-08-07T10:41:00.000-07:00

Wanted to see if anyone from the church would happen to have a good battery operated CD player that we could use Sunday at the baptism. Katherine has requested a song off a CD to be played at the baptism.

Welcome!

2009-07-28T15:07:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the blog of Franklin Presbyterian Church. We are located on the historic downtown square of Franklin, Kentucky. We are a small, friendly community-active church. You may find out more about us at www.FranklinPresbyterian.org This blog will provide information on church happenings such as celebrations, births and event details. We hope you check back soon and want to let you know that you are welcome to attend a worship service with us should you choose.