A message from Pastor Tempe’,
This is a full week for FPC with our exercising, Bible Study, and Men’s Meal out. In addition, the Women’s Christmas Get Together on Tuesday, Dec 14, (See the attached Keeping Close item) and the celebration of Resurrection, remembering Martha Rainer Wednesday, Dec 8 at 2:00 p.m.

Sandy is our lay reader and Anne is providing special music. The Griseck's will light the candle of Hope and the service will accentuate the meaning of the Advent hymn: “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus.”

The session will need to meet briefly after the service by the CareNet Christmas Tree.

​CareNet Christmas Tree

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2020 CareNet Christmas Tree
​November 28 through Advent
We will be receiving
non-perishable
​items throughout Advent.
Please bring your food items
​any time and place them on the tree. Please make certain the
dates on the cans or
​boxes have not expired.

UPCOMING EVENTS

November 21 - December 12 - Gifts for Children and Youth
Our Christmas Tree and boxes in the Lobby are for some of the children of Union School. Take a tag from the tree and remove the small number from the tag and leave that number in the basket at the foot of the tree. Then shop, wrap, and return your gift by December 12th.

November 28 through Advent - CareNet Christmas Tree - We will be receiving non-perishable items throughout Advent. Please bring your food items any time and place them on the tree. Please make certain the dates on the cans or boxes have not expired.

December 8 - 2:00 p.m. - Share the Journey - A support group for caregivers whose loved ones are experiencing memory loss. We meet in  M-2 (at the end of the hallway).

December 10 - 7:00 p.m. - The Brasstown Ringers community hand bell ensemble will be presenting: ‘SOUNDS LIKE CHRISTMAS’ at Franklin First United Methodist Church. The choir has toured Europe, gone on multiple hand bell retreats, and performed at the Biltmore House as well as other venues throughout the wider region.

December 14 - The Deborah Circle-Presbyterian Women wish to invite all ladies of the congregation to a Christmas party on Dec. 14 at Barbara McInnes’ home at 12p.m. Please bring a side or dessert dish and a gift for the auction. The church bus will leave the parking lot at 11:30 a.m.

December 22 - 2:00 p.m. - Share the Journey - A support group for caregivers whose loved ones are experiencing memory loss. We meet in  M-2 (at the end of the hallway).

December 24 - 5:30 p.m. - Candlelight Christmas Communion.
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Early January - Explorer’s Class: For those who are interested in becoming a member of FPC, there will be a get together in early January. Please let Tempe’ know if you have any curiosity or interest and she will make certain to select a date that fits your calendar.

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CALENDAR

Sunday, Dec 5​
9:00 a.m. - Sunday School (FH)
"The Case for Christmas" - Melissa M.
10:00 a.m. - Worship (Sanctuary)

Monday, Dec 6
9:00 a.m. - Exercise Class (FH)

Tuesday, Dec 7
No Planned Activities

Wednesday, Dec 8​
11:30 a.m. - PM Lunch (Fat Buddies)
2:00 p.m. - Share the Journey (M2)
2:00 p.m. - Service for Martha Rainer
(Sanctuary)
​Reception following service (TH)
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Thursday, Dec 9
9:00 a.m. - Exercise Class (FH)

Friday, Dec 10
12:30 p.m. -  Bible Study (M2)

Saturday, Dec 11
8:00 a.m. - PM Breakfast (Franklin Café)

Sunday, Dec 12
9:00 a.m. - Sunday School (FH)
"The Case for Christmas" - Melissa M. 
10:00 a.m. - Worship (Sanctuary)
Congregational Mtg. after Worship
(1) elect the elders (class of 2024)
(2) elect a nominating committee
(class of 2022) and
(3) to receive the budget and approve a
cost of living increase for Tempe’
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Bible Study

Learning Opportunities:

Bible Study
with Melissa McClure
Fridays - 12:30 p.m. in M2

"The Case for Christmas"
with Melissa M.
Sunday, Dec 5
9:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall

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26 Church Street
Franklin, NC 28734