The Franklin Presbyterian Responding to God’s grace through worship, study, and service.

A Publication of First Presbyterian Church, Franklin, Tennessee April 2019

Hunger Banquet - April 3

Mid-Week Lenten Service - April 10

Palm Sunday - April 14, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship

Maundy Thursday - April 18 - 6:00 p.m.

Good Friday - April 19 - 7:30 p.m.

Easter Egg Hunt - April 20, 11:00 a.m.

Easter Sunrise - April 21, 6:00 a.m. FPC Franklin Courtyard

Easter Day - April 21, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship

Lenten and Holy Week Services

April 2019

New Summer Schedule for 2019 One Service of Worship

Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Common Grounds - 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.

Worship - 10:00 a.m. Dates - May 26 - July 28

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A MESSAGE FROM ANNE KEENER

COMMISSIONED PASTOR

As I sat down to write this article, I first word that came to mind was grateful. I am grateful that God has called me to serve in this wonderful congregation alongside this faithful staff. I have received questions from some of you asking about my journey to becoming a Commissioned Pastor so I thought it might be helpful to share some of it here. Jim and I have been active members of this congregation since 1998. We especially enjoyed working with the youth before we even had our own children, Julie and Brian, who are now being blessed by our thriving youth ministry. After being part of the youth and other ministries, I was asked to serve as a Stephen Leader. The Leader Training Conference was a meaningful and growth filled experience, and I thoroughly enjoyed serving in our Stephen Ministry as a leader for ten years. That experience nurtured gifts that God had given me and helped me developed other gifts. After taking Home Communion with Pastor Chris one Sunday, he asked if I had ever considered pastoral work. That question eventually led to my joining the staff part time in November 2013 to help with pastoral care. As my role expanded over the years, I moved to full time in March 2016. When I came on staff, I knew I would love the pastoral care and working with the caring ministries of this congregation, but I didn’t expect to enjoy worship leadership so much. I know my nerves were obvious as I began assisting in worship, and I am grateful for all the love and support this congregation has offered me. While Chris was in Austin for one of his DMin classes, he learned of a mostly online program through Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary that he thought might be a good option for me. After learning about the Certificate in Ministry, I immediately applied and began my first class, Pastoral Care and Leadership, in January 2016. As I was finishing my last class this fall, I sent my Commissioned Pastor application to our presbytery. After being affirmed by the examination task force in November, I had the joy and honor of being installed as a Commissioned Pastor at the presbytery meeting in February. It was deeply meaningful to answer the commissioning questions in front of the presbytery where I was formed as a child and in the sanctuary where I continue to be formed as a beloved child of God. One of my favorite commissioning questions is, “Will you pray for and seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love?” My enthusiastic answer was and is, “I will, with God’s help.”

As I shared the Sunday in December when Chris presented me with my Certificate in Ministry in worship, this faith community saw gifts in me before I saw them in myself. I am beyond grateful for all the ways you, as individuals and as a community, have nurtured me and continue helping me grow as a disciple. Gratefully, Anne

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Café Justo y Mas - Just Coffee and More!

Café Justo is a network of coffee grower cooperatives that grow, roast, package, and ship their own coffee all over the US and many other countries. They offer sustainable wages, environmentally sound growing practices, and families who are able to stay together on their lands in Mexico.

Café Justo y Mas is the coffee shop in Agua Prieta that makes the best latte I have ever had. Seriously. I enjoy lattes everywhere I travel. These are made with organic, fair trade beans but also the baristas’ are people who have struggled through drug or alcohol addiction and now have a job at Café Justo y Mas. They are served with love from the soil to the cup.

I hope you will join the Border Trip Team as we tell more details of our trip at the dinner on April 24 called the Flapjack Giveback. We will also be serving Café Justo with love.

To hear more from our Border Trip Team, please go to our Facebook link https://www.facebook.com/FPCFranklin/videos/247202392896314/?t=24. - Kim Joiner

Hunger Banquet

As part of our Lenten Wednesdays, FPC will be hosting a Hunger Banquet on Wednesday, April 3. Since 1974, Oxfam has been working with volunteers to create awareness of hunger. Oxfam Hunger Banquets give you the opportunity to make a difference, both locally and globally. Join us for an interactive evening as we explore together the realities of poverty and hunger in Middle Tennessee. Guests randomly select tickets matching real people who are high-, middle-, or low-income earners and will receive their meal based off their ticket for the night. This family-friendly event will help us have conversations about who has access to the table during this Lenten season. Join us in Wilson Hall from 6:00-7:30—all are welcome.

Many thanks to Catholic Charities for their support in organizing this event. For more information on Oxfam’s work, visit www.oxfamamerica.org.

MISSION

Join us for our April 2NDSAT on April 13! We will be making hygiene kits for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to share with communities after natural disasters. Many people do not have access to basic essentials in the days and weeks after a disaster, and these kits help immediately show care from their larger community. Join us in Wilson Hall at 9:00—sign up today online or on the church Connection Card on Sunday mornings.

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Flapjack Giveback

On Wednesday, April 24 at 6:00, we will host our first “Flapjack Giveback” dinner to celebrate a year of mission! Join us for a pancake dinner as we honor our Room In The Inn volunteers and share presentations from both our spring mission trips. If you have a griddle or if you’re willing to help us flip pancakes, reach out to Mary Sellers Shaw at msshaw@fpcfranklin.org.

UKirk Dinner—April 25 Want to connect with the Presbyterian college students from Vanderbilt and Belmont? Join us for our dinner with UKirk on April 25! Cathy and Hank McCall are hosting the group for dinner and worship at their home, and we welcome anyone to come join. Sign up by emailing mission@fpcfranklin.org to show support of this ministry of our Presbytery.

Join Servant Group International for “Walk and Talk in the Park” with refugee women in South Nashville! South Nashville is home to many refugee women who would love the chance to get out and exercise, practice their English, and make a new friend. Grab your walking shoes and join SGI on Saturday mornings at the park. Orientation is April 11, and walks are April 27, May 4, and May 11. For more information, visit www.servantgroup.org/walk or speak with Cathy McCall.

A Seat At The Table Initiative

On March 3, a group of FPC members participated in the Faith and Culture Center’s A Seat At The Table (ASATT) initiative. ASATT brings together people from across the Nashville area to have interfaith dialogue. We shared a meal and conversation with some of our neighbors in the Muslim community, sharing our stories and exploring together how we can support and learn from one another. To hear more about this experience, talk to participants Katie and Randy Gottlieb, Cathy and Hank McCall, or Mary Sellers Shaw. If you are interested in participating in a future event, reach out to Mary Sellers Shaw at msshaw@fpcfranklin.org.

Main Street Festival

Help us share our story with the Franklin community! FPC is putting together a booth for Franklin’s Main Street Festival on April 27 and 28. We’ll have swag and church information to share with passerby’s. Sign up for a shift and be an ambassador for FPC. Email Claire Crunk (princessblues28@gmail.com) with any questions or to help plan!

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FPC Franklin Is Hosting A

Blood Drive When: Sunday, May 5, 2019

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where: Wilson Hall

Why: Blood Donation is Important….and

YOU can help patients who need

blood products!

To make an appointment to donate, please

visit www.redcrossblood.org and use

Sponsor Code FPCF19.

OR

Contact Connie Bond at cbond@comcast.net / 615-790-4043 or Don Bittick at dbittick@msn.com / 615-794-5768.

On a Mission In Hattiesburg In March, FPC sent a group to do disaster relief work in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. They spent the week working with Recover, Rebuild, Restore Southern Mississippi (R3SM). The group worked on Mr. Terry’s house, installing doors and baseboards, painting, and adding finishing touches to his home. Trip participants were Hannah Anderson, Mike Anderson, Martha Johnson, Cathy McCall, Russ Phillips, Jim Roberts, Margaret Roberts, Gay Shanafelt, Mary Sellers Shaw, Stephanie Simms, and Susan Williams. Special thanks to Westminster Presbyterian Church of Hattiesburg and to former FPC members Steve and Ellen Ramp for their hospitality during our time there.

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Inquirer Lunch, May 19

If you are looking for a church home or would simply like to learn more about our community of faith at FPC Franklin, please join us Sunday, May 19, following the 11:00 worship service for our Inquirer Lunch. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn how God is at work through the mission and ministries of our congregation, to tour the church facility, and to make connections with others in our community. Contact Mary Sellers Shaw (msshaw@fpcfranklin.org or 615-794-5114 x208) to reserve your place at the table. The deadline to reserve your place is Sunday, May 12. Childcare is available if needed. We hope you will join us.

New Member Dinner

We had a delightful evening celebrating our newest members. The home was filled with wonderful conversation and delicious food. Thank you to Stephanie and Tim Lampley and their family for hosting us. New relationships were created while other relationships were deepened. We give thanks for all who are part of this vibrant faith community. Do you see any new faces in these photos? If so, take time to introduce yourself.

“Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7

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Join us for a Primetimers Thursday Lunch April 25 at Delta Bound, 5057 Main St, Spring Hill at 11:30 a.m. May 23 at Garcia’s Mexican, 316 Williamson Sq., Franklin at 11:30 a.m. Sign up on the Bulletin Board in Wilson Hall or email Jay and Kathy Strunk jaykat100@comcast.net

April 2, Tour of Downtown Presbyterian Church Meet us at our church parking lot and board our bus at 9:10 a.m. as we venture to Downtown Presbyterian Church Nashville. Afterwards, we will lunch at Tupelo Honey in Franklin. Contact Wayne Barcheski wayne@barcheski.com or Betty betty@barcheski.com to register.

May 16, Tour of the Tennessee Governor’s Mansion The Primetimers will be headed to the Governor’s Residence on May 16 and joining for lunch at a restaurant as yet to be determined. We will take the church bus from our church parking lot. Full details and registration will begin on April 6. Deadline for registering will be May 13.

ALL ADULTS ARE WELCOME FOR PRIMETIMER EVENTS ESPECIALLY THOSE 55 PLUS

Presbyterian Women Meet on April 9

All the women of the church are invited to join for the PW Bible study in the

parlor at 9:45 a.m. Nancy Faye Williams leads an engaging lesson using

God’s Promise: I am With You.

For more information contact Betty Willoughby joewilloughby@att.net.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE

April 10: Wednesday Night Live wraps up for another school year

Thank you to all the committee volunteers and staff that make our midweek program so successful. We appreciate all the nursery caregivers, children and youth leaders, adult study leaders, and especially our cooks and clean-up crew. Thank you to Nancy Moody, Margaret Roberts, and Lucy Battle for longtime service in our WNL kitchen.

April 24: Mission Committee will host Flapjack Giveback May 1: Youth CE Committee will host Parent Communication Tools

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Monday through Thursday, June 17-20, 2019 9:00 a.m. to noon for ages 4 years (by 8/15/19)

through rising 6th grade Thursday Night Outdoor Movie

Registration is NOW open, register your children AND sign up to volunteer

For more info email Jennifer Sower vbs@fpcfranklin.org

The Congregation is invited to come out and play! NaCoMe Conference Center is a short drive and offers a variety of outdoor activities that will be available: human foosball, ziplining, climbing tower, giant swing, creek wading, archery, hiking, horseshoes, ring toss, gaga ball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, games, and just “porch rocking.” Cost includes lunch and dinner. Adults/Teens $20; Children (K-5th) $12; and Younger children are FREE. Register today! Deadline is April 28. Contact Kim for more info. kjoiner@fpcfranklin.org

Vacation Bible School

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Come and gather on this night of love with our faith community to share in the love that Christ offers through worship, a simple meal, and table fellowship with communion. Sign up here. The price will be the same as WNL: Adults $5, Children $3, (3 years and under Free), Family $15.

CHILDREN’S EGG HUNT

Bring a dozen filled eggs for each child 10 and under.

The Easter Bunny will greet you

with fun and games.

Gather in Wilson Hall at 11:00 a.m.

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB, MAY 30: Join for the discussion of

Hillary McBride’s authentic story of a new vision for womanhood. The group will discuss Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image: Learning to Love Ourselves as We Are on May 30 at 10 a.m. in the church parlor or at 7 p.m. at the home of Christi Granstaff. In Mothers, Daughters, and Body Image McBride tells her own story of

recovery from an eating disorder, and how her struggles led her to dream of a

new vision for womanhood—from one without body shame, negative

comparisons, or insecurities, to one of freedom, connection, and acceptance.

She also shares the true stories of young women, and their mothers, and

provides unique insights into how our relationships with our bodies are shaped

by what we see around us and the specific things we can do to have healthier

relationships with our appearance, and all the other parts of ourselves that

make us women.

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RideShare Ministry

During a recent visit, a member told me that they had decided to give up their car and stop driving. They went on to say it was a hard decision but knowing we had a RideShare Ministry that would coordinate rides to and from church made the decision easier. – Anne Keener If you need a ride to worship or other church activity or would like to provide a ride for someone, email rideshare@fpcfranklin.org or call Jane Herron (615-579-7466) or Steve Lewis (615-414-0047). This is a wonderful way to connect with others.

Summer Worship Preaching and Sunday School Class

Finally Comes the Poet: Prayer, Sabbath, Resistance

This summer we will explore the poetry and prose of three contemporary writers whose words have shaped Christianity in the United States for over forty years. We will read excerpts from these books: Thirst, by Mary Oliver – Pulitzer-Prize-winning poet and essayist who died in early 2019. This Day: Collected and New Sabbath Poems, by Wendell Berry – poet, novelist, essayist, farmer, and environmentalist, winner of the National Humanities Medal. Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now, by Walter Brueggemann – renowned Old Testament scholar, Professor Emeritus at Columbia Theological Seminary, author of dozens of books.

Pastor Chris will preach in the summer months of June and July, bringing one of the author’s words into conversation with a biblical text. The Sunday school class will also explore the same text and reading. Participants will need to purchase the Brueggemann book. The others can be purchased as well, but relevant poems/readings will be available to participants.

Flower Ministry

This is an example of the beautiful thank you notes we receive throughout the year. This ministry is making a difference in the life of this congregation. I am most grateful each time I receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers from the church that were part of worship. You are thoughtful to bring them to me. The flowers make me feel better than some of the pills I’ve been taking. I do appreciate the thoughtfulness. Thanks again for remembering me. Sincerely, Ellen Dickinson

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Growth Groups Continue to Thrive

We continue to pray for our Growth Groups as they journey together through the book Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginners Guide to Holy Week by Amy-Jill Levine. It is encouraging us to look at the events of Holy Week with fresh eyes which will only deepen our own Holy Week experience this year. If you are interested in learning more about the Growth Group experience, feel free to talk to anyone you see in these photos. New and deeper connections are being made through each Growth Group.

Stephen Ministry: Welcome and Thank you!

We often focus on our Stephen Ministers who provide the one-on-one weekly Christian care, but in this newsletter, I want to focus on the Stephen Leaders who work diligently behind the scenes, so Stephen Ministry can run smoothly and be a healing presence in this community of faith.

Welcome to our newest Stephen Leader, Judi Arnold. Judi has been a Stephen Minister and agreed to attend a Leader’s Training Course in St. Louis the first week of May to learn all that goes into a healthy Stephen Ministry. Please pray for Judi’s time of training, that it will provide insights for leadership and deepen her connection with God. Attending the Leader’s Training Course was a wonderful experience for me, and I trust it will also be for Judi.

Thank you to Cindy Blackburn for her time as a Stephen Leader. Cindy has served as our Referrals Coordinator for the past 2 years and Judi Arnold will be taking on that role. Stephen Leaders have different coordinator roles including: Training, Continuing Education, Supervision, Awareness, and Referrals. Thank you to Lissa Bradford and Don Bittick for responding to God’s grace by serving as Stephen Leaders. We are also blessed to have Sally Wanzer who helps with training and Leanne Hoeffler who faithfully provides information for all our communications, with the exception of this one.

As staff resource for the Congregational Care Committee and Stephen Ministry, I am grateful for our current and past Stephen Leaders who have worked hard to bring life to this important ministry and to keep it healthy and thriving. If you would like to learn more about being a Stephen Minister or having a Stephen Minister, call our Stephen Ministry confidential voicemail at 615-746-7888 or email stephenministry@fpcfranklin.org. Peace, Anne Keener

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Senior Recognition Sunday– April 7

You are invited to celebrate our High School Seniors

at our Senior Recognition Luncheon

Sunday, April 7 Noon in Wilson Hall

Our congregation takes seriously the baptismal vow to support, nurture and encourage all of our children and

youth.

You might have spent time with them through Sunday School, VBS, mission trips, or covenant partner

relationships.

Perhaps you have sat in the same pew with them and their families over the years.

Please join us in this annual celebration of our church’s graduating seniors and their families.

RSVP for a delicious lunch and a special celebration!

Cost: $10 per person, $30 family maximum payable at the door.

Mark the Connection Card or contact Susan Oldham (oldhamfamily@bellsouth.net or 615-299-7164)

as soon as possible to help us plan or by Sunday, March 31, at the latest.

Brady Davis

Will Grisham

Julie Keener

J.P. Kitchings

Mackenzie Lewis

Maddie Saltmarsh

Sanders Whiteside

Hannah Wilson

Senior Bibles

Imagine our college students missing home and their church family… As they are struggling and asking God for guidance, they open the Bible they received on Senior Sunday. They immediately see the countless signatures and messages on the inside covers. Some people they know well (their covenant partner, Sunday school teachers, youth leaders…) while others they are unable to picture, but together they are the church. By reading the messages, the students are reminded that they are loved and remembered by this community of faith even when they are away. We will be presenting the Bibles to the seniors in worship this Sunday. Even if many are unable to be present, the Bible will be given to them as a gift from our congregation.

Please take time this week to stop at the table in Wilson Hall, sign each Bible, and be part of reminding each student that they are a beloved child of God and are loved by this congregation.

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Summer Trips Are Right Around the Corner

Registration is open for both our summer mission trips as well as Triennium. You can register for both mission trips on the registration page of the church website. Please check the weekly youth e-mail for the registration links for Triennium. Our trip dates and prices are as follows:

High School Mission Trip: June 23-28, Memphis TN, $150 Middle School Mission Trip: July 7-12, Asheville NC, $150

Triennium (Rising 9th – college freshmen): July 16-20, $250

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Our summer trips are a fantastic way to build community, make new friendships, see what God is doing in the world, and discover ways that we can participate with God in what God is doing. We really hope that you can join us on a trip this summer.

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NaCoMe Spring Retreat We had a wonderful time at NaCoMe at the beginning of March. We joined several other youth ministries in the Presbytery for a spring retreat with the theme “Living Water.” As you interact with water in everyday ordinary moments may that water remind you that you are created by God, loved by God, claimed by God, known by God, and called by God. You can find the link to more photos in the bio of our youth Instagram account. Thank you to our adult participants: Mike Reimer, Vance Lahey, Chuck Cairatti, Namaste Anderson, and Jessica Queen.

Youth Sunday THANK YOU to those pictured (and those not pictured) for working so hard to make Youth Sunday happen. Leading worship and planning a lunch & auction requires so much dedication and preparation from so many people. I am thankful for each one of you who contributed to making Youth Sunday what it was. Youth ministry thrives when it is rooted in such a vibrant and dedicated community of faith. FPC Youth Ministry is thankful for our church family.

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Musical Musings for April Upcoming Music/Arts and Worship Opportunities

Carillon Handbell Choir Upcoming Musical Offerings

Amazing Grace (Handbell Duet), Christine Anderson

Immortal, Invisible, Kevin McChesney

Meditation (Handbells and Organ), Thomas A. Miller

Pastorale (Handbell Quartet), Albert Zabel

Chancel/Chapel Choir Upcoming Musical Offerings

7 (Lent V) – I Call on the Lord, Allan Mahnke

14 (Palm Sunday) – Draw Nigh to Jerusalem, David H. Williams

19 (Maundy Thursday) – A Service of Tenebrae

21 (Easter Day) – Alleluia! Christ is Risen! William Mathias

28 (Easter I) – Peace to Soothe Our Bitter Woes, David Cherwin

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Reminders for April & May

Children’s Choir for the Older Children

Upcoming Rehearsal Schedule

Wednesday Rehearsals (6:45 – 7:30 p.m.) – Room 213

APR 3, 10, 17, and May 1 (Please note: We will NOT have rehearsal the WED following Easter Sunday – WED, April 24.)

Worship Presentation on MAY 5 at both 8:30/11:00 a.m.

Calvin’s Coffee House Coffee – Music – Art

Wilson Hall - Friday Evening, May 10 – 7:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of refreshment in May!

Sunday, May 19 – 3:00 p.m.

Open to all rising 3rd Graders and up!

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April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday Communion

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40 Sermon: Even the Stones Chris Joiner

Acolytes Water Candle 8:30: Jake Wilson Braden Stivers 11:00: Sammy Tarkington Children’s Worship 11:00: Emma Sower

Liturgists 8:30: Meryl Godwin 11:00: Steve Lewis Hospitality Team 2 8:30:Priscilla Duarte; Duke Ellis; Ruthie Moulton; Myers Parsons; Leah Stein; Bruce and Betty Waterman; Susan Williams 11:00: Jean Acklin; Jason and Wyatt Coleman; Avery DeYoung; David and Dianne Green; Barb Heerman; Judith Wilson Communion Preparation Becky Hunt; Sally Wanzer

Communion Clean-up Sara Hinds; Judith Wilson

April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Sermon: Looking In The Right Places Chris Joiner Acolytes Water Candle 8:30: Bryant Downing Braden Stivers 11:00: Ainsley Coleman Avery DeYoung Children’s Worship 8:30: Christine Grisham; Braden Stivers 11:00: Kim Joiner; Emma Sower Liturgists 8:30: Leah Stein 11:00: Clarke Oldham Hospitality Team 3 8:30:Dave and JoAnn Brundage; Art and Jane Herron; Chris, Casey, Jack, Julia and Sam Pianta 11:00: David, Michele, John and Mac Boyette; Fran Carpenter; Ken, Ann, and Madison Zander

April 28, 2019 2nd Sunday of Easter

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Sermon: Peace Be With You Anne Keener Acolytes Water Candle 8:30: Hollis Godwin Madelyn Stivers 11:00: Jack Hoeffler Barrett DeYoung

Children’s Worship 11:00: Jessica Lahey; Emma Sower

Liturgists 8:30: Therese Howell 11:00: Brent Sower Hospitality Team 4 8:30: Betty and Wayne Barcheski; Mike, Caroline and Ashley Bellamy-Freiburg; Paul, Rebecca, Hannah, Emma, and Jake Wilson 11:00: Olivia Anderson; J. Edward and Brenda Campbell; James and Sharon Hill; Jessica Queen; Emily and Caroline Oldham

Member News

Births With joy and thanksgiving, we announce the birth of Naomi Joiner, daughter of Caleb and Ryoko Joiner, sister of Kotomi Joiner, granddaughter of Chris and Kim Joiner, great-granddaughter of Alex and Sharon Quintana, on March 6.

We also joyfully announce the birth of Ella Rosemary Evans, daughter of Matt and Gracie Blackburn Evans, Irvine CA, granddaughter of Rick and Cindy Blackburn, great-granddaughter of Joe Henson, on March 7.

Naomi Joiner

Ella Evans

Deaths The First Presbyterian Church family extends prayers and sympathy to all those who are grieving. We are especially in prayer for the family of Harold Plumley who died on March 8 and for Martha Johnson and her family after the death of her mother-in-law, Connie Johnson, who died on March 22.

April 7, 2019 5th Sunday in Lent

Scripture: John 12:1-8 Sermon: Julie Keener and Hannah Wilson Acolytes Water Candle 8:30: Julia Pianta Madelyn Stivers 11:00: Owen Sower Barrett DeYoung Children’s Worship 8:30: Karen Sartin 11:00: Jessica Lahey; Braden Stivers

Liturgists 8:30: Mike Moyers 11:00: Emma Sower Hospitality Team 1 8:30: Fred and Sue Banner; Matt Morgan; Phillip, Margaret, Sanders, and Shelby Whiteside 11:00: Will and Barbara Crunk; Angela and Porter Calhoun; Janice Eddlemon; Kathy Garst; Christi and Jack Granstaff; Josh, Jennifer, Emmy and Sidney Heath; Linda Patrick

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1 Jackson Phillips 2 David Boyette Cate Carver 3 Jenna Crunk 4 Laura Lewis Drake Stanfill Doris Tapscott 5 Allison Crawford Theresa Howell Kelley Jefferson Robin Pulliam Nicole Reimer J. D. Taylor 6 Ashley Bellamy Crystalin Lewis Margaret Ligon Phillip Reynolds Dale Roos

15 Jessica Cole Ruth Ann Peters 16 John Albert Wyatt Coleman Chase Reimer 17 DJ Gottlieb Steve Lewis Laura Beth Russell Jim Sumrall 18 Ann Petersen Eddy Roumen Karen Sumrall Rebecca Wilson 19 Libbey Roumen 20 Cathie Davidson 21 Anne Parsons 23 Melissa Dufrechou Betty Webb 24 Randy Bechtel Ian Raines Kathy Schwartz Jake Wilson

7 Justin Brevard 8 Mark Lewis Caroline Oldham 9 Sidney Heath 10 Walker Dorman Chris Mayo Madison Milburn John Savage Janice Stevens 11 Nancy Egbert Michael Gentile Kaitlen Osburn 12 Chuck Cairatti Harper Morgan Betty Willoughby 13 Bill Egbert Paula Snyder 14 Libby Daughdrill

Stewardship and Finance would like to report to the congregation the following financial information.

Church Financial Information

Please note: Birthdays are published monthly in the newsletter. If you would prefer not to be listed, please email

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April Birthdays

25 Gavin Akers Melissa Albert Don Snow 26 Cooper Houston Cathy McCall Laura Weaver 27 Troy Dover

Sandra Fields

Sandy Gwydir

Barbara Roos

Elijah Sower

29

Rob Lucas

Rachel Sturm

Shirley Malchow Dylan Wood 30 Woody Bibb Reid Frazier John Grimm Drew Peacock

February February March - February March - February

Actual Budget Actual Budget

Income 82,444.64 94,030.00 1,158,579.01 1,136,842.00

Fixed expenses 68,898.30 77,812.25 884,282.14 928,942.00

Other expenses 28,601.68 12,257.41 199,060.57 207,900.00

Profit/Loss (15,055.34) 3,960.34 75,236.30 0.00

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APRIL 2019 Daily Lectionary

Monday, April 1 Morning: Pss. 119:73–80; 145 Evening: Pss. 121; 6 Jer. 16:(1–9) 10–21 Rom. 7:1–12 John 6:1–15 Tuesday, April 2 Morning: Pss. 34; 146 Evening: Pss. 25; 91 Jer. 17:19–27 Rom. 7:13–25 John 6:16–27 Wednesday, April 3 Morning: Pss. 5; 147:1–11 Evening: Pss. 27; 51 Jer. 18:1–11 Rom. 8:1–11 John 6:27–40 Thursday, April 4 Morning: Pss. 27; 147:12–20 Evening: Pss. 126; 102 Jer. 22:13–23 Rom. 8:12–27 John 6:41–51 Morning: Pss. 43; 149 Evening: Pss. 31; 143 Jer. 23:9–15 Rom. 9:1–18 Friday, April 5 Morning: Pss. 22; 148 Evening: Pss. 105; 130 Jer. 23:1–8 Rom. 8:28–39 John 6:52–59 Saturday, April 6 Morning: Pss. 43; 149 Evening: Pss. 31; 143 Jer. 23:9–15 Rom. 9:1–18 John 6:60–71 Sunday, April 7 5th Sunday in Lent Morning: Pss. 84; 150 Evening: Pss. 42; 32 Jer. 23:16–32 1 Cor. 9:19–27 Mark 8:31–9:1 Monday, April 8 Morning: Pss. 119:73–80;145 Evening: Pss. 121; 6 Jer. 24:1–10 Rom. 9:19–33 John 9:1–17

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Tuesday, April 9 Morning: Pss. 34; 146 Evening: Pss. 25; 91 Jer. 25:8–17 Rom. 10:1–13 John 9:18–41 Wednesday, April 10 Morning: Pss. 5; 147:1–11 Evening: Pss. 27; 51 Jer. 25:30–38 Rom. 10:14–21 John 10:1–18 Thursday, April 11 Morning: Pss. 27; 147:12–20 Evening: Pss. 126; 102 Jer. 26:1–16 (17–24) Rom. 11:1–12 John 10:19–42 Friday, April 12 Morning: Pss. 22; 148 Evening: Pss. 105; 130 Jer. 29:1 (2–3) 4–14 Rom. 11:13–24 John 11:1–27 Saturday, April 13 Morning: Pss. 43; 149 Evening: Pss. 31; 143 Jer. 31:27–34 Rom. 11:25–36 John 11:28–44 Sunday, April 14 Palm/Passion Sunday Morning: Pss. 84; 150 Evening: Pss. 42; 32 Zech. 9:9–12 1 Tim. 6:12–16 Monday, April 15 Monday of Holy Week Morning: Pss. 119:73–80; 145 Evening: Pss. 121; 6 Jer. 11:18–20; 12:1–16 (17) Phil. 3:1–14 John 12:9–19 Tuesday, April 16 Tuesday of Holy Week Morning: Pss. 34; 146 Evening: Pss. 25; 91 Jer. 15:10–21 Phil. 3:15–21 John 12:20–26

Wednesday, April 17 Wednesday of Holy Week Morning: Pss. 5; 147:1–11 Evening: Pss. 27; 51 Jer. 17:5–10, 14–17 (18) Phil. 4:1–13 John 12:27–36 Thursday, April 18 Maundy Thursday Morning: Pss. 27; 147:12–20 Evening: Pss. 126; 102 Jer. 20:7–11 (12–13) 14–18 1 Cor. 10:14–17; 11:27–32 John 17:1–11 (12–26) Friday, April 19 Good Friday Morning: Pss. 22; 148 Evening: Pss. 105; 130 Gen. 22:1–14 1 Peter 1:10–20 John 13:36–38 Saturday, April 20 Holy Saturday Morning: Pss. 43; 149 Evening: Pss. 31; 143 Job 19:21–27a Heb. 4:1–16 Rom. 8:1–11 Sunday, April 21 Resurrection of the Lord / Easter Sunday Morning: Pss. 93; 150 Evening: Pss. 136; 117 Exod. 12:1–14 John 1:1–18 Monday, April 22 Morning: Pss. 97; 145 Evening: Pss. 124; 115 Jonah 2:1–10 Acts 2:14, 22–32 John 14:1–14 Tuesday, April 23 Morning: Pss. 98; 146 Evening: Pss. 66; 116 Isa. 30:18–26 Acts 2:36–41 (42–47) John 14:15–31 Wednesday, April 24 Morning: Pss. 99; 147:1–11 Evening: Pss. 9; 118 Micah 7:7–15 Acts 3:1–10 John 15:1–11

Thursday, April 25 Morning: Pss. 47; 147:12–20 Evening: Pss. 68; 113 Ezek. 37:1–14 Acts 3:11–26 John 15:12–27 Friday, April 26 Morning: Pss. 96; 148 Evening: Pss. 49; 138 Dan. 12:1–4, 13 Acts 4:1–12 John 16:1–15 Saturday, April 27 Morning: Pss. 92; 149 Evening: Pss. 23; 114 Isa. 25:1–9 Acts 4:13–21 (22–31) John 16:16–33 Sunday, April 28 2nd Sunday of Easter Morning: Pss. 93; 150 Evening: Pss. 136; 117 Isa. 43:8–13 1 Peter 2:2–10 John 14:1–7 Monday, April 29 Morning: Pss. 97; 145 Evening: Pss. 124; 115 Dan. 1:1–21 1 John 1:1–10 John 17:1–11 Tuesday, April 30 Morning: Pss. 98; 146 Evening: Pss. 66; 116 Dan. 2:1–16 1 John 2:1–11 John 17:12–19

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