Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 

Sermon: Remember, Chris Joiner 

This summer we will explore the Ten Commandments in worship and in a Sunday school class, using a new book by Eugenia Gamble, Words of Love: A Healing Journey with the Ten Commandments. The series will begin June 12 and go through August 14. There will be a class discussing the book for Sunday school each of those Sundays as well. Join us as we listen again for these words of love.

Thank you to all the children who processed with palms this past Palm Sunday!

Join us this Thursday for our Holy Week meal and service starting at 6 PM. Sign up for dinner HERE.

Have fun with us Saturday for our Easter Egg Hunt at 11 AM. Sign up HERE.

We'll begin at 6 AM Easter Sunday with our Sunrise Service in the FPC Courtyard followed by breakfast in Wilson Hall. RSVP HERE. We'll continue with 2 more Easter Services at 8:30 and 11 AM with Sunday School in between.

Save the date, April 26^th! The Primetimers will be on the bus headed to Jack Daniels Distillery and Miss Mary Bobo’s Restaurant! Contact Betty Barcheski with any questions.

May 11 - June 1

10-11 AM in Barr Conference Room

Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, presents the Gospel accounts of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection as viewed through the eyes of those who witnessed them. The Sign and the Sacrifice explores the meaning of the cross and the significance of Christ's resurrection, discussing what these events meant to Jesus' followers in the early years and what they can say to us today.

Shorter Chapel A.M.E. Church and First Presbyterian Church of Franklin continue to cultivate their years-long friendship. On Saturday, April 9, members of both churches joined together to make repairs to Shorter Chapel’s historic church building. Children and adults alike volunteered side by side, painting and stabilizing handrails, pulling down vines, raking leaves and debris, and other tasks needed for the safety and sustainability of the building. We then joined in prayer and fellowship over a meal.

Shorter Chapel currently is raising money for the restoration of their bell tower. Donations can be made on the church's website or by sending a check to the church at P.O. Box 1307, Franklin, Tenn. 37065.

To see more photos of our 2NDSAT workday, click HERE.

The Session of FPC met Sunday, April 10 at 4 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting.

After worship together, including a devotion from Dale Roos, the Session divided into smaller groups for the examination of the Confirmation Class of 2022. The Session reconvened and heard reports from each of the groups, and then unanimously confirmed the students, with thanks to the Covenant Partners and leadership of the program. Confirmation Sunday will be May 1, and the class will be introduced to the congregation during that service.

The Session heard a report from the Outreach Committee outlining its work. The committee’s ministry is to help guide our congregation in telling the story of FPC in our community, welcoming guests with hospitality and seeing that they are meaningfully connected, and helping lead us in our wider efforts to be open and hospitable to our neighbors. The Session expressed its gratitude to the committee for this important work.

The Session elected Karen Hanson as our Clerk of Session with thanksgiving for her willingness to serve.

We heard an update from the Glory to Glory Campaign, noting a successful Palm Sunday/Commitment Sunday.

The Session approved a revised Job Description for the Director of Youth Ministry position and named the following persons as a Search Committee for the new DYM:

Marti Downey, Hattie Kissel, Kate Lasseter, Terry Love, Riley Mitchell, Jennifer Sower, Sammy Tarkington, and Sam Webb.

We heard a brief update from the working group named by the Session to manage the closing of the Preschool, noting that the process is going smoothly. The working group members are Diane Fender, Paula Frank, Kim Joiner, Mary Sellers Shaw, Dave Stivers, and Bruce Tarkington.

Approved a Sabbatical proposal by Anne Keener and granted permission for her Sabbatical to take place September 26-December 31, 2022. FPC’s policy is that all program and pastoral staff are eligible for Sabbatical Leave after completing each six years of full time employment.

We adjourned and noted the next meeting will be Sunday, May 15, at 4:00 p.m. in Barr Conference Room.