upcoming events
EASTER CANDY DONATIONS NEEDED
The Children's Ministry team is gearing up for the Easter EGG-Stravaganza on Easter morning, March 31 at 10:15a in Price Hall. We need donations of candy and other small items to help fill treat bags that the children will receive after hunting for eggs (like last year, all eggs will be empty during the hunt representing the empty tomb then the kids will trade in their eggs for a goodie bag). Donations can be placed in the tote in the lobby.
The Children's Ministry team is gearing up for the Easter EGG-Stravaganza on Easter morning, March 31 at 10:15a in Price Hall. We need donations of candy and other small items to help fill treat bags that the children will receive after hunting for eggs (like last year, all eggs will be empty during the hunt representing the empty tomb then the kids will trade in their eggs for a goodie bag). Donations can be placed in the tote in the lobby.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Service of Palms: Saturday, March 23 at 5:30p and Sunday, March 24 at 9:00a & 11:00a
Holy Week Service for Families: Monday, March 25 - online only - posted at 12:00p
Maundy Thursday: Thursday, March 28 at 7:00p
Good Friday: Friday, March 29 at 7:00p
Holy Saturday: Saturday, March 30 at 5:30p
EASTER MORNING - SUNDAY, MARCH 31
7:00a - Sunrise Service with First & Second Baptist Churches
7:45a - Sunrise Breakfast in Price Hall
9:00a - Worship Service
10:15a - Children's Easter EGG-Stravaganza
11:00a - Worship Service
Service of Palms: Saturday, March 23 at 5:30p and Sunday, March 24 at 9:00a & 11:00a
Holy Week Service for Families: Monday, March 25 - online only - posted at 12:00p
Maundy Thursday: Thursday, March 28 at 7:00p
Good Friday: Friday, March 29 at 7:00p
Holy Saturday: Saturday, March 30 at 5:30p
EASTER MORNING - SUNDAY, MARCH 31
7:00a - Sunrise Service with First & Second Baptist Churches
7:45a - Sunrise Breakfast in Price Hall
9:00a - Worship Service
10:15a - Children's Easter EGG-Stravaganza
11:00a - Worship Service
FORGET ME NOTS-NO MARCH MEETING
The Forget Me Nots group (dementia support group) will not be having a March meeting. The next meeting is Sunday, April 21 at 5:00p in room A101.
The Forget Me Nots group (dementia support group) will not be having a March meeting. The next meeting is Sunday, April 21 at 5:00p in room A101.
NURSERY CARE PROVIDER NEEDED
Currently, there is a need for a regular nursery care provider on Sunday mornings, and occasional evenings for special worship. This is a paid position. The Sunday morning time frame is from 8:45am through the conclusion of the 11am Worship service. Applicants must be over 18 years old, love children, and pass a Background Check. Please contact the office to apply.
Currently, there is a need for a regular nursery care provider on Sunday mornings, and occasional evenings for special worship. This is a paid position. The Sunday morning time frame is from 8:45am through the conclusion of the 11am Worship service. Applicants must be over 18 years old, love children, and pass a Background Check. Please contact the office to apply.
GRACE KITCHEN MINISTRIES
We are looking to assemble a team of people to oversee the kitchen ministry of Grace UMC. The thought is we assign a person to be the head overseer of the following kitchen ministries:
1. Soups On (reminding weekly teams, collect monthly menus from cooks, help recruit cooks if/when needs arise)
2. Funeral Dinners (we have a large list of people who are available to provide food)
3. Christmas Dinner (2024 is covered, so looking at 2025 and beyond)
4. Easter Sunrise breakfast (2025 and beyond)
5. Coffee Hour (which may be restructured in the near future)
We just need people willing to oversee. Overseeing doesn’t mean you are in the kitchen doing the legwork (unless you want to), but will work to assemble teams and communicate the details so things get done. The overseers will also work as a collective team to tackle the work together of communication, assembling crews of volunteers, and making the plans.
If you are an organized person who loves to serve the church and you have an interest in helping the Grace UMC Kitchen Ministries, please contact Pastor Joe (joesanford@franklingrace.org) or Pastor Jenothy (jenothyirvine@franklingrace.org).
We are looking to assemble a team of people to oversee the kitchen ministry of Grace UMC. The thought is we assign a person to be the head overseer of the following kitchen ministries:
1. Soups On (reminding weekly teams, collect monthly menus from cooks, help recruit cooks if/when needs arise)
2. Funeral Dinners (we have a large list of people who are available to provide food)
3. Christmas Dinner (2024 is covered, so looking at 2025 and beyond)
4. Easter Sunrise breakfast (2025 and beyond)
5. Coffee Hour (which may be restructured in the near future)
We just need people willing to oversee. Overseeing doesn’t mean you are in the kitchen doing the legwork (unless you want to), but will work to assemble teams and communicate the details so things get done. The overseers will also work as a collective team to tackle the work together of communication, assembling crews of volunteers, and making the plans.
If you are an organized person who loves to serve the church and you have an interest in helping the Grace UMC Kitchen Ministries, please contact Pastor Joe (joesanford@franklingrace.org) or Pastor Jenothy (jenothyirvine@franklingrace.org).
SHOES FOR WEBB
WOW!!! Thank you Grace Church for your shoe donations for Webb! In 1 week, we have filled the shoe cabinet at Webb! If you still have donations, we will collect shoes until the end of March so Webb has shoes to restock when they give out shoes. The tote for shoe donations is just outside the office door in the lobby.
WOW!!! Thank you Grace Church for your shoe donations for Webb! In 1 week, we have filled the shoe cabinet at Webb! If you still have donations, we will collect shoes until the end of March so Webb has shoes to restock when they give out shoes. The tote for shoe donations is just outside the office door in the lobby.
LITTLE LIBRARY FOOD PANTRY NEEDS RESTOCKED
We could use more of the following to restock the Little Library Food Pantry & our cabinet here at Grace for those in need: soups, canned goods, granola bars, Mac n cheese, pastas , rice, ramen noodles, Peanut butter, fruit cups, and canned chicken/tuna . Please place donations in the Mission Cabinets outside of Price Hall.
We could use more of the following to restock the Little Library Food Pantry & our cabinet here at Grace for those in need: soups, canned goods, granola bars, Mac n cheese, pastas , rice, ramen noodles, Peanut butter, fruit cups, and canned chicken/tuna . Please place donations in the Mission Cabinets outside of Price Hall.
BLESSING BAG NEEDS
We are in need of travel size shampoo for our Blessing Bags. Please remember that donations need to be NEW, not used. Please place donations in the Mission Cabinets outside of Price Hall.
We are in need of travel size shampoo for our Blessing Bags. Please remember that donations need to be NEW, not used. Please place donations in the Mission Cabinets outside of Price Hall.
UWF SPRING UNIT MEETING
Thursday, March 21, 6:30, Otterbein Fellowship Hall
“Our Founding Mothers” will be the focus of the Spring Unit Meeting of Grace United Women in Faith. Rich Gotshall, our Church Historian, will speak about women who played significant roles in the life of Franklin Grace Church. We will gather at 6:30 on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in the Fellowship Hall at Otterbein. If you are not currently participating in a UWF Circle, join us to learn about our unit.
Thursday, March 21, 6:30, Otterbein Fellowship Hall
“Our Founding Mothers” will be the focus of the Spring Unit Meeting of Grace United Women in Faith. Rich Gotshall, our Church Historian, will speak about women who played significant roles in the life of Franklin Grace Church. We will gather at 6:30 on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in the Fellowship Hall at Otterbein. If you are not currently participating in a UWF Circle, join us to learn about our unit.
LIFELINE SCREENING
Thursday, April 4, 9:00a, Price Hall
Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive, and painless health screenings at Grace Church. A package of four screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:
1. Carotid Artery Screening (Plaque)
2. Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
4. Atrial Fibrillation
These four vital screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Register by calling toll free 1-844-591-7160; OR text the word “circle” to 1-216-279-1607; OR online at https://llsa.social/HSC For questions, please contact Kelli Moss @ 317-736-7962 orkellimoss@franklingrace.org
Thursday, April 4, 9:00a, Price Hall
Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive, and painless health screenings at Grace Church. A package of four screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:
1. Carotid Artery Screening (Plaque)
2. Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
4. Atrial Fibrillation
These four vital screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Register by calling toll free 1-844-591-7160; OR text the word “circle” to 1-216-279-1607; OR online at https://llsa.social/HSC For questions, please contact Kelli Moss @ 317-736-7962 orkellimoss@franklingrace.org
UWF BOOK STUDY
Tuesday, April 16, 7:00p, Zoom
Join other United Women in Faith for a Zoom Book Study on "A Knock at Midnight" with author, Brittany K. Barnett on Tuesday, April 16 from 7:00p-8:00p.
Tuesday, April 16, 7:00p, Zoom
Join other United Women in Faith for a Zoom Book Study on "A Knock at Midnight" with author, Brittany K. Barnett on Tuesday, April 16 from 7:00p-8:00p.
ADULT MISSION TRIP MEETING
Saturday, April 20 at 6:30pm & Sunday, April 21 at 10:15a, Price Hall
The weekend of April 20 and 21 Tim Alexander with Praying Pelican Missions will join us for worship and be available to answer questions regarding this year's Adult Mission Trip. If you are interested in going on this year's trip, please plan on attending an informational meeting immediately following the Saturday night service OR between services on Sunday. Trip dates are Oct. 11 - 18. Cost will be determined by the number of participants and fundraising efforts. For more information contact Pastor Jenothy. jenothyirvine@franklingrace.org or 317-736-7962
Saturday, April 20 at 6:30pm & Sunday, April 21 at 10:15a, Price Hall
The weekend of April 20 and 21 Tim Alexander with Praying Pelican Missions will join us for worship and be available to answer questions regarding this year's Adult Mission Trip. If you are interested in going on this year's trip, please plan on attending an informational meeting immediately following the Saturday night service OR between services on Sunday. Trip dates are Oct. 11 - 18. Cost will be determined by the number of participants and fundraising efforts. For more information contact Pastor Jenothy. jenothyirvine@franklingrace.org or 317-736-7962
WOMEN'S RETREAT
Saturday, April 27, 9am, SYC
Ladies - Let’s EMERGE! As Spring emerges from the cold and gray of winter, stretching and reaching for warmer temperatures, blooming colors, and longer days, you are invited to emerge into God’s grace, love, and faithful promise. Come and explore this theme, Saturday, April 27, from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the Schrader Youth Center. Cost is $35 and includes pastries, coffee, juice, lunch, and all supplies for the day. For more information contact Pastor Jenothy. jenothyirvine@franklingrace.org or 317-736-7962
Saturday, April 27, 9am, SYC
Ladies - Let’s EMERGE! As Spring emerges from the cold and gray of winter, stretching and reaching for warmer temperatures, blooming colors, and longer days, you are invited to emerge into God’s grace, love, and faithful promise. Come and explore this theme, Saturday, April 27, from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the Schrader Youth Center. Cost is $35 and includes pastries, coffee, juice, lunch, and all supplies for the day. For more information contact Pastor Jenothy. jenothyirvine@franklingrace.org or 317-736-7962
"GET REEL WITH JESUS" VBS 2024
Monday-Thursday, June 17-20, 9a-11:30a
Save the date so that you will be ready to “Get Reel With Jesus”! The Children’s Ministry Team is currently making plans for VBS 2024. We are excited to join together and make use of the many creative skills and talents among our team members. Beginning Monday, June 17th through Thursday, June 20th, we will be highlighting various popular movies, such as The Lion King, Toy Story, and Finding Nemo, and combining them with Biblical stories and themes. Together, we will experience the love of God and be reminded that God will never leave us and God will always love us. The Children’s Ministry Team would like to invite you to begin thinking of where and how you would like to serve during VBS 2024! Registration is open for children & volunteers by visiting https://www.myvbs.org/graceumc2024. If you have questions about registration, please contact the church office at 317-736-7962 or grace@franklingrace.org.
Monday-Thursday, June 17-20, 9a-11:30a
Save the date so that you will be ready to “Get Reel With Jesus”! The Children’s Ministry Team is currently making plans for VBS 2024. We are excited to join together and make use of the many creative skills and talents among our team members. Beginning Monday, June 17th through Thursday, June 20th, we will be highlighting various popular movies, such as The Lion King, Toy Story, and Finding Nemo, and combining them with Biblical stories and themes. Together, we will experience the love of God and be reminded that God will never leave us and God will always love us. The Children’s Ministry Team would like to invite you to begin thinking of where and how you would like to serve during VBS 2024! Registration is open for children & volunteers by visiting https://www.myvbs.org/graceumc2024. If you have questions about registration, please contact the church office at 317-736-7962 or grace@franklingrace.org.
BOOK MOBILE COMING TO SOUPS ON
3rd Friday each month beginning in April
The Johnson County Library will be bringing their Book Mobile to the church on the 3rd Friday of every month starting in April. They will set up in the parking lot so that those attending Soups On may check out books. The contact person at the library is April Windisch.
3rd Friday each month beginning in April
The Johnson County Library will be bringing their Book Mobile to the church on the 3rd Friday of every month starting in April. They will set up in the parking lot so that those attending Soups On may check out books. The contact person at the library is April Windisch.
OTTERBEIN TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
Wed. April 10 Fair Oaks Farm Tour
Mon. - Wed. May 20-22 Berea, Lexington and Shaker Village, KY
Wed. June 5 Indianapolis Indians vs Columbus Clippers
Wed. July 10 Myers Dinner Theater ("9 to 5 The Musical")
Thurs. Aug. 15 Madison, IN (the largest historic district in the US)
Sat. Sept. 28 - Sat. Oct. 5 Salt Lake City, Utah National Parks, Rocky Mountaineer
Wed. Oct. 23 Tour of Indianapolis Churches and other significant buildings
Fri. Dec. 6 Carmel's Christkindlmarkt
These trips are open to Grace Church members and friends. Contact Hannah Crouch or Jordan Meier at Otterbein (317-736-1190) for details.
Wed. April 10 Fair Oaks Farm Tour
Mon. - Wed. May 20-22 Berea, Lexington and Shaker Village, KY
Wed. June 5 Indianapolis Indians vs Columbus Clippers
Wed. July 10 Myers Dinner Theater ("9 to 5 The Musical")
Thurs. Aug. 15 Madison, IN (the largest historic district in the US)
Sat. Sept. 28 - Sat. Oct. 5 Salt Lake City, Utah National Parks, Rocky Mountaineer
Wed. Oct. 23 Tour of Indianapolis Churches and other significant buildings
Fri. Dec. 6 Carmel's Christkindlmarkt
These trips are open to Grace Church members and friends. Contact Hannah Crouch or Jordan Meier at Otterbein (317-736-1190) for details.
Grace United Methodist Church
1300 E Adams Dr, Franklin, IN 46131 Phone: 317-736-7962 grace@franklingrace.org Weekend Worship Services Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am |