upcoming events
SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES
Monday, December 12, at 6:00 p.m. - Comfort & Joy Service at Coffee House Five - “In God, There is Room”
Saturday/Sunday, December 17/18 – All Services Christmas Cantata “Silent Night”
Tuesday, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. - Special Children’s Service - “Our Favorite Christmas Stories”
Wednesday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m. - Taize A Taize Style Service - “All is Calm”
Friday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve/Eve – Word and Candlelight
Saturday, December 24 at the following times:
5:00 p.m. – “Living Room Traditions,” A Children and Family Service
7:00 p.m. – Traditional Candlelight and Word
11:00 p.m. – Candlelight and Holy Communion
Sunday, December 25 at 10:00 a.m. – ONLINE SERVICE ONLY at www.franklingrace.org. *Christmas Dinner throughout the Day
Sunday, January 1 at 10:00 a.m. – ONE SERVICE Only ONLINE & IN PERSON
Monday, December 12, at 6:00 p.m. - Comfort & Joy Service at Coffee House Five - “In God, There is Room”
Saturday/Sunday, December 17/18 – All Services Christmas Cantata “Silent Night”
Tuesday, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. - Special Children’s Service - “Our Favorite Christmas Stories”
Wednesday, December 21 at 6:00 p.m. - Taize A Taize Style Service - “All is Calm”
Friday, December 23 at 7:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve/Eve – Word and Candlelight
Saturday, December 24 at the following times:
5:00 p.m. – “Living Room Traditions,” A Children and Family Service
7:00 p.m. – Traditional Candlelight and Word
11:00 p.m. – Candlelight and Holy Communion
Sunday, December 25 at 10:00 a.m. – ONLINE SERVICE ONLY at www.franklingrace.org. *Christmas Dinner throughout the Day
Sunday, January 1 at 10:00 a.m. – ONE SERVICE Only ONLINE & IN PERSON
ADVENT DEVOTIONS FOR 2022
Welcome Center
You may pick up an Advent Devotion Guide at the Welcome Center beginning November 26/27. The devotions are free. The author is the Rev. Anna Guillozet of Linworth UMC in Ohio. These devotions will help you to prepare and celebrate the birth of Christ.
Welcome Center
You may pick up an Advent Devotion Guide at the Welcome Center beginning November 26/27. The devotions are free. The author is the Rev. Anna Guillozet of Linworth UMC in Ohio. These devotions will help you to prepare and celebrate the birth of Christ.
HELPING INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES AT CHRISTMAS
Sign Up Center
We have only 1 family left that needs assistance! In December, there are families that need assistance with providing Christmas presents for their children. If you would like to assist with getting items for these families, please sign up at the Sign Up Center in the Lobby. We will provide instructions on gifts to purchase, wrapping instructions, and drop off guidelines. With questions, contact Amber at grace@franklingrace.org or 317-736-7962
Sign Up Center
We have only 1 family left that needs assistance! In December, there are families that need assistance with providing Christmas presents for their children. If you would like to assist with getting items for these families, please sign up at the Sign Up Center in the Lobby. We will provide instructions on gifts to purchase, wrapping instructions, and drop off guidelines. With questions, contact Amber at grace@franklingrace.org or 317-736-7962
BLESSING BOX FOOD ITEMS
THE BLESSING BOX IS EXTREMELY LOW ON DONATIONS AT THIS TIME! Grace does a great deal to address food needs in the community. The response to the food drive for children at Webb Elementary has been greatly appreciated. Please remember that we also help with food donations to the Blessing Box at the Public Library: here, we could use canned soups, pastas, macaroni, and canned vegetables and fruits. Simply place these items in the Mission Cabinet in the Hallway by Price Hall.
THE BLESSING BOX IS EXTREMELY LOW ON DONATIONS AT THIS TIME! Grace does a great deal to address food needs in the community. The response to the food drive for children at Webb Elementary has been greatly appreciated. Please remember that we also help with food donations to the Blessing Box at the Public Library: here, we could use canned soups, pastas, macaroni, and canned vegetables and fruits. Simply place these items in the Mission Cabinet in the Hallway by Price Hall.
CHRISTMAS LOVE GIFT FOR STAFF
The Staff-Parish Relations Committee invites members and friends of Grace Church to give a special Christmas Love Gift to the Grace Church Staff during this Advent and Christmas Season. The Staff works throughout the year in a wide-variety of ministries on behalf of the church. Please find a way to give a one-time gift to support this ministry. Please mark your envelope or check “Love Gift” or if giving online, please choose the "Love Gift" fund.
The Staff-Parish Relations Committee invites members and friends of Grace Church to give a special Christmas Love Gift to the Grace Church Staff during this Advent and Christmas Season. The Staff works throughout the year in a wide-variety of ministries on behalf of the church. Please find a way to give a one-time gift to support this ministry. Please mark your envelope or check “Love Gift” or if giving online, please choose the "Love Gift" fund.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEEDS
Church or Children's Ministry Office
Children's Ministry is looking for donations of the following items: (clean) plastic lids from things like butter containers, cottage cheese containers, etc to be used for a Christmas craft at the Dec 17th Doughnuts with Santa/Christmas Cookie Walk.
Church or Children's Ministry Office
Children's Ministry is looking for donations of the following items: (clean) plastic lids from things like butter containers, cottage cheese containers, etc to be used for a Christmas craft at the Dec 17th Doughnuts with Santa/Christmas Cookie Walk.
SOUP'S ON NEEDS
Missions Corner
The Soup's On Ministry is in need of the following for the Friday evening meals: cake mixes and canned frosting. Please place your donations on the white cart between the brown Missions cabinets in the hallway across from Price Hall.
Missions Corner
The Soup's On Ministry is in need of the following for the Friday evening meals: cake mixes and canned frosting. Please place your donations on the white cart between the brown Missions cabinets in the hallway across from Price Hall.
"CARRY OUT CHURCH" FAMILY ADVENT RESOURCES
Nov 26-27, Lobby or Treehouse
“Carry-Out Church” is a way for families to bring faith to life as we approach Christmas Day by exploring the hope, joy, peace, and love of Christ. This resource will provide opportunities to experience God’s love and share that love with others in creative and thoughtful ways. It includes coloring sheets, weekly devotion, and discussion questions for the whole family. This will be available on Saturday November 26th and Sunday November 27th in the lobby as well as the Treehouse
classroom.
Nov 26-27, Lobby or Treehouse
“Carry-Out Church” is a way for families to bring faith to life as we approach Christmas Day by exploring the hope, joy, peace, and love of Christ. This resource will provide opportunities to experience God’s love and share that love with others in creative and thoughtful ways. It includes coloring sheets, weekly devotion, and discussion questions for the whole family. This will be available on Saturday November 26th and Sunday November 27th in the lobby as well as the Treehouse
classroom.
MEET & GREET SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
Sundays, 10:15a, OARC
Meet and Greet has the following studies planned:
“Who Needs Christmas” by Andy Stanley – November 27, December 4, 11, 18
Sundays, 10:15a, OARC
Meet and Greet has the following studies planned:
“Who Needs Christmas” by Andy Stanley – November 27, December 4, 11, 18
FAMILY ADVENT DISCOVERY
Sundays, Nov. 27-Dec. 18, 10:15a, SYC
Families of children and youth are encouraged to join us for "The Gifts of Christmas- A Family Advent Discovery". This four week class will begin on Sunday, November 27th and run for four weeks, concluding on Sunday, December 18th. Led by Pastor Jenothy, Pastor Susan, and Director of Youth- Austin, we will meet during the Sunday School hour (10:15am-10:50am) in the SYC. With consideration toward the busy lives of families, especially in the midst of Christmas chaos, this is a way for families to engage together as we fix our eyes and hearts upon the gifts of God. We will creatively reflect on the aspects of hope, peace, joy, and love as we consider Jesus, our greatest gift and Gift-giver."
Sundays, Nov. 27-Dec. 18, 10:15a, SYC
Families of children and youth are encouraged to join us for "The Gifts of Christmas- A Family Advent Discovery". This four week class will begin on Sunday, November 27th and run for four weeks, concluding on Sunday, December 18th. Led by Pastor Jenothy, Pastor Susan, and Director of Youth- Austin, we will meet during the Sunday School hour (10:15am-10:50am) in the SYC. With consideration toward the busy lives of families, especially in the midst of Christmas chaos, this is a way for families to engage together as we fix our eyes and hearts upon the gifts of God. We will creatively reflect on the aspects of hope, peace, joy, and love as we consider Jesus, our greatest gift and Gift-giver."
UNITED WAY CHRISTMAS ANGELS TREE
Nov. 19-Dec. 11, Price Hall Stage
The Angel Tree will be in the Lobby beginning Saturday, November 19. You may peruse the tree for Ornaments, which will have information on what kind of gift to purchase for children and youth to assist the Christmas Angels Store. Deadline for the gifts: December 11. Please bring back items to the tree not wrapped.
Nov. 19-Dec. 11, Price Hall Stage
The Angel Tree will be in the Lobby beginning Saturday, November 19. You may peruse the tree for Ornaments, which will have information on what kind of gift to purchase for children and youth to assist the Christmas Angels Store. Deadline for the gifts: December 11. Please bring back items to the tree not wrapped.
UNITED WAY CHRISTMAS ANGELS STORE HOUSEWARES COLLECTIONS
Nov. 21-Dec. 11, Price Hall Stage
This year the United Way Christmas Angels Store will have a Housewares Section. You may bring the following items to Grace UMC between November 21 and December 11. Please bring these items in bags or boxes to the Stage End of Price Hall: gently used towels, decorative house items (e.g., lights, knick-knacks), kitchen housewares, handbags and accessories, toiletries, small children’s toys. Items need to be in new or good condition.
Nov. 21-Dec. 11, Price Hall Stage
This year the United Way Christmas Angels Store will have a Housewares Section. You may bring the following items to Grace UMC between November 21 and December 11. Please bring these items in bags or boxes to the Stage End of Price Hall: gently used towels, decorative house items (e.g., lights, knick-knacks), kitchen housewares, handbags and accessories, toiletries, small children’s toys. Items need to be in new or good condition.
UNITED WAY CHRISTMAS ANGELS STORE USED CLOTHING COLLECTIONS
Nov. 21-Dec. 11, Price Hall Stage
The Christmas Angel Tree Store will have a Gently Used Clothing Section this year. Please bring donations of gently used or quality clothes from children’s wear to adult wear to the stage end of Price Hall from Nov. 21-Dec 11. Place clothing in bags please for donation. NO undergarments.
Nov. 21-Dec. 11, Price Hall Stage
The Christmas Angel Tree Store will have a Gently Used Clothing Section this year. Please bring donations of gently used or quality clothes from children’s wear to adult wear to the stage end of Price Hall from Nov. 21-Dec 11. Place clothing in bags please for donation. NO undergarments.
HELPING WITH CHRISTMAS ANGELS STORE
If you would like to help with the Christmas Angels Store, please click on the following link to find a time and date to help: https://signup.com/go/zbVbfDC . For
more information, or questions, contact Amanda Ott at a_crecelius@yahoo.com.
If you would like to help with the Christmas Angels Store, please click on the following link to find a time and date to help: https://signup.com/go/zbVbfDC . For
more information, or questions, contact Amanda Ott at a_crecelius@yahoo.com.
BECAUSE OF BETHLEHEM ADVENT STUDY
Nov. 30, 6:30p, A104
The season of Advent is designed to prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. In the midst of stress and commercialization, what do we need to do to prepare for our Savior? Join Reverend Mike Beck for a five-week class called "Because of Bethlehem" starting on Wednesday, November 30, at 6:30 p.m., in room A104 with DVD and discussion. Sign up now in the Lobby at the Sign Up Center.
Nov. 30, 6:30p, A104
The season of Advent is designed to prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus. In the midst of stress and commercialization, what do we need to do to prepare for our Savior? Join Reverend Mike Beck for a five-week class called "Because of Bethlehem" starting on Wednesday, November 30, at 6:30 p.m., in room A104 with DVD and discussion. Sign up now in the Lobby at the Sign Up Center.
BUCKEYES FOR SALE
Dec. 3 & 4, All Services, Lobby
We will be selling buckeyes beginning the weekend of 12/3 & 12/4. Buckeyes are the perfect Hostess gift, teacher gift or stocking stuffer during the Holiday season!
Dec. 3 & 4, All Services, Lobby
We will be selling buckeyes beginning the weekend of 12/3 & 12/4. Buckeyes are the perfect Hostess gift, teacher gift or stocking stuffer during the Holiday season!
SPROUTS SHOPPING DAY
Dec. 4, 11:00a, Treehouse
Due to the success of our November Bake Sale, the children who attend Sunday School, SuperChurch, and/or Sprouts were able to raise enough additional funds to sponsor five children from Johnson County for Christmas. The Sprouts (4th , 5th , and 6th grade students) will be sharing lunch together and then going shopping on Sunday, December 4th , immediately following the conclusion of the 11:00 worship service. If you are planning to participate, please let Pastor Susan know by Friday, December 2nd in order to have enough drivers and chaperones available. susannyquist@franklingrace.org
Dec. 4, 11:00a, Treehouse
Due to the success of our November Bake Sale, the children who attend Sunday School, SuperChurch, and/or Sprouts were able to raise enough additional funds to sponsor five children from Johnson County for Christmas. The Sprouts (4th , 5th , and 6th grade students) will be sharing lunch together and then going shopping on Sunday, December 4th , immediately following the conclusion of the 11:00 worship service. If you are planning to participate, please let Pastor Susan know by Friday, December 2nd in order to have enough drivers and chaperones available. susannyquist@franklingrace.org
COMFORT & JOY SERVICE
Dec. 12, 6:00p, Coffeehouse Five in Franklin
Christmas is a beautiful and heartwarming time of year AND it can be for some, a difficult and heartbreaking time of year. Our annual Comfort & Joy service provides space for individuals and families to recognize the challenges of the season. Death of a loved one, illness, divorce, family struggles, relationship issues, or being away from family are all situations and circumstances that can make Christmas difficult. If you or someone you know is struggling to find comfort and joy this season, you are invited to this special service of music, word, candlelight and prayer on Monday, December 12 at 6:00p at Coffeehouse Five in Franklin. For more information please contact Pastor Jenothy or Care Coordinator, Jenny Beck. 317-736-7962 jenothyirvine@franklingrace.org jennybeck@franklingrace.org
Dec. 12, 6:00p, Coffeehouse Five in Franklin
Christmas is a beautiful and heartwarming time of year AND it can be for some, a difficult and heartbreaking time of year. Our annual Comfort & Joy service provides space for individuals and families to recognize the challenges of the season. Death of a loved one, illness, divorce, family struggles, relationship issues, or being away from family are all situations and circumstances that can make Christmas difficult. If you or someone you know is struggling to find comfort and joy this season, you are invited to this special service of music, word, candlelight and prayer on Monday, December 12 at 6:00p at Coffeehouse Five in Franklin. For more information please contact Pastor Jenothy or Care Coordinator, Jenny Beck. 317-736-7962 jenothyirvine@franklingrace.org jennybeck@franklingrace.org
CALLING ALL COOKIE BAKERS
Dec. 16, Kitchen
Remember to bring your home-baked cookies to the church for the Christmas Cookie Walk by Friday, December 16. Please watch for more information. Cookies will be sold at the Christmas Cookie Walk on December 17.
Dec. 16, Kitchen
Remember to bring your home-baked cookies to the church for the Christmas Cookie Walk by Friday, December 16. Please watch for more information. Cookies will be sold at the Christmas Cookie Walk on December 17.
CANTATA
Dec. 17-18, All Services, Sanctuary
Come enjoy the sounds of the Grace UMC Choir and the Bells of Grace at the annual Cantata "On a Silent Night" by Sally DeFord Dec 17/18 at all services.
Dec. 17-18, All Services, Sanctuary
Come enjoy the sounds of the Grace UMC Choir and the Bells of Grace at the annual Cantata "On a Silent Night" by Sally DeFord Dec 17/18 at all services.
SEEKERS CLASS OFFERING NEW CLASSES
Sundays, 10:15a, A105
The Seekers Class has two short-term classes beginning soon. Any interested adult is welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. The class meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sundays in the Seekers Classroom (A105) at the end of the adult wing.
A GRIEF OBSERVED, beginning Nov. 20 and running for four weeks. Listen to and discuss the classic book by C.S. Lewis
THE APOCRYPHAL JESUS, beginning Jan. 8. A video lecture series exploring the astonishing variety of early church writings that didn't make it into the traditional Christian canon. For information, contact class leader Rich Gotshall at gotshalls@gmail.com.
Sundays, 10:15a, A105
The Seekers Class has two short-term classes beginning soon. Any interested adult is welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. The class meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sundays in the Seekers Classroom (A105) at the end of the adult wing.
A GRIEF OBSERVED, beginning Nov. 20 and running for four weeks. Listen to and discuss the classic book by C.S. Lewis
THE APOCRYPHAL JESUS, beginning Jan. 8. A video lecture series exploring the astonishing variety of early church writings that didn't make it into the traditional Christian canon. For information, contact class leader Rich Gotshall at gotshalls@gmail.com.
ROOTS SUNDAY MEETINGS
Sundays, 5:30-7:30p, SYC
Roots regularly scheduled Sunday meetings is back! Join Austin in SYC from 5:30-7:30pm each Sunday. Currently, we are having 1 week discussions about Citizenship & Democracy and Prayer. We will then begin a 3 week discussion on the nature of good vs. evil using the play Wicked.
Sundays, 5:30-7:30p, SYC
Roots regularly scheduled Sunday meetings is back! Join Austin in SYC from 5:30-7:30pm each Sunday. Currently, we are having 1 week discussions about Citizenship & Democracy and Prayer. We will then begin a 3 week discussion on the nature of good vs. evil using the play Wicked.
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Grace United Methodist Church
1300 E Adams Dr, Franklin, IN 46131 Phone: 317-736-7962 grace@franklingrace.org Weekend Schedule Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am |
