upcoming events
FEBRUARY "FAMILY FIRST" EVENT
Our next Families First Sunday is on February 2nd. Immediately following the conclusion of the 11am worship service, we will all gather in Price Hall for food, fun, and fellowship. Bring a dish to share! Our theme for the day will be “Jesus will never ‘Lego’ of you”. Feel free to bring your own Lego set to work on. We will also have Legos for folks to use. If anyone would like to donate Legos to add to the church’s current collection, please bring them to Pastor Susan.
Our next Families First Sunday is on February 2nd. Immediately following the conclusion of the 11am worship service, we will all gather in Price Hall for food, fun, and fellowship. Bring a dish to share! Our theme for the day will be “Jesus will never ‘Lego’ of you”. Feel free to bring your own Lego set to work on. We will also have Legos for folks to use. If anyone would like to donate Legos to add to the church’s current collection, please bring them to Pastor Susan.
WINTER JAM YOUTH EVENT
“Winter Jam” is coming to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, February 7th! It is the largest annual Christian Music Tour in the US, and this year, artists will include Colton Dixon, Skillet, Micah Tyler, and Anne Wilson. Youth in 7th-12th grade are encouraged to attend! Tickets are $15. Contact Pastor Susan at [email protected] with questions.
“Winter Jam” is coming to the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Friday, February 7th! It is the largest annual Christian Music Tour in the US, and this year, artists will include Colton Dixon, Skillet, Micah Tyler, and Anne Wilson. Youth in 7th-12th grade are encouraged to attend! Tickets are $15. Contact Pastor Susan at [email protected] with questions.
YOUTH SKI TRIP
We will have our annual ski trip on February 16! The date is currently tentative, but if you have youth aged family or friends, you are welcome to join us as we return to Perfect North Slopes! Meet at the church at 10:00a.
We will have our annual ski trip on February 16! The date is currently tentative, but if you have youth aged family or friends, you are welcome to join us as we return to Perfect North Slopes! Meet at the church at 10:00a.
THANK YOU CHURCH LEADERSHIP
We celebrate and give thanks to those faithful leaders who rotate off their committee 2024 assignments. Thank you for your dedication, time, and energy in serving and fulfilling your role as a leader within our church. Your insights, experience, and desire to make this church a better place for everyone is deeply appreciated.
We celebrate and give thanks to those faithful leaders who rotate off their committee 2024 assignments. Thank you for your dedication, time, and energy in serving and fulfilling your role as a leader within our church. Your insights, experience, and desire to make this church a better place for everyone is deeply appreciated.
WELCOME NEW 2025 LEADERSHIP
Thank you to the incoming men and women who said "yes" to serving on church leadership and committees. Your willingness to serve in this capacity is appreciated and your ideas, wisdom, and expertise will strengthen the existing ministries and make way for what is to come. We look forward to sharing alongside you.
Thank you to the incoming men and women who said "yes" to serving on church leadership and committees. Your willingness to serve in this capacity is appreciated and your ideas, wisdom, and expertise will strengthen the existing ministries and make way for what is to come. We look forward to sharing alongside you.
WOMEN'S BOOK STUDY
Women are welcome to join Pastor Jenothy on Thursday mornings from 9:30a-11a for a time of study, reflection, and connection. Our next study begins on Jan. 16 and will be a discussion on Rachel Held Evans book, Wholehearted Faith. Through this series of essays, participants will explore topics of grace, doubt, faith, and finding their way toward an honest and fulfilling relationship with God, Jesus, and the church. For more info, contact Pastor Jenothy. [email protected] or 317-736-7962
Women are welcome to join Pastor Jenothy on Thursday mornings from 9:30a-11a for a time of study, reflection, and connection. Our next study begins on Jan. 16 and will be a discussion on Rachel Held Evans book, Wholehearted Faith. Through this series of essays, participants will explore topics of grace, doubt, faith, and finding their way toward an honest and fulfilling relationship with God, Jesus, and the church. For more info, contact Pastor Jenothy. [email protected] or 317-736-7962
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION WITH PASTOR JENOTHY
Do you ever wonder what God is up to in your life? Do you find yourself asking questions like, "What is God trying to tell/show me in this?" or "Where is God in the midst of this situation?" Have you ever wondered how you might grow closer to God through practices like prayer, meditation, journaling, guided reflection or even art? Spiritual Direction is meant to assist you with these types of questions and experiences and provide a safe space for you to explore your faith, your understanding of God, and your relationship with God, self, and others. If you are interested in learning more or want to set a time to meet for personal direction, contact Pastor Jenothy. [email protected] or 317-736-7962
Do you ever wonder what God is up to in your life? Do you find yourself asking questions like, "What is God trying to tell/show me in this?" or "Where is God in the midst of this situation?" Have you ever wondered how you might grow closer to God through practices like prayer, meditation, journaling, guided reflection or even art? Spiritual Direction is meant to assist you with these types of questions and experiences and provide a safe space for you to explore your faith, your understanding of God, and your relationship with God, self, and others. If you are interested in learning more or want to set a time to meet for personal direction, contact Pastor Jenothy. [email protected] or 317-736-7962
"CHILL OUT" THERMOMETER UPDATE
You have probably seen the "Chill Out" Thermometer in the lobby by the Sign Up Center by now. Each month, we will color in more of the thermometer to show how much of the debt has been paid off for the chiller (aka air conditioner) replacement. If you would like to give to help reduce the chiller debt, please write "Chiller" on the memo line of your check or on your envelope. If you have any questions, call the office at (317) 736-7962.
You have probably seen the "Chill Out" Thermometer in the lobby by the Sign Up Center by now. Each month, we will color in more of the thermometer to show how much of the debt has been paid off for the chiller (aka air conditioner) replacement. If you would like to give to help reduce the chiller debt, please write "Chiller" on the memo line of your check or on your envelope. If you have any questions, call the office at (317) 736-7962.
BREAKING THE CODE: UNDERSTANDING THE BOOK OF REVELATION
The Book of Revelation contains passages of great beauty and comfort, as well as passages that strike us as bizarre, bewildering, and sometimes frightening. How can we discern God’s message in this peculiar part of the Bible?
Breaking the Code provides a trustworthy guide to the rich symbolism of this important biblical book. Noted biblical scholar Bruce M. Metzger presents the fruits of solid scholarship in a non-academic style. The revised edition of this study includes updates based on current biblical research, as well as additional teaching from author and respected New Testament scholar David A. deSilva.
Study will begin on Friday, February 7 at 10:00a in the Family Room and is open to anyone who is interested in participating. Books are available for purchase for $12 at the first class meeting or in the lobby at the church.
To sign up, visit the Sign Up Center or contact Joyce Coleman: [email protected] or (317) 285-8614
The Book of Revelation contains passages of great beauty and comfort, as well as passages that strike us as bizarre, bewildering, and sometimes frightening. How can we discern God’s message in this peculiar part of the Bible?
Breaking the Code provides a trustworthy guide to the rich symbolism of this important biblical book. Noted biblical scholar Bruce M. Metzger presents the fruits of solid scholarship in a non-academic style. The revised edition of this study includes updates based on current biblical research, as well as additional teaching from author and respected New Testament scholar David A. deSilva.
Study will begin on Friday, February 7 at 10:00a in the Family Room and is open to anyone who is interested in participating. Books are available for purchase for $12 at the first class meeting or in the lobby at the church.
To sign up, visit the Sign Up Center or contact Joyce Coleman: [email protected] or (317) 285-8614
2025 PLEDGE SHEET
Church lobby
If you have not yet turned in your 2025 Pledge Sheet, they are available to pick up in the lobby on the table just outside the Sanctuary. Pledges assist our Finance Committee in budgeting & planning for the upcoming year. As always, we appreciate the generous hearts of those that attend Grace and could not do what we do without the support!
Church lobby
If you have not yet turned in your 2025 Pledge Sheet, they are available to pick up in the lobby on the table just outside the Sanctuary. Pledges assist our Finance Committee in budgeting & planning for the upcoming year. As always, we appreciate the generous hearts of those that attend Grace and could not do what we do without the support!
PLASTIC BAGS NEEDED
The Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County has an ongoing need for plastic grocery bags. They are specifically in need of the type of bags you receive when you check out at Kroger, Meijer, Walmart, etc. There is now a donation bin located outside of Price Hall by the mission cabinets. Thank you for continuing to support the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County.
The Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County has an ongoing need for plastic grocery bags. They are specifically in need of the type of bags you receive when you check out at Kroger, Meijer, Walmart, etc. There is now a donation bin located outside of Price Hall by the mission cabinets. Thank you for continuing to support the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County.
SOUP'S ON DONATION NEEDS
Soup's On could use donations of cake mixes, canned frosting, and 10# cans of corn and other vegetables. Donations can be placed in the white cart located between the brown Mission cabinets outside of Price Hall. Thank you for continuing to provide for this ministry!
Soup's On could use donations of cake mixes, canned frosting, and 10# cans of corn and other vegetables. Donations can be placed in the white cart located between the brown Mission cabinets outside of Price Hall. Thank you for continuing to provide for this ministry!
MCDONALD'S DRINK CARDS AVAILABLE
Available in the church office
All God’s Children Preschool is selling the McDonald’s Drink Cards again this year! Cards are $20 each. Present card to redeem 40 any size iced coffee, soft drinks, sweet or unsweetened tea, or frozen carbonated beverages. NOT McCafe (espresso-based drinks), shakes, orange juice, or blended iced drinks. McDonald’s locations that will accept them: 2 in Franklin, 3 in Columbus, Whiteland, Edinburgh, Trafalgar, Brownstown, Rushville, & St. Paul.
If you would like to purchase a drink card, see Amber in the office. Cash & checks made out to All God’s Children Preschool will be accepted for payment. Thank you for your support!
Available in the church office
All God’s Children Preschool is selling the McDonald’s Drink Cards again this year! Cards are $20 each. Present card to redeem 40 any size iced coffee, soft drinks, sweet or unsweetened tea, or frozen carbonated beverages. NOT McCafe (espresso-based drinks), shakes, orange juice, or blended iced drinks. McDonald’s locations that will accept them: 2 in Franklin, 3 in Columbus, Whiteland, Edinburgh, Trafalgar, Brownstown, Rushville, & St. Paul.
If you would like to purchase a drink card, see Amber in the office. Cash & checks made out to All God’s Children Preschool will be accepted for payment. Thank you for your support!
BLESSING BAG DONATION NEEDS
We are in need of travel size soap bars and NEW socks for our Blessing Bags that we give away to those in need. Please place donations in the brown Missions cabinets outside of Price Hall.
We are in need of travel size soap bars and NEW socks for our Blessing Bags that we give away to those in need. Please place donations in the brown Missions cabinets outside of Price Hall.
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Grace United Methodist Church
1300 E Adams Dr, Franklin, IN 46131 Phone: 317-736-7962 Weekend Worship Services Saturday: 5:30pm Sunday: 9:00am & 11:00am |
