Current Announcements (as of 10/9/09)

PRAYER LIST
Hospitals:

Medical Center in Bowling Green: Kay Clark (J. C. West’s sister is recovering following heart by-pass surgery on Thursday.)

Medical Center in Franklin: Mattie Rhea (Chris Rhea’s mother).

Vanderbilt Hospital/Stallworth: Harvey Clendining (Jerry Wims’ friend).

Hope Lodge in Nashville: Jim Searcy (a former member here)

Recovering and Ongoing Health Concerns:

Care Group #2: Marie Arney, Ona Lea Freeman, James Mann.

Care Group #3: Avodell Bryant, Bill Young.

Care Group #4: Leon and Barbara Thornton.

Care Group #5: Bill Caudill, Elizabeth Kirby, Mildred Ware.

Family and Friends: Ashley Bennett (Buddy & Jackie Morgan’s daughter), Loyd & Ann Brown (Maccie Atwood’s nephew & sister-in-law), Bobby Clinard (Pat Bayles’ brother has been diagnosed with cancer), Peggy & Steve Clark, Kelly Gent (Kim Cummings’ sister), Brenda Davis (Don Hicks’ sister), Claytie Hall (Judy Warren’s sister-in-law), Bob and Floyd Hicks (Don Hicks’brothers), Ronald Hottinger (Gay Kirby’s brother), Mary Johnson, Daniel King, Amy Mickelson, Martha Moody, Jim Murley, Gloria Sullivan and Richard VanDyke.

SERVING IN THE U.S. MILITARY:
Matthew and Bethany Akin, Brian Friel, and Josh Metcalff

ELDERS AND MINISTERS MEETING
The elders and ministers will have their next scheduled meeting this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Individuals with items for their discussion are asked to please contact Ralph Warren, who is serving as the moderator this quarter.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL
The next Wednesday Night Meal is scheduled to take place this Wednesday, October 14 from 5:15-6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Care Group #4 will be hosting this meal. The menu will include: pizza and dessert. The cost is $5.00 per person and $3.00 for children 12 and below. Please sign the list posted in the foyer by THIS SUNDAY if you plan to attend this meal.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ CLASS
The Wednesday Night Ladies’ class will resume this Wednesday, October 14 in room #12. Tammy Curd will be teaching this class from the book of Philippians.

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS
- Foundation Christian Academy Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17. Festival begins at 1:00 p.m. and auction at 2:30 p.m.
- Crittenden Drive Church of Christ Annual Singing on Sunday, October 18 at 2:30 p.m. The song leaders will include: Ray Walker, Steve McCarley, Frank Walton, and Todd Walker.
- White House Church of Christ Spiritual Revival on October 26-27 at 6:45 p.m. The speaker will be Carson Reed from the Northlake Church of Christ in Atlanta, GA.

WEDDING SHOWER
All ladies are invited to attend a wedding shower honoring Kim and Josh Sliger on Sunday, October 25. The shower will take place in the Fellowship Hall at 3:00 p.m. Kim is the former Kim Gant.

SHARE TIME RESCHEDULED
The first meeting of Share Time has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 25 at 3:30 p.m. instead of October 18. You may contact Jim Ferguson for more information concerning this new ministry.

FRANKLIN YOUTH GROUP UPCOMING EVENTS
* THIS SUNDAY - L2L Puppet Theater 4:45 p.m.; L2L F.B.I., GIFTS, & GUARD Classes 6:00; and Registration Forms for Celebration ‘09 Due
* October 14 - ASW (6th-12th Gr.) - 3:00-5:15 p.m.
* October 18 - L2L Song Leading, Songs of Praise 4:45 p.m.; Super Kids, & PEARLS Class at 6:00 p.m.
* October 24 - FYG Fall Bash ‘09 at Hogeye Park - Mark Your Calendars!! Fellowship for the entire family. Youth (Pre-5th): 1:30-4:00 & Teens (6th-12th) - 4:15-7:30 p.m.

A NEW FRANKLIN CHURCH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
Get ready for a new Franklin Church Pictorial Directory coming soon! Sign-ups for portrait sessions will be during the month of November. Lifetouch photographers will be here at the building during the week of December 1-5. Times of the portrait sessions will be: Tuesday-Friday from 2:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m-3:30 p.m. The pictures that you order are scheduled to arrive before Christmas. The new Church Directories are scheduled for arrival during the month of February 2010.

SENIOR SAINTS’ BANQUET
Plans are being made, and it is time to mark your calendars for the 28th edition of our annual Senior Saints’ Banquet. The banquet will be held this year on Friday, November 13 in the Fellowship Hall. A sign up sheet has been posted in the foyer for everyone who plans to attend this year’s banquet. The committee also would like to make sure all of our Senior Saints get a chance to come to the banquet. Transportation will be provided for anyone wishing to ride the church bus. Please make sure to mark if you need a ride on the sign up sheet.

SOME OF OUR SPECIAL SENIOR MEMBERS
Members of the Franklin Church Family Age 100+ Years: Ada Belle James, Mary Brown, Jackie Shoulders, and Allie Sloan.

Members of the Franklin Church Family Age 90+ Years: Edna Earle Scott, Chester and Clarice Bennett, Guy Phillips, Evelyn Vaughn, Pearl Morton, Pattye Caudill, Mary Elizabeth Allen, and Bob Mann.

OUR SINCEREST SYMPATHIES
We extend our sympathies to Joyce Sampson and her family in the passing of her husband, H. G. “Hap” Sampson, last Monday. The memorial service for brother Sampson was held on Friday afternoon here in Franklin.

We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of David Sloan in his passing on Monday in Florida. Mr. Sloan is related to several families in this congregation.

A NOTE OF THANKS
We would like to thank everyone for their prayers. Thanks also to Lynn and Rae and Care Group #2 for the wonderful goodie bag and the visit at the hospital.
James and Marie Mann

FOR THE RECORD: October 4-7
Sunday Bible Classes ................................................................. 210
Sunday Morning Worship ........................................................... 307
Sunday 2:00 PM Service ............................................................ 168
Regular Contribution (10/4/09) ......................................... $7,937.38
Budgeted Contribution ...................................................... $8,399.00
Average Contribution Year-To-Date................................. $7,906.79
Contribution Year-To-Date ........................................... $316,271.61
Budget Year-To-Date ................................................... $336,960.00
New Addition Obligation Balance .................................. $98,000.00
Taylor Christian Camp Contribution .................................... $152.10
T. C. C. Contribution Year-To-Date ................................. $4,452.25
Wednesday PM Worship/Classes ............................................... 189
Tuesday Ladies’ Bible Class ......................................................... 33

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Oct. 12 Matt Fuqua, Ruby Johnson
Oct. 15 Minnie Bess Freas
Oct. 16 Brenda Mann, Mike Metcalf, Sandy Perry
Oct. 17 Bobby Bennett, Scotty Cook, Jade Thacker
Oct. 18 Mark Fuqua, Betty Reneau
Oct. 20 Jane Gautier, Mildred Ware