Pathfinder http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/ Important Announcements and Articles from Franklin Church of Christ en Copyright 2009 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:58:41 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Welcome to Our Website A WORD FITLY SPOKEN By Mark Jamieson There are many ways available to us to encourage one another. Our attendance to classes and assemblies. A smile. A hug. A card. A visit. In Proverbs 25:11, we read, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Our words are the greatest source of our encouragement. Our words can build up another who is discouraged, depressed, and overwhelmed. We all need and desire encouragement. It has been said that it takes 10 compliments to undo 1 criticism. The converse is also true: one criticism can undo ten compliments. Paul writes, “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt…” (Colossians 4:6). Contextually, he is speaking about how we are to deal with those outside the kingdom (v. 5). If we are to so treat those who are not our brethren, how much more should we apply this to our brothers and sisters in Christ? James says, speaking of the tongue, “With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.” (James 3:9- 10). We who have been saved from our sins by the grace of God should be looking for opportunities to encourage, and not going out of our way to tear down. Likewise, Jesus teaches us that our words, whether good or bad, come from a heart that is the same: “Brood of viper? How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give an account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:34-37). Who does God want you to encourage today? Let us resolve to bring forth good treasure from good hearts. Why not take them some golden apples in silver settings? (Pathfinder, October 11, 2009)]]> http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000055.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000055.html Front Page Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:58:41 -0600 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]]> http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000004.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000004.html Announcements Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 FYG YOUTH ACTIVITIES & NEWS ** Upcoming FYG Activities & Events :
Ocotber 9-11 - Fall Retreat @ Taylor Christian Camp October 11 - Registration for Celebration 2009 DUE! October 14 & 28 - A.S.W. - 3:15-5:30 p.m. October 24 - FYG Fall Bash at Hogeye Park (Vaughn Farm) Reports & News:
To Be Updated Soon! Future Activites for FYG: November 6-8 - Celebration 2009 at Land Between the Lakes December 20 - Jr/Sr High Winter Xtreme Devotional January 2010 - Kentucky Youth Leadership Retreat ** Dates listed above are subject to change. (Please check back for any changes.) Download the Youth Calendar]]> http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000016.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000016.html Youth Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0600 FYG - Franklin Youth Group  
Steven Kirby serves as our youth and education minister. He has served the church at Franklin since March 1998. He received his Master's of Arts Degree in Bible from Lipscomb University in May 2001. Steven is married to the former Denisha Jo Wallace of Park City, Kentucky. They have been married since April 2004, and they live in a small neighborhood in Franklin with their loyal pets, Jackson (a cat Steven brought back from a mission trip), and Reece (a chocolate lab who was given to them by a family at church). They love the kids of Franklin and they are committed to provide God's word to the youth of the church in Franklin.
Steve Kirby

  Youth Leadership:
Kelly Patterson serves as Elder overseeing the Youth Ministry Program.

Deacons serving the youth include Bobby Bennett, Jimmy Blackwell, and Daryl Watwood.

Lads to Leaders Coordinators: Johnny & Jamie Arney Youth Activities for 2009:
January 17-19 - Kentucky Youth Leadership Retreat
February (tba) - Winter Retreat (Paoli, IN)
March 13-21 - Latin American Mission Trip to El Salvador
April 10-12 - Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes Convention (Indianapolis, IN)
April 17-19 - KY/TN Spring Retreat @ Taylor Christian Camp
May 17 - Senior Day & Luncheon
June 14-17 - Vacation Bible School
June 20-30 - Mission Trip to Freeport, Illinois
July 12-18 - Simpson County Youth Camp @ Taylor Christian Camp
July 9, 28, & 30 - FYG Day Camp & Activities
August 3 - Holiday World Trip
August 23 - L2L 2010 Kick-Off Program
September 11-12 - Bible Bowl (Cookeville, TN)
October 3-5 - FYG Young Men's Fall Hiking Trip
October 9-11 - Family Fall Retreat @ Taylor Christian Camp
November 6-8 - Celebration @ Ky. Dam Village State Park
November 13 - Senior Saint's Banquet
December 20 - FYG Winter Xtreme Devotional 1 Timothy 4:12 "Let know one despise your youth, but be a believer in word, in faith, in conduct, in purity, in love, and in spirit."
]]> http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000046.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000046.html About Youth Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:34:26 -0600 Mother's Day Out MDO (August-May) When: Every Tuesday & Thursday @ 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: Franklin Church of Christ Annex Ages: Classes are available for ages 2-5 years old Youth Minister - Steven Kirby MDO Director & 2 Year Old Teacher - Melissa Bush 3 Year Old Teacher - Vicki Sexton 4 Year Old Teacher - Janice Creasey Teacher's Aides - Ruth Bayles & Judi Grace Upcoming Activities: August 6 - First Day of Classes October 22 - Field Trip to Bottomview Farms October 29 - Halloween Party November - Thanksgiving Dinner December - Christmas Party]]> http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000190.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000190.html Mothers Day Out Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:26:30 -0600 Cornerstone - October 2009 FALL BASH 2009 Fall is in the air, and so is the smell of the farm as we look forward to our return to Hogeye Park. What in the world is Hogeye Park - you ask? That is the given name of the Vaughn Family Farm in North Simpson County out on Morgantown Road. We have been going out there now for a couple of years. It is a big afternoon, and there are plenty of activities planned for all of our children and teens. The schedule of activities for October 24 are: Children (Preschool-5th Grade): Meet at church building and depart………..1:30-1:45 p.m. Arrive at Hogeye Park and Devotional……...…..2:00 p.m. Hayride and Tour of Farm………………………2:30 p.m. Games, Activities, and Snacks………………..…3:00 p.m. Departure to return to church building…………..3:45 p.m. Teens (6th-12th Grade): Meet at church building and depart………..4:00-4:15 p.m. Arrive at Hogeye Park and Devotional……….....4:30 p.m. Games, Activities, and Snacks…………………..5:00 p.m. Hayride and Tour of Farm………………...…….6:15 p.m. Departure to return to church building…………..7:15 p.m. For more information/questions, please see Kirby! A sign up sheet will be posted in the foyer for individuals to sign up. Great fun for the entire family and why not invite some friends to this wonderful opportunity of fellowship! CELEBRATION 2009 Jr./Sr. High teens and adults need to get ready for our annual trip to Kentucky Lake. Applications are available on the youth bulletin boards. The registration form and money needs to be turned into Kirby by Sunday evening, October 11. If you have any questions, need help with a scholarship, or whatever just see me. Also encourage your friends to go!! MOVIES FOR FAMILIES The Feature Film For Family Movies company provides movies that contain no profanity, sexual content, or violence. They are made for wholesome viewing by children and families. For further information about Feature Films for Families you may contact them at: 1-800-326-4598 or www.familyfilms.com or e-mail at custserve@familytv.com. These movies are highly recommend by Charles and Anita Harrison. October 3-5 FYG Young Men’s Fall Hiking Trip October 9-11 Fall Retreat @ Taylor Christian Camp October 14 & 28 A.S.W. - 3:00-5:15 p.m. Church Meals - 5:15-6:15 p.m. October 11 Registration Due for Celebration 2009 October 24 FALL BASH ’09 at Hogeye Park FYG Kids - 1:30-4:00 p.m. & FYG Teens - 4:15-7:30 p.m. October 28 JAM Singing Devotional @ 6:30 p.m. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Isabella Wyatt Kylee Cummings Hayley Garrison Hunter Rogers Hunter Janes Emily Akin Kylie Fraser Download the Youth Calendar]]> http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000048.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000048.html Cornerstone Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:50:30 -0600 Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes Lads to Leaders Coordinators: Johnny & Jamie Arney
Lads to Leaders Sunday Afternoon & Evening Schedule - October October 4 Bible Reading at 5:00 p.m. Know The Books (K-6) and PEARLS (Gr. 7-12) at 6:00 p.m. October 11 Puppet Theater Groups at 4:45 p.m. F.B.I. Class (K-6) and GIFTS/GUARD (Gr. 7-12) at 6:00 p.m. October 18 Song Leading & Songs of Praise at 4:45 p.m. GSA - Super Kids (K-6) and PEARLS (Gr. 7-12) at 6:00 p.m. October 25 Boy's & Girl's Speech a 4:45 p.m. Junior Leaders (K-6) and GIFTS/GUARD (Gr. 7-12) at 6:00 p.m.
Area Leaders for 2009/2010
Know The Books Steven & Denisha Kirby Bible Reading Kelly & Cindy Patterson Mass Media Ralph Warren & Craig Mann Speech Mark Jamieson & Ralph Warren (Boy's) / Angela Vaughn & Tammy Curd (Girl's) Song Leading Steve McCarley & Ralph Warren Songs of Praise Janet McCarley & Judy Warren Centurion of Scripture/Parade of Winners Lorinda Douglass & Mary Ann Gomer Debate James Draper, Dennis & Angela Vaughn, and Daryl & Carol Watwood Good Samartian Steven & Denisha Kirby and Danny & Kim Cummings Art Says It & Bulletin Board Kelly Blackwell, Michelle Harding, and Renee Ezell Scrapbook Suzy Jamieson, Jadie Hammock, and Lisa Shrull Banner Cindy Holman and Beth Anne Adams Puppet Theater Debbie Thornton, Kim Cummings, Jadie Hammock, David & Kim Krantz, and Johnny & Jamie Arney Music Composition David & Betty Pedigo About My Father's Business: Teach to Teach Jim & Cindy Ferguson PEARLS, Junior Leaders, and GIFTS & GUARD Classes Steven Kirby, Dennis & Angela Vaughn, Kelly Patterson, and Betty Pedigo
For more information about Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes, please check out their website at www.lads-to-leaders.org
  • Lads to Leaders/Leaderettes
  • L2L 2010 RULEBOOK
    • ]]>     http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000061.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000061.html Lads to Leaders Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:59:11 -0600     Bible Classes For Everyone!!! Bible Class Schedules: Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. and Evenings at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Mornings at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 p.m.
    Fall & Winter Quarter Bible Classes, Locations, & Teachers - 2009/2010
    Sunday Morning Classes: Children's Classes: Room #9................Little Hands (0-2 yr. olds)................Janet McCarley (Assistant: Laura Cook) Room #8................Lil' Sonbeams (2-3 yr. olds)...............Jo Payne Giddens & Janice Creasey Room #6................Eager to Learn (4-5 Yr. olds).............Mayme Freas Room #5................Kindergarteners For Christ................Judy Warren (Assistant: Carol Watwood) Room #4................The Lively Learners (1st-2nd Grade).......Lorinda Douglass & Cindy Ferguson Room #1................Young Scholars (3rd-4th Grade).......Dorothy Newbold Learning Center......Tweeners (5th-6th Grade).......Malinda Gomer, Jackie Morgan, Jana Hammock, Janet Cardwell, & Jamie Arney Room #31...............Junior High (7th-8th Grade).......Steven Kirby The Loft..................Senior High (9th-12th Grade).....Joe Jernigan Adult Classes: Room #10..............Sr. Saints ("Seasoned" Members).............Dean Herndon Room #11..............The Pacesetters (Mixed).......John Adams Room #12..............Sister's Keeper (Ladies).........Sherrie Draper Room #13..............Brother's Keeper (Men's)..........Frank Cardwell Room #22..............Faith Builders (Young Adults/Couples)....Steve McCarley Fellowship Hall.......Hearts In Action (Mixed).......Jimmy Blackwell & Tracy Butt Auditorium.............The Living Epistles (Mixed)........Mark Jamieson
    Sunday Evening Classes: Children's Classes: Room #8................Lil' Sonbeams (2-3 yr. olds)...........Jadie Hammock & Katelyn Jernigan Room #6................Eager to Learn (4-5 yr. olds)...........Lucy Jernigan Room #22...............Kindergarten-2nd Grade..........L2L Classes & Teachers Room #1.................3rd-4th Grade........................L2L Classes & Teachers Room #14................5th-6th Grade.......................L2L Classes & Teachers (1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month - PEARLS Classes) Room #31................7th-8th Grade.......................Kelly Patterson The Loft...................9th-12th Grade.....................Steven Kirby (2nd & 4th Sundays of the Month - GIFTS/GUARD Classes) Room #31................7th-12th Grade Girls..............Angela Vaughn & Betty Pedigo The Loft...................7th-12th Grade Boys.............Steven Kirby & Dennis Vaughn Sunday PM Worship Main Auditorium.......Adults (Mixed)......Mark Jamieson & Steve McCarley
    Room #11..............Lord's Supper will be offered at 6:00 p.m. before evening worship.
    Note: L2L Class Schedule and Teachers available on the L2L section of the website.
    Tuesday Ladies Bible Class Fellowship Hall.................Donnieta White & Jewel Hearn Tuesday Men's Bible Class (meets only in Fall & Winter months) Room #22........................James Draper
    Wednesday Evening Classes: Children's Classes: Room #9................Little Hands (0-2 yr. olds)......Janet McCarley Room #8................Lil' Sonbeams (2-3 yr. olds)...Cindy Cook Room #7................Eager to Learn (4-5 yr. olds)..Sueellen Gann Room #5................Kindergarteners For Christ.....Holly Bennett & Nisha Kirby Room #4................The Lively Learners (1st-2nd Grade)........Megan Perkins & Beth Anne Adams Room #1................Young Scholars (3rd-4th Grade).............Dorothy Newbold Learning Center......Tweeners (5th-6th Grade)....................Malinda Gomer, Jackie Morgan, Jana Hammock, & Jamie Arney Room #31..............Junior High (7th-8th Grade).....................David Krantz The Loft.................Senior High (9th-12th Grade)...................Steven Kirby Adult Classes: Room #12..............Ladies Class........................................Tammy Curd Room #14..............Young Adults/College Class..................Craig Mann Fellowship Hall.......Money Boot Camp Series......................Danny Emerson Auditorium.............Adults (Mixed)......................................Mark Jamieson
    Devotional for everyone in Main Auditorium at 7:15 p.m.
    Education Minister: Steven Kirby Education Committee: Elders in service to the education ministry: Kelly Patterson Deacons & Non-Deacons(*) in service to the education ministry: Johnny Arney (*), John Allen Hughes, Tracy Butt, & Ken Metcalf (*)

    ** Special Note: Classes with two or more teachers listed are on a rotating schedule. These teachers rotate in and out of the classrooms every 13 weeks (exception The Learning Center). ]]>     http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000045.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000045.html Bible Class Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:28:35 -0600     Something New and Challenging By Mark K. Jamieson, Sr. A new phase in our lives is upon us as our family faces the exciting challenge of moving to a new city and being joined to a new congregation of the Lord’s people. The Lord has richly blessed my family by honoring us with the opportunity to serve His church and the community in Franklin. It is our prayer that we may in turn be a blessing as we worship, serve, love, learn, weep, and rejoice together in the coming years. Things that are new are exciting: that “new car smell,” a new dress, a new job, a new book, a new house, new furniture. Whatever it is, when you finally get that new____________, you can’t wait to try it out! Our God, the Creator of heaven and earth, is the God of new beginnings. In the garden, God provided the sacrifice for Adam and Eve after their sin (Genesis 3:21). Since that time, He has made available every possibility of our new beginnings. Jesus came that we might have an abundant life (John 10:10). Through baptism, we walk in newness of life (Romans 6:3-4). Everyone who is in Christ is a new creature (II Corinthians 5:17). Abundant and new…that’s our God. He cannot change, nor should He, for He is perfect and holy. Yet, He not only calls for us to change, He also makes possible the way (John 14:6). The Lord’s mercies and compassions do not fail, but rather are new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). Our God is the God of new beginnings! There is, however, a challenging side to things that are new. For example, when you get a new DVD player, you must learn how to use the controls, and worst of all, set the clock! Newness with God requires us to diligently move forward in order to make the most of the new. We must not rest on our present “newness,” but should challenge ourselves to reach loftier heights in our relationship with God and each other. Over the next several months, I will be preaching sermons from a variety of texts that deal with different subjects. These lessons are intended to accomplish two primary things: 1) to give each of you a sense of your new preacher and what he believes, and 2) to challenge each of us to recommit ourselves to the work and worship of the Lord’s church. We all can make improvements in our public and private walk with God – this is the challenge that lies before us. As a new chapter begins here at the church in Franklin, let us resolve to put God and His kingdom first (Matthew 6:33), and commit ourselves to the future of the church in this community. http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000275.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000275.html Jamieson Articles Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:27:51 -0600 Franklin Church of Christ Staff
    Mark Jamieson is our pulpit minister. Mark was hired in July 2009 as the full-time minister, and comes to us from the Eastside Church of Christ in Columbia, TN. He holds a BA in Biblical Studies from Southern Christian University in Montgomery, Alabama, and a MA in Biblical Studies from Amridge University, formerly Southern Christian University. He is an instructor for Guyana Christian University in Lethem, Guyana, which is his primary overseas mission field, and also taught for the Columbia School of Preaching and Biblical Studies in Columbia, Tennessee. He has spoken on the Faulkner University Lectureship, the Gulf Coast Spiritual Enrichment Lectures, and co-organized and spoken on the Baldwin County (Alabama) Lectures. Mark is married to the former Suzy Yeomans of Shelby, North Carolina, since September of 1987. Together they have two sons, Kevin, 19, and David, 18. He enjoys sports and reading.

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    Mark Jamieson
    Steven Kirby serves as our youth and education minister. He has served the church at Franklin since March 1998. He received his Master's of Arts Degree in Bible from Lipscomb University in May 2001. Steven is married to the former Denisha Jo Wallace of Park City, Kentucky. They have been married since April 2004, and they live in a small neighborhood in Franklin with their loyal pets, Jackson (a cat Steven brought back from a mission trip), and Reece (a chocolate lab who was given to them by a family at church). They love the kids of Franklin and they are committed to provide God's word to the youth of the church and community in Franklin.

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    Steve Kirby
    Steve McCarley serves as our worship minister. He is our primary song leader during all of our worship services. He received his degree from Lipscomb University. Steve has been married to his lovely wife Janet for the last 32 years. They have three sons and a granddaughter. Steve is a parttime staff member of the church. He also serves as an area salesman for Levee Lift Industrial Supply Company of Bowling Green. Steve also serves as the chairman of the board of C.R.E.W. Inc. which oversees the facilities of Taylor Christian Camp in Holland, Kentucky.
    Steve McCarley

     
    Rae Caudill serves as our church secretary. She has has served the church at Franklin for the last 24 years. She has been married to her husband Lynn for the last 34 years. Lynn is a deacon at the church and oversees the Middle Age Adult Group. They have two children and three grandchildren.
    Rae Caudill
    ]]> http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000049.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000049.html Staff Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:59:53 -0600 The Building Author Unknown Ten Little Christians, standing in line, One disliked the preacher, then there were nine. Nine little Christians stayed up very late, One slept too late on the Sabbath, then there were eight. Eight little Christians on their way to Heaven, One took the low road, then there were seven. Seven little Christians chirping like some chicks, One disliked the singing, then there were six. Six little Christians seemed very much alive, But one lost his interest then there were five. Five little Christians pulling for heaven’s shore, But one stopped to rest, then there were only four. Four little Christians, each busy as a bee, One got her feelings hurt, then there were three. Three little Christians knew not what to do, One joined the sporting crowd, then there were two. Two little Christians, our rhyme is nearly done, Differed with each other, then there was one. One little Christian, can’t do much ‘tis true; Brought his friend to Bible study, then there were two. Two earnest Christians, each won one more, That doubled the number, then there were four. Four sincere Christians worked early and worked late, Each won another, then there were eight. Eight splendid Christians, if they doubled as before, In just a few short weeks, we’d have 1,024. In this little jingle, there is a lesson true, You either belong to The Building, Or to the wrecking crew. (Note: The above poem was read by Steven Kirby during the evening devotional on Wednesday, May 13.)]]> http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000277.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000277.html Kirby Articles Sun, 17 May 2009 09:57:24 -0600 In Praise of Mothers Salary.com released its 9th Annual Mom Salary Survery this past Tuesday. What it revealed was very astonishing to me. The survey determined that the time mothers spend performing the ten most popular “mom job functions” would equate to an annual cash compensation of $122,732 for a Stay-at-Home Mom and an additional $76,184 for a Working Mom, up 5% and 11% respectively from 2008. I know our mothers do a lot of things for us, but I never knew you could put that type of price tag on one of the most valuable jobs in the world. I think of moms in the light of the MasterCard commericals and see them as being PRICELESS. We really can’t put a price tag on what our mothers mean to us. Our mothers are more valuable to us in their spiritual values. We should be thankful for their spiritual guidance in our lives. 1. Raise to Praise: Thank God for Her Godliness (Prov. 31:28-31) A. Every child should praise her godly qualities. B. Every husband is to be the example by praising his wife. 2. Verb The Superb: State Out How She Stands Out (Prov. 31:29) A. Negative comparisons tear down her heart. B. Positve praise builds up a heart. 3. Impart Her Heart: Characterize Her Godly Character (Prov. 31:30; 1Peter 3:3-4; & 1 Timothy 2:9-10) A. Don’t base her worth on temporal values. B. Praise her for her Godly virtues. 4. Award Her Reward: Parade Her Godly Grade (Prov. 31:31) A. Praise her for the fruits that she has produced. B. Others recognize her worth - so should her family. You see according to the survey a mother averages a 91.6 hour work week with an average of only 6.7 hours of sleep per night. But, we know that our mothers are there working for us 24/7, and we should be thankful. Our mothers are priceless! There is no better way to repay them other than to give them our PRAISE! (adapted from various website articles) http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000276.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000276.html Kirby Articles Sun, 10 May 2009 09:53:53 -0600 A Champion In Augusta It is estimated that 42 million fans watched Kenny Perry on the final day of the Masters. At some point, every one of them was pulling for the Franklin native to become the oldest to ever win that storied tournament. None of them could have imagined the preparation that got him there. He and his son, Justin, had arrived ten days earlier - walking the hallowed fairways of Augusta, studying the yardage books, examining every break on the treacherous greens, imagining every scenario for a Sunday afternoon. At some time on that final day, Kenny described himself as an “average golfer.” Hardly. By 6:00 p.m. that Sunday afternoon, he had outlasted and outplayed the number one and number two golfers in the world, not to mention 19 previous Masters champions. Every professional golfer in the world would have loved to have been in the shoes of Kenny Perry on that last day - standing over a putt to win on the 72nd hole of a magical Master’s Sunday. When it didn’t go in and the other guy’s did, Kenny Perry stood at greenside applauding his competitor. His Bible had said to “honor one another above yourselves.” Kenny did, and a throng of fans around the final green were absolutely amazed. And when the pressure packed playoff had ended, and someone else was fitted for the green jacket, Kenny Perry with unbelievable poise stepped up to a microphone to respond. Hurting deeply inside, he praised his competitor and expressed thanks for the incredible opportunity of those four days. His Bible had read, “Let your speech be always with grace...” Kenny’s was, and 42 million fans admired him even more. In Franklin, Kentucky, we are extremely proud to call Kenny Perry our champion. http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000274.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000274.html Pounders Articles Sun, 19 Apr 2009 10:21:15 -0600 Mission Links 2009 MISSION TRIPS Our church has been blessed over the years to help out and sponsor many individuals on mission trips. For the last several years, our members have traveled to El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, Brazil, and many locations in the United States. It is such a blessing to be able to spread God’s word into the world, and also get to visit some of the evangelist our missions ministry helps support on a financial basis. Please keep all of our individuals and their efforts in your prayers this week as they help spread God’s word. El Salvador Mission Team: John Adams, Zach Ezell, Derek Shrull, Justin Vaughn, and Steven Kirby Our group returned home early Sunday morning, March 22. They traveled to Tonacatepeque, El Salvador where they took part in an awesome mission trip. To date, there were a total of 21 baptisms, 1 restoration, and hundreds of people helped at the clinic during the week long evangelism/medical mission. A full detailed report will be given to the congregation at a future date. Lipscomb University: Alex Patterson - Medical Mission Team to Honduras and Deidre Byrum - Mission Team leader to El Salvador Alex has returned home and is now attending classes at Lipscomb again. Deidre will be El Salvador for another week and is scheduled to return home on Saturday, March 28. WKU Hilltoppers For Christ: Jadie Hammock - Mission Trip to Texas Jadie returned home from a successful trip. She has given a brief report and thank you in the announcement section of this website. A very big “thank you” goes to each of you who have helped to support these mission efforts in so many different ways. You have generously donated boxes of crayons and medical and hygiene items and given of your talents to sew children’s dresses. With your assistance, we will be able to physically treat those in need and spread God’s word and love to people who would not otherwise had the opportunity to learn of Him.

    "Go into the world and preach the gospel...."

    Franklin Church of Christ is committed to reach out to all people, here locally and around the world, to share the good news of salvation. Our world wide missionary support include the following:

    ]]>     http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000052.html http://www.franklinchurchofchrist.org/mt/000052.html Mission Links Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:29:18 -0600     Our Elders
    Jim Ferguson has served as an elder at the church since December 14, 2008. He first started attending the services at Franklin in 1985. He was baptized in 1967. Jim is married to his lovely wife, Cindy, and they have been married since 1973. They have three grown children: Daniel (married to Rebecca), Megan (who is married to Andy Perkins), and Bethany (who is married to Joe Gogerty). Jim and Cindy also have five beautiful grandchildren that they love to spend time with and encourage them in their church activities. Jim is a salesman for Hutson, Inc. and his wife Cindy is an elementary teacher in the local school system. He has served the church at Franklin in various duties over the last several years. He was a deacon (1990-1994 and 1999-2008) overseeing the benevolence program and he was also the head contact for Potter Children's Home (Bowling Green, KY) and Agape. He has taught 7th & 8th Grade class and is currently involved in the Church Growth class. His wife, Cindy, has taught in the Sunday school program for more than 15 years. His goals for our church family are,"For the church to grow and to keep teaching the truth, and to also get as many members involved as possible."
    Jim Ferguson
    Ronnie Ferguson has served as an elder at the church since 1981. He first started attending the services at Franklin when he was six years old with his parents. He was baptized in 1951. Ronnie attended college at Lipscomb University where he met his lovely wife, Emily. They have been married since 1963. They have two grown children who also attend church regularly. His oldest son, Stan, is married to Kelly (Oldach) and they attend services at the Southside congregation in Lexington, KY. Bard, is married to Mary Lea (White) and they attend services at the Brentwood Hills congregation in Nashville. Ronnie and Emily also have four beautiful grandchildren that they love to spoil. Ronnie is a retired businessman (laundry/dry cleaning business). He has served the church at Franklin in various duties over the last several years. He was a deacon overseeing the education program and has taught numerous Bible classes at church. He was also a member of the Potter Children's Home (Bowling Green, KY) Board of Directors for 30 years. His goals for our church family are,"Through unity and peace, that we work together to be an example of the New Testament church. May we be a church family where people around us see Christ living in us. We must have a personal zeal of leading others to Christ. We must also have a strong Christian family that will church our Church family."
    Ronnie Ferguson
    Charles Harrison has served as an elder at the church since 2001. Charles and his family have attended the services at Franklin since their return to the area in 1986. Charles grew up in the congregation when his parents moved the family to Franklin in 1951. He graduated from the Universtiy of Kentucky, is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a former employee of the Kendall Company. He is married to his lovely wife, Anita. They have been happily married since 1973. Anita attended Freed-Hardemann and Western Kentucky University. She holds a degree as a registered nurse. They have four grown children: Adam (who is engaged to Amy Caudill - wedding 2009), Travis (who will graduate from WKU in Spring 2009), Katie (who is married to Matt Ransdell and live in California), and Betsy (who is engaged to Uineet Patel - wedding June 2009). They are very proud of their two sons (both adopted from El Salvador), and two daughters (adopted from Korea). Charles is currently working for the United States Postal Service as a Rural Mail Carrier, and has been doing so since 1987. His wife, Anita is a nanny and also helps out as a substitute teacher for the Mother's Day Out program at church. Charles has served the church in various duties. He was a deacon (1988-2001) with the education and youth programs, has taught several Bible classes, and currently serves as the overseeing elder of the our missions ministry. When asked what his goals would be for our church family, he replied..."It would all be summed up in the two greatest commandments and the great commission....that we will each grow in our love for God and each other, that each of us will remain true and faithful to the Word, and that we we live our lives worshipping and serving Him, as well as reaching out not only to the community, but also to the world."
    Charles Harrison
    Kelly Patterson Baptized: 1981 (27 years) Member at Franklin since: 1990 (18 years) Wife: Cindy Patterson (married 26 years – 7/23/82) Children: Alex, Andrew, and Geoffrey Responsibilities at church: · Deacon (1993 to present) · Involved with Youth & Education programs · Quarterly teacher of 7th & 8th grade Sunday morning class · SCYC counselor and Lads to Leaders program area leader
    Kelly Patterson
    Ralph Warren Baptized: September 1958 (50 years) Member at Franklin since: 1998 (10 years) Wife: Judy Warren (married 43 years – 7/30/65) Children & Grandchildren: Robert, wife Staci & grandson, Ryun Wendy Newberry & granddaughter, Leandra Responsibilities at church: · Deacon (1999 to present) · Coordinator of Sr. Saint’s Program and World Bible School · Lads to Leaders area leader (speech and mass media) · Currently writing and recording Sunday radio programs.
    Ralph Warren
    Bob White has served as an elder at the church during two different times. He first served from 1980-1986 and he has currently served since 2006. Bob and his family have attended the services at Franklin since their return to the area in 2002 (They previously lived in Franklin and attended church from 1968-1986). Bob grew up in the Kokomo, Indiana, where he started preaching at small congregations when he was 16 years old. He graduated from Lipscomb University in 1962 with a major in business and Bible. He is married to his lovely wife, Donnieta, whom also graduated from Lipscomb. They have been happily married since 1961. They have three grown children: Jeff (who is a preacher in Northern Illinois and is married to Allison), Mike (who lives in Memphis and is married to Debbie), and Missy (who is a speech therapist in Birmingham and is married to Jason). They have three grandchildren who they love to spoil and take camping with them in their RV (The grandchildren call them OPA and OMA). Bob is a retired businessman since 2002 from MPD, Inc. where he was a Chief Financial Officer. Bob has served the church in various duties. He and Donnieta were houseparents at the Happy Haven Children's Home for the first three years of its existence in Cookeville, TN. He was a deacon (1973-1986 and 2003-2006) with the education and youth programs, has taught several adult and teen Bible classes, and currently serves as an overseeing elder of the building and youth ministry programs. He is also currently serving as a Co-Director of Simpson County Youth Camp (the summer camp for the Franklin Youth Group) at Taylor Christian Camp. When asked what his goals would be for our church family, he replied..."to grow more spiritually minded, become more evangelistic, and to develop more Christian family love. His main desire for the congregation is to learn to focus worship upon God and Christ, to develop more Bible knowledge, and to serve the spiritual needs of all ages."
    Bob White
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