April 18th Worship

Information for this Sunday's Worship

Second Sunday of Easter 4-11-21

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page)

“While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, 'Peace be with you.’ (Luke 24:36)

ORDER OF WORSHIP (35 minutes)

- Prelude

- Welcome

- Announcements

- Call to Worship

- Hymn #218 “thine is the Glory”

- Scripture Reading: Luke 24:36b-48

- Sermon: "Christ Among us"

- Closing Hymn #226 “He Lives!”

PRAYER SERVICE (10-20 minutes)

You are invited to type prayer requests into the comment section of the Livestream.

LORD’S PRAYER

POSTLUDE

HYMNS FOR SUNDAY, April 18th

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#218  Thine Is the Glory
#226  He Lives!

April 11th Worship

Information for this Sunday's Worship
with Guest Preacher Jean Southard 

Second Sunday of Easter

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page)

ORDER OF WORSHIP
 
Call to Worship
 
     One:  Creator of the world, eternal God,
 
     All:  We have connected from many places for a little while.
 
     One:  Redeemer of humanity, God-with-us,
 
     All:  We have come with all our differences, seeking common ground.
 
     One:  Spirit of unity, gathering God,
 
     All:  Bind us together in love for our neighbors and for You.
                       
            Adapted from the Iona Abby Worship Book
 
Hymn:  Christ Is Alive!
 
Scripture:  John 20:19-31
 
Sermon:  Showing Scars
 
Communion      
 
Prayer after Communion
We thank you, God, that as we have remembered the death of Jesus in the breaking of bread, you have lifted us up by the power of your love, and renewed in us the promise that when we share with Jesus in his death, we also go forth with him from death into eternal life.  Amen.
 
Hymn:  Where the Spirit of the Lord Is

HYMNS FOR SUNDAY, April 11th

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―  Christ Is Alive! 
#264  Where the Spirit of the Lord Is

Easter Sunday

EASTER

Weather permitting (in case of rain, the service will be livestream only.)

APRIL 4 - 10 AM

in the Franklin Federated Church Parking Lot
(171 Main Street, Franklin, MA)

Please click here to RSVP to attend this service

It will still be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.
Service will feature Special Music by Julie Gorman, Alan Mercer, and Kathy Danielson.

We hope you can join us!

ORDER OF WORSHIP (30 to 40  minutes)

OPENING SONG: “Easter Song” - Kathy Danielson, Julie Gorman, Alan Mercer Welcome & Announcements

CALL TO WORSHIP (from Touch Holiness)

SONG: “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”

Scripture Reading: John 20:1-18 – Clinton Read

SONG: “The Risen Christ" - Kathy Danielson, Julie Gorman, Alan Mercer

Sermon: “Insight in the Garden”- Rev. Dr. Marlayna Schmidt

Pastoral Prayer

SONG: “He Is Risen!” - Kathy Danielson, Julie Gorman, Alan Mercer

Benediction

CLOSING SONG: “Christ Arose!” 

Sunday's Bulletin
Virtual Easter Flowers

Hymns:
#216 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
#224 Christ Arose!

Details:

• Please BRING A FLOWER to add to the cross

• Masks are required.

• Please practice 6’ social distancing from people not in your household.

• Please bring your own “beach” chair.

• Please park on the street (as the parking lot will be our seating area.)

• People with mobility issues may be dropped off at the entrance to the parking lot.

• Bathrooms will be for emergency use only

NOTE: The worship service will not include a live-stream prayer time. If you have prayer requests you want included in a “pastoral prayer” spoken by Rev. Marlayna, please email her with your requests by Saturday night to revschmidt@comcast.net.

Ash Wednesday

February 17th
Livestream Worship
 7pm

There will be a brief livestream worship service over Facebook at 7:00 p.m.

In preparation, you are invited to take a slip of paper and write down one thing you would like to let go in this Lenten Season in order to better live by faith. It could be a behavior, an attitude, or something material. Some examples could include giving up the habit of complaining, letting go of the need to keep explaining yourself when someone doesn’t understand you, or giving up some of the time you spend on social media. Please bring the slip of paper with you to worship.

Outdoor Worship and Fire Pit -
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

January 10th Worship

Information about this Sunday’s 

 Livestream Worship

You are invited to have a bowl of water on hand for a “Renewal of Baptismal Vows”

which will take place after the sermon.

"In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan [River].” (Mark 1:9)

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page)

ORDER OF WORSHIP (35 minutes)

- Prelude

- Welcome

- Announcements

- Call to Worship

- Hymn #589 "Lord, I Want to Be a Christian"

- Scripture Reading: Mark 1:4-11 (the story of Jesus' baptism)

- Song: “Down To The Water To Pray"

- Sermon: "Baptism - A New Beginning"

- Renewal of Baptismal Vows*

- Closing Hymn #371 "Wade in the Water"

- Benediction

PRAYER SERVICE (10-20 minutes)

You are invited to type prayer requests into the comment section of the Livestream.

LORD’S PRAYER

POSTLUDE

*RENEWAL OF BAPTISMAL VOWS

Pastor: Do you desire to be baptized into the faith and family of Jesus Christ?

All: I do.

Pastor: Do you renounce the powers of evil and desire the freedom of new life in Christ?

All: I do.

Pastor: Do you profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior?

All: I do.

Pastor: Do you promise, by the grace of God, to be Christ’s disciple, to follow in the way or our Savior, to resist oppression and evil, to show love and justice, and to witness to the work and word of Jesus Christ as best you are able?

All: I promise, with the help of God.

Pastor: Do you promise, according to the grace given you, to grow in the Christian faith and to be a faithful member of the church of Jesus Christ, celebrating Christ’s presence and furthering Christ’s mission in all the world?

All: I promise, with the help of God.

Pastor: I now invite you to dip your hand into the bowl of water and place some water on your forehead as a reminder of your baptism. Let us pray…

Hymns for Sunday, January 10th

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#589 Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
#371 Wade in the Water

Zoom Fellowship Time

Please join us for a Zoom Fellowship Time this Sunday (January 10th) from 11 am to 11:30. No agenda—just come and enjoy each other’s company!

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 891 3631 1339
Passcode: 729800

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December 27th Worship

Information about this Sunday’s  Livestream Worship

December 27, 2020 Rev. Esther Rendon-Thompson

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page)
Prelude
Welcome
Announcements

*Call to Worship (based on Luke 2:21-38)

Leader: When Jesus is born to Mary and Joseph,
People: The promised Messiah has come!
Leader: Jesus’ parents present Jesus at the temple in Jerusalem,
People: The promised Messiah has come!
Leader: Simeon holds Jesus in his arms, and he praises God,
“My eyes have seen the glory of your salvation.”
People: The promised Messiah has come!
Leader: When Anna recognizes Jesus as the answer to her prayers,
She exclaimed: “Here is the redemption of Jerusalem.”
People: The promised Messiah has come!
Leader: This very morning, God is here!
In a future that we cannot see, God is there!
People: Let us worship God!

Hymn #16 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-10a.

Sermon: “Unexpected Blessings.”

Closing Hymn #5 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Prayer Service ending with the Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Postlude

*Postlude Service Prayers for Advent 1 Year B 2020 was written by an intergenerational family team: the late Rev. Dr. Robert George, retired minister ordained in the Presbyterian Church of the USA and Karen George, retired Christian educator, from Broad Bay Congregational UCC of Waldoboro, Maine, and Judy Colby-George, carrying on the family tradition as Christian educator at First Parish Church of Freeport, Maine. Prayers were adapted for 2020 by Susan A. Blain, minister for Worship and Gospel Arts.

Copyright 2020 Local Church Ministries, Faith INFO Ministry Team, United Church of Christ, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100. Permission granted to reproduce or adapt this material for use in services of worship or church education. All publishing rights reserved.

Hymns for Sunday, December 27th

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#16 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
#5 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Zoom Fellowship Time

Please join us for a Zoom Fellowship Time this Sunday (December 27th) from 11 am to 11:30. No agenda—just come and enjoy each other’s company!

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 891 3631 1339
Passcode: 729800

or Call - +19292056099
Meeting ID: 891 3631 1339
Passcode: 729800

Christmas Eve Worship

Information about Christmas Eve

 Livestream Worship 5pm

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org  and FaceBook page)

ORDER OF WORSHIP (50 min.)

• PRELUDE

• WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

• CALL TO WORSHIP/ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING - Sue Borchard

• *CHRISTMAS CAROL: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” #148 (verses 1&2)

• READING: "Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement Clark Moore - Readers: Brady, Casey & Murphy Flynn; Tom O’Toole; Aden and Rory Teng; Charlotte Colella.)

• DUET - "Hope Awakes" Sue Borchard and Julie Gorman

• SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 2:1-7 Kathy Danielson, Reader

• *CHRISTMAS CAROL: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #144 (verses 1&2)

• SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 2:8-20 [shepherds and angels] Julie Gorman, Reader

• *CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” #150 (verses 1&2)

• SERMON/STORY “The Shepherd,” written by Rev. Frederick Buechner, recited by Rev. Marlayna

• CHRISTMAS PRAYER and LORD’S PRAYER - Rev. Marlayna

• SONG: “O Holy Night” - Kathy Danielson

• TOLLING OF THE BELL - Steve Kinson

• BENEDICTION

• LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES

• *CHRISTMAS CAROL: “Silent Night” #145 (verses 1,2&3)

• POSTLUDE “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” Julie Gorman, piano

Call in and listen if you can't join us virtually:

+1 929 205 6099

Meeting ID: 892 4081 5925
Passcode: 308145

Click here to view the Virtual Poinsettias    

Hymns for Christmas Eve

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#148 O Come, All Ye Faithful (verses 1 & 2)
#144 O Little Town of Bethlehem (verses 1 & 2)
#150 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (verses 1 & 2)
#145 Silent Night, Holy Night (verses 1, 2 & 3)

Christmas Eve Fellowship Time

Dec 24, 2020 06:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 878 0161 7084
Passcode: 237460


Or Call
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 878 0161 7084
Passcode: 237460

Christmas Eve Offering 

The Missions Team hopes that you will support this very important special offering as you are able. Please send a check made out to FFC with Christmas Eve Offering on the memo line and mail to:
FFC, 171 Main St., Franklin, MA 02038

You may also donate on line, by clicking here - please put 'Christmas Eve' in the comments area.

December 20th Worship: Lessons and Carols

Information about this Sunday’s  Livestream Worship
December 20th - Fourth Sunday of Advent

“Lessons and Carols”

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page)

“And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.” (Luke 1:46-47)

Note: Prayer requests will be incorporated into the pastoral prayer this morning (rather than included in a special prayer time following the worship service.) So, please type your prayer requests into the comment section early in the service.

ORDER OF WORSHIP (50 min.)

- Prelude

- Welcome & Announcements

- Duet - Julie Gorman and Stephanie Potts

- Call to Worship and Advent Wreath Candle Lighting
- Special Music: "Where Will You Be", written and performed by Rev. Chuck Ericson (UCC video)

- First Lesson: Isaiah 9:2,6-7 - Stephanie Potts, Reader

- Christmas Carol: “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” #160 (verses 1&2)

- Second Lesson: Luke 1:26-38 - Rev. Marlayna, Reader

- Special Music: "Mary Did You Know?” performed by Jenna Van Hyning (video)

- Third Lesson: Luke 1:46-55 - Hannah Burr, Reader (video)

- Christmas Carol: “It Came upon the Midnight Clear” (verses 1&4)

- Fourth Lesson: Luke 2:1-7 - Stephanie Potts, Reader

- Christmas Carol: “What Child Is This?” #162 (verses 1&2)

- Fifth Lesson: Luke 2:8-20 - Jake Houlihan, Reader (video)

- Christmas Carol: "Angels We Have Heard on High” #155 (verses 1&2)

- Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (prayer requests from the "comments” will be included at this time)

- Christmas Carol: “Joy to the World” #143 (all 3 verses)

- Benediction

- Postlude

Hymns for Sunday, December 20th

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#160 Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
#153 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
#162 What Child Is This
#155 Angels We Have Heard on High
#143 Joy to the World

Zoom Fellowship Time

Please join us for a Zoom Fellowship Time this Sunday (December 20th) from 11 am to 11:30. No agenda—just come and enjoy each other’s company!

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 891 3631 1339
Passcode: 729800

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Meeting ID: 891 3631 1339
Passcode: 7298

December 6th Worship

Information about this Sunday’s Livestream Worship

You are invited to have the following on hand for this morning’s worship service:
- a candle to light during the Call to Worship
- bread and juice for communion

Second Sunday of Advent

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page)

“‘Prepare the way of the Lord...'

…and they were baptized by him in the River Jordan confessing their sins.” (Matthew 3:3-6)

ORDER OF WORSHIP (35 minutes)
- Prelude
- Welcome
- Announcements
- Call to Worship and Advent Wreath Candle Lighting
- Hymn #125 “Come, O Long-expected Jesus"
- Scripture Reading: Matthew 3:1-12
- Sermon “Prepare our Hearts for Christmas”
- Communion of the Lord’s Supper
- Closing Hymn #134 “Emmanuel, Emmanuel"
- Benediction

PRAYER SERVICE (10-20 minutes)
You are invited to type prayer requests into the comment section of the Livestream.
LORD’S PRAYER
POSTLUDE

Hymns for Sunday, December 6th

Click on the hymn to view and/or download the music.
#125 Come, O Long-Expected Jesus
#134 Emmanuel, Emmanuel

Zoom Fellowship Time

Please join us for a Zoom Fellowship Time this Sunday (December 6th) from 11 am to 11:30. No agenda—just come and enjoy each other’s company!

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 891 3631 1339
Passcode: 729800

or Call - +19292056099
Meeting ID: 891 3631 1339
Passcode: 729800

November 29th Worship

Information about this Sunday’s  Livestream Worship
First Sunday of Advent

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page)

“Keep awake therefore… be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.” (Matthew 24:42-44)

ORDER OF WORSHIP (35 minutes)- Prelude
- Welcome
- Announcements
- Call to Worship
- Hymn #138 “Awake, Awake and Greet the New Morn"- Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:36-44
- Sermon “Awake and Ready"
- Closing Hymn #129 “Lift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates"
- Benediction

PRAYER SERVICE (10-20 minutes)
You are invited to type prayer requests into the comment section of the Livestream.
LORD’S PRAYER
POSTLUDE

Hymns for Sunday, November 29th

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#138 Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn
#129 Lift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates

Zoom Fellowship Time

Please join us for a Zoom Fellowship Time this Sunday (November 29th) from 11 am to 11:30. No agenda—just come and enjoy each other’s company!

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 891 3631 1339
Passcode: 729800

or Call - +19292056099
Meeting ID: 891 3631 1339
Passcode: 729800

November 22nd Worship

Information about this Sunday’s  Livestream Worship

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page)

“...Thank God. Worship God. For God is sheer beauty, all-generous in love, loyal always and ever.” (Psalm 100:4-5)

ORDER OF WORSHIP (35 minutes)

- Prelude
- Welcome
- Announcements
- Call to Worship
- Hymn #276 “We Gather Together"

- stewardship testimony
- Prayer of Dedication for Pledge Cards
- Scripture Reading: Psalm 100
- Sermon “Why Give Thanks?"
- Closing Hymn #715 “Now Thank We All Our God"
- Benediction

PRAYER SERVICE (10-20 minutes)
You are invited to type prayer requests into the comment section of the Livestream.
LORD’S PRAYER
POSTLUDE

Hymns for Sunday, November 22nd

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#276 We Gather Together
#715 Now Thank We All Our God