September 4th Worship

Information for this Sunday’s Worship

This week’s worship features an amusing and thought-provoking drama in place of a sermon.  Come and hear one of your fellow church members, Don Goddard, play the part of Jesus!  
 

Thirteenth Sunday After Penetecost 

September 4, 2022 - 10 a.m.. 

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:  

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn:     #526 “The Gift of Love”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Reading:    Luke 14:25-33

• Message:  “A Costly Business” - A Drama by David Winfield (Readers:  Don Goddard and Rev. Marlayna)

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Collection of Offerings (Note:  we are going back to passing the plate)

• Offertory Anthem

• Song of Praise

• Communion of the Lord’s Supper

• Hymn:  #422 “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” 

• Benediction

• Postlude

  Link to scripture readings: Luke 14:25-33

Hymns for September 4, 2022 

#526 “The Gift of Love”
#422 “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ” 

August 28th Worship

Information for this Sunday’s Worship

Note:  This Sunday’s Worship, originally planned for outdoors, will be held in the sanctuary, due to a variety of factors.
 

Twelfth Sunday After Penetecost 

August 28, 2022 - 10 a.m.. 

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:  

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn:     #284 “Gather Us In”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Reading:   Luke 14:1, 7-14

• Hymn:  #568 “’Tis the Gift to Be Simple"

• Sermon:  “Humility and Hospitality” 

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn:    #655 “Community of Christ"

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to scripture readings: Luke 14:1, 7-14

Hymns for August 28, 2022 

 #284 “Gather Us In”
#568 “’Tis the Gift to Be Simple"
 #655 “Community of Christ"

August 21st Worship

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Eleventh Sunday After Penetecost

August 21, 2022 - 10 a.m..

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:

• Prelude

• Welcome & Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn #586 “Open My Eyes, that I May See”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Readings: John 1:43-46; 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

• Sermon: “The Excitement Factor” - Rev. Paul Nickerson

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn #609 “Take My Life”

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to scripture readings: John 1:43-46; 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Hymns for August 21, 2022 

Hymn #586 “Open My Eyes, that I May See”
Hymn #609 “Take My Life”

August 14th Worship

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Tenth Sunday After Penetecost

August 14, 2022 - 10 a.m. .

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: #56 For the Beauty of the Earth

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Reading: John 4:1-30, 39-42

• Sermon: “Woman at the Well”

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn: #254 Breathe on Me, Breath of God

• Benediction

• Postlude:

Link to scripture readings: John 4:1-30, 39-42

Hymns for August 14, 2022 

#56 For the Beauty of the Earth
#254 Breathe on Me, Breath of God

August 7th Worship

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Ninth Sunday After Penetecost

August 7, 2022 - 10 a.m.

We welcome Pastoral Candidate Rev. Doreen Oughton to preach. 

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:

• Prelude

• Opening Prayer

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: #578 I Need Thee Every Hour

• Scripture Reading: Luke 12: 22-34

• Sermon: God’s Good Pleasure

• Joys & Concerns / Pastoral Prayer & Lord's Prayer

• Offering of Gifts

• Reading from Gratitude Book

• Unison Prayer of Dedication

• Communion Song #393 One Bread, One Body (vs 2&3 only)

• Communion of the Lord's Table

• Hymn: #82 His Eye is on the Sparrow

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to scripture readings: Luke 12: 22-34

Hymns for August 7, 2022 

# 578 I Need Thee Every Hour
# 393 One Bread, One Body
#82 His Eye on the Sparrow

July 31st Outdoor Worshop

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Eighth Sunday After Penetecost

July 31, 2022 - 10 a.m.

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:

• Opening Song: “More Waters Rising” - Kathy Danielson, Guitarist

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: #477 “Pass It On”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 1:8

• Message and Testimonies: “Empowered to Bless”

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn: #614 “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me"

• Benediction

• Closing Song: “Blessed Quietness” - Kathy Danielson, Guitarist

Link to scripture readings: 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 1:8

Hymns for July 31, 2022 

#477 “Pass It On”
#614 “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me"

Outdoor Worship Reminders

• Please bring your own “beach” chair, hat, and sunscreen.

• 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.

• Service will be held in the sanctuary if it rains.

The worship service will feature special music by Kathy Danielson and other members of FFC’s choir. We hope you can join us and invite family and friends!
(Service will still be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.)

The last outdoor worship service this summer, weather permitting will be Sunday August 28th. More information to follow.

July 24th Worship

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Seventh Sunday After Penetecost

July 24, 2022 - 10 a.m.

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: #480 “I Love To Tell the Story”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Reading: John 9:1-12; 24-25 (NRSVUE)

• Sermon: “Sharing Our Stories"

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn: “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” [from New Century Hymnal]

• Benediction

• Video Postlude “Thine Be the Glory"

Link to scripture readings: John 9:1-12; 24-25 (NRSVUE)

Hymns for July 14, 2022 

#480 “I Love To Tell the Story”
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” [from New Century Hymnal]

July 17th Worship

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Sixth Sunday After Penetecost

July 17, 2022 - 10 a.m.

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: #490 “Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Readings: John 13:12-17; Matthew 20:28

• Sermon: “Serve"

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn: #453 “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to scripture readings: John 13:12-17; Matthew 20:28

Hymns for July 17, 2022 
#490 “Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant”
   #453 “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”

July 10th Worship

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Fifth Sunday After Penetecost 

July 10, 2022 - 10 a.m.

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:  

• Prelude Song

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn:  #284 “Gather Us In”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Reading:  Matthew 9:9-13 (NRSVUE)

• Sermon: “Eat”

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn:  #424 “I’m Gonna Eat at the Welcome Table”

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to scripture readings: Matthew 9:9-13 (NRSVUE)

Hymns for July 10, 2022 
#284  Gather Us In
#424  I'm Gonna Eat at the Welcome Table

July 3rd Worship

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Fourth Sunday After Penetecost 
Guest Preacher - Rev. Mary Poole

July 3, 2022 - 10 a.m.

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

We will not have the capability to receive prayer requests through Facebook during Sunday’s worship service, so if you have a prayer request you would like shared during worship, please email Rev. Poole by Saturday morning:  revmarypoole@gmail.com.

Order of Worship:  

• Prelude Song: “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” (verses 1-3)

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn:  #487 “Help Us Accept Each Other” (verses 1-2)

• Reading from Gratitude Book

• Scripture Reading:  Galatians 5:1, 13-15

• Sermon: “Faith of the Free?”

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Offering of Gifts

• Sacrament of Holy Communion

• Prayer of Thanksgiving

• Hymn:  #487 “Help Us Accept Each Other” (verses 3-4)

• Benediction

• Postlude Song: #720 “America the Beautiful” (verses 1-3)

Link to scripture readings: Galatians 5:1, 13-15

Hymns for July 3, 2022 
#721  My Country, 'Tis of Thee
#487  Help Us Accept Each Other
#720  O Beautiful for Spacious Skies

June 26th Outdoor Worship

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OUTDOOR WORSHIP

Third Sunday After Penetecost

June 26, 2022 - 10 a.m

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship: Order of Worship:

• Special Music: “We Are One (In the Father’s Love)"

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: #586 “Open My Eyes, That I May See”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Sung Response: #305 “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying"

• Scripture Reading: Luke 18:35-42

• Sermon: “Listen"

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn: "Day by Day"

• Benediction

• Special Music: “Lord You Hear the Cry (Lord Have Mercy)”

Link to scripture readings: Luke 18:35-42

Hymns for June 26, 2022 
#586  Open My Eyes, That I May See
#305  Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
—  Day by Day

June 19th Worship

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Second Sunday After Penetecost

Father's Day

June 19, 2022 - 10 a.m.

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: #570 “Sweet Hour of Prayer!”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Reading: Luke 6:12-16

• Sermon: “Begin with Prayer"

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn: #575 Come and Find the Quiet Center

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to scripture readings: Luke 6:12-16

Hymns for June 19, 2022 
#570  Sweet Hour of Prayer!
#575  Come and Find the Quiet Center

June 12th Worship

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First Sunday After Penetecost
June 12, 2022 - 10 a.m.

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: #494 “They’ll Know We Are Christians”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Readings: Genesis 12:1-3; Mark 12:28-31

• Sermon: “Blessed To Be a Blessing"

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Offering

• Doxology

• Hymn: #487 “Help Us Accept Each Other”

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to scripture readings: Genesis 12:1-3; Mark 12:28-31

Hymns for June 12, 2022 
#494  They'll Know We Are Christians
#487  Help Us Accept Each Other

June 5th Worship

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Penetecost
June 5, 2022 - 10 a.m.

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: #241 "Holy Spirit, Truth Divine”

• A Reading from Our Church Gratitude Book

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-13

• Sermon: "Connections in the Midst of Conflict"

• Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer

• Offering of Gifts and Gratitude

• Communion of the Lord's Supper

• Hymn: #249 "Spirit”

• Benediction

• Postlude: "Shine, Jesus, Shine"

• Slideshow Honoring Graduates

June 5th is Pentecost Sunday, when churches all over the world celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit and the "Birthday" of the church. The traditional color for Pentecost is red, so we invite you, if you wish, to wear red clothing to worship in celebration!

Link to scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Hymns for June 5, 2022 

#241 Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
#249 Spirit

May 15th Worship

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Fifth Sunday of Eastertide
May 15, 2022 - 10 a.m.

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!) Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Order of Worship:

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: # 70 “God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Reading: Psalm 148

• Sermon: “Partners in Praise"

• Pastoral Prayer

• Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn: #61 “All Things Bright and Beautiful”

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to Scripture: Psalm 148

Hymns for May 15, 2022

#70 God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale
#61 All Things Bright and Beautiful

Mother's Day Sunday Worship - May 8th

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Mother’s Day Sunday

May 8, 2022 - 10 a.m.

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!)

Service will be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person. Order of Worship:

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: # 79 “God Is My Shepherd”

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Reading: Psalm 23 ( Contemporary Language Paraphrase by singer/songwriter Bobby McFerrin, dedicated to his mother)

• Sermon: “God, Our Mother"

• Pastoral Prayer

• Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn: #581 “Near to the Heart of God”

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to Scripture: Psalm 23

Hymns for May 8, 2022

#79 God Is My Shepherd
#581 Near to the Heart of God

May 1st Worship Information

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Gratitude Sunday

May 1, 2022 - 10 a.m.


(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!)

Service will still be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.
Order of Worship:

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn 528: “Give Thanks”

• Readings from Our Gratitude Book

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Readings: Psalm 30 and Matthew 6:21

• Sermon: “The Power of Gratitude"

• Pastoral Prayer

• Lord’s Prayer

• Communion of the Lord’s Supper

• Hymn: #649 “Give Thanks for Life”

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to Scripture: Psalm 30
Matthew 6:21

Hymns for May 1, 2022

#528 Give Thanks
#649 Give Thanks for Life

April 24th Worship Information

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Second Sunday of Easter
April 24, 2022 - 10 a.m.



(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!)

Service will still be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

Due to challenges with timing and technology, we will not be able to receive prayer requests via the livestream on April 24th. If you are joining worship via facebook and have a request you would like mentioned in the prayer time, please email Rev. Mary Poole by Saturday morning at revmarypoole@gmail.com.

• PRELUDE

• WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

• CALL TO WORSHIP

• HYMN: # 230 "Now The Green Blade Rises" (v. 1-2)

• A DRAMATIC READING OF THE GOSPEL - ACT I: John 20:19-25

• HYMN: # 230 "Now The Green Blade Rises" (v. 3)

• A DRAMATIC READING OF THE GOSPEL - ACT II: John 20:26-31

• HYMN: # 230 "Now The Green Blade Rises" (v. 4)

• SERMON: “Rising Up" -- Rev. Mary Poole

• BLESSING OF THE BUCKETS – with Nancy Ross

• PASTORAL PRAYER

• LORD’S PRAYER

• HYMN: #21 “Let the Whole Creation Cry” (v. 1-3)

• BENEDICTION

• POSTLUDE

Link to Scripture: John 20:19-25;
John 20:26-31

Hymns for April 24, 2022

#230 Now the Green Blade Rises
#21 Let the Whole Creation Cry

April 10th Worship Information

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Palm Sunday
April 10, 2022 - 10 a.m.


(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!)

Service will still be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: “Hosana, Loud Hosana”

• Palm Parade

• A Message to Children of All Ages

• Scripture Reading: Matthew 21:1-11

• Sermon: “Letting Jesus In"

• Pastoral Prayer

• Lord’s Prayer

• Hymn: #192 “All Glory, Laud, and Honor”

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Hymns for April 10, 2022

— Hosanna, Loud Hosanna (TNCH)
#192 All Glory, Laud, and Honor

April 3rd Worship Information

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Fifth Sunday of Lent
April 3, 2022 - 10 a.m.

(found on church website Franklinfederated.org and FaceBook page and in-person!)

Service will still be live-streamed for all who cannot attend in person.

• Prelude

• Welcome and Announcements

• Call to Worship

• Hymn: # 683 "O For a World"

• Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-12

• Sermon: “Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted for Righteousness Sake"

  • (in Aramaic: Tubwayhun layleyn detrdep metol khenuta dilhon(hie) malkutha dashmaya.

  • - translation from Prayers of the Cosmos by Neil Douglas-Klotz, p. 68)

• Pastoral Prayer

• Lord’s Prayer

• The Sacrament of Communion

• Hymn: #442 “We Are Walking” - V1 (English), REPEAT V1, use “singing”

• Benediction

• Postlude

Link to Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Hymns for April 3, 2022

#683 O For a World
#442 We Are Walking

Update to our Covid Protocols:  Mask Choice

People are welcome to choose whether or not they will wear masks in church. We still ask that people who have recently tested positive for Covid, have been exposed to someone who has Covid, or have symptoms themselves to please not attend worship or other activities until it is safe to do so.