Franklin Center United Methodist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012

Announcements

 
  

February Birthdays

 2nd - Dennis S., 9th - Pastor Barb, 19th - Lynne E., 22nd - Larry P.
 

February Anniversaries

 
 2nd  -  Tina & Ken M.
  

Our Church This Week

 
Ash Wednesday Service – February 22nd at 7:00PM – Franklin Center.
 
Adult Bible Study at Franklin Center at 7:00PM.
            Thursday, February 23rd – Begins Lenten Study on the Seven Last
                                                 “Words” of Christ on the cross
   
 CD copies of last week’s sermon are available on the table in the narthex. 
  
 

 Looking Ahead

 
Lenten Schedule
 
 
Ash Wednesday Service                   February 22nd – 7:00PM at Franklin Center
 
Maundy Thursday Service              April 5th – 7:00PM at McKean
 
Good Friday Service                         April 6th – 7:00PM at Franklin Center
 
Easter Sunrise Service                      April 8th – 6:00AM at Franklin Center
                                                                Followed by breakfast
 
Easter Morning Worship                 April 8th
                                                                 9:15AM – Franklin Center
                                                                11:00AM – McKean
 
 
 2012 Spring Lay Speaking School – Two separate school locations are available:
Saegertown UMC – Sundays – February 26 through March 25, 2:00-4:00PM
First UMC, Erie – Tuesdays, February 28 through March 27, 6:00-8:00PM
 Register no later than February17, 2012. See insert for more details.
 Registration forms are on the bulletin board in the narthex.
 
Christian Ed. will meet on Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00PM
 
SAVE THE DATE: District Conference – Sunday, May 20th. Details later.
 
SAVE THE DATE: Bishop’s Day on the District will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Conneaut Lake Trinity (240 N. Third Street) with a time of fellowship and refreshments from 6:00-7:30PM, followed by a presentation by the Bishop 
 

Around The Community

 
 United Methodist Men’s Lenten Communion Breakfast will take place on Saturday, February 25th at Asbury UMC (4703 W. Ridge Road, Erie) at 8:00AM. Please make your reservation no later than Wednesday, February 22nd by calling 814-833-9053.
 
The Crossroads Community Baptist Church (5827 Old French Road) will be hosting the 2012 World Day of Prayer – “Let Justice Prevail on Saturday, March 3rd beginning at 1:00PM. See flyer on the bulletin board in the narthex.
 
The McKean Lions will be hosting their Spring Breakfast on Sunday, March 4th from 8:00AM to 12:00 Noon at the St. Francis Parish Center in downtown McKean. Adults - $6.00 / Children under 12 - $2.00. See flyer on the bulletin board in the narthex.
 
Christian Sports International presents an All In Men’s Conference – “Behold the Man” (a life-challenging game plan for each man’s journey) on Saturday, March 24, 2012 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM at Erie First Assembly, 8150 Oliver Road, Erie. See flyer on the bulletin board in the narthex.
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – The Rainbow Connection (EUMA’s thrift store located at 1516 Buffalo Road, Erie) is in need of volunteers to help sort through donated items and assist with store operations. For more information, please contact Vicki Weber (Store Manager) directly at (814) 453-4080.
 
 
Our veterans at Liberty House are in need of hygiene items, especially razors, a well as twin sheet sets for single beds.