Welcome to Epworth United Methodist
Church — Franklin, TN

Whether you are a member of this congregation or a visitor to our church, you are not meant to be a stranger. Be assured that you are welcome. Let us extend a hand of friendship to one another.

Visiting Epworth? Come on in!
Click here for a Visitor's Info Flier (PDF) 

Can't find what you're looking for?
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Save the Date and GO FISH!
Global Impact Celebration April 20-22, 2012
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Christian Symbols “40”
This number appears many times in Scripture, often indicating something significant. It rained 40 days and nights during the Great Flood. Israel wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. Jesus fasted for 40 days and was with the disciples for 40 days between his resurrection and ascension. Taking this symbolic number to heart, the Christian church has long observed 40 days of Lent (not counting Sundays). Please join us for our Ash Wednesday Service which will be held on February 22nd in the new site sanctuary as we prepare our hearts for the Lenten Season.

Souper Bowl of Caring, Feb 5th
This Sunday is the 20th Anniversary of this Ministry. Every dollar donated this Sunday will go to Helping Hands, a local food bank.

Rise Up! Pre-Super Bowl Bash, Feb 5th
Epworth 5th & 6th graders, It is time to gather for fun and fellowship again. The Hinesley's have offered up their home for a pre-Super Bowl bash on Sunday, February 5th from 3pm to 5pm. Backyard football attire suggested (weather permitting). Please bring a tailgate snack to share, the Hinesley's will provide the drinks. If you have questions please contact Delisa Locke.

The Friday morning women's Bible study is getting ready to embark on a new journey. Please join us for our 9 week study, Proverbs, Ancient Wisdom in a Post Modern World by Sue Edwards. We meet in the Choir Room on Friday's from 9:30 am – 11am, starting February 2nd. Child care is available for $5/week. Contact Debbie Hunter to get a book.

Family Night Supper Feb. 8th
The Family Night Supper in February will be held on Wednesday, February 8th, 6:15 p.m. in Vaden Hall at the Historic Site. The Educa- tion Committee will be hosting the meal and a Safe Sanctuary Training will be held after the meal. If you have questions about the Safe Sanctuary training, please contact Aimee Ennis.

“Life’s Healing Choices” small group will begin meeting on February 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the new site and will meet each Tuesday thru April 10. If you would like to participate, please let Anita Pringle know so that books can be ordered.

S E A S O N A L  N O T E S

Seasoned & Split FIREWOOD
Delivered & Stacked. Sponsored by the Epworth Methodist Men’s Group. $90 per rick. ORDER: 615-790-1089 / 615-790-9650. Contact George Rembert/ Buddy Peden. Proceeds to fund Church Charities

N E W S L E T T E R S

FEBRUARY 2012
• Church "Good News" Letter (PDF)

JANUARY 2012
• Church "Good News" Letter (PDF)

FROM THE PASTOR:
“Humble Yourself”
Have you heard the saying, “there is one God and you are not Him?”
Click to read more.

Church Calendar for this week:
New Site (N) Historic Site (H)

Friday, February 3
7:30-noon PHS Testing (Vaden Hall)
9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study (N)
7:00 p.m. Iglesia (H)

Saturday, February 4
8:30-4:30 p.m. Conference Meeting (H)

Sunday, February 5
8:00 a.m. Worship (N)
9:15 a.m. Sunday School (H) (N)
10:30 a.m. Worship (N)
3 -5 p.m RISE-UP
5:00 p.m. Youth Super Bowl Party

Monday, February 6
6-9 p.m. Capital Stewardship Cam. Mtgs (N)
6:30 p.m. PPR (N- Choir Room)
6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts (H)
7:00 p.m. PUPS (H)

Wednesday, February 8
9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study (H)
6:15 p.m. Family Night Supper
6:30 p.m. Children’s Choir (H)
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir (N)
8:00 p.m. Handbells (N)

Friday, February 10
9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study (N)
7:00 p.m. Iglesia (H)

Audio Sermons
Online

Sermon's Archive
This page will feature past sermons of Pastor Chip and others. Located in the Worship and Music area. Click here to listen.

Everyday Epworth
This sermon series by Pastor Chip is online in the form of audio files with notes. Located in the "About Us" section of the website. Click here to listen.

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