Community Connections Outreach

The 1st Baptist Church of Franklin is one of six churches currently supporting an initiative to reach out into our community and attempt to fill in some of the gaps between the already existing government and charity aid.  As a group, we are committed to bring real help to those in need and doing so in the name of Jesus.
The group's first project is an outreach effort at the Evergreen Arbors housing here in Franklin.  Our first event was this past Saturday.  There were over 30 volunteers that helped bring an enjoyable afternoon to 73 children and their parents.  The ultimate goal is to follow-up with those families willing to talk to us and see in what ways we can help them.
Thanks to all who came to help out and to those who have given donations in support of this effort.  The Arbors is the beginning, where we learn to work together and learn the true nature of the need in front of us.  Where we go from here is in the hands of God.

To view the thank you letter (also contains comments from residents and statistics)
click on the link below:
Arbors Thank You Letter

VBS flier

If you know any parent whose child might attend, please direct them to our website or print off the flier and give it to them, thanks! (Special thanks to Nicole Powell for creating this year's flier and banner design)

Vacation Bible School - June 17th-21st

First Baptist will have our Vacation Bible School, "Big Heart Farms"
this year from June 17th-21st; 5:45-7:30
All children K-6th grade are welcome for Bible lessons, songs, snacks, and games.

On the National Day of Prayer, 1st Baptist Church of Franklin will be joining our brothers and sisters in Christ at St. John's Church.  Everyone is welcome to join us.

1st Baptist hosts American Baptist Women spring meeting

The ABW held their spring meeting at 1st Baptist of Franklin this past Saturday.  At the meeting Pastor Powell spoke about passing the mission on to the next generation and Nicole Powell (pastor's wife) sang about remembering the contribution of others to the Church.

To watch Pastor's message, or Nicole's song, click on the link's below:
Message: What will my church do without me?
Nicole's song

First Baptist participates in the Franklin Cross Walk

Pastor Powell carries the cross from the steps of First Baptist, where the reading for station #2 took place, to First United Methodist Church across the street.  We were thankful for the opportunity to join our brothers and sisters in Christ in this public display of unity and devotion.

Musical Reflections on Good Friday video

Thanks to all who helped make this service possible.  It is indeed honoring and pleasing to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when his people come together to glorify his name.

To watch the video of the service, click on the links below:
Musical Reflections part 1

Musical Reflections part 2

Musical Reflections part 3

Musical Reflections part 4

Musical Reflections part 5

March 25th, 1932

On this date, eighty years ago today, Helen "Jo" Beach was baptized and became a member of the First Baptist Church of Franklin, PA.  We have been very blessed here at Franklin with long-serving members of our congregation whose contributions have spanned not only years, but decades.  Congratulations to Jo on eighty years of membership!

Church membership aproves By-Laws revision

The membership of the church voted to approve the recommended changes to the church By-Laws that were put forth by the By-Laws committee and approved by the Board.  The proposed changes took effect on May 1st.  There are several significant changes that anyone interested should see for themselves by clicking on the link below to view the new By-Laws.  Among them: the boards have been restructured from 3 to 2 and from 20 members to 10.  The requirement for membership has been changed to no longer require a re-Baptism of anyone who has already been baptized in another Christian church, and the new position of Missions Representative has been created to focus on the task of communicating with and caring for our church's missionaries.

Newly adopted By-Laws