HONORING THE LEGACY OF FRANKLIN GROVE
The district is invited to gather at Franklin Grove Church of the Brethren (121 W. North St.) at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, for a farewell service. Franklin Grove, one of the oldest congregations in the district, held its last regular service on Dec. 24 after voting earlier in the fall to close. The building has been sold to a local group that plans to use it as a school, preserving many of its features, and the sale is expected to close in mid-March.
This time of worship, prayer, singing, and remembering will be an opportunity to honor Franklin Grove’s legacy in the district and denomination and provide some measure of closure for those who have been connected to it over the years. District conference will officially act on closure of the congregation in November.
The church will hold a rummage sale featuring various items from the building Feb. 3-4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Items for sale include pictures, a ping-pong table, communion items, various Christmas decorations and other décor items, small wooden tables, chairs with arms, a variety of banners, toys, a rolling cart, TVs (one an older model), printer, computer, two white vinyl tables with chairs, music material and books, a 16’ fiberglass ladder, a 20’ wooden ladder, a glass display case, tablecloths and related materials, totes of satin and felt and burlap material, pots and pans, and kitchen supplies. To inquire about items or for questions or more details, contact Linda Erisman at 815-535-1689.
A group from the church will continue to oversee and care for the nearby Emmert Cemetery and chapel as a separately incorporated board. The chapel will be available to use for functions in the future as needed. Our prayers are with all the members and friends of Franklin Grove in this time of endings and transition.
This time of worship, prayer, singing, and remembering will be an opportunity to honor Franklin Grove’s legacy in the district and denomination and provide some measure of closure for those who have been connected to it over the years. District conference will officially act on closure of the congregation in November.
The church will hold a rummage sale featuring various items from the building Feb. 3-4, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Items for sale include pictures, a ping-pong table, communion items, various Christmas decorations and other décor items, small wooden tables, chairs with arms, a variety of banners, toys, a rolling cart, TVs (one an older model), printer, computer, two white vinyl tables with chairs, music material and books, a 16’ fiberglass ladder, a 20’ wooden ladder, a glass display case, tablecloths and related materials, totes of satin and felt and burlap material, pots and pans, and kitchen supplies. To inquire about items or for questions or more details, contact Linda Erisman at 815-535-1689.
A group from the church will continue to oversee and care for the nearby Emmert Cemetery and chapel as a separately incorporated board. The chapel will be available to use for functions in the future as needed. Our prayers are with all the members and friends of Franklin Grove in this time of endings and transition.
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