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Written by Bob DeAngelo, Pastor of Youth and Outreach My love for reading (and more than that, for learning) took me through 55 books in 2019. I try to read a diversity of books – books on subjects such as theology, counseling practice, marriage, technology, and spiritual growth…but also books on history, politics, productivity, fiction, […]
As we settle into new winter rhythms, the ladies’ ministry of Friendship Baptist Church is offering a time of fellowship and refreshment on January 18. “Sundays often don’t give us enough time to build deeper relationships with those we see every week,” said Ladies’ Ministry Director Heather Jones. “We hope this gives an opportunity for […]
Written by David McClain, Student Life Director of Friendship Christian School Light. It is a key element of the Christmas season. Candles in windows, bulbs on a tree, multi-colored, white, off-white, blinking, steady and shining; light is integral to Christmas. In John 3:19, we read, “And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, […]
Written by Kris Wilder, Children’s Ministry Director A Friendship Kids Review It’s that time of year again! The big day is quickly approaching while the stress to be prepared is beginning to mount. Some are spending the weekends making sure they don’t forget anything, while others are procrastinating until the very last minute. Some will […]
Written by Brent Brondyke, Music Pastor On December 15, 2019 at 6:30 pm the choir and orchestra of Friendship Baptist church will present George Frideric Handel’s choral masterwork, Messiah. Several notable aspects make the work itself and the undertaking remarkable and unique. Handel was born in Gemany in 1685, but moved to London in 1712 […]
Written by Pastor Bob Vradenburgh, Senior Pastor If Satan cannot keep us from getting earnest about prayer, he will try to get us off on “rabbit trails” – or worse – spurious prayer! That’s what “contemplative prayer” (hereafter referred to as “c.p.”) is. It sounds so spiritual! Shouldn’t we contemplate God when we pray? Yes! […]
Written by Ric Nelson, Friendship Christian Head of School On Sunday September 8, 2019, Friendship Baptist Church celebrated her 54th anniversary. If you have never heard about the history of FBC, it is worth a read. We certainly do appreciate the faith and commitment of the charter members. This year was special for FBC. Its […]
Written by Brent Brondyke, Music Pastor [This blog equally applies to orchestra members. You may insert “orchestra member” anywhere you read “choir member.”] A choir member is a special kind of person. Of course, he likes to sing. Choosing choir as a ministry would be rather odd if that weren’t the case! But, he is […]
Written by: Kris Wilder, Children’s Ministry Director Who’s the Hero? Moses and the Burning Bush. David and Goliath. Daniel and the Lion’s Den. Jonah and the Great Fish. Whether it’s been through coloring pages, flannelgraph, or even animated vegetables, these Bible stories have been shared with children in churches around the world. Some may debate […]
Written by Jan Milton, Pastor of Evangelism Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith Positives There are two results of faith, substance and evidence. The first element, “substance”, is “essence” or “assurance.” Therefore, faith is the core of all hope. There is no hope without […]
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