Pastor's Blog

The Lord blessed us with a really good day yesterday.  Praise Him.  I received the following from Bro. Abel early this morning:

Last night, I was deeply honored to be given the title of Associate Pastor by the leadership of Friendship Baptist Church and affirmed by my church family.

My heart is both grateful and humbled.

While a title does not change my love or passion to serve my Lord and His people, I fully understand the weight of the love, trust, and responsibility that comes with it. I do not take that lightly.

I began my ministry journey here many years ago serving in the bus ministry and children’s ministry. The same excitement, passion, and love for serving that I had then is the same excitement I still thrive on today.

For over three decades God has allowed me to serve in many places and many ways, but being able to serve this church family at Friendship is a true blessing. Your encouragement, prayers, and support mean more than words can express.

I also want to say thank you to Pastor Teddy for your trust, leadership, and friendship. I am grateful to serve alongside you and under your leadership as we seek to faithfully shepherd God’s people.

As the Lord continues to give me strength, wisdom, and guidance, I promise to serve you with all that I have — with love, faithfulness, and a heart for people.

“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”
— 1 Corinthians 4:2

My prayer moving forward is simple:

That I would remain faithful to Christ, faithful to His Word, and faithful to the people God has allowed me to serve.

Thank you, Friendship family, for your love, encouragement, and support through the years. I look forward with great excitement to what God will continue to do in and through our church in the days ahead.

Blessings,
Bro. Abel