Pastor's Blog

Happy birthday to my niece, Jamie Glenn!  How old?  Exactly!  I hope Jamie will have a great day.  She will as her friend, Mandi Bowling, will see to it!  We love Jamie!  Happy birthday, Jamie!

I thought you were traveling to see your Mama today?  Well, as they say, “the best laid plans of rats and people” and that is our situation today.  We now move to maybe seeing it take place next Friday, 8/21.  (There is a “sketchy” family that is staying next door and. . .)

Major call to the Friendship family which is also extended to any of our thirteen readers of the “blob!”  I am asking the members of the Friendship family to prayerfully consider joining me in forty days of prayer (and fasting as the Lord leads and health allows) beginning Saturday, August 22, and concluding on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.  My hope is to have at least thirty-nine folks join me on this spiritual journey.  It would be great to know who is on this prayer team so, if possible, please send me an email (pastor@friendshipfamily) by next Friday, 8/21.  Praying for a mighty move of God!

Students (6th – 12th) and their parents are invited to join us this Sunday, 8/16, for a meeting regarding youth camp 2027!  The meeting will take place in our auditorium and will begin at 4:00PM.  Those who attend this meeting are expected to stay for our 5:00PM worship service.

We have a group of men traveling to Guatemala the dates of Sunday, 9/6, through Saturday, 9/12.  Those men are asked to meet with me this Sunday, 8/16, following our evening service.  I am asking you to pray for these men as they prepare to take part in this unique mission trip.

Our GRACE Ministries June 2027 mission trip will take place the dates of Thursday, 6/17, through Thursday, 6/24.  All persons (completed 9th grade and above) are asked to meet with me on Monday, 6/24.  The meeting will be at our house and will begin at 6:00PM.  Because of space limitations, only folks who plan on being on this team are asked to attend this meeting, please.

Regular schedule on our campus this Sunday, 8/16.  Join us!

Pray for those among us who are battling various illnesses.

Pray for our upcoming soccer leagues.  We had two families in our service Wednesday night as a direct result of soccer.

Jeanette’s doctor contacted me yesterday to ask if she is always so rebellious?  My answer?  The fifth!

I pray that you will have a great Friday with Jesus.