FRIENDSHIP S VOICE. Volume 5, Issue 3. March 2017

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1 3375 Church Lane Duluth GA Rev. Ronald L. Bowens, Pastor March 2017 FRIENDSHIP S Volume 5, Issue 3 VOICE INSIDE THIS ISSUE LISTEN... Cover Hymn of the Month... 3 Moments in Black History... 4 Spotlight on Ministry... 6 Youth Ministry EAT RIGHT Women s Ministry Single s Ministry Drama Ministry Golf Committee Events in Gwinnett Sunday School Opportunities to Serve UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH 25 RevUp Forum 25 Career Development Seminar 26 Usher Anniversary Celebration 3Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3-4 The best way to resolve conflict is choosing to practice Philippians 2:3-4. Do we listen to others to discover insights and truth or quarrel and fight because selfish desires are battling within us? James 4:1-2. Immature Christians and immature people don t choose to have fair fights directed at resolving a conflict. They listen to decide what they want to say as opposed to hearing others out to discover a solution. They fall into the trap of continuous venting and make the problem much worse. Proverbs 18:2 says, Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their opinions. APRIL 1 Holy Land Trip Deposit Due 1 Zumba FLC 16 Easter Celebration

2 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 2 (Cont d from page 1) God s prescription for solving conflict will cut through all our selfish desires and ambitions. When we value others in humility, we become close enough to listen, clear enough to compromise and committed enough to selfcorrect. The solution is to listen with care and, prayerfully, respond in the other person s best interest. When we listen to others with our heart and our head in humility, we practice spiritual maturity. 1. Whoever wants to confront must call for a fair fight. 2. Before the time can be set, the one calling for a fair fight must summarize the nature of the issue. 3. The meeting must be scheduled. 4. When the fair fight time is reached, both parties agree to give their undivided attention (no phone, no distractions, etc.). 5. Round 1: You speak with no interruptions. Be careful to speak the truth in love as you understand it. 6. Round 2: The other person must articulate what you have said in their own words in a way that you confirm you have been heard heart and head engaged. 7. Round 3: The other person is then given the same freedom as you (as with #5). 8. Round 4: You articulate what the other person has said (as with #6). ISTEN IN THE NEXT ISSU E. Chris Colston is an Associate Minister of Friendship Baptist Church.

3 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 3 Blessed Assurance, which is a well-known Christian hymn, was written in 1873 by Fanny Crosby who was a blind hymn writer. It was told that Fanny Crosby was visiting her friend Phoebe Knapp who was having a large pipe organ installed in her home. Since the organ was incomplete, she started playing a new melody she had just composed on the piano. Mrs. Knapp then asked Ms. Crosby, What do you think the tune says? Without missing a beat Ms. Crosby s response was, Blessed Assurance, Jesus is mine. The hymn appeared in the July 1873 issue of Palmers Guide to Holiness and Revival Miscellany, which is a magazine printed by Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Palmer of 14 Bible House, New York City. This publication helped to popularize the song which became one of the most beloved hymns of all time. This song reflects Fanny Crosby s walk of faith as expressed in Philippians 1:21 by the apostle Paul, For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain (KJV) and is also the interpretation of Hebrews 10:22, " Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water." (KJV) Verse 1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long. Verse 2 Perfect submission, perfect delight! Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. (Refrain) Verse 3 Perfect submission, all is at rest! I in my Savior am happy and blessed, Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. (Refrain) Submitted by Hyacinth Chung Communications Ministry

4 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 4 Lift Ev ry Voice and Sing Each month, the Newsletter will include a moment in Black History. We are also looking for accomplishments, successes and testimonies of our own FBC family. This is your newsletter. If you would like to contribute, please your article (500 words or less) to the editor at: ptapp1052@gmail.com. Thank you! Many people are surprised to learn that "Lift Every Voice and Sing" was first written as a poem by James Weldon Johnson. It was performed for the first time by 500 school children in celebration of President Lincoln's Birthday on February 12, 1900, in Jacksonville, FL. The poem was set to music by Johnson's brother, John Rosamond Johnson, and soon adopted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) as its official song. Today, Lift Every Voice and Sing is one of the most cherished songs of the African American Civil Rights Movement and is often referred to as the Black National Anthem. About James Weldon Johnson Born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1871, James Weldon Johnson s life was defined by a number of firsts. Educated at Atlanta University, he was the first African American to pass the bar in Florida during his tenure as principal of Stanton Elementary School, his Alma Mater. He also was the first African American author to treat Harlem and Atlanta as subjects in fiction in his genre-crossing novel The Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man (1912). As a scholar of African American literature, Johnson edited The Book of American Negro Poetry (1922), the first anthology of African American poetry in English, and for decades a standard text in both English and African American Studies. A pioneering ethno-musicologist, Johnson and J. Rosamond Johnson, his brother and fellow composer, compiled and edited The Book of Negro Spirituals (1925), the first of a twovolume collection of Black sacred songs framed by a jointly authored introduction that traces the genesis and significance of one of the earliest Black art forms in the Americas. Johnson also was the first African American poet to adapt the voice of the Black folk preacher to verse. These poems are gathered in his masterful collection of folk sermons in verse entitled God s Trombones (1927), one of three collections of verse by Johnson. A race man and an American with broad intellectual interests, Johnson also is the author of Black Manhattan (1930), a history of African American life and culture in New York, and Along This Way (1933), an autobiography. Johnson distinguished himself in civil rights, diplomacy, education, journalism, law, literature, and music. His many impressive achievements notwithstanding, his place in African American history and culture would be secure if he had composed only in 1900 with J. Rosamond Johnson Lift Ev ry Voice and Sing, a hymn officially adopted by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and widely sung by African Americans as the Negro National Anthem. Admired for his able, judicious and creative approach to leadership in an era stained by virulent forms of racism, Johnson, fluent in Spanish and French, was the first African American to serve as the United States consul to Venezuela and Nicaragua. After his period of service in the consular corps, in 1915 Johnson joined the staff of the NAACP. Rising quickly through the leadership ranks, a year later he became the first African American to serve as field secretary and later as executive secretary of the NAACP. As executive secretary of the NAACP, Johnson organized in Manhattan the historic Silent March of 1917 (above) to protest the national crime of lynching. During his tenure as executive secretary

5 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 5 (Black History cont d) of the NAACP, Johnson also led a national campaign against lynching that garnered significant congressional support in the form of the Dyer Anti-Lynching Bill of 1921, a bill that would have made lynching a national crime, but it failed to become law because of insufficient votes in the Senate. Other significant achievements during Johnson s tenure as head of the NAACP include the exposure of the brutality of the Marines during the United State s occupation of Haiti, and the national campaign to support the Houston Martyrs: the soldiers of the 24th U.S. Infantry sentenced to death or life imprisonment for the 1917 uprising in Houston, Texas. After retiring from his position as head of the NAACP in 1930, Johnson joined the faculty of Fisk University as the Adam K. Spence Professor of Creative Writing. In 1934 he accepted an appointment as Visiting Professor of Creative Writing at New York University, thus becoming the university s first African American faculty member. Johnson s productive and multi-faceted life ended tragically when he was killed in an automobile accident in the summer of 1938 while vacationing in Maine. Born in the south but a figure of national and international significance, Johnson s richly lived life marked by remarkable accomplishments, service and leadership merits its own living memorial. Emory s James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference is an intellectual project that seeks to capture and reflect the many artistic, scholastic and humanitarian achievements of Johnson by supporting research that focuses upon the ongoing quest for universal civil and human rights. The last Sunday of Black History month in February was celebrated during the 11:00 am Worship Service. The Children s Choir showed up and showed out. The talented little boy who played the piano gave us a beautiful rendition of To Be Young Gifted and Black and the vocal little boy who sang out blessed the whole congregation in song. Finally, it was truly a heartfelt sincere moment when the Pastor interrupted the Benediction and asked the congregation to stand and sing the Black National Anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing. What a wonderful way to end Black History Month! Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod, Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet, Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered, We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered; Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last Where the white gleam of our star is cast. Lift every voice and sing, till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of liberty; Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory won. God of our weary years, God of our silent tears, Thou who has brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by Thy might, led us into the light, Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee. Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand, True to our God, true to our native land. A Testament from Robert Cloud Communications Ministry

6 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 6 SPOTLIGHT ON MINISTRY Education Ministry Empowering Through Education with Christ Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7 KJV Mission To cultivate, assist, and enhance education through planning, supporting, and monitoring the learning progress of all student. To be a resource for our youth and provide exposure to educational opportunities that will enhance their growth and development, while nurturing and supporting their decisions to further their education. Objectives To aid in identifying areas of need and then address those needs through Christian Leadership and resources. To focus on developing, piloting, and implementing informal and formal educational programs that address some of the most pressing and challenging academic areas for our youth. Officers President Vanessa Thomas Vice President Valerie Rice Secretary Lawana Haynes Asst. Secretary Erica Davis Treasurer Regina Gilbert Asst. Treasurer Kathy Theodore Chaplain Lancelot Theodore Servant Leaders Spiritual Advisor Deacon Anthony Williams Director of College Students Yvette Leverett Director of Marketing/Media/Graphic Design Katelynn Thomas

7 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 7 (Education Ministry cont d) President Vanessa Thomas Vice President Valerie Rice Secretary Lawana Haynes Treasurer Regina Gilbert Assistant Treasurer Kathy Theodore Director of Marketing, Media & Graphic Design Katelynn Thomas Director of College Students Yvette Leverett Chaplain Lancelot Theodore Spiritual Advisor Deacon Anthony

8 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 8 (Education Ministry cont d) The Education Ministry, in partnership with the Communications Ministry, launched FBC s Computer & Information Technology Education Program on February 11, The goal of this program is to bridge the technology divide by exposing all interested youth and adults within the FBC community to Computer Fundamentals/Basics and Microsoft Office Tool Suite (Word, PowerPoint & Excel), Mobile App Development, Web Site Development, and Software Programming Languages (C#, Java, etc.).

9 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 9 (Education Ministry cont d) On March 25, 2017, from 10:00 am 1:00 pm, the Education Ministry, in partnership with the Teen Ministry, is hosting a powerful workshop entitled: Possibilities. This Career Development Seminar endeavors to aim our youth in the direction of a full and prosperous future! We will use the age old question What do I want to be when I grow up and help our youth build an infrastructure to their future! We will discuss some very important issues: Poverty disparity among racial demographics Importance of setting goals and how to obtain goals Becoming knowledgeable in your area of interest Networking with successful people in your area of interest When: Time: MEETING INFORMATION Second Monday of every month 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Where: Room 303, Lower Level Main Bldg. May communicate via Conference Call or in Person Please us: educationministry@friendshipduluth.org Please watch for upcoming events and opportunities in the weekly church bulletin and on the website.

10 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 10 FBC YOUTH MINISTRY On Saturday, March 18, 2017, the Youth Church went on a field trip to the Civil Rights Museum. Below is a picture the youth took with former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. Please also join the FBC gifted Youth Ministry each Wednesday Night for Wednesday of Worship (WoW) for Praise and Worship followed by Bible study. A light meal or snack will be served prior to praise and worship. All ages are welcomed to attend! If you enjoy working with children and would like to volunteer, please contact: Charlene Benn at cbenn527@gmail.com.

11 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 11 HEALTH MINISTRY Nutrition Data's Opinion Nutrition Data awards foods 0 to 5 stars in each of three categories, based on their nutrient density (ND Rating) and their satiating effect (Fullness Factor ). Foods that are both nutritious and filling are considered better choices for weight loss. Foods that are nutritious without being filling are considered better choices for healthy weight gain. Foods that have more essential nutrients per calorie are considered better choices for optimum health. Note: Lower ratings do not necessarily mean that the food should be avoided but that it might be best consumed in moderation. Likewise, high ratings do not guarantee a perfect food but indicate a food that is more likely to be a positive addition to your diet.

12 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 12 (Nutrition cont d) Nutrition Data also indicates whether a food is high or low in various nutrients, according to the dietary recommendations of the FDA. If a 200-Calorie serving provides... less than 2% of the Daily Value less than 5% of the Daily Value more than 20% of the Daily Value more than 40% of the Daily Value The food is considered to be... very low in that nutrient low in that nutrient high in that nutrient very high in that nutrient Because of the health risks associated with over consumption of saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, high levels of these nutrients are reported as "Bad," while high levels of more essential nutrients are reported as "Good." Nutrition Data also provides reports if more than 20% of the calories in the food come from sugars or alcohol and if the food contains any trans fat. Nutrition Data's Opinion and ratings are editorial opinions of Nutrition Data, given without warranty, and are not intended to replace the advice of a nutritionist or health-care professional. No food is completely good or bad for you: Optimum nutrition depends on your individualized needs and the combined nutritional benefits of all foods that you consume. Do your due diligence and research on the foods you consume. FAMILY LIFE CENTER GYM AND FITNESS CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION: Mornings Monday Friday 9:00 am 12:00 noon Afternoons Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (Closed Wednesday afternoons) 4:00 pm 8:00 pm

13 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 13 WOMEN S MINISTRY Last month s meeting was held on February 11, 2017, just days before Valentine s Day. It was a labor of love. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. The room was filled with love and laughter as conversations flowed throughout. Making the event even more special was the fact that we celebrated our beloved sisters in Christ who were 75 years and older. As we gazed upon them, one would not have guessed the years each has lived. What can be said is that each is blessed and highly favored by the Lord for their countenance did not reflect their years. What could be seen was the humility and appreciation shown for the recognition as was expressed on their behalf by Shirley Price. Our celebration began with the invocation: scripture reading from 1 Cor. 13:1-8 by Paulette Tapp and prayer by Min. Debra Jones. Gerri Wright did a wonderful job serving as Mistress of Ceremonies, and we were serenaded in song by two of our anointed sisters, Cynthia Urquhart and Veronica Gamble. They moved us from Amazing Grace to I Love to Praise Him and, with our hands lifted up and mouths filled with praise, we did just that. All of this was in preparation for Words of Inspiration from our beloved sister, Debra Bowens, our Pastor s beloved wife who was affectionately presented by Rhoda Green. Sis. Debbie, as we call her, began by sharing a biographical account of St. Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. Her topic for the morning was Love. It was thorough; it was intense and it was enjoyed by all. Two points captured included: 1) Love is our primary language, and 2) We should love much because we are loved. Sis. Debbie ended with 1 Cor. 13:13, Now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three but the greatest of these is charity. Much love went out to Sis. Debbie for her faithfulness and conviction!

14 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 14 (Women s Ministry cont d) Next came our spiritual dessert! Kimberly Rogers saturated us with a liturgical rendition of I Won t Complain. What an awesome morning we had; but it didn t stop there because we were blessed with a delectable lunch and more opportunity to fellowship. Heartfelt thanks goes out to Min. Roslyn Long for rendering grace before we feasted on those tasty treats, and much love to the ladies who brought dishes and to our dedicated kitchen helpers who labored in love throughout the morning to make sure that the physical food was as delicious as the spiritual food. It s important to note that we are preparing a trip to the Holy Land Experience in Orlando in November. If interested, your first deposit is due by April 1. The weekly bulletin will provide further details. Please respond immediately as seating is limited. Now, let s end by expressing heartfelt love and appreciation to those four new attendees who took time out of their busy mornings to share in this wonderful time of celebration. Submitted by Cheryl Alford

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16 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 16 SINGLE S MINISTRY The Single s Ministry met Saturday, February 25, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. in the Heritage Church for a lite brunch and to discuss the topic Waiting and Dating as a single who is unique, whole and complete. The meeting was open to men and women whether never married, a single parent, divorced or widowed. There were 21 people in attendance. The meeting began with prayer and grace with scripture reading and old and new business addressed. Open discussions centered around the following two topics with scripture references provided: I. How do Christians date in the world or do we date like the world? 1 John 4:4, 1John 2:6, Ephesians 2:10 and Acts 17:28a. II. Can you have intimacy without being intimate? Song of Solomon 3:1, 1Corinthians 7:1-5, 2 Corinthians 6:14 and 1 John 2:16. Women: Are you able or ready to submit? What do you consider submission? Ephesians 5:21-22 and Colossians 3:18. Men: Are you able and ready to be the spiritual head of your household? How do you see yourself as the spiritual head? Ephesians 5:25-31 and Colossians 3:19. A good time was had by all. A few ladies from the Single s Ministry went to see the play Married but Single Too on March 4 th at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Submitted by Tasha Barnes

17 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 17 DRAMA MINISTRY These Hands though we stray far from God s intended use of our hands, He still loves us and sent His Son to provide a way for us to be with Him eternally. Please join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ through a series of dramatic monologues, dance, art and you recitations! Easter Sunday, April 16 th at 3:00 p.m. Bring the entire family, friends and neighbors! For more information, contact Cynthia Urquhart at

18 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 18 OUTREACH MINISTRY It s Prom Time Again! The Outreach Ministry is requesting gowns and donations for our annual Prom Dress Drive. Volunteer alteration services are needed. All services are provided in a friendly and private environment. Please contact Pamela Stodghill at for more information. You may also bring donations to the Outreach Center. TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY Contact Fred Toplin at toplinf@gmail.com. If you need a ride to church, please call by 4:00 pm on Saturdays. FBC MONEY MATTERS MINISTRY God wants us to be smart with our money. Money Matters will offer tips to help you become more informed and help you make wise decisions regarding your finances. REMEMBER: The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by , text messages, or social media channels to request personal/financial information. For more information: Contact Sharon@parsonex.com.

19 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 19 GOLF COMMITTEE The FBC Golf Committee will have its 9TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course located at 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, Georgia. Popular Hill Baptist Church was able to take spiritual possession of the Church Cup trophy last year by posting the best score. That was the first time since the inception of the Church Cup trophy in 2010 that Friendship was not able to maintain possession. The Church Cup trophy was created to encourage fellowship among area churches outside our traditional church walls. Join us and let s bring the TROPHY home! If you are interested in participating as a single player or have a foursome, please contact Venda Young at or Kindell May at for more details. Last year, George Rogers, a former Heisman Trophy winner, and also formerly an FBC community resident, provided photo opportunities for golfers to take pictures with him and his trophy. Proceeds support the FBC Family Life Center and its activities.

20 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 20 Free Classes and Events in Gwinnett County Lawyers in the Library March 28, :30 pm Need a lawyer? The Gwinnett County Public Library and Gwinnett Legal Aid will match attorneys with qualified clients on consumer, debt/credit/bankruptcy, life-planning, and family and juvenile issues. This program offers legal assistance to low-income individuals, domestic violence victims, the elderly, children, and the unemployed. For more information, please call or visit Find us on Facebook and on Twitter. Buford-Sugar Hill Branch Public Library, 2100 Buford Highway, Buford. Also, April 1 at noon, Five Forks Branch Public Library, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville Vegetable Gardening March 30, :30 pm - 7:30 pm Gwinnett County Extension Agent Timothy Daly will discuss how to grow various vegetables in Gwinnett. Cost: free, but registration is required by March 27 by contacting Gwinnett County Public Library at events@gwinnettpl.org. Five Forks Branch Public Library, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lawrenceville Gwinnett County 11 th Annual Supplier Symposium FREE! April 11, :30 am - 11:30 am If you ever wanted Gwinnett County as a customer, come to the 11 th Annual Supplier Symposium hosted by the Gwinnett County Purchasing Division. Cost: free. Register online on the Purchasing Division webpage. Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville Art on the Chattahoochee Art Market April 15, :00 am - 5:00 pm. Browse through the vendor booths for that special treasure, try some tasty food, and watch a demonstration or a live music performance. Kids can enjoy trampolines, inflatables, games, crafts, and a chalk art contest. Pinckneyville Park Medlock Corporate Pavilion, 4758 South Old Peachtree Road, Norcross Tablets 101 April 15, :00 pm - 3:00pm Mentor Up, an AARP program, helps people 50 years and up learn the basics of operating a tablet - charging one up, downloading apps, and understanding settings. Bring your own tablet or one will be provided for class. Register by April 12 by calling Kelli Bosler at or ing kelli.bosler@gwinnettcounty.com. Class size limited to 12. Gwinnett Government Annex, 2 nd Floor, Extension Learning Center, 750 South Perry Street, Lawrenceville.

21 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 21 THEME: GOD LOVES US Unit 1: God s Eternal, Preserving, Renewing Love March 5 The Source of All Love - 1 John 4:7-19 March 12 God s Overflowing Love Ephesians 2:1-10 March 19 God s Love Manifested John 15:1-17 March 26 God s Love Restores Joel 2 CLASSES LOCATED IN THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER (FLC): Class Room Class Room Men s Class 131 In Teens (High School) 217 Survival Kit 135 Jesus and Me (Middle School) 219 Women s Class 139 CONNECT (College age 19-29) 220 Basic Bible Study 208 IGNITE! (Singles and Young Adults 29 & older) 221 New Member s Class 209 Marriage Class 233 Master Life 1: The Disciple s Cross 130 Note: Adult classes are combined on the 5 th Sundays and meet in the Sanctuary CLASSES LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE MAIN BUILDING: The Nursery (3 months-2 years old) Beginner s (3-4 year olds) Primary (K-2 nd Grade) Juniors (3 rd -5 th Grade) Minister Geneva Crownhart, Superintendent gcrownhart@yahoo.com Dorian Rogers, Assistant Superintendent 4integrityauto@gmail.com

22 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 22 O P P O R T U N I T I E S T O S E R V E W EEK L Y Worship Services Sunday 7:30 & 11:00 am Sanctuary Teen Church Sunday (1st & 3rd) 7:30 & 11:00 am Heritage Church Sunday School Sunday 9:45 am Family Life Center Sunday School (Youth) Sunday 9:45 am Lower Level Main Building New Members Class Sunday 9:45 am Room 209 Family Life Center God s Calling & Purpose for Your Life Monday 7:00 pm Fellowship Hall Deacon s Meeting Tuesday (1st & 3rd) 7:00 pm Room 232 Family Life Center Mid-Week Service Wednesday 12:00 noon Heritage Church Intercessory Prayer Wednesday 6:30 pm Sanctuary Sunday School Teachers Wednesday 6:30 pm Lower Level Main Building Adult Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 pm Sanctuary Youth Church WoW Bible Study Wednesday 7:45 pm Lower Level Main Building Marriage Class Thursday 7:00 pm Room 201 Lower Level Main Bldg Recovery Ministry 7 days a week 24 hours a day Contact: Tim M O N T H L Y Education Ministry 2nd Monday 7:00 pm Room 303 Lower Level Main Bldg Usher Ministry 1st Tuesday 7:00 pm Room 135 Family Life Center Men s Ministry 1st Saturday 7:30 am TBA Monthly Media Ministry 1st Saturday 9:30 am Room 130 Family Life Center Mother s Ministry 1st Saturday 9:30 am Room 135 Family Life Center Minister s Meeting 1st Saturday 3:00 pm Room 232 Family Life Center Women s Ministry 2nd Saturday 8:45 am Fellowship Hall Money Matters 2nd Saturday 11:30 am Fellowship Hall Male Chorus Preparation 2nd & 4th Saturday 9:30 am Sanctuary Health Ministry 2nd Saturday 11:00 am Room 303 Lower Level Main Bldg Outreach Ministry 3rd Saturday 9:00 am Fellowship Hall Shepherd s Care Ministry 3rd Saturday 10:00 am Room 202 Lower Level Main Bldg Communication s Ministry 3rd Saturday 11:00 am Room 135 Family Life Center Marriage Ministry 3rd Saturday 5:00 pm Room 239 Family Life Center Senior s Ministry 4th Saturday 11:00 am Fellowship Hall Single s Ministry 4th Saturday 12:30 pm Lower Level Heritage Church Prison Ministry Gospel Choir Preparation Tuesday before 1 st & 3 rd Sunday 7:00 pm Youth Choir Preparation Tuesday before 2 nd & 4 th Sunday 6:45 pm S P E C I A L M O N T H L Y S E R V I C E S Holy Communion 1st Sunday 7:30 & 11:00 am Sanctuary Baptism 3rd Sunday 11:00 am Sanctuary Baby Dedications 4th Sunday 7:30 & 11:00am Sanctuary

23 March 2017 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 23 Friendly through Fellowship Developed through Discipleship Enlarged through Evangelism Sharing and Caring through Servanthood Stronger through God s Word and True Worship Church Address and Contact Information 3375 Church Lane, Duluth GA :00am 5:00pm Monday-Friday Contact: Rita Bowens, Office fbcduluth@att.net Website: FBC MINISTRY LEADERS ASSOCIATE MINISTERS Rev. Ken Blacknell Minister John Carter Minister Chris Colston Rev. Garfield Garner Rev. Al Gamble Rev. Eugene Graves Minister Shurron Green Rev. Timothy Twyman Minister Floyd Williams Rev. Stanley Williams Rev. Alton Wilson MINISTERS OF EVANGELISM Minister Karen Blacknell Minister Amelia Brown Evangelist Geneva Burse Minister Geneva Crownhart Evangelist Karen DeLee Evangelist Denise C. Jackson Minister Roslyn Long Evangelist Ruthell Morris Minister Nicole Walker Minister Barbara Williams Evangelist Deloris Williams FBC COMMUNICATIONS LEADERS Louie Malone, President Terrill Tarver, Vice President Shatina Patterson, Secretary Kelly Wilson, Assistant Secretary Christine Smith, Treasurer Hyacinth Chung, Chaplain Harold Mitchell, Deacon Advisor NEWSLETTER STAFF Editor-in-Chief and Graphic Designer Paulette Tapp Photographers Louie Malone/Shirley Price Publisher Terrill Tarver Please direct comments regarding the newsletter to: communicationsministry@friendshipduluth.org