3375 Church Lane Duluth GA 30096 Rev. Ronald L. Bowens, Pastor June 2018 Theme: Temptation Vol. 6, Issue 6 FRIENDSHIP S VOICE Temptation... Cover Hymn of the Month... 2 Inspiration from the Psalms... 3 78 Seeds of Faith... 5 70 th Church Anniversary... 6 Outreach Ministry... 10 Men s Health Month... 11 Get Fit... 12 Singles Ministry... 13 Education Ministry... 14 Youth/VBS... 15 Teen Ministry... 17 Men s Ministry... 20 Women s Ministry... 23 Creative Learning... 25 Church News... 26 Bible Study... 27 Sunday School... 31 Opportunities to Serve... 32 WHAT IS TEMPTATION? It is the enticing or inducement to yield to the lust of the flesh. James 1:14. To put to trial for proof. After one becomes a Christian, he has the same desires and temptations facing him that he had before. He does not receive a second blessing, as some may claim, to remove the temptation from him. It is a trial or testing of one s faith and loyalty to God. Read James 1:12; Job 1:6-2:10. Note the temptations put before Christ. Read Matthew 4:1-11. 11-15 Vacation Bible School 16 Father s Day 4 Independence Day Church - Office Closed 28 Annual Back-to-School Event
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 2 Yield Not to Temptation If the child of God resists temptation, by God s grace, that victory will tend to strengthen his spiritual fiber, and each victory will bring with it the power to win new and greater victories. The slippery slope of sin works in the opposite way. When we succumb to temptation, it becomes easily to fall the next time. One day in 1868, these ideas impressed themselves upon the mind of composer Horatio Richmond Palmer. Dr. Palmer was the author of several books on the technical aspects of music, and an editor of a number of hymn books. At the moment, he was working at his desk on an exercise in musical theory. Perhaps it was the concept that all learning requires discipline that got him thinking. That is certainly true of mastering the art of making music. But Palmer s mind turned quickly in another direction. What of dealing with the temptation to sin? In a sudden burst of inspiration, Horatio Palmer set these truths to music. He says, I was at work on the dry subject of theory when the complete idea flashed upon me. I laid aside the theoretical work and hurriedly penned both words and music as fast as I could write them. The result was a song called Yield Not to Temptation, later published in the National Sunday School Teachers Magazine. Source: https://wordwisehymns.com Submitted by Paulette Tapp Newsletter Editor
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 3 INSPIRATION FROM THE PSALMS Written By Evangelist Deloris Williams WHEN YOU FEEL FRAYED REMEMBER Psalm 105:26 KJV He sent Moses His servant; and Aaron who he had chosen. THE SIGNIFICANCE: This psalm opens up as every event in the book of life with its main encore. That which is always the vital statistics and scope that the Sovereign GOD, and Creator, is going to set forth his glory with subjects of his own clay matter (called mortals), who in the womb was (set aside), chosen and acting through the power of his spirit to set those he love and those in deep moans among his beloved humanity free! THE OBSERVATION: The stage is set for a dramatic event, and a hard place, and always a solemn call for his chosen to move when He calls and to become stirred up to serve Him by faith and without murmur (as Moses tried several times as though his maker didn t know every weak point or strong point about him like many of us today who suffer from an identity crisis). Humans must understand that the Creator s love and faithfulness are never dependent upon us because he already knows us inside out! THE LAW FROM GOD S ALTER IN HEAVEN: In our brokenness reigns fires of mercy! His ULTIMATE CONCERN is that we accept Him as Trustworthy and an ULTIMATE FRIEND. Our pain, doubt or trials need not be wasted, but if we change our mind on how we react to problems, we can find that in every problem is an opportunity!!! MOSES POSITION OF LOW ESTEEM: Was it Moses thought he was not the right man in so many ways for the job God needed to have done. KJV Isaiah 40:29-31 reads: He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Do (YOU) really know who you are as a True Christian? INSPIRATION: Moses whole life had been prepared for this job. So God went to stirring the work in Moses. What did God see in Moses that Moses couldn t see in himself? What is in you that you may never know exists to be used for a miracle for the hurting, the mocked, the slandered and cruelty of the wicked evil ones hating truth in any form? Against TRUE SALT for the GLORY of GOD? Psalms 107:14 KJV He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder. Are you listening in the midst of a burning bush situation?
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 4 (Inspiration from the Psalms cont d) THE MESMERIZING HIGHLIGHT: The Book of Exodus highlights God in his Sovereignty delivering his people of purpose and redemption from slavery as he is today reflecting the significance of the entrapment (plaguing) his mankind to take sin lightly. His Son s Cross is a (REAL WARNING), we need to stop coming to church and BE HIS CHURCH, an attraction of redemptive history. Yet before the cross, and after the cross, mankind yet needs a spiritual exodus from Sin... Sometimes we are (the burning bush) in a desert storm of mental slavery of pleasure and the belief that we can tolerate a little sin, and get to heaven! FRAYED, BUT NOT CONSUMED: Frayed means to be worn spiritually, tattered, threadbare, unraveled, temperamentally full of woe as the Israelites were with Moses, worn out under the brutal rule of Pharaoh that they began to not trust Moses in their wilderness experience. They lost vision a two-million member freedom march in danger in the wilderness had GOD s navigation plan written in the heart and soul of Moses. They never used a deep freezer to keep their food, no freezer bags to keep food fresh, but manna from heaven! No underground wires to send a text message, no cell phone towers, just a man (ON FIRE), AND LISTENING TO GOD SPEAK THROUGH A BURNING BUSH!) What is your geographical location? Are you listening closely, are you spiritually wired for cable with a landline called faith? What challenge are you believing God for a miracle? In your wild wilderness of faith, ask yourself, who am I? Am I honoring the Church the way I should? IN CONCLUSION: Elijah, John, Jesus, Paul and Ezekiel and many of the prophets headed to the wilderness. This article has multiple insights to glean from. But I leave you with a self-check to take a journey to Psalms 77:13-20 and let the Eternal wind maker guide you as the eagle s wisdom in a storm he stretches his wings and flies above the storm and glides until the storm is over. Cuddle with a mustard seed of faith and receive this psalm in peace. PLUG INTO THE POWER THAT COMMANDS THE STORMS Read Psalms 77:13-20 and look for your miracle!!
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 5 THREE KEYS TO THE SEED OF FAITH CAMPAIGN: 1. Recognize that God is your Source - Philippians 4:19 says, My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. God will use many different instruments to supply our needs but He alone is the Source, and He alone cannot fail. 2. Give first, so that it may be given back to you - Luke 6:38 says, Give, and it will be given to you. We must first plant a Seed of Faith so that God can multiply it back to meet our needs. Jesus is talking about giving in the deepest sense of the word the giving of ourselves to God. This includes anything we can give: love, time, patience, forgiveness, finances, and our prayers. Please note that our giving reflects our Trust in God. 3. Expect a miracle - Mark 11:24 says, Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them. The moment we ask God for something the moment we do our part and plant our Seed of Faith we should believe God that the answer is on its way. It s important to expect our miracle so we can recognize it and reach out to take it when it comes. How This Campaign Will Work: Over the next 78 weeks, we are asking every member and friends to sow a seed of $26 over and above your tithes and offerings. If you are not able to give $26, give what you can, and if you are able to give more than $26, please do so. If you are blessed to give $260 or $2,600 per week, be obedient to God. We are asking you to please utilize the blue envelopes located on the back of the pews. Using the blue envelopes will help our Finance Ministry greatly. This allows them to tract and account for your seed offerings. So please each Sunday for 78 weeks, give God something to work with. No matter how little you think you have, sow it in Joy and in Faith, knowing you are Sowing Seeds so you, your family, our church, each ministry and our community may reap miracles from the seeds that are sown. Remember God is Our Source Give so that it can be Given Back to You and Expect a Miracle! Thank you and God Bless!
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 6 Friendship Baptist Church celebrated its 70 th Church Anniversary on Thursday, May 24 th, 2018, at 7:00 pm. It was not an ordinary celebration. Members and friends turned back the hands of time to the 1970s with some of the best gospel tunes of that time. The theme for the celebration was the Oldies 70s. Strutting their 70s apparel, many who came to celebrate this milestone in the history of our church were decked out in Dashikis, head bands, overblown afros (few had afro picks sticking from different ends of their afros) and to top it all, there were bell bottoms and platform shoes! Now, I have never seen bell bottoms that flared at the knees with pleats running down to the ankle; some flared at the knees and some started from mid-calf. Living a very sheltered life in the Islands, I never had much exposure to this type of dress I can only imagine Woodstock without the Pot. The lesson theme for the night was Praises, Blessings and Salvation. Our Deacons led the devotion and scripture was read from Mark 14:1-4. Devotion ended in a very spirited rendition of Satan We re Gonna Tear Your Kingdom Down before turning the service over to Pastor Ronald Bowens. The call to worship was from Psalms 122 read by Rev. Stanley Williams. The congregational hymn was I Feel No Ways Tired and then Pastor Bowens welcomed the visitors and parishioners. Pastor led the choir in singing God Has Smiled on Me, and then Mother Gerald Baker read the church history, which was very informative and full of dates so we could see from where God brought us from. The FBC Choir blessed us with two songs, What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine and God is my Protection. Now I must tell you the choir had the anointing on them and in them! The songs were so spirit filled and spine tingling; we knew God s presence had touched down on Friendship. Pastor Bowens introduced the speaker of the hour, Rev. Rodney Lackey of Antioch Baptist Church in Gainesville, as their choir took the stand and rendered two selections, I m Looking for a Miracle and My Alleluia Belongs to You.
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 7 (Church Celebration cont d) The sermon was taken from Leviticus 24:1-4, entitled Separated for the Work. As Rev. Lackey expounded on the Word, he reminded us that God commanded the people of Israel to be holy and separated in all facets of their lives from the world. Their doings/actions should be for God s pleasure pleasing to Him. The Israelites were no ordinary folks; they belonged to Jehovah God, set apart to make a difference for God. Our walk with God should speak for our lives. Most people are in the church, but the church is not in them. As Christians, we should have deep moral roots per God s regulations. We should be just and moral people if we belong to God. Leaders should carry themselves well and live a life that is pleasing to God, subject to the law in order to lead the people. It is okay to be different as long as you are making a difference for God. Holiness means to be consecrated and dedicated to God. Mount Sinai was holy because God s presence was there as He spoke with Moses and gave him the Ten Commandments on that Holy Mount. Israel was God s prized possession. In verse 2, God commanded the children of Israel to bring the pure oil from the olive that is beaten for light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. For the church to grow and move, we must have: 1. Partnership in Service For the Priest to keep the lamp burning, they must have the supply of oil that will come from the people. People are in the church and are falling short on their assignments because they are busy watching what others are doing. They fall short on their duties because they feel they are doing more than others who are not pulling their weight in the church. Do your assignment as unto God, because we can never out do God. 2. Purity in Service Bring to God pure oil. Enter the sanctuary with your best praise. Come to God bearing your all in a clean vessel. God wants your best and He rewards real folks. Your praise is your action of your attitude. The olive is beaten for more oil, it s beaten to get the most out of it. We are sometimes beaten by trials and tribulations. God uses these to build character in us, to get us out of our comfort zones so He can get the best from us. 3. Perpetuity in Service A constant supply or flow of oil keeps the lamps burning. The lamp represents the Presence of God. We should be giving unceasing praises to God. If we run out of oil, the anointing will stop flowing; in the same way, if we cut back on our praises or stop praising God, then the blessings will dry up. When praises go up, the blessings will come down. Make up your mind to serve God wholeheartedly, in Spirit and in Truth. The sermon ended with Rev. Lackey singing Trouble in My Way, Gotta Cry Sometimes. After Pastor Bowen s response, Rev. Lackey did the benediction. It was a great reflection of the 70s and the message took us back to the Old Testament of God s laws. Celebration captured by Hyacinth Chung, Newsletter Writer Photography: Louie Malone and Shirley Price
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June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 10 OUTREACH MINISTRY - One Body Saved To Serve Sis. Diane McGhee, Ministry Leader OUTREACH CENTER HOURS: Mondays & Saturdays: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Wednesdays: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Fruit and Produce The Friendship Market food distribution project needs more MALE VOLUNTEERS between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. If you can volunteer for any hours during that time, please contact Diana McGhee at 404-312-1232 or by email: dianaymcghee@bellsouth.net. Wednesdays: 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Fridays: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Saturdays: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Items will be distributed in the Fellowship Hall on Fridays and from the Outreach Center on Wednesdays and Saturdays. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED Did you know that the Outreach Ministry hosts a mid-week worship service every Wednesday at noon in the Fellowship Hall? Join us!!
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 11 HEALTH MINISTRY Men s Health Month Sis. Vickie Perry, RSN/BSN, Ministry Leader
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 12 FBC Family Life Center Gym and Fitness Center Hours Monday-Friday Mornings 9:00 am-12:00 pm Tuesday Evenings 4:00pm 8:00pm Nutrition is important for fitness. Eating a well-balanced diet can help you get the calories and nutrients you need to fuel your daily activities, including regular exercise. When it comes to eating foods to fuel your exercise performance, it s not as simple as choosing vegetables over doughnuts. You need to get the right types of food at the right times of the day. Learn about the importance of healthy breakfasts, workout snacks, and meal plans. Get off to a good start. Your first meal of the day is an important one. According to an article published in Harvard Health Letter, eating breakfast regularly has been linked to a lower risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Starting your day with a healthy meal can help replenish your blood sugar, which your body needs to power your muscles and brain. Eating a healthy breakfast is especially important on days when exercise is on your agenda. Skipping breakfast can leave you feeling lightheaded or lethargic while you re working out. Choosing the right kind of breakfast is crucial. Too many people rely on simple carbohydrates to start their day. But a plain white bagel or doughnut won t keep you feeling full for long. In comparison, a fiber- and protein-rich breakfast may fend off hunger pangs for longer and provide the energy you need to keep your exercise going. Follow these tips:: Instead of eating sugarladen cereals made from refined grains, try oatmeal, oat bran, or other whole-grain cereals that are high in fiber. Then, throw in some protein, such as milk, yogurt, or chopped nuts. If you re making pancakes or waffles, replace some of the all-purpose flour with whole-grain options. Then, stir some cottage cheese into the batter. If you prefer toast, choose whole-grain bread. Then pair it with an egg, peanut butter, or another protein source. Count on the right carbohydrates. Thanks to low-carb fad diets, carbohydrates have gotten a bad rap. But carbohydrates are your body s main source of energy. According to the Mayo Clinic, about 45 to 65 percent of your total daily calories should come from carbohydrates. This is especially true if you exercise. Choosing the right kind of carbohydrates is important. Too many people rely on the simple carbs found in sweets and processed foods. Instead, you should focus on eating the complex carbs found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans. Whole grains have more staying power than refined grains because you digest them more slowly. They can help you feel full for longer and fuel your body throughout the day. They can also help stabilize your blood sugar levels. Finally, these quality grains have the vitamins and minerals you need to keep your body running at its best. Pack protein into your snacks and meals. Protein is needed to help keep your body growing, maintained, and repaired. For example, the University of Rochester Medical Center reports that red blood cells die after about 120 days. Protein is also essential for building and repairing muscles, helping you enjoy the benefits of your workout. It can be a source of energy when carbohydrates are in short supply, but it s not a major source of fuel during exercise you re well-fed. Adults need to eat about 0.8 grams of protein per day for every kilogram of their body weight, reports Harvard Health Blog. That s equal to about 0.36 grams of protein for every pound of body weight. Exercisers and older people may need even more. That protein can come from: poultry, such as chicken and turkey; red meat, such as beef and lamb; fish, such as salmon and tuna; dairy, such as milk and yogurt; legumes, such as beans and lentils; eggs. For the healthiest options, choose lean proteins that are low in saturated and trans fats. Limit the amount of red meat and processed meats that you eat. Boost your fruit and vegetable intake. Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of natural fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other compounds that your body needs to function properly. They re also low in calories and fat. Aim to fill half your plate with fruits and veggies at every meal, recommends the United States Department of Agriculture. Try to eat the rainbow by choosing fruits and veggies of different colors. This will help you enjoy the full range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that the produce aisle has to offer. Every time you go to the grocery store, consider choosing a new fruit or vegetable to try. For snacks, keep dried fruits in your workout bag and raw veggies in the fridge. Choose healthy fats. Unsaturated fats may help reduce inflammation, and they help provide calories. While fat is a primary fuel for aerobic exercise, we have plenty stored in the body to fuel even the longest workouts. However, getting healthy unsaturated fats help to provide essential fatty acids and calories to keep you moving. Healthy options include: nuts, seeds, avocados, olives, oils, such as olive oil or coconut oil. Fuel up before exercise. When it comes to fueling up before or after a workout, it s important to achieve the right balance of carbs and protein. Pre-workout snacks that combine carbohydrates with protein can make you feel more energized than junk foods made from simple sugars and lots of fat. Consider stocking your workout bag and refrigerator with some of these simple snacks: bananas, berries, grapes, oranges, nuts, nut butter, whole-grain crackers or a slice of whole-grain bread. Source: Healthline.com
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 13 SINGLES MINISTRY Sis. Tasha Barnes, Ministry Leader Join Friendship Baptist Church and Rainbow Park Baptist Church, Decatur, for an OL School/NU School Fellowship on Friday, June 29 th, from 8:00-10:00 pm at Bowlmor Lanes, 2175 Savoy Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341. RSVP to Tasha Barnes at 470-210-8813 All money is due by Saturday, June 16 th, 2018.
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 14 EDUCATION MINISTRY Sis. Vanessa Thomas, Ministry Leader KaSharri B Blacknell Kayla Dixon Tyler A. Gamble Bethanie Garner Donovan Garner Taijah J. Capers Marcus Huggins Shantrelle Jones De'Yon Lathan Jyqaz Dorsey Mahaffey Jasmine Murray Kendall A. M. Robinson Krystian Stevens Kieran Wehby Preston Wehby We look forward to celebrating the academic achievements of our graduating High School seniors. Educational Opportunities (Middle and High School) Tuskegee Airmen Aviation and STEM Training (TAAST) Summer Youth Aviation Program ACTAI will sponsor its sixth annual TAAST Program at Atlanta Metropolitan State College from June 2-8, 2018. One of the objectives of TAAST is to excite and motivate high school students to experience and gain knowledge about aviation, aerospace and STEM careers. The program is provided at no cost. Applications are available online at https://atlantatai.org/youth-programs. The University of Georgia (UGA) Summer Academy Camps is an exciting series of specialty summer camps in Athens for middle and high school students who want to do amazing things. Whether you dream about becoming a film director, doctor, scientist or artist, there is a summer camp just right for you! For additional information, go to https://www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/youth/summeracademy.
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 15 YOUTH MINISTRY Sis. Charlene Benn, Ministry Leader AGES: NURSERY - 5TH GRADE 7:30 AM & 11:00 AM SERVICES As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace 1 Peter 4:10 The Gifted Ministry hosted their 2 nd Annual Movie Night on Friday, May 18, 2018. All of the children had an opportunity to vote for their favorite movie which was revealed during the event. FBC family and friends enjoyed a night of faith-filled fellowship while enjoying the movie Peter Rabbit. It was a fun evening as we watched the children run, play with one another, play with beach balls, and twirl their glow in the dark glow sticks. Make plans to join us next year! What movie will we choose? Natasha M. Iszard, Reporter
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 16 YOUTH MINISTRY VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 11-15, 2018 6:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. The VBS theme for this year is: Jesus, the Kingdom Builder. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. (Hebrews 11:10 NIV) For more information, please contact: Madelyn Sharpless at madelynsharpless@gmail.com or 404-787-9620 Kindell May at kpmay03@yahoo.com or 770-715-3726 Thank you in advance for your support and commitment.
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 17 TEEN MINISTRY Rev. Stan Williams, Ministry Leader AGES: 12 TO 19 (MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL) MEETS IN THE HERITAGE CHURCH 7:30 AM & 11:00 AM The FBC Teen Ministry Lock-In was held in the Family Life Center on Friday and Saturday, May 19-20 from 8:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. The Teen Lock-In was filled with fun, food and lots of fellowship (with over 60 teenagers in attendance). We began with a challenging ice breaker so everyone could loosen up and have fun before we had dinner. After dinner, we had breakout sessions with the young men and ladies. Sis. LaKesha Neal and Bro. Antonio Neal taught classes on Living Holy in an Unholy World (1 Peter 1:14-15). Minister Nicole Walker and Bro. Rommel May taught on Healthy Relationships (Matthew 22:34-40). After the classes, it was time for games and more fun. There were games for everyone: Jenga, Monopoly, Uno, video games, kickball, basketball and a much more. After the games, the teens were allowed to show a few line dance moves and watch movies for the rest of the night. They were excited to stay up all night and spend time talking to their friends. The Lock-In was a great time for all to include the chaperones. A gigantic thank you goes out to the teen staff who helped with planning and chaperoning. Sis. Kindell May was our chef and did an amazing job with preparing dinner and breakfast for everyone. Article submitted by Rev. Stan Williams
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June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 20 MEN S MINISTRY Bro. Brandon Owens, Ministry Leader On Saturday, June 2 nd, the FBC Men's Ministry hosted a Father and Son Cookout at WP Jones Memorial Park in Duluth. Approximately 70 men and young men gathered to enjoy a little fun in the sun while fellowshipping and embodying the ministry s model scripture: As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17. The event started at 9:00 am and concluded around 1:00 pm. Bros. Dexter and Tony showcased their skills on the BBQ grills and fish fryer for the event. While the entrees were being prepared, the remaining members and their sons arrived bringing various other items. The teens enjoyed tossing the football, while the younger kids played on the playground. Some of the men enjoyed a friendly, but competitive, game of Tailgate Bean Bag Toss while others enjoyed listening to gospel music under the pavilion and building relationships. It was a marvelous sight to see so many dedicated brothers representing Friendship Baptist Church of Duluth while honoring God. Pastor Bowens was in attendance and was able to enjoy the food and fellowship. He blessed the food and mingled with many of the members. Men s Ministry President Brandon Owens made a few announcements and thanked all in attendance for participating in the cookout. A special acknowledgement was made in honor of the late Shirley Harris Johnson and Kathy Callaway for helping to reserve the location for the Men s Ministry. One of the goals of the Men s Ministry is to support and help drive other ministries forward in an effort to execute FBC s overall mission. Volunteers are still needed for the following ministries: Male Ushers, Parking Lot Ministry, Family Life Center volunteers, and drivers for the shuttles. If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Bro. Brandon Owens at 205-503-1715. Thank you to all that attended and we look forward to building on this platform in future meetings.
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June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 23 WOMEN S MINISTRY Sis. Vickie Chambers, Ministry Leader On Saturday, May 12th, 8:45am-11:15am, the Women's Ministry showed appreciation and honor to all the mothers (whether a foster mom, mentor mom or spiritual mom). It was a morning filled with prayer, praise, dance and worship! I reminded the ladies that during this Mother s Day weekend to lift up our sisters who may have lost their mothers and to remember that Jesus can be a mother to the motherless. The Drama Ministry, led by Cynthia Urquhart, presented a skit based on what the mothers of the different men in the Bible, like Samuel and Noah and others, would have been like? Yvette Leverett, Erichka Rogers, Gail Lewis and Tyra Turner were the presenters. Minister Nicole Walker facilitated the Mother's Day event. Evg. Kimberly Rogers and Sis. Kelly Wilson ministered through music and dance. Mother Dorothy Blagmon equipped us women with a word in being" A Christian Mother". Here are a few pointers from her message: In Genesis 3:20, we discussed Eve being the first mother. She was the mother of all living. As mothers, we want to raise our children to follow God. The Holy Spirit will lead and guide us. We must love our children and discipline them at the same time. Titus 2:4 reminds us to love our children. Psalms 78:5-6 tells us to train up our children. Most importantly, a Christian mother should share the good news of Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation to her children. God expects a Christian mother to have certain characteristics. To be a wise mother and spend time filling herself up with the nourishment of God's word. Proverbs 1:8-9 tells us that God expects a Christian mother to follow Him and rely on His promises. Here are two other scriptures to research: 2 Peter 1:3 and Ephesians 6:4.
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June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 25 CREATIVE LEARNING A Division of the Women s Ministry led by Sis. Pat Malone Creative Learning News: Creative learning classes are held weekly (except 4 th Saturdays) in the lower level of the Heritage Church. Each month new learning opportunities are introduced. During the month of May, the class learned Canvas Painting. The class had a blast being creative on canvas. At our June gathering, we had Friendship s very own, Antonio Neal, come out to teach the ladies the Art of Wood Burning. It was another great class and was well received by all in attendance!!! The month of July will bring quilting, crocheting and other learning opportunities to be announced. Please mark your calendars for the last Saturday in July. Creative Learning will present the 2 nd Annual Christmas in July Extravaganza. Come out and learn a craft, have fun, have great fellowship, eat good food and receive gifts. Your Sister in Christ, Pat Malone Pictures from the wood burning class.
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 26 & Other Important Information Dance Ministry - Has God given you a passion for movement? Do you have a dedication for Praise and Worship? Then, the FBC Guidance Dance Ministry is for you. For ages 5 17. Come join us on Fridays from 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm. God, You and I Dance. For more details, contact Nyla Blacknell at 678-333-4726. Greeters Needed - If you have a warm, friendly smile and enjoy welcoming people and have not yet found a place to serve, we would love to have you be a part of the Greeters Ministry. We only ask that you commit to one service a month. We also need greeters who can step in at the last minute to fill in for another greeter when needed. If that s you, please call Virginia McLemore at 770-614-3029. Kitchen Ministry - Do you have a passion for cooking? Are you looking for a rewarding ministry? Do you like eating hot breakfast served at Friendship? If you answered yes, then FBC Kitchen Ministry is looking for Cooks, Servers and Dishwashers that can commit to at least one or more Sundays per month. Please contact Reggie Denson at 770-853-7277 or Paul Turner at 678-382-7020. FBC Seniors' Ministry The Senior Ministry will meet on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at 11:00 am in the Fellowship hall. Payment for the Savannah trip can be made at the meeting or by June 30th. All payments should be given to Brenda Graves, Cheryl Alford or Rev. Eugene Graves. First come, first served. Absolutely no refunds! Transportation Ministry - Interested in being a driver? Dial 404-643-0755. Need a ride to the church? Dial 770-622-2797 and leave a message. Lost and Found If you have lost items and would like to check the Lost and Found, you may contact the church office Monday Friday, 9:00 am 3:00 pm. If you find a lost item, please see one of the ushers after any Sunday service, or contact the church office. Ushers Ministry - Are you looking for a ministry to serve in? Are you committed? Do you like to meet and greet? The Usher Ministry would love to have you join us. Youth 10-17, young adults 18-25 and men and women of all ages are needed. We meet the first Tuesday of the month in the FLC, Room 135. For further details, you may contact anyone of our ushers. Neighboring Church News - You are cordially invited to Union Baptist Church, Buford, GA for the Installation Service of their new pastor, Pastor Teffany Pierce, Sr. and family on Sunday, June 24th at 3:00 pm. Pre- Installation Concert on Saturday, June 23 rd at 5:00 pm. Address: 251 Bona Rd. SAVE THE DATE!!! Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, Duluth GA Annual Golf Tournament, Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Trophy Club of Appalachee, Dacula, GA. Shot-Gun start at 9:00 am. Bicentennial Juneteenth Celebration - FREE! - June 23 rd from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and to recognize African- American achievements. The celebration will feature guest speakers, performances, and highlight historical and prominent African- American leaders in Gwinnett County. Register by June 20 th at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ gwinnett-county-juneteenth-celebration-tickets- 39090732433. Yellow River Post Office, 3519 Five Forks Trickum Road Southwest, Lilburn.
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 27 COME JOIN US Every Wednesday Night for: Intercessory Prayer 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Worship Service & Bible Study 7:30 p.m.
INTER ES TED IN BEING A DRIVER? June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 28 GriefShare Ministry Leader Minister Karen L. Blacknell 678-896-1441 Karen83052@gmail.com Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, a child, family member or friend. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. The support group is led by caring people who have experienced grief themselves and want to help you through the difficult days ahead. We know it hurts, and we want to help. The GriefShare Ministry has received the necessary GriefShare training to be able to provide a warm, caring and comfortable environment to those experiencing the pain of grief. Training is key for effective ministry. GriefShare provides ongoing training to the support group in order to continue to build and maintain a strong leadership team. GriefShare s 13-week class started March 25, 2018, at 9:45 a.m. in the Family Life Center in Room 234. Each participant will need to register to attend this class. The workbooks are $15. The GriefShare Ministry support group members are: Minister Karen L. Blacknell, Rev. Kenneth M. Blacknell, Rev. Garfield Garner, Minister Amelia Brown, Minister Barbara Williams, Sis. Sandra Williams, Sis. Linda Berry, Sis. HaLynn Brown, Mother Gerald Baker, Mother Dorothy Blagmon, Sis. Tyesaha Peak-Lane, Sis. Tradenia Hill, Sis. Cortney Garner, Sis. Hyacinth Chung and Evangelist Deloris Williams.
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 29 Friendship Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall Monday Nights 7:00 8:00 p.m. Books - $12 If you are a child of God, you can be sure that trials are coming your way. But your hardships are raw materials in the hands of a mighty God who wants to work in your life for good. This study is anchored in the scriptural truth that God disciplines all of His children, using trials to train you for your good and for His purposes.
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 30 National Black Anthem 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. 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. 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.
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 31 Minister Geneva Crownhart Superintendent gcrownhart@yahoo.com 770-846-6833 Bro. Dorian Rogers Assistant Superintendent 4integrityauto@gmail.com 770-309-6245 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 CONN3CT (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 MasterLife 1: The Disciple s Cross 130 Single Parenting 220 MasterLife 2: The Disciple s Personality 210 MasterLife 3: The Disciple s Victory 211 MasterLife 4: The Disciple s Mission 212 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)
June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 32 0PPORTUNITIES TO SERVE W E E K L Y Worship Services Sunday 7:30 & 11:00 am Sanctuary Teen Church Sunday 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 Sanford @ 678-598-1120 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 Seniors Ministry 4th Saturday 11:00 am Fellowship Hall Singles Ministry 4th Saturday 12:30 pm Lower Level Heritage Church Prison Ministry Gospel Choir Preparation Youth Choir Preparation Tuesday before 1 st & 3 rd Sunday 7:00 pm 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 Get plugged in and start serving today. Your gifts, talent, skills and time are needed.
9 June 2018 Friendship Baptist Church A Purpose-Driven Church Page 33 CHURCH ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION 3375 Church Lane, Duluth GA 30096 Contact: Rita Bowens, Office Manager @ 770-497-8227 Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Email: fbcduluth@att.net FBC ASSOCIATE MINISTERS Rev. Ken Blacknell Minister Chris Colston Rev. Garfield Garner Rev. Eugene Graves Minister Shurron Green Rev. Timothy Twyman Minister Floyd Williams Rev. Stanley Williams Rev. Alton Wilson FBC MINISTERS OF EVANGELISM Minister Karen Blacknell Minister Amelia Brown Evangelist Geneva Burse Minister Geneva Crownhart Evangelist Karen DeLee Minister Roslyn Long Evangelist Valerie Montaque Evangelist Ruthell Morris Evangelist Kimberly Rogers Minister Nicole Walker Minister Barbara Williams Evangelist Deloris Williams 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 and Graphic Designer: Paulette Tapp Photography: Louie Malone & Shirley Price Writer: Hyacinth Chung Proofreader: Christine Smith Publisher: Terrill Tarver Web Design: Antonio Neal SUBSCRIBE today at www.fbcduluth.org Friendship Baptist Church has a newly-enhanced website to provide greater communication across FBC Ministries. The address has not changed, so visit us at fbcduluth.org. Improvements are ongoing. Feedback can be provided to the Communications Ministry at tag49llm@aol.com