Posts from October 2020
October 27th update from David Bridges
Greetings in Christ’s name! In worship on Sunday, I spoke briefly about the collective anxiety we’re all feeling because of the political division in our country and the upcoming presidential election. I’ve heard people express all kinds of worry about what will take place in the next several weeks. So if you’re a bit anxious about our country’s current political scene, you’re not alone. No matter who you vote for or what party you favor, you’re probably feeling a bit apprehensive about the…
New ladies prayer group – Wednesday mornings at 9:45
All ladies are invited to meet at the home of Kody Shepherd on Wednesday mornings at 9:45 am for a 30 minute time of prayer. Join with other women to pray for one another, for our church, and for a different specific topic each week. To get the address, call or email Kody (kmshepherd4@gmail.com).
October 20th update from David Bridges
Something that has encouraged me recently is knowing how many people are volunteering to help our church carry out its ministries in our community. Last week, we hosted Family Promise guests on our campus, providing temporary room and board for families with children. It took between 25 and 30 volunteers to make that happen and once again, we had people who were happy to help. On Sundays, we usually have 8 to 10 musicians who get up early to rehearse…
Kids Zone
Kids Zone is our mid-week program for children age 3 through 6th grade. We meet on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:15 pm. Kids will enjoy games, stories, snacks, all in a safe environment. Children and volunteers will be required to wear masks, the only snacks served will be pre-packaged, individually wrapped items, and children will not share supplies or equipment. For more information, contact Janet Black at janet@friendswoodfriends.org.
Baby shower for Courtney and Josiah Brown
Friends, we invite you to join us in celebrating Courtney and Josiah Brown’s sweet baby boy on Sunday, November 8th. Following the service, we will have a “walkthrough” shower to ensure we put safety first and comply with social distancing guidelines. The line will move toward Courtney and Josiah where you can greet them and drop off a gift for their baby boy. Thank you for joining us in this exciting time!The Browns are registered online through Baby List:https://www.babylist.com/courtneyjosiah
BBQ lunch to go benefitting missions – Sunday, October 25
Our Friendswood Friends Church missions team is sponsoring a BBQ dinner to raise funds for missions. Enjoy a delicious dinner and a break from cooking, while also helping to support our missionaries! In order to keep everyone safe, this year we will be preparing “to go” plates in lieu of a sit-down dinner. Order and pay for your plates by October 20th, and then you will simply drive through to pick up your order after morning worship on October 25th. …
Kid Video: The Storm
Hi kids! Check out Miss Janet’s latest video in which she reads from the Children’s Bible a story entitled The Storm.