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Merry Christmas From Friendship Church
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December 23, 2015
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Thu., Dec. 24,
4:00 and
7:00pm
One of our favorite traditions: Gathering with our church family, a quiet telling of the real Christmas story, singing our favorite carols, welcoming the light of Christ to our world - and to our lives. Make it a priority to attend one of the services, 4 or 7pm. The offering this evening will be dedicated to help the poor through our benevolence fund and through the ministry of the local Salvation Army.
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Christmas Message Series
We have lots of expectations and ambitions around Christmas. We say, "This will be the best Christmas ever!", or, "If I could just duplicate that special Christmas again." So we plan, and work, and spend - is that what Christmas is about? One is simple, clear, uncomplicated. One is obvious, easy, and pure. In
One Christmas
we emphasize that
everyone is important
and that
one person can make a difference.
Join us Sundays at 9:00 or 10:45am and discover the simplicity and joy of the One Christmas story.
Dec. 6 9:00am One Friend
Dec. 6 10:45am Children's Christmas Musical
Dec. 13 One Place
Dec. 20 One Woman
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve 4:00pm, 7:00pm
One Savior
Dec. 27 One Way
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SOAP
Human Trafficking is happening in our back yards. Let's come together January 9
th
9:30am at the Romulus Athletic Center 35765 Northline Road, Romulus, MI 48174 and do something about it!!!
SOAP
is an outreach that gets information to the victims during big events, in this case the Auto Show. We will put labels on hotel sized soap and take them to area hotels. The cost is $10, lunch and a speaker/training is provided. You must be 16 years old to participate. We will have a prayer time here at the church before we disburse for the event, a sign up sheet is at the kiosk. For more information contact Kelley Wardzala
kwardzala@comcast.net
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Save the Date
Souper Bowl/Chili Cook Off
Sun., Jan. 31, 2016 at Noon
Join us to sample the best soup and chili our cooks can make - or bring a pot of your own and compete for the
coveted Copper Ladle Award!
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Mark Your Calendars to Serve
Sunday, January 24th, at 5:00 PM
! Everyone (young, old, and in between!) is invited to come help make 400 sandwiches and pack as many (or more!) brown bag lunches for the hungry and homeless served by the
NOAH Project
. No need to RSVP - just come and serve together! Contact Dyane Townley if you need more info:
town622@att.net
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Student Ministry
High School Small Groups: High School Sunday Service:
Next Meeting - Jan 3rd Next Meeting - Jan 3rd
Next Meeting - Jan 5th
Middle School Small Groups: Middle School Sunday Service:
Next Meeting - Jan 6th Sunday's |
10:45am - 11:55am
Upcoming:
Zapzone -
Jan 22
Winter Jam - Jan 31
Parent Meeting -
Jan 31
Bowling -
Feb 3
Spring Hill (HS) -
Feb 5-7 // $160
Spring Hill (MS) -
Feb 19-21 // $160
All Nighter (Tentative) - May 6-7
Mt. Hope, WV Mission Trip - July 24-30
SpringHill 2016
This years Winter Retreat is all about being amazed by God and His creation, this often provides a spiritual jumpstart for students as they complete the remainder of the school year. Act now deadlines are approaching rapidly!
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SpringHill | Winter Teen Retreat Promo
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If you have any question call Ezekiel Chapman at 734.788.9493
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Year End Accounting
If you are planning contributions at year end, please have them in the
Sunday
offering or to the church office by the close of business on
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
. This will insure that they are accounted for in 2015 and will be part of year end giving reports (Tax Deductions Statements) to be sent by the end of January 2016.
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Women's Retreat
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2016
We have reserved a limited
amount
of premium housing (bathrooms inside cabins). These premium housing spots are on a first come basis. So, the first to get their $50 deposit to Friendship Church can lock their premium spot. Submit deposit through offering or drop/mail to church office. Make sure to note check or envelope as deposit for 2016 Women's Retreat.
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December Giving Tree
The rest of the month will be dedicated to Random Acts of Christmas Kindness. Stop by the tree for a tag and send the
church
an e-mail to let us know what you did and how you saw God work through your experience!
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New Year's Eve At Friendship
The Fellowship team invites everyone to celebrate New Year's Eve at Friendship Church!
Time: 7-10 pm Thursday, December 31
Families, couples and singles of all ages are welcome. Bring a favorite board or card game, a DVD, or just come for fellowship. This is a great opportunity to bring friends to share in a casual evening of fun, food and laughter as we celebrate.
If you're able to bring a snack or dessert, or if you have questions, please let us know. Reservations aren't required, but for planning purposes and set-up, please advise if you're planning to attend. Contact Marnie Holdefer at
marnie.mail@comcast.net
or call
734-879.0606
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Life Groups
We believe that life is a team sport - best done together! So, we want to encourage you to get connected by checking out a Life Group. Life Groups are about sharing life together, building authentic relationships, growing in faith, and doing ministry together.
Groups will be re-starting for the New Year and it is the perfect time to try one!
 To find a group scan the QR code or check out the Life Groups by the info kiosk in the lobby to find a day and group that interests you. Fill out inserted contact card in bulletin or the online form and someone will contact you soon with assistance in finding a group, or contact Scott Petersen -
spete05@gmail.com
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Growing in Prayer
 Prayer is like our other skills or abilities and depends on observing, learning, and practicing. One of the great prayer training opportunities is the Prayer meeting on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30pm. You may come and watch, listen, agree with other's prayers, share your prayer as others agree with you. There isn't a proscribed formula for prayer. As you practice prayer more you will find your own style and passion. Our next meeting will be
Tues. Jan. 12 at 6:30pm
in the Kid City room. The meeting will last approximately an hour. If you have questions, or if you would like more information, contact Hannu and Mary Pennanen at (734) 495-1772.
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Promiseland
Advetureland (Pre-K)
Is looking for adults and teens to take the opportunity to shepherd and care for our littlest ones during the 10:45 service. Learn how you can provide assistance to classroom teachers and care for preschoolers. Contact Lisa Pepper
(734-417-4321
text/cell or
pepper.lisa4life@gmail.com
for more info on how you can try this ministry out, with no strings attached. One of our experienced leaders will walk you through, explaining how things work and enabling you to experience Adventureland and what serving with us entails.
 Kid City (1st - 3rd Grade)
Current Series:
Nature of God
 Children will be exposed to these truths to combat any false perceptions they may have of God's Fatherhood because of what they have experienced in their family relationships. They will be given an opportunity to see if they have opened their hearts, their minds, and their lives to the redemptive power of Christ and the Holy Spirit in order to identify as and be known as the sons and daughters of God.
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mpact (4th & 5th Grade)
Current Series:
Star of Bethlehem
When students think about who God is,
 what comes to their minds? They might think of God as some old man with a gray beard and a walking stick. Maybe He's sitting on a soft, cottony cloud far off in the sky somewhere barely involved in their lives. This four-part series called Star Of Bethlehem looks at who God really is by watching the lives of some kids who find themselves in a play about the first Christmas.
Parents: you can access the teaching videos, challenge cards, bible stories and music that your child engages with at Kid City & Impact. You can even download coloring pages and activity guides to do at home with your family. Don't forget to explore the Parent Resources to find books, small group studies and other videos to help you as you lead your child to be a fully devoted follower of Christ. -To learn more about the lesson or to re-watch episode visit
HERE .
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Giving
We offer three ways to give financially to support the ministry of Friendship Church.
· Place the offering in the bags passed during the service
· Electronically via Vanco (Access via the website under "Get Involved -
Electronic Giving
· Text to Give - text the amount of the gift to
734-237-6273 (Register your debit/credit card on the first visit)
If you contribute electronically or via Text and want to participate as an act of worship during the service, pick up a yellow Alternate Giving Card from the rear table and place it in the bag. There is no need to write anything on the card, your gift is recorded when we receive it electronically. Cards will be recycled each week.
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