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FRIENDSHIP CHURCH NEWS
November 16, 2016
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Belonging, Growing, and Serving
Sunday, November 20 at Noon
Maybe you are a newcomer to Friendship Church, or maybe you are feeling quite at home. The three parts of our seminar series have content we want
everybody
to experience. The two-hour seminars are focused on:
1.) Belonging
- understanding our church's purpose and mission.
2.) Growing
- learning the habits, skills, and tools for spiritual growth.
3.) Serving
- finding your place in ministry.
Choose one of the three seminars.
Getting a handle on these basic aspects of Christian life can make a huge difference. The seminars will be offered at Noon-2 pm. Lunch will be provided. There's no cost and it's a great next step into your new church home. RSVP by registering online HERE or contacting the church office.
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Flood Relief Mission Trip
Our flood relief mission team left Saturday the 12th! A team of ten men from Canton and Shelby campuses will partner with Samaritan Purse Ministries to assist low income, elderly, and handicapped homeowners recover from the recent flood.
Remember our team members this week in your prayers for safe travels and work, productive service, good fellowship, and a great Christian witness. The team members are Dave Everley, Noah Whitten, Sean Degnan, Mike Norton, Travis Dalsis, Brandon Stamper, Jerry Foster, Doug Bomersheim, David Korlapati, Ben Bednarz.
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Deepest Sympathy
Our sincere condolences go to Freda & Mike Hastings in the passing of her father, Frederick Goll JR, on November 14th.
A memorial service will take place Thursday at 11am at Ravenna Free Methodist Church, 2620 S Ravenna Rd, Ravenna, MI 49451.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to:
Freda & Mike Hastings
2337 Abbey Ct. Canton MI. 48188
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Student Ministry SpringHill
Our annual student ministries retreat to SpringHill is approaching quickly. The trip is open to both Middle and High school students and their friends, leaving
February 3rd and returning on February 5th. Students are given time and encouraged to examine God's plan for their life through practical lessons and memorable moments throughout the day. If you'd like to register your student(s) for the retreat a $50 non-refundable deposit (per student) is due by December 11th. The remaining balance of $89 will then be required by January 29th.
It's a trip that your student will not want to miss! To register or if you have any questions reach out to
Kyle or
Alisse French. Space is limited, so register soon!
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing
The weather is getting so cool,
That Christmas will soon the brain rule.
But some folks don't feel it.
They need Christmas spirit.
So come ring the bell to get full!
Fill yourself and others with Christmas Spirit! Come ring the bell for an hour or two for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign at Hobby Lobby on Saturday, December 3
rd! Sign up
HERE
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Message Series
"How did I end up here?" Behind every mess of harmful habits and rough relationships, we can look back and see where we got on the wrong track. Untangle your life by learning how to
avoid
Bad Advice
. Join us Sundays in November and dig in to important topics including drifting from God, addiction, adultery, and dissatisfaction.
Nov. 6 How To Drift From God
Nov. 13 How To Become An Addict
Nov. 20 How To Commit Adultery
Nov. 27 How To Be Dissatisfied
To listen to past messages click here. They are uploaded!
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Young Adult/College-Age Life Group Starting!
If you are 18-25 and in the Canton area, this Young Adult/College-Age Life Group is just for you. It doesn't matter whether you are a local part-time or full-time student, taking a gap year, or working locally, we want to connect you with others your age that are trying to learn how to follow Jesus in this crazy stage of life.
At the Fall Kickoff we will gather at 7:00 pm -- November 17th in the Saltz Ministry house to enjoy some good food and meet other Young Adult/College-age students, pick a Life Group Bible study, and plan some future events like retreats and mission opportunities.
Got questions? Contact Breanna Petersen 734-787-6402 or Scott Petersen 734-776-8355
Look forward to seeing you there. Bring along a hungry friend!
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There's Room For You!
It might seem that we have everything covered at Friendship Church -- there's always coffee
on Sunday
mornings, a worship band on stage, and people to greet you at the door and give you a name tag. We run some awesome children's and youth ministry program every week and have frequent activities and events for fellowship and service. Maybe you come to church
on Sunday
, notice everything seems to run pretty smoothly, and decide that your help isn't needed...
Actually, it is! We're currently in the process of looking for new leaders for several of our ministry teams and we know that there are some very talented, enthusiastic people in our church just waiting to be asked to step into a leadership position. What we don't know is who they are! If you're someone who has the gift of leadership and the ability to rally people toward a goal, we need you! We have openings at various levels -- multi-campus strategy leaders as well as campus specific ministry leaders - these are opportunities to have input and influence over the way ministry happens at Friendship Church. If this sounds like something you feel called to, please contact Jan Goble
(734) 495-3446 or the church office
(734) 710-9370.
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Advent Wreath Building - Canton
Sunday, November 27th Noon-2pm (light lunch will be provided)
The word Advent means 'coming'. Christmas is coming, Christ is coming. Let's prepare!
In Christian tradition, we use the wreath as a means of prayer over the four weeks before Christmas. Bring your family and come make a wreath. The wreaths are made of real greenery and taper candles. Cost $16 payable at reservation.
See Cathy Brown in church November 13 and November 20 to reserve
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Living Nativity
The Living Nativity is Friendship Church's largest outreach. Last year more than 1300 people attended the event between the Canton and Shelby. To make this event happen, it takes dozens of people to help with organizing and setting it up. If you can help make this outreach ministry a success, please contact the church office HERE or 734.710.9370. There are projects that can be completed during the work week day or evening, and Saturday's morning or evening.
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Women's Christmas Party
You won't want to miss this evening of fun, food and fellowship. Mon, Dec. 12, 6:30pm. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share and a wrapped gift ($10 or less) for the gift exchange. It's a great evening of laughter, friendship and celebration...and maybe a little good-natured, gift stealing as well.
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Men's Annual Brinner
Please come on Monday, December 19 at 6:30pm for Breakfast for dinner. Eat bacon and sausage without your wife saying"that's enough," rather, be with men that will say after you pile a bunch on, "you call that enough?" There will be dinner, a short program, a quiz intended on making you feel dumb, and a white elephant exchange, which is completely voluntarily (gift between $10 and $20). Hope to see you there!
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Christmas Events - Save the Date
Women's Christmas Party - Mon. Dec. 12, 6:30pm
Men's Brinner:
Mon. Dec. 19, 6:30pm
Living Nativity:
Sat. Dec. 17, 5:00-7:30pm (Shelby Campus)
Sun. Dec, 18, 4:30-8:30pm (Canton Campus)
Christmas Eve Services:
Sat. Dec. 24, 4:00 & 7:00pm (Canton Campus)
Sat. Dec, 24, 4:00pm (Shelby Campus)
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Serving the Homeless
Help prepare and serve over 100 women and children lunch at COTS shelter in Detroit on Sat.,
Dec.17.
Hop in our church van Saturday - meet some other generous people and do something good!
Volunteer by contacting Michelle Ramey at mramey10@gmail.com.
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Women's IF Gathering 2017
Canton Campus registration link and details can be found
here.
Shelby Campus:
February 24-25
Canton Campus:
March 3-4
IF:Gathering is an annual two-day gathering in Austin, Texas, and simulcast all across the world in local homes, churches and communities. IF:Gathering is when we collectively come together to wrestle with essential questions of faith and encounter God in a way that allows us to be unleashed to give Him away.
IF vision for 2017: W
hat IF we returned to the simple ways of the early church?
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November/December Giving Tree
The Giving Tree in the lobby will soon be covered in angels for the Salvation Army. These are gift ideas for things the Salvation Army would like to have in stock in their Christmas Shop, where income-qualified parents are able to shop for gifts for their kids for free. (If you prefer to buy for specific people, talk to Dyane Townley about adopt-a-family options this year.)
Adopt-A-Family for Christmas: In November, Friendship Church will be adopting families for Christmas. This is a commitment to provide (at a minimum) one new toy and one new piece of clothing for every child in the family as well as a special Christmas meal (or the means to get one.) It also involves talking with the parent(s) in your adopted family to determine what gifts would be most appreciated and how to most sensitively deliver your gifts in December. Please talk to your small group to decide how many families you would like to adopt. If you are not in a small group, get a group together to adopt a family or let us help you connect with others! To sign up to adopt a family or to get more information, please contact Dyane Townley at
town622@att.net.
Operation Christmas Child
Still time to get in your Operation Christmas Child boxes. Last day is
Sunday November 13. Please add $7.00 shipping to your box.
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Power of Prayer
One of the great prayer training opportunities is the Prayer meeting on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30pm. As you practice prayer more you will find your own style and passion. Our next meeting will be
Tues. Nov. 22, at 6:30pm
in the Kid City room.
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Friendship Kids Promiseland
Adventureland (Pre-K - Kindergarten)
Current Series: The King and the Kingdom
In this unit, kids will learn that Jesus is the best teacher because He teaches us how to live God's way. When we obey Jesus, it's like building a house on a super strong rock. Look in the Bible to find out what Jesus teaches!
Kid City (1st - 3rd Grade) Current Series: Follow Jesus
Jesus chose twelve disciples to follow Him while He lived on earth. And kids can be disciples today, too! Jesus' original twelve disciples could copy His example because they lived with Him, spent time with Him, and listened to Him every day. We can be Jesus' disciples today when we choose Him to be our Lord, learn from Him, get to know Him, copy Him, and grow fruit to bring God glory!
Impact (4th - 5th Grade) Current Series: Down To Earth
What does it really look like to be a disciple? What does it even mean? A disciple is someone who follows Christ and tries to live like He lived. This series is all about helping students understand what it means to be a disciple of Christ and live like Him in everyday life.
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Giving At Friendship
Three ways to give financially at Friendship Church.
1.
Place the offering in the bags passed during the service
2.
Electronically via Vanco (Access via the website under "Get Involved- Electronic Giving")
3.
Text to Give - text the amount of the gift to 734-237-6273
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