February Sermons
What We Believe - The Articles of Religion of The UMC
Feb 5 - "The Fall"
- Gen 2: 15-17, 3:1-21 Article vII
Feb 12 - "Are People Basically Good?"
- Rom 1:16-32 Article VIII
Feb 19 - "Justified by Faith"
- Rom 5:1-12 Article IX
Feb 26 - "Living the Golden Rule"
- Matt 7:12-23 Article X/XI
Upcoming Events
There will be a Beth Moore Women’s Bible Study entitled Here and Now...There and Then which is the study of Revelation. This will be an 11 Week study which will start February 6th at 6:30pm with orientation. The workbooks are $10. I encourage you to invite your friends and make time for the study of scripture in your new and lasting friendships, which are made, as we reach out to study God's word.
ALL UMYF-Youth Students are invited to The Study of Romans with Pastor Greg. This group meets on Wednesday evenings in the Library from 7-8:00pm. We invite grades 6th-12th and their friends in “doing life together”.
The God of the universe is crazy about you! His love is the most powerful thing in the world and He wants to give it to you, so you can live for Him. If you have made a commitment to follow Christ, then you are encouraged to attend this 12 week study to be reminded and challenged in your walk. Study group will meet on Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm. Book/Workbook Combo $18.
Disciple III-This 16 week transformative bible study will focus on the 13 letters of the Apostle Paul, contained in the New Testament. Class offered Mondays from 7-9pm. Workbook purchase necessary.
*As always, scholarships are available for small group fees. Inability to purchase materials should never hinder your willingness to learn God’s Word. Please contact Pastor Brad if you need assistance.
FOR OUR VETERANS OF THE CHURCH -There will be a 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Celebration' on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 9:00am-4:30pm at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. It is being hosted by the USO of North Carolina. Tickets are free and friends and family are invited. Several events are planned for the day and the crowd is expected to reach 50,000. If you have any questions or would like to go, please contact Dianne Huffman. Let's give a belated 'WELCOME HOME' to our Vietnam Veterans.
Regular Events:
Sunday Services
Worship - 8:30 & 11:00 AM Sunday School - 9:45 AM
Nursery is provided during both worship services and Sunday School hour.
Youth 6th - 12th grade / Sunday's 6:00 - 8:00 PM
United Methodist Women meet 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:00-8:30 PM
United Methodist Men meet 3rd Sunday of each month for Devotionals and Breakfast at 7:30 AM
Choir - Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
Praise Team - Wednesdays at 6:30 PM
Charles Beck Memorial Prayer Group - Wednesdays at 6:30 AM
January 2012
1/29 - 8:30 "The Unity of God's Word"
1/22 - 8:30 "Wonderful Words of Life"
October 2011
10/16 - 8:30 "Honor Thy Father and Mother"
10/2 - 8:30 "Taking the Lord's Name in Vain"
September 2011
Over the last eight months, we have made a transition in worship that I am sure you have noticed, a transition affecting both worship services: At 11 AM, it is our desire to worship God through the Traditional hymns and liturgy of the church. You may have noticed the weekly profession of faith, typically the Apostles’ Creed, the Gloria Patri, the Lord’s Prayer and for the last two weeks, a hymn sing at the beginning of each service.
At 8:30 AM, we made a transition to the Family Life Center (FLC) in January. This transition allowed us to utilize the beauty of the FLC to host Contemporary Worship. We offer refreshments, utilize the new projector and screen, and have space for a full band to lead us in worship. At both services, we are offering communion frequently, believing that this frequent offering of communion is God’s design for our church. Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper with bread and wine, representing his body and blood. Communion forms us together as the body of Christ.
In working with our Music Director, Organist, and musicians, it is simply our desire to worship God “in Spirit and in truth” (John 4.23-24). In case you are wondering where I stand on worship, I am simply for all worship that exalts the name of Jesus and is true to the God revealed in the Old and New Testaments. I am human and I make mistakes and even sin as I go through the process of preparing, planning, and leading worship. But my deepest desire is that we honor God during out time of worship in a spirit of prayer, devotion, and excellence.
Please know that each time I see your face in worship, your presence is a precious gift to me as your Pastor. Please pray for our Worship ministry: ushers, greeters, hospitality, sound and media technicians, lay leaders, Sonquest, nursery, Trustee watch, musicians, communion stewards and for me as we plan, prepare, and worship each week.
Finally, pray about someone you can invite to worship. The people who have transformed our church the most are the ones that you have invited to Friendship, because you believed in our church and our mission. Peace and grace, Brad
It is a pleasure to serve you,
Pastor Brad
