FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017

Dates: Monday June 12th – Friday June 16th

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Family Night: Friday June 16th at 6:00 p.m.
2017 VBS Director – Sara Berry

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The child’s Parent, or Guardian, must come to the Church to sign a medical release/permission form when dropping their children off for VBS and must bring their drivers license to get them notarized. We will be at the church on Saturday June 10th from 10am – 12:30pm for anyone who wants to come register and get the medical release signed. Then starting Monday June 12th at 5pm. The Church address is 820 Pioneer Road; Mesquite, TX 75149.

Please note: Online Registration closes on Saturday, June 10th.

After that, you will need to register on a walk-up basis beginning Monday, June 12th.

In-Person registration for VBS 2017 will begin Monday, June 12th starting at 5:30 PM

Sunday morning prayer time – Everyone is invited to meet with the pastors and deacons each Sunday at 9:15 a.m.
for a time of prayer.
Women’s summer Bible study – All women are invited to attend a summer Bible study that will meet each Wednesday during the months of June and July at 6:30 p.m. in the old fellowship hall. Please bring a food item to be shared. Kim Prewitt will be leading the study on Jonah. The first meeting is on Wednesday, June 10.
Thursday evening volleyball – Everyone is invited to play volleyball each Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Play begins on Thursday, June 11.
Vacation Bible School 2015 – V.B.S. 2015 is Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24, 6:45 – 9:00 p.m. Classes will be offered for those five years old through eighth grade. For more information, please contact our V.B.S. 2015 director, Kim Prewitt. See an overview of the study here.

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Sunday, July 26

Special music:
Morning –
Evening –

Monday, July 20 – Friday, July 24

Vacation Bible School – V.B.S. 2015 is Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24, from 6:45 – 9:00 p.m. each day.  To see more information about V.B.S. 2015 and to register online, please click here.

Sunday, July 19

Special music:
Morning –
Evening –

Sunday, July 12

Special music:
Morning –
Evening –

Sunday, July 5

Special music:
Morning – Friendship adult choir
Evening – TBA
Encounter Friendship – Our contemporary service, Encounter Friendship, will be held on Sunday, July 5, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. This service features contemporary music and a less formal atmosphere than the traditional service, which begins in the sanctuary at 10:50 a.m. as usual.

Sunday morning prayer time – Everyone is invited to meet with the pastors and deacons each Sunday at 9:15 a.m.
for a time of prayer.
Women’s summer Bible study – All women are invited to attend a summer Bible study that will meet each Wednesday during the months of June and July at 6:30 p.m. in the old fellowship hall. Please bring a food item to be shared. Kim Prewitt will be leading the study on Jonah. The first meeting is on Wednesday, June 10.
Thursday evening volleyball – Everyone is invited to play volleyball each Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Play begins on Thursday, June 11.
Vacation Bible School 2015 – V.B.S. 2015 is Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24, 6:45 – 9:00 p.m. Classes will be offered for those five years old through eighth grade. For more information, please contact our V.B.S. 2015 director, Kim Prewitt. See an overview of the study here.

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Sunday, June 28

Special music:
Morning – Larry Hullett, Martha Hullett, James Hart, and Kay Thomas
Evening – Buddye King
Guest speaker – Speaking in our evening service on June 28 will be Doug Lee, missionary to the Philippines.

Saturday, June 27

Friendship class social – On Saturday, June 27,  the Friendship class will be going to eat at the Lumberyard in Edgewood. The class plans to leave in the church van between 1:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 21

Special music:
Morning – Friendship adult choir
Evening – no evening service on this date; Father’s Day

Sunday, June 14

Special music:
Morning – the Prewitt family
Evening – Bro. Charles Breithaupt

Saturday, June 13

Women’s prayer breakfast – All women are invited to attend a prayer breakfast  on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 8:00 a.m. in the old fellowship hall. Please bring a breakfast item to share.

Friday, June 12

Movie night –  On Friday, June 12 the movie God’s Not Dead will be shown at 6:30 p.m. The church will furnish soft drinks and popcorn, or you may bring your own snacks. Everyone is invited.

Thursday, June 11

Pot blessing luncheon –  Thursday, June 11. Bring a covered dish and come enjoy the fun, food, and fellowship beginning at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited.
Thursday volleyball begins – Everyone is invited to play volleyball each Thursday 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Play begins on Thursday, June 11.

Wednesday, June 10

Women’s summer Bible study begins – All women are invited to attend a summer Bible study that will meet each Wednesday during the months of June and July at 6:30 p.m. in the old fellowship hall. Please bring a food item to be shared. Kim Prewitt will be leading the study on Jonah. The first meeting is on Wednesday, June 10.

Sunday, June 7

Special music:
Morning –  James Hart, Larry and Martha Hullett, and Kay Thomas
Evening – Albert Latham
Encounter Friendship – our contemporary service, Encounter Friendship, will be held on Sunday, June 7, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. This service features contemporary music and a less formal atmosphere than the traditional service, which begins in the sanctuary at 10:50 a.m. as usual. Chris Hamilton will be the speaker for the June 7 Encounter Friendship service, and Chudy Omelogu  will be worship leader.

 

Saturday, June 6

Baby girl shower – for Clark, Jr., and Brittni Boone  on Saturday, June  6, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the Friendship fellowship hall. They are registered at Babies R Us.

Tuesday, June 2

District W.M.A. meeting – Tuesday, June 2, at at Bethel Baptist Church of White Rock, Dallas, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Mattie Conway will be the guest speaker. All women are encouraged to attend.

Sunday morning prayer time –Everyone is invited to meet with the pastors and the deacons in the sanctuary each Sunday  at 9:15 a.m.  for a time of prayer.
Quilts for sale – The quilters now have two quilts for sale; the proceeds from the sale of these handmade items will benefit missions. If you are interested in buying a quilt, please contact Eva Boone.
Encounter Friendship services – Our contemporary services, Encounter Friendship, are held on the first and third Sundays of each month. Encounter Friendship services begin at 11:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall, and feature contemporary music and a less formal atmosphere than the traditional service, which begins at 10:50 a.m. each Sunday in the sanctuary.
There is a need for singers and musicians for the Encounter Friendship services. Contact Mark Cox if you can provide music for this service.

 

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Sunday, May 31

Special music:
Morning – Thomas Vines
Evening – Hillary Belknap
Guest speaker –On May 31, Bro. Ashraf Sara will speak in our morning service. He is pastor of the Arabic congregation that meets at Northside Baptist Church, Garland.

Wednesday, May 27

Graduate recognition – On the evening of Wednesday, May 27, the youth department will honor this year’s high school graduates. For information on this event as well as other youth activities, please contact our youth minister, Sean Belknap.

Monday, May 25

Memorial Day holiday – The Friendship offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.

 

Sunday, May 24

Special music:
Morning – Larry Hullett
Evening – Robert Walthers

Tuesday, May 19

Life Group meeting – There will be a Life Group meeting on Tuesday, May 19 starting at 7:00 p.m. at Mark and Cheryl Cox’s home.

Sunday, May 17

Special music:
Morning – Dale Brand
Evening – Gary Winn
Mission trip lunch – There will be a fund-raising lunch on Sunday, May 17, immediately following the morning worship service. Donations will be accepted to benefit the summer 2015 mission trip. Menu information will be posted when it becomes available.

Saturday, May 16

Women’s prayer breakfast –  Saturday, May 16, in the fellowship hall beginning at 8:00 a.m. Please bring a breakfast item to share with everyone. The church will furnish the coffee and juice. All women are encouraged to attend.
Friendship class – The Friendship class will go to Babe’s restaurant on Saturday, May 16. Please meet at the church at 10:30 a.m. if you would like to ride in the church van.

Thursday, May 14

Pot blessing luncheon – Everyone is invited to bring a covered dish, and come enjoy the fellowship, fun, and food beginning at 10:00 a.m.  in the fellowship hall on Thursday, May 14.

Sunday, May 10

Special music:
Morning – Friendship Baptist adult choir
Evening – no evening service on this date
Mother’s Day –  In our morning worship service on May 10, we will honor the women of our congregation, and there will be no evening services on this day, in honor of Mother’s Day.

Thursday, May 7

Life Group luncheon – Thursday, May 7,  beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, May 5

Guest speaker – On Wednesday,, May 5, Bro. Norcilus,  B.M.A.A. missionary, will speak in our mid-week service.

Sunday, May 3

Special music:
Morning – Kathy Serrato
Evening – Sean Belknap
Contemp0orary service – At 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, there will be a contemporary worship service in the fellowship hall; this service will feature contemporary music and a less formal atmosphere than the traditional service, which will begin in the sanctuary at 10:50 a.m. as usual. Jason Prewitt, director of the B.M.A.A. encampment, will bring the message for the contemporary service.
Guest speaker – On Sunday, May 3, Bro. Norcilus,  B.M.A.A. missionary, will speak in our evening service. Note: Bro. Norcilus had to reschedule, and will speak in our service on Wednesday, May 5.

Saturday, May 2

Walk for Life – A Walk for Life event, benefiting the Pregnancy Resource Center, begins at 9:00 a.m. at the Harbor at Rockwall on Saturday, May 2.
Youth Wi-Fi – Saturday, May 2. Meet at Friendship at 1:30 p.m. to go to Calvary First Baptist for Wi-Fi from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information on this event, as well as other youth activities, please contact our youth minister, Sean Belknap.

 

Sunday morning prayer time – Everyone is invited to meet with the pastors and the deacons in the sanctuary each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. for a time of prayer.

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Sunday, April 26

Special music:
Morning – Steve Jackson
Evening – Buddye King

Saturday, April 25

Church-wide picnic –  There will be a picnic for all church members and their guests on Saturday, April 25, in Sunnyvale.  The covered pavilion is reserved starting at 2:00 p.m. The church will furnish the hamburgers and hot dogs at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is asked to bring chips, dips, drinks, and desserts. You may bring lawn chairs and games. Please sign the list in the foyer if you plan to attend so we know how much to cook.

Friday, April 24; Saturday, April 25

Weekend with Lisa Harper – Lisa Harper was the speaker in last summer’s women’s Bible study. She will be at Lake Pointe Church on the evening of  Friday April 24 and morning of Saturday April 25. If we register 10 or more women, the cost is $3.00 per person. If you’re interested in attending, please contact Cheryl Cox by Sunday, April 5. For more information on this event, please click here.

Monday, April 20

National B.M.A.A. meeting – Monday, April 20, through Wednesday, April 22, in Springfield, Missouri.

Sunday, April 19

Special music:
Morning – Albert Latham
Evening – Beverly Nelson
Contemporary service – At 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 19 there will be a contemporary worship service in the fellowship hall; this service will feature contemporary music and a less formal atmosphere than the traditional service, which will begin in the sanctuary at 10:50 a.m. as usual. The speaker for the contemporary service will be Bro. Charles Breithaupt.
Guest speakers – On Sunday, April 19,  Joanne Vuckovic from the Pregnancy Resource Center will speak briefly in the morning, and Bro. Todd Cox, co-pastor of The Refuge church will speak in the evening service.

Sunday, April 12

Special music:
Morning – Bobbie Granberry
Evening – Ray Ware
Mission trip luncheon – Immediately after the morning worship service on April 12, there will be a fund-raising luncheon; donations will be accepted to benefit the summer 2015 mission trip. The menu will include chicken spaghetti, regular spaghetti, vegetables, bread, and salad. 

Thursday, April 9

Pot blessing luncheon – Everyone is invited to bring a covered dish, and come join us for fellowship, food, and fun beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 9.

Sunday, April 5

Special music:
Morning – Easter music, presented by Kathy Serrato, the Prewitt family, Steve Jackson, Buddye King, Larry Hullett, Greg Hullett, The Friendship Quartet, and the adult choir.
Evening – n/a
Easter – We will celebrate our Lord Jesus’ resurrection with special Easter music during the morning worship service on April 5. There will be no evening service on this date.

Saturday, April 4

Youth to Mavericks game – The youth will go to a Dallas Mavericks basketball game on Saturday, April 4; they plan to leave the church at 5:00 p.m. For more information on this event, as well as other youth activities, please contact our youth minister, Sean Belknap.

Thursday, April 2

Life Group Bible study – The Life Group Bible study will meet on Thursday, April 2,  at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Cheryl and Mark Cox.