written by Pastor Vradenburgh George Frideric Handel’s oratorio – Messiah – is without doubt his “magnum opus”– his greatest work (and he had many). Having suffered a stroke and fighting depression, he gave what he considered his “farewell concert” in April, 1741. Then from the depths of anxiety, he rose to compose this Magnum Opus […]
Almost every Saturday morning since the pandemic began, I’ve met with a handful of ladies over zoom to pray. Before we knew the term “social distancing,” these prayer times were held in person at church, which I admittedly attended very rarely. Now, with my coffee cup in hand, I slip away for 45 minutes on a Saturday morning to holy ground in my upstairs office with the morning sun shining through the window.
Written by Erica Baldwin “I had my plans, but God…” was a recurring phrase heard during the Friendship Baptist Church ladies’ retreat on June 4-5. Held at Camp Caraway near Asheboro, NC, the removal of everyday distractions and the time constraints of rushed after-church conversations provided opportunities to grow and bond as sisters in Christ. […]
As a church, we have been studying together “The Way of the Master.” It has been challenging and refreshing. As part of the series, we’ve been challenged by our evangelism pastor, Rev. Jan Milton to write our personal testimony in order to print it and have it available as a witnessing tool.
Written by Dr. Ric Nelson, FCS Head of School Every morning before the sun comes up, Milo (our 10lb Shorkie) takes me for a walk in the neighborhood. He pulls me along on a leash sniffing everything like he is noticing this same sidewalk for the first time. Almost without fail as I walk I […]
Written by Kris Wilder, Student Ministries Director Christmas lights, Christmas trees, Christmas music, and Christmas presents… As a young child, these Christmas traditions made the month of December a most glorious time of year. Now as an adult, though I still enjoy the nostalgia that surrounds many of these traditions, I have found that our […]
Written by Erica Baldwin “Gratitude unleashes the freedom to live content in the moment, rather than being anxious about the future or regretting the past,” Nancy Leigh DeMoss Wolgemuth writes in her book Choosing Gratitude. In a year when toilet paper supplies are low, gratitude was overflowing for the ladies of Friendship who gathered last […]
Written by Brent Brondyke, Music Pastor “Christmas at Friendship” is the title of our choir and orchestra Christmas program presented this Sunday, December 13, at 11:00 am and 6:30 pm. It will be a wonderful celebration of the incarnation of our Savior. The program includes singing, playing, Scripture, and a message from our Pastor. All […]
Written by Thomas Bluemling, FBC Church Member As I look at the things which are going on in the world, I am tempted, like many Christians, to focus my attention on worrying. I am tempted to engage my mind to be completely preoccupied with what is happening and what might happen. So I would like to stir […]
Written by Brent Brondyke, Music Pastor If you have attended or watched any of our services over the last few months, you have heard about the “Love Your City” project with which we have been involved since early April. In partnership with the Raleigh Dream Center, we have distributed around 7100 school lunches. Pastor Jan […]
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