FIFTH SUNDAY SOCIAL

The 5th Sunday Social will this Sunday, October 30, 2016, in the FBC fellowship hall following the Morning Service.

LADIES FELLOWSHIP

On Friday, November 4, 2016, Lauren Farrell is hosting a ladies fellowship at their home beginning at 5:30PM with a potluck meal. Lauren’s cell: 518-316-0559, Address: 5191 SE 109th Street, Starke.

ALLIANCE MEN’S RETREAT

The Alliance Men's Retreat will be @ Lake Swan Camp from November 4 - 6. To register please go to the website: www.sedalliancemen.org/retreat-2/

AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS

The American Heritage Girls are holding a Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction Fundraiser @ Friendship on Saturday, November 5th from 8:00AM - 12:00PM. Tickets available for purchase $3.00 from AHG members and the church office (Age 3 and under FREE)

ALLIANCE WOMEN

Saturday, November 12th we’re hosting a booth at the Waldo Flea Market. Our goal is to raise funds for our two married missionary students. If you are interested in helping we’re asking for volunteers to operate the booth, hand-made items, baked goods, jellies, jams, etc. All proceeds will be divided equally between the Bunch’s and Epps. Speak with Lynn Coleman for additional information. If you can’t participate come on down and support our efforts, thank you.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX COLLECTION

Sunday, November 13th is the last day to have your shoeboxes turned in. You can leave your shoeboxes on the stage on Sunday mornings.

FRIENDSHIP FOOD DRIVE

Now through Thanksgiving, please deposit your donations in the box labeled in the foyer. Suggestions on hallway bulletin board. Thank you so much for your support!

CHURCH LUNCHEON

Join us in meeting our intern candidate and his wife, Richard & Lauren Farrell NEXT Sunday, September 25, 2016. A potluck lunch will follow the morning service. NO Evening service that SUNDAY.

ANSWERS WOMEN RESOURCE CENTER

$1.00 Campaign Donations are being collected for Answers in the month of September. Donations go to help women and children in our community. Extra envelopes are located in the foyer on the gift table. Our last collection Sunday is 09/25. Thank you for your support!

AHG YARD SALE

The American Heritage Girls (AHG) Yard Sale is on September 30th & October 1st 2016 (Friday-Saturday), beginning @ 8:00AM.

ALL CHURCH WORK DAY

An "All Church Work Day" is scheduled for Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 8:00AM-5:00PM. Followed by a steak dinner brought to you by the Alliance Men.

VOICELESS THE MOVIE

Tickets are available for purchase from Daniel Cook. The movie showing is at Gainesville Regal 14, Friday, October 7 at 7:00PM. The price per ticket is $10 and any profit made will go to Answers Women’s Resource Center in Keystone Heights, offering help and counseling to women and children in our community. If you have any questions please contact Daniel Cook at 904-796-3111.

OCC SHOEBOX INFO

Now is the time to start collecting school supplies for Christmas shoeboxes, school supplies are the most popular item with the children and there are really good sales happening now. Have questions? Please contact Elizabeth Cook at 904-412-3828

AWANA Awards Ceremony

The AWANA Awards Ceremony is on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 @ 6:30pm. You are invited to come and see how God has worked in AWANAs this year! Light refreshments will be provided. Thank you for your generous support of our clubbers.

PRAY AWARDS CLASSES

During the summer from June 2 - July 7, Pray Awards Classes will be held every Thursday evening at Friendship. Classes start @ 6:30PM and is open to ALL ages 6 - 13. Books are $4.50. Please contact Jacqui Coleman for details.

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY

We will be celebrating another year of Friendship here, Sunday June 5th beginning with 10:30AM worship guest speaker Rev. Gordon Swenson with a luncheon to follow in the fellowship hall. Please bring a covered dish or 2 to share.

BAHAMAS MISSIONS TRIP

The Alliance Missions Trip to the Bahamas will be from June 11th - 18th. There are provisions for women to go this year. Please contact Tim Huggins for details.

GREAT COMMISSION DAY

Worldwide, millions now worship Jesus because of gifts to the Great Commission Fund. This is above and beyond regular giving. The last collection date for 2016 is June 12th. You can put this special gift in the offering plate just be sure to mark your gift GCF day.

C&MA CAMPS

There are 2 C&MA Camps this summer @ Lake Swan Camp: The Middle & High School camp is from June 13 - 18 & Kids Camp is from June 20 - 25. Certified Nurses and helpers needed. If you can help contact the church office. See posters on front glass doors for more details.

AVIATION CAMP

The Aviation Camp will be held @ Lake Swan Camp from July 3rd - 9th. To register visit: https://sites.google.com/site/lscaviationcamp/

MEET & GREET

There will be a Meet & Greet for the College of Missionary Aviation on July 3rd @ 6PM. The Bloodmobile will also be in the parking lot from 5:30PM - 8:30PM. Please come early or stay late to give blood.

Alliance Men Car Wash

The Alliance Men of Friendship want to care for your car for FREE! On July 16th from 8AM - 12PM bring your car to Friendship to have your fluids checks along with your car washed and vacuumed.

VBS

Vacation Bible School will be held July 25 - 29 @ Friendship from 6PM - 8:30PM. This years theme is the "SonWest Round Up" and will have singing, games, snacks, and more! There is a volunteer sign up sheet near the VBS poster board in the foyer. Kids registration forms are available on the table in the foyer or in the Church office.

AWANA STORE

The AWANA store will be open Wednesday, May 18, 2016. AWANA leaders are accepting donations of gift items for the store, for ages 3-18. If you’d like to make a donation of items please contact Arthur Smith 386-659-2583

JUNK FOOD AND JAMMIES

All ladies are invited for a time of fun and fellowship Friday, April 29, 2016 in the fellowship hall 6:30PM - 9:00PM. Contact the church office with questions.

AHG YARD SALE

The next AHG fundraiser yard sale is scheduled for Friday & Saturday, May 6-7, 2016, beginning at 8:00AM both days. AHG is accepting donations.

MESSIAH IN THE PASSOVER

On Sunday, May 15, 2016 we will have Jewish missionary Greg Savitt from Chosen People Ministries visit us. During our Sunday school hour he will be teaching about the Jewish Spring Festivals and during the service will be a demonstration of the Passover dinner. A love offering will be received.

SECRET PRAYER SISTERS

All ladies are invited to a kick-off party to sign up for a secret prayer sister Sunday, May 15, 2016 @ 6:00PM in the coffee room. We are going to have some giveaways at the party.  If you are interested in signing up and not able to attend May 15th, please contact Christi Smoak ASAP for a form, cell 352-303-9709 or office 352-473-2713