On the authority of the Word of God, I can say unequivocally that Friendship Members do indeed demonstrate true discipleship.
For the Scripture tells us, Jesus speaking: “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” (John 13:35)
This Pastor has observed an outpouring of love that has been unequaled in the recent past. The care and compassion shown to those in bereavement has been of Biblical proportion.
Dear Ones, thank you for your love in action. Love is what makes Friendship a great church. Love is the new commandment given to the disciples, but in a sense it was an old one, (Lev. 19:18: thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself: I am the Lord), love was the mark of their brotherhood, created by Christ’s great love for them. Our standard is Christ’s love for us.
Thank you for exemplifying that kind of love. You have achieved the Kingdom standard! And now Saints: “Let brotherly love continue.” (Hebrews 13:1).
Pastor J. Amos Jones
