Greetings Friendship Family,

Due to the expected freezing temperatures the water will be turned off at the church today and tomorrow. Therefore, there will be no weekly meetings until Friday. I pray that everyone is safe and warm. Weather reports state temperatures will be below freezing later today. Please use good judgment as you are out and about, be careful and cautious if you are travelling on the roads. Again, please be safe. Love to all. Have a blessed day in the Christ we serve!

Rev. Adrian Lara

Please join the Pastoral Search Committee: Thursday, Feb. 20th, @7:30 p.m. for a period of fasting and prayer. This Thursday at 7:30 p.m. we will gather at the church, in unity, seeking God’s guidance and wisdom as we search for a pastor to lead us. We ask that you fast for 4-6 hours leading up to the 7:30 p.m. prayer time.

PRAYER FOR FRIENDSHIP PASTORIAL SEARCH

Heavenly Father,
We come before YOU seeking your divine guidance and wisdom as we search for a new pastor to lead Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Grant to us discernment to recognize the candidate whom YOU have chosen to shepherd and guide us.

Help us find a pastor who is filled with the Holy Spirit dedicated to Your Word and committed to nurturing Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Lord, grant us unity as we seek YOUR will together, putting aside personal preferences and agendas.

May YOUR grace shine upon our search process, leading us to the individual YOU have prepared for this sacred calling. We trust in YOUR perfect timing and surrender our desires into YOUR loving hands.
In Jesus name, we pray.
Amen.

Today we will celebrate Deacons’ and Trustees’ Affirmation Day, thanking the Lord for affirming our Deacons and Trustees here at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Today is the day to let it be known that we appreciate you for your great dedication to the service of the Lord and how you tirelessly keep the work of the Lord going, (as He would have it.) As Interim Pastor I would like to admonish you on your day.
I ask that you keep that same Holy Ghost Spirit, which you have shown in your faithfulness and your dedication to God and to God’s people, as Deacon Stephen did in Act 6. Continue the good work for the Master on this day that has been set aside to honor you as God’s servants.
The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and to be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. (Numbers 6:14-16) …In the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Ghost. Matthew (28:19)

Stay encouraged in the Christ we serve.
Rev. Adrian Lara

It is our prayer that the severity of the weather in Houston hasn’t caused any of you any harm. Please stay safe, warm and in prayer!

With Much Love,

Rev. Adrian Lara, Interim Pastor

The wise man Solomon says to us: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” Eccles. 3:1 That’s the way our lives are. We too have seasons of joy, we have seasons of pain, we laugh, we cry, we are happy, we are sad. Sadly to say we hate when we should love and that is where I want to stop and admonish us to do. In this season and time, we are to love one another as God, through Christ Jesus has loved us. Remember, “For God so loved the world, that he gave (us) his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 In this joyous season and time let’s choose love as followers of Christ! Friendship you are greatly loved by Pastor Adrian Lara.
Always remember when life presents its problems, and you know that it will, you can always T.I.T.J. in prayer! Don’t forget to share the gift of Christ this season!

Rev. Adrian Lara