Dearest Friendship Family,

I want each of you to know I am grateful for this opportunity to participate in Kingdom building work with you. I admire and appreciate so much, the love you demonstrate for God and for each other. Your acts of kindness—whether seen or unseen—matter deeply. Every encouraging word, every prayer whispered in faith, every moment you choose patience over frustration or compassion over judgment reflects the heart of Christ to those around you.  Continue to be prayerful, be patient, and continue to stand firm in love. Continue to extend grace. Continue to trust that what is being worked within you is shaping something eternal and meaningful. 

Matthew 11:²⁸ “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. ²⁹Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰ For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Please remember, God loves you and so do I.

God’s Servant – Pastor Eric D. Howard 

James 5:14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you; 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Whatever you do, “DON’T STOP PRAYING”

2 Corinthians 9:6-7: ⁶But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.⁷So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

My Brothers and Sisters, I am excited about the upcoming groundbreaking in “January 2028” of the J. Amos Jones Family Enrichment Center. Countless individuals and families will be blessed through this ministry, and we will be able to meet more needs and plant more seeds for the Kingdom. 

Let’s remember Matthew 25:35-40:³⁵for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; ³⁶I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ ³⁷“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? ³⁸When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? ³⁹Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ ⁴⁰And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’

We only need 100 individuals to partner with is in this Kingdom Building project. 100 individuals to each donate ($5,000) by the 1^st Sunday in December, 2027.  You can start giving now, just remember to mark building fund on your church envelope.

Thank you in advance for agreeing to partner with us in this project.

Pastor Eric D. Howard

It almost time for the F.M.B.C. Black History Month Family Weekend. The weekend begins with the Black History Month Academy on February 21, 2026. Check in begins at Friendship M.B.C at 8:15 a.m. The bus leaves at 9:00 a.m. Explore Black History treasures in Fort Bend County, enjoy an old-fashioned church picnic, actor reenactments, fun, games, museums and much more! Don’t miss the fun and fellowship! Sign up in the church foyer to register.

The Black History Family Weekend continues on Februrary 22, 2026, immediately after church with another original theatrical production by Sis. Pat Ward. Following the production we will have the Annual Soul Food Potluck. Sign up sheets are coming soon.