Friendship, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to each and every member of this body of Baptized Believers. You started “2025” without a Senior Pastor and you continued to keep the ship afloat and you kept doing God’s Work. Rev. Lara

accepted the call and led the church through some rough waters and strong winds and yet he never wavered in his commitment to doing His Father’s Will. He showed stellar leadership and he stood even in moments when others didn’t agree. He continued to serve as the captain of the ship, and he was successful because he kept his eyes on The Lord.

Each ministry continued to serve as they always have. The members continued to support the church Physically, by showing up each week, Financially, by continuing to give as God had prospered them, and Spiritually, by continuing to pray for the ministry and everyone connected to the ministry.

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is a ministry that God has continued to keep His loving hands on. Everything about “2025” was not great, but you survived. You refused to give up, and you continue to be a beacon of God’s Love in Sugar Land, TX and surrounding cities. You did not grow weary, but you kept doing God’s Will.

You survived “2025” and you brought the ship into “2026”. Eyes have not seen, nor has ears heard the wonderful and amazing things that God has in store for our future. Keep your eyes on The Lord, Keep standing on His Word, and let’s all make Prayer a priority in “2026” as He takes us to another level of service as we work to build up His Kingdom.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Pastor Eric D. Howard

• Monday @ 7:30 we have Mass Choir Rehearsal 
• Tuesday Bible study will meet @ 7:00 pm  
• Wednesday Women in Action and Brotherhood will meet @ 7:00 pm.
• Thursday morning is the bible book study class @ 9:30 AM in the annex.
• Thursday night @ 7:30 pm is our prayer and teachers meeting.
• 🧤🍼 FMBC Women’s Mission ❄️ 📖 “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”— Matthew 7:7 (KJV) 🧥As the weather grows colder, let’s come together to share warmth, love, and care with families in need this winter! We’re collecting new or gently used coats, diapers (all sizes), and toiletries to bless our community.📋 If you or your family are in need of these items, please sign up using the QR code or see a Mission officers by December 7th. 🕊️ The sign-up sheet is private and confidential. Only the Mission Officers (Min. Paula Boyd, Sis. Kiara Williams, Sis Kania Quinn, and Deaconess Teaya Smith ) will review requests and contact each participant to arrange delivery or pickup details. Please place all donations in the designated bin in the lobby. Together, we can keep hearts and homes warm this season!
• The holiday season is often filled with joy,warmth and celebration. For those grappling with grief, it can also bring a wave of emotions. The Care & Concern Committee is hosting a meaningful presentation “Navigating Loss During the Holidays. This event will take place on Saturday, December 13 @ 9:30 AM here at FMBC.
• If you signed up for Santa Wonderland, payment is due by Dec.14th. You can place your $$ in an offering envelope with your name and specific “Santa Wonderland “. If you decide not to go please notify Sis. Morgan immediately, so your ticket can be released. Thank you.
• Deacon Morgan is asking for a volunteer to take charge of the Annual Fruit basket project for our homebound members. This will also include preparing bags for the children. Please give him a call if you’re interested in heading up this project.
• If anyone is interested in being in the Black History Play,  please see Sis. Ward. Thanks in advance!!❤️
• Church Meeting will take place December 18th at 7:00pm

The fourth Thursday in November is a federal holiday. This day is known as Thanksgiving Day. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is known as the busiest travel day of the year. Family and friends gather together, and large meals are shared. Many traditional dishes are made from recipes that have been handed down for generations. This day is usually filled with family, fun, football, and fellowship. 

Thanksgiving Day comes only once per year, but we should not wait on a special holiday that comes once per year for us to be thankful. Despite of what is going on, we all have a lot to be thankful for. We should wake up thankful that we woke up. We should walk around thankful that we’re able to walk. We should look around us and be thankful that we have our eyesight. 

We have so much to thank God for and we should practice “thanks-living.” So, on Thanksgiving Day and everyday – Be Grateful!

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NKJV):  “¹⁶ Rejoice always, ¹⁷ pray without ceasing, ¹⁸ in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Pastor Eric D. Howard

Sis. Alice McGee (sister of  Sis. Rosa Morrow) passed away on October 16, 2025 in Houston Texas.