OFFICE HOURS: 9:00am – 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday
Associate Ministers / Ministers of EvangelismMinister Chris Colston / Minister Amelia Brown / Rev. Dr. Joeann Malone
Elder Chris Evans / Evangelist Geneva Burse / Evangelist Ruthell Morris
Rev. Garfield Garner / Evangelist Karen DeLee
Minister Shurron Green / Minister Leslie Green
Elder John T. Hayes / Minister Roslyn Long
Rev. Alton Wilson / Evangelist Denise Jackson
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
WEEKLY
Bible Study (Adult & Youth) / Wednesday / 7:30 pmDeacon’s Meeting / Tuesday / 7:00 pm
Intercessory Prayer / Wednesday 6:00pm/Friday / 7:00 pm
New Members Class / Sunday / 9:30 am
Sunday School / Sunday / 9:45 am
Recovery Ministry – Tim Sanford / 7 days – 24 hours / 678-598-1120
Praise Team Preparation / Tuesday (2nd, 3rd, 4th) / 6:30 pm
Sunday School Teachers / Wednesday / 6:30 pm
Sunday Worship / Sunday / 7:30 & 11:00am
Youth Bible Study / Wednesday / 7:45 pm
MONTHLY
Choir Leaders & Pastor Mtg. / Tuesday (4th) / 7:30 pmCouple’s Ministry / Saturday(3rd) / 5:00 pm
Gospel Choir Preparation / See Quarterly Calendar
Health Ministry / Saturday (2nd) / 11:00am
Shepherds Care (Helps Ministry) / Saturday (3rd) / 10:00am
Education Ministry / Monday (2nd) / 7:00 pm
Communication Ministry(IT) / Saturday (3rd) / 11:00am
Male Chorus Preparation / Saturday (2nd & 4th) / 9:30 am
Men’s Fellowship / Saturday (1st) / 7:30 am
Minister’s Meeting / Saturday (1st) / 3:00 pm
Money Matters / Saturday(3rd) / 10 –12pm
Mother Board / Saturday (2nd) / 9:30 am
Outreach Ministry / Saturday (3rd) / 9:00 am
Prison Ministry
Single’s Ministry
Media Ministry (sound) / Saturday (4th)
Saturday (1st) / 10:30 am
9:30 am
Usher Ministry / Tuesday (1st) / 7:00 pm
Women’s Ministry / Saturday (2nd) / 9:00 am
Young Adult Choir Preparation / See Quarterly Calendar
Youth Choir Preparation / See Quarterly Calendar
Holy Communion 2nd Sunday 7:30 & 11:00
Baptism 3rd Sunday 11:00 am
Baby Dedications 4th Sunday 7:30 &11:00
3375 Church Lane, Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 497-8227 office (770) 497-9775 fax
Web: www.frienddshipduluth.org email:
Friendship Baptist Church
Rev. Ronald L. Bowens, Pastor
Order of Worship
March 4, 2012 Theme: Salvation
·+Opening Prayer·+Call to Worship (Romans 5:8)
·+Hymn of Praise #340
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” /
Congregation
· +Fellowship with Friendship (Please greet those around you)
+Announcements
Moment in Black History
FBC Dance Ministry
Praise & Worship / Kathy Saunders (7:30)
LaRahn Waldon (11:00)
Kejon Lowe (11:00)
+Tithes & Offering (II Corinthians 9:6-8) Officers
But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly;
and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always
having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:
Selection Choir
Preached Word Pastor Bowens
+ Call to Discipleship
Altar Call and Benediction Pastor Bowens
· Please Stand +Worshippers will not be allowed to enter/exit sanctuary
Sermon Notes
Speaker: ______
Topic: ______
Scripture: ______Sermon Notes: ________________________
AttentionParents of Kindergarten - 2nd Grade students March 30, 2012 ( 6-8p.m.)—The Education Ministry is hosting its 2nd Annual Book Club reading for children in grades K through 2nd. Please contact Bernina Jones at or 770-856-6241 no later than March 16, 2012 to sign up so we will know how many books to purchase. Also if you are a published author of children books we would like to speak with you.
2012 SPRING COLLEGE TOUR
The L.E.A.D. Foundation, Inc. is sponsoring their Annual College Tour. (www.theleadfoundation.org) This year they are heading South to visit the following Universities: XAVIER UNIVERSITY, DILLARD UNIVERSITY, SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY, ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY, FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY, & LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY.
The Education Ministry of FBC would like for our High School Youth that are interested in participating in this tour to please contact us. This is an awesome opportunity to see the various schools and what they offer. The tour takes place from April 2-6, 2012. Transportation and accommodations will be provided through the organization. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit that is needed to secure your student’s seat. Please contact Sharon Winston-Edwards at if interested.
YOUTH DEPARTMENT NEWS
Youth Department will be sponsoring Cafe Friendship on March 24, 2012from 5:00- 8:00 pm.
All youth are asked to submit their favorite poem, essay, puzzle, etc. to the youth newsletter and join us on March 31st, from 10:00 – 12:00 pm in the Heritage for fellowship.
All Middle School and High School Youth are invited to Movie Night on March 10th, 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Come out and spend time fellowshipping with one another.
The youth will be fellowshipping in prayer and scripture at the Life Center of LawrencevilleNursing Home.
Please submit your birthday to Deacon and Sis. King, Gail Lewis, Minister Graham, or Shirley Johnson. A sign-up sheet is also on the youth board downstairs in the Fellowship hall.
For further information on all youth activities, contact Deacon and Sis. King at 504-982-0247 or , Gail Lewis, Minister Graham, Shirley Johnson or Stephanie Hunt.
FBC Dr. Martin Luther King Youth Oratorical Contest The FBC Youth Ministry announces an Oratorical Contest for middle and high school students to be held on April 1, 2012. The topic will be “How should we respond to the messages we receive in the media and society today?” The Workshop will be held March 10th, 12:00-1:30 pm and Tryouts will be held March 17th, 12:00-2:00 pm in the Heritage Center. Please contact James Brownsmith for additional information at .
Hymn of the Month
What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
Church Announcements
No eating or drinking in the sanctuary at any time. Please turn off all cell phones. Children’s Church for ages 2 – 10 years in lower annex.
Nursery ages 6 months – 2 years; 7:30 & 11:00 Services
Prayer List – remember with prayer, calls & visitations.
Sis. Hannah AndersonSis. Julia Barnes
Sis. Lucille Bergman
Mrs. Barbara Bryant
Evg. Geneva Burse
Sis. Kelly Byars
Sis. K. C. Calloway
Sis. Monique Cann
Sis. Margaret Commodore
Mother Irene Cooper
Sis. Martha R. Davis
Bro. James Dixon
Sis. Essie Foy
Sis. Dolores Garner
Bro. Darius Gregory
Sis. Odessa Harris
Bro. William L. Harris
Sis. Betty Howell / Bro. Christopher Jackson
Evg. Denise Jackson
Bro. Derwin Jackson
Sis. Dorothy Jamison
Sis. Alisha Jefferson
Sis. Mary L. Jones
Sis. Brenda Lane
Bro. George Marrow
Sis. Sylvia Marrow
Mrs. Ida Matthews
Sis. Roxanne Motley
Sis. Juanita Poole
Bro. Walter Poole
Bro. Garvin Potts
Sis. Connie Rogers
Sis. Julie Rogers
Sis. Peggy Rogers / Roho Family
Bro. James H. Starks
Sis. Margaret Syndor
Bro. Timothy Taylor
Sis. Mabel Thomas
Bro. Virgie Thomas
Sis. Jackie Wade-Toplin
Mother Francis White
Bro. William Wilkerson
Sis. Audrey Wilson
Capt. Gerald Wilson
Sis. Sadie Wilson
Sis. Lola Wright
Sis. Shirley Williams
Bro. Donald Wood
Bro. George Young
Welcome New Members –Minister Derrick Jones, Sr., Kimberly Jones,
Carolyn A. Smith
Pastor Bowens is invited to preach at the Deacon’s & Deaconess service at Cross Plains Baptist Church on Sunday, March 11th at 3pm. The entire FBC church family is invited to accompany him. The Cross Plains Baptist Church is located at 3230 Cross Plains Road, Gainesville, GA. Pastor Larry Devers.
Girls Mentoring Program
The Women's Ministry of FBC is launching, “Our Daughter’s” mentoring program. We are alsoaccepting applications for mentors. Being a Christian mentor to young ladies (ages 7-25) is a powerful way to apply life-on-life experiences to help strengthen others. Mentor applications will be available today after service in the Fellowship hall. For questions or additional information, please contact Megan Williams @ or 678-723-8364.
Boys Mentoring Program
Friendship has set up a Boys Mentoring Program with the support of the Youth Department and the Men’s Ministry. All parents or guardians who are interested in your youth (boys age 7-17) being a part of the mentoring program contact
Minister Graham.
FBC Drama Ministry presents: “The Living Lord's Last Supper”
Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012 @ 3:30 pm. The men of Friendship are invited to participate. We are seeking committed volunteers to present this message of hope. If you are a member and would like to help with our Easter program, please mark your calendar for rehearsal at 7 pm on Friday, March 16, March 30 and Saturday, April 7 at 11 am. Any questions, please contact Sharon Wilson,
770-652-7030.
Church Announcements
DRAMA MINISTRY(con’t)
Parents: Easter Recitals will be available Sunday, March 4th thru March 25th, in the Fellowship hall before Sunday school and during children's church. We look forward to your participation on Easter Sunday, April 8th. More information to follow. Sharon Wilson, Drama Ministry #770-652-7030
HEALTH MINISTRY – National Nutrition Awareness Month (Info in Fellowship hall)
OUTREACH MINISTRY “ONE BODY SAVED TO SERVE”
PROM SEASON IS ALMOST HERE!
The Outreach Center is accepting PROM DRESSES and TUXEDOS to assist high school seniors as they prepare for Prom. We currently have some dresses available. Interested students should contact Pamela Barksdale @ 504-710-6990 to arrange a private fitting.
One Harvest Food Ministries Is Here
Orders for One Harvest Food Ministry are being accepted through Friday,
March 16th. Place orders in the Church office during regular business hours or online @ www.oneharvest.com. Distribution date: March 24th, 8am-9am.
Contact: Vonda Rogers @ 770-899-7387.
USHER’S ANNIVERSARY
FBC Usher’s Anniversary, Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 3:30 pm. Guest Speaker:
Rev. Richard B. Haynes and Salem Baptist Church, Lilburn, GA. Please come out and support your Usher’s.
EDUCATION MINISTRY
FBC Education Ministry is inviting all high schoolers to come and enjoy the “College Mixer” on Saturday, March 17th, 11-2 pm. Alumni, we would like to solicit your participation in this event by setting up a table to represent your college, and assist in encouraging our youth to further their education by attending a College or University! Feel free to decorate your table with your favorite college paraphernalia and memories. Please contact Erica Davis at to reserve your table. Thank you for yoursupport.
Are You On The Roll?
The Education Ministry will sponsor an “All A and A/B Honor Roll.” If you are in grades 1st-12th grade and made the Honor Roll, please submit a copy of your report card in the “Honor Roll Box.” It will be located downstairs (in a special box) in the Fellowship Hall every Sunday until March 18th. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Sharon Norman at .
Friday at Spelman
For Girls Only! Any female students grades 9 -12 interested in taking part in a campus tour of Spelman College on Friday, March 30, 2012, please respond to Sharon Norman at . Spelman College is a prestigious, highly selective, liberal arts college that prepares women to change the world. Deadline to sign up is March 16, 2012.