PASTOR’S WEEKLY UPDATE JUNE 17, 2022
Greetings, Friendship Family!
As I announced Sunday, I am away this week on vacation, so I asked Deacon James Shelby to stand in for me, and he did an outstanding job. So make sure you check out the video announcements! Thank you, Deacon Shelby!
Last week was a very busy week. Thank you to all those that worked so hard to bring glory to God with your service! Just like last week, there’s lots of good things coming up. So, let’s get into it!
WOMEN’S MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP
Ladies, the next Women’s Virtual Monthly Fellowship is this evening, Friday, June 17th, at 7:00p. The special guests, Rev. Kathy Scott and Rev. Keturah Washington, will speak on Springing Up From The Ashes from the book The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted In Truth, Growing In Grace, Flourishing In Faith by author Gretchen Saffles. These two women love the Lord! We invite you to come to learn, be encouraged, and be encouraging! Register today HERE.
BABY DEDICATION
On Sunday, June 19th (Father’s Day), we will have a Baby Dedication Service as part of the 11:30am Worship Service. If you are interested in having your child dedicated, please contact Leigha Carrington in the church office by 4:30 pm today (6/17) by telephone.
GOSPEL VOICES OF OC: A JUNETEETH EVENT
The Chapman University College of Performing Arts, in collaboration with the Arts & Learning Conservatory, is happy to announce A Juneteeth Event entitled the Gospel Voices of OC. The event takes place on Sunday, June 19th. It is a staged concert event that chronicles African-American lives and artistry through choral works, dance, orchestra, band, theater, and spoken word. With more than 100 performers, Gospel Voices of OC spans June 19, 1865, to contemporary times. It’s a joyous Juneteeth celebration of Freedom and excellence to inspire people of all ages. Our very own Sonya Griffin will be the vocal soloist for the event.
For more information, view the event advertisement, and purchase tickets, please go HERE. There is also a video announcement HERE. Also, HERE is a link to a video regarding the event by our very own Mark Saunders! Check it out!
YOUTH DAY IS COMING
Sunday, June 26th will be our ANNUAL CHILDREN & YOUTH DAY. On this day we will celebrate the children and youth of our church. We are asking everyone to wear their favorite "throw-back" Youth or Friendship t-shirt.
In preparation for this Sunday the Children and Youth Day Choir have another rehearsal scheduled for this Wednesday, June 22nd at 6:00pm. Rehearsal will take place in the Multi-purpose building. For more information on the choir, please email Sonya Griffin HERE.
2022 BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
Our Baccalaureate Service will take place on June 26th at the 8 am service. All graduating High School seniors are encouraged to participate. An email with the details will be sent to all who have submitted their names. If you have not submitted your name or your high school graduate’s information yet, you may do so HERE. We will also recognize college graduates that day.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CEREMONY
Our Scholarship Award Ceremony will also take place on June 26th at 10am in the sanctuary. Join us as we celebrate the success of those in K-5th Grade and 6th - 12th Grade.
CHURCH PICNIC
Our Annual Church Picnic and 5K Health Walk will take place on Saturday, July 16th, at Ted Craig Regional Park. We are returning to the time before the pandemic, with the foods we enjoy, hamburgers, hot links, desserts, and the famous roasted buttery corn. We will have games, jumpers, and lots of fun for the entire family. More information will be provided in the coming weeks. Volunteers are needed to cook, serve, and set up. Please contact the church office to volunteer and don’t forget about the 5K Health Walk.
5K HEALTH WALK TRAINING
In preparation for our Annual 5K Health Walk at the Church Picnic, our Healthcare Ministry will offer a pre-walk training on Saturdays beginning Saturday, June 25th at 7:15am. This training will take place on the El Cajon Trail in Yorba Linda. Participants will meet in the parking lot of the St Jude’s Heritage Medical Group at 4300 Rose Drive, that’s just one block from the Ship. The other dates for training are July 2nd and July 9th. So join the Healthcare Ministry and have fun walking!
VOLUNTEERS NEED ~ CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & DISCIPLESHIP
Christian Education and Discipleship is preparing to bring back children and youth Ex-Hour in September this year! We are also preparing for the children and youth Discipleship Bootcamp and need volunteers for both areas. If you are ready to see our children back in their age-appropriate bible study groups and are willing to help with teaching, classroom assistance, crafts, music, drama or administration, please email us here at [email protected]. It takes a village to bring our children back, and we need your help!
MENTOR UP MINISTRY
Do you have a son, age 8-18, without a father in the home?
If the answer is yes, then we invite you to check out Mentor UP. Mentor UP is an approved
FREE weekly program for boys that meet every Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 pm here at
Friendship Baptist Church. Each week there is a meal provide, games, sports, Bible study and or life skill topics/lessons as a part of the mentoring process. In addition to all of that, we have frequent outings to the beach, bowling, movies, miniature golf, etc.
We will help Moms carpool for transportation.
To register your son: Please contact
Chuck Divine at (949) 201-9495
Houston Williams (714) 318-0014
ACTIVE SHOOTER INFORMATION
I know many of you are concerned about active shooter protocols. Please know we are addressing this concern and plan to bring more information to your attention very soon. HERE is some active shooter information to help us all. Take a moment to view the video HERE as well.
Here are a few church office updates…
General Church things to remember:
Well, that’s all I have!
Continue to Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay Connected!
God loves you, and so do I!
In His Service,
Rev. Kenneth C. Curry, Jr.
Your Pastor
As I announced Sunday, I am away this week on vacation, so I asked Deacon James Shelby to stand in for me, and he did an outstanding job. So make sure you check out the video announcements! Thank you, Deacon Shelby!
Last week was a very busy week. Thank you to all those that worked so hard to bring glory to God with your service! Just like last week, there’s lots of good things coming up. So, let’s get into it!
WOMEN’S MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP
Ladies, the next Women’s Virtual Monthly Fellowship is this evening, Friday, June 17th, at 7:00p. The special guests, Rev. Kathy Scott and Rev. Keturah Washington, will speak on Springing Up From The Ashes from the book The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted In Truth, Growing In Grace, Flourishing In Faith by author Gretchen Saffles. These two women love the Lord! We invite you to come to learn, be encouraged, and be encouraging! Register today HERE.
BABY DEDICATION
On Sunday, June 19th (Father’s Day), we will have a Baby Dedication Service as part of the 11:30am Worship Service. If you are interested in having your child dedicated, please contact Leigha Carrington in the church office by 4:30 pm today (6/17) by telephone.
GOSPEL VOICES OF OC: A JUNETEETH EVENT
The Chapman University College of Performing Arts, in collaboration with the Arts & Learning Conservatory, is happy to announce A Juneteeth Event entitled the Gospel Voices of OC. The event takes place on Sunday, June 19th. It is a staged concert event that chronicles African-American lives and artistry through choral works, dance, orchestra, band, theater, and spoken word. With more than 100 performers, Gospel Voices of OC spans June 19, 1865, to contemporary times. It’s a joyous Juneteeth celebration of Freedom and excellence to inspire people of all ages. Our very own Sonya Griffin will be the vocal soloist for the event.
For more information, view the event advertisement, and purchase tickets, please go HERE. There is also a video announcement HERE. Also, HERE is a link to a video regarding the event by our very own Mark Saunders! Check it out!
YOUTH DAY IS COMING
Sunday, June 26th will be our ANNUAL CHILDREN & YOUTH DAY. On this day we will celebrate the children and youth of our church. We are asking everyone to wear their favorite "throw-back" Youth or Friendship t-shirt.
In preparation for this Sunday the Children and Youth Day Choir have another rehearsal scheduled for this Wednesday, June 22nd at 6:00pm. Rehearsal will take place in the Multi-purpose building. For more information on the choir, please email Sonya Griffin HERE.
2022 BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
Our Baccalaureate Service will take place on June 26th at the 8 am service. All graduating High School seniors are encouraged to participate. An email with the details will be sent to all who have submitted their names. If you have not submitted your name or your high school graduate’s information yet, you may do so HERE. We will also recognize college graduates that day.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CEREMONY
Our Scholarship Award Ceremony will also take place on June 26th at 10am in the sanctuary. Join us as we celebrate the success of those in K-5th Grade and 6th - 12th Grade.
CHURCH PICNIC
Our Annual Church Picnic and 5K Health Walk will take place on Saturday, July 16th, at Ted Craig Regional Park. We are returning to the time before the pandemic, with the foods we enjoy, hamburgers, hot links, desserts, and the famous roasted buttery corn. We will have games, jumpers, and lots of fun for the entire family. More information will be provided in the coming weeks. Volunteers are needed to cook, serve, and set up. Please contact the church office to volunteer and don’t forget about the 5K Health Walk.
5K HEALTH WALK TRAINING
In preparation for our Annual 5K Health Walk at the Church Picnic, our Healthcare Ministry will offer a pre-walk training on Saturdays beginning Saturday, June 25th at 7:15am. This training will take place on the El Cajon Trail in Yorba Linda. Participants will meet in the parking lot of the St Jude’s Heritage Medical Group at 4300 Rose Drive, that’s just one block from the Ship. The other dates for training are July 2nd and July 9th. So join the Healthcare Ministry and have fun walking!
VOLUNTEERS NEED ~ CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & DISCIPLESHIP
Christian Education and Discipleship is preparing to bring back children and youth Ex-Hour in September this year! We are also preparing for the children and youth Discipleship Bootcamp and need volunteers for both areas. If you are ready to see our children back in their age-appropriate bible study groups and are willing to help with teaching, classroom assistance, crafts, music, drama or administration, please email us here at [email protected]. It takes a village to bring our children back, and we need your help!
MENTOR UP MINISTRY
Do you have a son, age 8-18, without a father in the home?
If the answer is yes, then we invite you to check out Mentor UP. Mentor UP is an approved
FREE weekly program for boys that meet every Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 pm here at
Friendship Baptist Church. Each week there is a meal provide, games, sports, Bible study and or life skill topics/lessons as a part of the mentoring process. In addition to all of that, we have frequent outings to the beach, bowling, movies, miniature golf, etc.
We will help Moms carpool for transportation.
To register your son: Please contact
Chuck Divine at (949) 201-9495
Houston Williams (714) 318-0014
ACTIVE SHOOTER INFORMATION
I know many of you are concerned about active shooter protocols. Please know we are addressing this concern and plan to bring more information to your attention very soon. HERE is some active shooter information to help us all. Take a moment to view the video HERE as well.
Here are a few church office updates…
General Church things to remember:
⚫ 2022 CHURCH THEME:
United & Unashamed: God’s People United in Mission, Ministry, & Mandate
1 Corinthians 12:12-27 ESV; Romans 1:16-17 ESV
⚫ JUNE PRAYER FOCUS:
Praying that Friendship Embraces the Grace of God
Eph.2:8-9, Acts 20:32a, Rom. 5:2
⚫ BIBLE READING
You have 204 days to complete a Bible reading plan, including today. Friendship encourages every member to read one of six Bible reading plans in the year. These plans include;
✔️ The entire Bible,
✔️ The Pentateuch (or the first five books of the Old Testament),
✔️ The entire Old Testament,
✔️ The Gospels (or the first four books of the New Testament),
✔️ The entire New Testament, and
✔️ Psalms and Proverbs (3 times)
⚫ SOCIAL MEDIA
Make sure to follow us on our social media pages for upcoming content. For Facebook, that’s @FriendshipBaptistChurch. For Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, it’s @wearefriendshipchurch.
⚫ IN-PERSON EX-HOUR: In-person Ex-Hour meets each Sunday from 10am to 11am in the Multipurpose Building. We invite you to stay after the first service or come earlier for the second service to attend Ex Hour in person.
⚫ EX HOUR: Virtual Ex-Hour meets weekly on Sundays via ZOOM. Join us for class at 10am via this link HERE.
⚫ YOUTH EX HOUR: Our youth Ex Hour takes place during our designated EX Hour time in-person and via Google Meet. Yes, it’s a hybrid approach! Parents, please encourage your students to join youth teachers for this biblically fun opportunity to learn God’s Word, connect with others, and grow. Youth Ex-Hour meets upstairs in the Carrington Bldg. room 217. To join Youth Ex-Hour virtually, follow the link HERE.
⚫ CHILDREN’S MINISTRY VIDEO: A weekly Children’s Ministry Worship Video is provided to keep our children connected, encouraged, and worshiped! Rev. Jaron Singley works hard weekly to produce a Children’s worship video. It is available through our website HERE or the Friendship YouTube Channel HERE.
⚫ WEDNESDAY Prayer Day: Join us each Wednesday for Prayer. We pray at 6:30am, 12pm, and 6:30pm. To connect with our prayer services, please follow this link HERE or dial +1 (413) 418-4274 and use the PIN 287683504#.
⚫ FBC FOOD BANK OPEN: The FBC Food Bank is OPEN with a new drive-thru system where our clients will receive a pre-packaged food box and a bag of groceries. The Food Bank’s hours of operation are Tuesday - Thursday, 2:30pm-4:30pm.
⚫ COVID Recovery Kits:
We still have COVID Recovery Kits through Providence Health and the Yorba Linda Rotary Club. These kits help individuals who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are recovering at home. Each kit includes a pulse oximeter to monitor breathing, a thermometer, a box of masks, and a package of sanitizing wipes in a small canvas bag. If you or someone in your family could benefit from one of these kits, please call the church office and arrange to get one.
⚫ COVID Membership Assistance Fund: We are STILL accepting COVID Membership Assistance Grant applications. If you are experiencing financial distress due to COVID-19, we invite you to apply for one of our $500 assistance grants. The guidelines are available HERE, and the application is available HERE.
Well, that’s all I have!
Continue to Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and Stay Connected!
God loves you, and so do I!
In His Service,
Rev. Kenneth C. Curry, Jr.
Your Pastor
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