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Here you will find information concerning Friendship church and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is a warm and loving congregation, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us when you have a question or a need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship.

If you are considering relocating to our area, or you are looking for a new church home, we would be honored to have you worship with us. 

When you visit our church, you will find:

  • A caring/welcoming congregation;
  • Bible-centered proclamation and teaching;
  • Ministries to meet the needs of people like you;
  • A community of believers excited about Jesus Christ. 

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Friendship Baptist Church
1391 Sykesville Road
Sykesville, Maryland 21784
Telephone: 410-442-5506
Fax: 410-489-5117

Sunday
Wednesday
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DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL MATURITY CLASS 201

5 Habits to develop for a spiritually fulfilling life.  Led by Pastor John Hevey.  If you've completed CLASS 101 at any time, join the group!

Meeting downstairs, Music Room, Sundays, Jan.22,29, Feb. 5 & 12, 9:45-10:45 am.

 

WORSHIP LEADING CHOIR

Is God Speaking to you about ministry and where to serve?  Join the Friendship Worship Arts Ministry to share the message of Hope that is JesusBe a part of our Worship Leading Choir.

Wednesday rehearsals:

Choir 7:00 to 8:15

Band  7:00 to 8:30

 

Inquiries prespass@wecare.org   OR call the church 410-442-5506.

 

IRON MEN'S MINISTRY

Friendship's Men's Ministry is gearing up for a wonderful year.  There are several events planned in early months of 2012:

Saturday, January 28, 8am, Breakfast

Friday, February 24, Dinner at Golden Corral Restaurant, Frederick, 7pm

April 20-21, Men's Retreat @ Skycroft Conferent Center

May 5, 8am, Breakfast.  Then, helping the Garden Ministry spread mulch.

Tim Walz is the coordinator of the Men's Ministry.  Questions? Call the church office.

WOMEN'S MINISTRY

This active ministry continues to provide opportunities for you to enrich your experiences with God, bless others through service, and enjoy the company of old and new friendships.

Early 2012 events:

Saturday, February 25, 3-5pm, "Plant Memories at a Winter Garden".  Registration and Payment will be at church on Sundays, 2/12 & 19.  Cost: $5 for father, grandfather, uncle and 1 one special little girl Age 4 - Grade 6. $1 for each additional little girl; ages 4-grade 6.  SNOW DATE: 3/3.  Contact the church office for more information.

Women's Retreat: Evening of Friday, May 4 then returning Saturday morning, May 5 for the entire day.  Held locally at Bon Secour Retreat Ctr., Marriottsville.  Details forthcoming.

 

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Wonderfully made Prayer Shawls are lovingly constructed and bathed in prayer.  Then, given to those who are experiencing chronic or acute illness, or recovering from surgery. 

If you knit or crochet, etc., make shawls or lap blankets, there's a comfortable chair awating you. The "Wonderfully Made Prayer Shawl Ministry" meets the first Sunday each month at 2:30pm in a local home.

Give Devra Rivera, Coordinator, a call for all the wonderful details: 410 795-7930.

OASIS HOMELESS MINISTRY

Ministering to the homeless in Baltimore.  Providing a witness for Christ by providing hot lunches and a message for the men and the women & children.  Meeting at the church the 3rd Saturday each month; leaving at 9am & returning by 4pm. Sign up on the foyer bulletin board to go to Oasis.  Or, if you can't go, dessert donations are collected.

Saturday Schedule: 3rd Sat. through March, 2012 

Questions? Contact the church office

AWANA FUN & LEARNING TOGETHER!

AWANA Clubs are back!

A proven discipleship program for children ages 3 to 6th grade!  Fun games & activities, Bible study, memorization, awards all happening each Wednesday night, 6:45 - 8:15pm.  Questions? Contact the church office, or Pastor John Hevey.

 

SMALL GROUP STUDIES

Looking for a community Bible study?  Look no further.  There will be 5 groups meeting not only for interesting topical studies & dicussions, but to make friends and cultivate new relationships.  Contact one of the Group Organizers for details:

Gathering MONDAYS:

Bill & Sharon Hargest (Sykesville - 410 795-0955) "Decisions, Finding God's Will". Begins September 12

Ken Simms Men's Group (Eldersburg - 410 549-2231) Varied weekly topics

Gathering TUESDAYS:

Tom & Liz Cressman (Marriottsville - 410 552-5317) "1 Corinthians". 

Ed & Debbie Fulton (Westminster - 410 259-0553) "1 Peter". 

Scott & Diane Kirk (Woodbine - 410 549-7678 "Christian Character"

Gathering THURSDAYS

Dan & Eloise Stinchcomb (Sykesville - 410 552-3516) Topic to be decided at first meeting

Friendship Small Groups purpose to reach people and help them become fully devoted followers of Jesus through community relationships. In a Small Group, no one stands alone. 

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