FALL BACK!!!

Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour tonight! You might miss the Sunday School hour!

Bowling

Here are a few reminders from our bowling outing a couple weeks ago. Isn't it great how believers can enjoy activities like this together? By the way, the next such activity is coming up shortly in March - Game Night in Fellowship Hall.




And if you didn't catch our champions in that slideshow, here they are. Trophies were awarded for best game for men, women, and children.

God Builds His Church

You haven't seen much activity on the church website lately, and for that I apologize. But don't take that as an indication that God has stopped working around here! On the contrary, so much is going on that my head is spinning. God didn't stop doing great things when He finished the Bible. He still works today. "The God that did, DOES. The God that was, IS!"

So let me share a bit about what's happened here in recent days, just in case you've been missing out on this exciting little corner of His kingdom.

Starting with the very best - in January, God let us rejoice with 7 of His who followed Jesus' example in baptism. Check it out:

February, traditionally the yuckiest month of the year, we decided to brighten things up and dispel the gloom. First, on Valentines Day we brightened the worship service with everybody wearing something RED. It was Red Heart Sunday, and after the RED worship service, we enjoyed a luncheon in fellowship hall. Check it out:

If that wasn't enough, on February 20th we met at Kent Lanes for bowling. One year ago, when we did this, a handful of people showed up. This year, 30 participated and we had a truly wonderful time.

Finally, on February 27th, 9 men met in Fellowship Hall for the first Mens' Prayer Breakfast. Some of the ladies cooked a "to die for" biscuits and gravy breakfast, Brother Jim provided refreshment from the Word, and we spent some time praying for one another and for those we love and care about. It was great, and hopefully only the first of many such gatherings. This picture doesn't do the event justice, for the food is not yet on the table, but it gives a little idea of the proceedings.

No doubt - God has been blessing here at FBC. February was a busy month. And these things are only part of what happened during the month. Zumba Classes started in February. Zumba is a Latin dance / fitness program that is being offered to our ladies (sorry guys) on Wednesday evenings after prayer meetings. Construction started in February (we always seem to be tearing something apart or building something) on the renovation of our kitchen and bathrooms.

Friendship Bible Church is a happenin' place - as God's House should be. Are you part of these things? You can be - join us each and every Lord's Day at 9:30 for Sunday School and 10:30 for Worship. Join us each and every Wednesday for prayer meeting at 6:30. And keep an eye on the church calendar (always available on the FBC Website).

You have friends at Friendship Bible Church!

Saturday Happenings

Last Saturday we had our inaugural mens' prayer breakfast and it was F A N T A S T I C! Not only does FBC have the best cooks on the planet earth, but God has brought together a great group of men as well. We ate ourselves into a coma, and then prayed ourselves into a revival. Brother Jim brought a great devotional from the Word as well.

The consensus was, "Let's do this again... and again!" So, get ready men for more biscuits and gravy (Comfort Food, as Brother Jim called it), as well as more comfort food from the word and the brethren on March 27.

THIS SATURDAY, we have yet another great opportunity to serve the Lord, at the Haven of Rest in Akron, Ohio. Meet us there at 10:00... help us as we set up, serve, and clean up. Help us help those who need it.

Paul told the Galatians, "They desired only that we should remember the poor, the very thing which I also was eager to do." (Galatians 2:10 NKJV) Let's remember them, by helping them, this Saturday. SEE YOU THERE!

Looking for a Few Good Men

Calling all men of FBC!

This Saturday, February 27, at 8:00 AM, we need you to join us for our first men's Prayer Breakfast. I know it's a lot to ask of you... I know that the inconvenience on you is excessive, but nonetheless I must ask you -

1. Join us in eating a great, homecooked breakfast at 8:00 AM in Fellowship Hall.
2. And join your brothers in Christ in spending some time fellowshipping around the Word.
3. And finally, join us in praying one for another.

This will be our first prayer breakfast, and hopefully the first of many to come. Will you join us?

Red Red Red!!!

Don't forget to WEAR SOMETHING RED to services tomorrow. It's Red Heart Sunday, a day we try and chase away the winter blahs by brightening up the place with RED RED RED. And after the service, we'll gather in Fellowship Hall for lunch and a time of fellowship.

Join us! And invite your friends. And WEAR SOMETHING RED!

SNOW AGAIN!!

Isn't the snow beautiful? And besides being beautiful, it's just plain amazing. To think that of all the billions and billions and billions and billions of snowflakes lying on the ground today, they are all unique! What an amazing God is our creator!

But alas, while beautiful, they are also a bit of a problem for those who are trying to get out and about. Therefore, we are forced to once again cancel services. Midweek prayer meeting, Zumba class, and Leadership Team Meeting are all cancelled for this evening.

Please pass this information along to anybody who might be affected.