I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
—3 John 1:4Pastor’s Page
Pastor's Weekly Update
Message from Our Senior Minister
Grace and Peace Be Unto You!
Time is filled with swift transition. As things change, it is good to know that God is constant and God’s love never fails.
Thank you for your donations to My Sister’s House, Great Things, and the Community Table. Please click here for the list of requested community table items for the month of May.
Be sure to scroll down and notice updates like our Mental Health Resource Guide and an upcoming event for SALT – Single Adults Learning Together.
Lastly, stay prayerful and remember to ‘Hold to God’s Unchanging Hand!’
-Pastor Jones
Updates for the week
- Visit the Website, Mobile App, FaceBook or YouTube Channel to stay connected with us!
You can watch us online, Facebook Live, the FMBC mobile app, and our YouTube Channel. Like, Follow and Subscribe to our platforms. - Drop offs for community table items and tithes/offerings
Sunday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Tuesday – Thursday: 11:00a – 1:00pm - Wednesday Night Bible Study, livestreamed at 7:00pm. Email your Bible Study questions to askpastor@friendshipcharlotte.org.
- Children and Youth “Explosion” – 2nd and 4th Sundays
Worship Experience and classes will be available for students in Grades K -12 every 2nd and 4th Sunday.
Please click here to register! - Virtual Prayer Breakfast – Saturday, April 17th @ 7:00am
Zoom Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 876 1278 9091 | Passcode: 665685
Dial In Numbers: 929-205- 6099 or 301-715- 8592 Meeting ID: 876 1278 9091
Scripture Readings
Biblical Readings for April: Numbers and St. Matthew
Emphasis: Good Friday, Easter, Holy Week and Lenten Ends
Week of April 4th (Holy Communion & Easter Sunday)
Scripture: Psalm 16:5-11 (esp.10); St Mark 1:24; St Matthew 28:1-10; St Luke 24:1-5; St John 20:11-18
Thought: The glorious resurrection from the dead – lifted from a low place.
Three lessons, while nailed to the cross (hanging between life and death):
Week of April 11th (1st Lesson)
Scripture: Psalm 22:1-5; St Matthew 27:45-49; St Mark 15:33-37
Thought: Nailed to… forsaken when one can grant relief and rescue but will not.
Week of April 18th (2nd Lesson)
Scripture: Psalm 22:1-5; St Matthew 27:38-42; St Mark 15:29-32; St Luke 23:35-38
Thought: Sustained while mocked, ridiculed, and mocked; a long-term relationship
Week of April 25th (3rd Lesson)
Scripture: Psalm 22:16-24; St John 19:23-24; St Matthew 5:44
Thought: The ode of a dying man as they gamble for his estate – do good from the cross where you have a better view.
Prayer (Jesus’ perspective): Lord, I can see things drastically different while hanging from this cross, between fleeting life and approaching death. Have Divine mercy upon them all. Amen.