FMBC e-News

Friendship Missionary Baptist Church

Rev. Charles Porter, Executive Pastor

Youth Week

Celebrated at the Ship

Friendshippians put on their jeans, laced up their tennis shoes and wore their favorite t-shirts for Youth Week 2018 themed “Walk It Like I Talk It . ” The week kicked off July 10 with a three-day revival filled with nights of praise and worship followed by a word from three dynamic speakers.

Rev. Jahmarkus Rabb, youth pastor at Mount Calvary Baptist Church moved parishioners on Tuesday, July 10 with his awe inspiring message entitled “When You Have Messed Up Big Time.”

On Wednesday, July 11 Rev. Charlotte Green, Bethel A.M.E. Church encouraged the youth through song, affirmations and praise to God with her fiery message entitled "Walk By Faith".

Rev. Bernard Lambert, Jr. youth pastor at Mount Sinai Baptist Church did not disappoint the youth with his message entitled “Separate Yourself” on Thursday, July 12.

On Friday, July 13, the Youth Ministry had some fun in the sun when they visited OWA Amusement Park. The week concluded with Rev. Jeremy Thrash, youth pastor at Goodwill Ministries on Sunday, July 15. He preached, teached and spread God’s word through his music. “This revival was an opportunity to encourage our youth to rededicate and recommit their life to God, to the church and the youth ministry,” Rev. Dominic Gardner, FMBC youth pastor stated.

Brother-to-Brother (B2B) and Ball Scholarship

awards $18,900 to FMBC’s Class of 2018

FMBC's graduating Class of 2018 was recognized for their achievements at The Brother-to-Brother (B2B) and Ball Scholarship banquet held on Saturday, June 23. Graduates received a total of $18, 900 in scholarships. Coach Terry Fowler, University of South Alabama Women's Basketball Coach was the keynote speaker and he shared some words of inspiration called "Stones of Success."

Photo Caption: First row: from left to right: Jordan Adams, Davidson High School; James Harris, Faith Academy; Rhyan Parker, Davidson High School; Amaiya Ware, Baker High School; Avoni James, Davidson High School; Myracle Lafleur, Baker High School; Malik McConnell, Murphy High School (not pictured, U. S. Army); Amonii Williams, Blount High School; Marcia Westry, Scholarship Committee Member; Cathy Clarke, Meddie Clark Community Service Award Scholarship; Back row: from left to right, Bretland Williams, Master of Ceremony; Coach Terry Fowler, keynote speaker; Rev. Charles Porter, executive pastor;Rev. Charles Owens, associate pastor and scholarship committee; Albert Hill, welcoming address, LeAndria Hosey, Alabama State University; Justin Ware, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Passiah White (not pictured), University of Alabama in Birmingham .

Congrats Youth Multimedia Team

A typical Sunday morning for most Friendshippians consists of getting dressed and preparing to receive God’s word through prayer and praise. Once you arrive at the Ship you listen to the music, sing along with the choir, join in corporate prayer, read bible verses and hear a mighty word from God’s messenger of the hour.

However, a special group of people are working behind the scenes to enhance your special time with God. Some members arrive 45 minutes prior to the start of the service to do pre-checks for their perspective areas. They review prepared materials they created for the worship service (slides, songs, announcements, etc.). This group makes up the multimedia ministry and they support FMBC by communicating God’s word through various forms of media - audio, visual and electronic. They also create presentations, use graphics, manage the web site, use digital photography and social media.

Camp FLC a Success

Area youth ages 8 - 15 participated in the inaugural Camp FLC Summer EnrichmentProgram. This camp was an opportunity for students to meet new friends, learn new skills, enhance their core academic subjects in school (math, English, social studies and science) and have fun," stated Camp FLC director Barbara Whitted.

Students explored their creative side with arts and crafts classes as well as dance, music and theatre classes. Sports and recreation also topped the list of fun things to do. "This camp would not have been possible without the help of the outstanding teachers and support staff," Whitted stated. “Next year the camp will be bigger and better.”

Camp FLC was a program of the Friendship Community Development Corporation. The camp was sponsored by Smalls Mortuary, Triple "B" Motorcycle Club, Rev. Charles and Liz Owens,Home Depot, The Hertz Family, The Peterson Family, Sam's Club, Samuel Jackson Funeral Home, The Browder Family, Costco and Sowing Seed Foundation.