When faced with urgent, scary, life-or-death situations, there is often only one chance at survival, one way out of the hopelessness. When people are lost at sea, stranded deep in a canyon, or otherwise disoriented in the wilderness, the only way out might be to send a flare of some sort. The purpose of the flare is to get someone's attention so they can do something about the dire situation and hopefully, save a life. This week at Friendship, we'll continue in our "Burn the Ships" series based on the lyrics of the song of the same name, and we'll talk about the need to "Send a Flare". The Church, and our country, are in an absolutely desperate state that for millions, is life-or-death. Our nation alone has aborted close to 20% of our current population since 1973, as millions of human beings created in the image and likeness of God have been snuffed out before they ever had a chance. What is the Church's responsibility in this? How might we stand up for the unborn while also promoting truth, love, and healing for those who are deceived into thinking abortion is the only way out? Find out the answers to these questions this weekend as we recognize Sanctity of Human Life Sunday and welcome a guest speaker from Human Life Services as well!
Send A Flare
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January 19, 2020 • Pastor Logan Ames
Don't You look Back
March 8, 2020 • Pastor Logan Ames
Sometimes, it's just better not to look. If you're superstitious about your favorite football team and close games make you nervous, you might say, "I just can't watch", when the kicker lines up for the game-deciding field goal. When I had to stick my head and arms through an opening under the stage at church to turn the lever for the water pump to the baptismal pool last weekend, knowing full well there is a legitimate chance that giant black spiders live under there, I did it quickly and didn't want to know what else was looking at me. Some of you probably prefer not to look when you're in an airplane. For whatever reason, the one dangerous place to look that always seems to get us is "the past". We can get into real trouble focusing too much on what we're leaving behind and not enough on what is ahead. This week at Friendship, we'll look at what God's Word says about advancing (moving forward) and refusing to worry about what is being lost or left behind in the process. When God urges us forward, we should not delay. We must always remain hopeful for the future as long as we remain in Him. Let go of the past and the old self with its old ways. We'd love to see you this weekend for the conclusion of the "Burn the Ships" series!
Dance Upon The Heartache
March 1, 2020 • Pastor Logan Ames
When we go through periods of intense pain and heartache, it can often control every area of our lives. It saps the joy and life right out of us and makes it hard to find the necessary motivation for even the most mundane tasks of life, such as eating, working, exercising, or cleaning. When we're in the depths of those painful seasons, it might seem like we'll never be able to recover, like the pain is what defines us now. But the God we serve is able to pull us out of those depths. He is able to restore that joy and liveliness to us. This week at Friendship, we'll look at what is necessary for us to move from a season of pain to a season of dancing upon that heartache as we trust and surrender to God. Only He can truly take us from the worst heartache to the most joyful celebration. This message will benefit you whether you've already overcome the heartache, are in the midst of it now, or know someone who is. You can't miss it!
Rise Up From The Dust
February 23, 2020 • Pastor Logan Ames
Have you ever felt like you've been completely ruined? Have you been feeling that way lately? When a "storm" or traumatic event hits, or even when things are falling apart in general, we can be left feeling like there is no possibility of recovery. Walking by sight and feeling rather than by faith, it's easy to think all hope is gone and that God has completely abandoned us. The Israelites felt that way in the Old Testament when they were in exile and captivity, but God reminded them through Ezekiel that He can give life to that which is dead and bring hope where there is despair. This week at Friendship, we'll talk about what it means to "Rise Up from the Dust" after we've been knocked so far down that we feel as though we are ruined. We'll also be reminded that God intends for us to rise up TOGETHER, not alone. He created us to need each other and urges us not to neglect the fellowship and meeting together for encouragement. If you've been missing church and feeling disconnected from the family of God, this is the weekend to rise up from your bed and come united with others who are rising from the dust!