Here are a couple events for the men at Friendship, and your friends:  February 20 Men's Chili Cookoff; April 25 & Sept 19  Men's Breakfast @ church; June 20 Kyaking; August Frederick Keys Picnic and Ballgame (TBA); and another CornHole Tournament October 24.  Men, there's a place for you in 2015, give the office a call for more information about the Friendship Men's Ministry.

Friday Night Fellowship is a blast; so, on February 6 blast your way through Laser Tag!  Then, March 27 students will go to a Toby Mac Concert.  Details from Pastor TJ, or on the Student Ministry bulletin board.  Also, parents, look for the information and registration documents for this year's "X-FUGE" summer trip, June 22-27.

The Ministry will prepare lunch for 250 men, women & children in a Baltimore shelter on the 3rd Saturday each month January 17, Februay 21 and March 21.  Help provide baked goodies to be taken, or join a team to take the meal.  Questions? Call the church office, or speak with Pastor John Hevey. 

The teachers of Carroll County have an in-service day on Tues., Jan. 20.  Join the Love Loud team to deliver Chik-Fil-A sandwiches, beverages, and home made cookies to teachers at different local schools between 8am-1pm.  Sign up on the foyer bulletin board to join a delivery team or to join the Cookie Brigade and help bake & individually wrap 500 cookies.  Questions? Call Pastor Mark Klimovitz in the church office.

CLASS 101 "Discovering God's Family" for visitors, regular attendees, and those interested in membership.  Led by Senior Pastor Mark Massey, Jan. 18 & 25.

AWANA Clubs for children age 3 - Grade 6 and 

AWANA TREK for students grades 7-12

Meeting at Devra Rivera's Sykesville home the 3rd Sunday each month to construct blankets, shawl's, etc. to be prayed over and given to a person experiencing an extended illness, or loss, or hospitalization.  Ladies, bring whatever you are working on and fellowship.  NEXT MEETING:  January 18, 2:30-4:30pm.  Questions? Call the church office.

The Prayer Ministry is coordinating this new outreach event.  Meet at the church the first Saturday each month, 10am.  Teams will be formed to walk through local communities and school lots.  Sign up at the church to participate.  Participate as your schedule allows.  Questions? Contact Cindy Pressman.

The Prayer Ministry invites the fellowship and community to jointhem for intercessory prayer.  Meet at church each Friday afternoon, 12:00 - 1:00.  Pray for our nation, communities, churches, family & friends; wherever God leads you.  Questions? Contact the church office.

Learning is for everyone!  Every 13-weeks, new adult topical studies are introduced, affording people the opportunity to meet new people and explore a topic of interest.  Studies are designed so you can join the group at any time during the Winter Semester.

The Gospel Project:  The God Who Saves

Explore the Bible: The Books of Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah

The Old Testament Book of Isaiah

Young Adults (18-20 Something):  When Life is Hard

Bible Studies for Life:  Storm Shelters: Psalms of God's Embrace and Ready: Ministering to Those in Crisis

The Gospel According to Jonah

Experiencing God (a 26-week study)

Hope Again; when Life Hurts and Dreams Fade

The Daniel Plan (learn biblical principles for living a fuller, healthier life)

Questions? Contact Pastor Mark Klimovitz at the church office

Looking for a community Bible study?  Look no further.  There will be 7 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 SUNDAYS:

Mike & Terri Jones (Eldersburg - 410 292-2104) For 18-20 Somethings

Ed & Debbie Fulton (Westminster - 410 259-0553)

Gathering MONDAYS:

Bill & Sharon Hargest (Sykesville - 410 795-0955)

Ken Simms Men's Group (Marriottsville - 410 549-2231)

Vic & Ruth Brunner (Sykesville - 410 795-3079)

Gathering TUESDAYS:

Nelson & Barbara Miles (Marriottsville 410 549-1087)

Gathering THURSDAYS

Dan & Eloise Stinchcomb (Sykesville - 410 552-3516)

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

GROUPS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY: Wednesday, 6:45- 8:00 PM

Adults: "The Gospel Project" with Pastor Mark Klimovitz 

Ladies Group:   "Follow Me"

Children:  PromiseLand Nursery for infants through age 4

AWANA Clubs for children PS 3 - Grade 6

AWANA TREK for students Grade 6  12

Yes, My Kid support for parents of teens with addictions 6:45-8:00 pm

ALTERED WEDNESDAY NIGHT SCHEDULE IN DECEMBER:

12/3    Business Session & Final discussion of proposed 2015 budget ... No adult groups ... AWANA will meet

12/10  Christmas Dinner at church (no program of activities)

12/17  Regular program of activities during Mid-Week @ Friendship, 6:45 - 8:00 pm

12/24  Christmas Eve Services, 5 & 7 pm and the Lord's Supper (no program of activities)

12/31  New Year's Eve:  No program of activities