Friendship Mini'D's Group

(Preschool Ages 2-6)

    Children in our Mini'D's Group use the "Hands-On Bible Curriculum."  The curriculum consists of Bible stories that are broken down into mini snippets so that children this age may grasp their true meaning.  Each week the children participate in a game or activity that helps reiterate the story.  The teachers also incorporate music, snack, monthly Bible verses and, of course, prayer into each weekly lesson.  It is amazing what children can do when they are given the opportunity to serve God!

Friendship Young Disciples

(2^nd - 5^th Grade)

     Friendship Young Disciples offers biblically-based ministries for children 2^nd to 5^th grades.  The Young Disciples use the "Hands-On Bible Curriculum."  Each week they are introduced to a Bible story, memory verse, and a life application lesson.  In this group they each receive guidance for their lives based upon God's Word.  Teachers in this group focus on being a team and really digging into what scripture means and how it relates to them.  This is achieved through games, art projects and group discussions.  All children are faced with decisions and children in this group are learning the foundation of what every person in our world should know - that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. 

     A key component of Young Disciples is our Sunday School program, which offers age appropriate study for our children.  Our desire is to form children as Disciples and to give them the learning that will allow them to interact with their families on their growing faith in Jesus.

     During the school year, we meet each Sunday night from 6 to 7:30 PM.  Our Young Disciples eat a light supper, and then share in Bible Study, crafts, and music with well-trained volunteers who are passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with your children.

     Throughout the year, the children participate in a variety of fun activities:  Vacation Bible School, a Christmas play, sharing their musical gifts at Abernethy Laurels, going to the zoo, seeing the Christmas lights at Tanglewood.

     We warmly welcome all children into our church, even if they and their families are already members at other local churches.  We believe our mission is to support not only the children in our church, but the children in the community. 

     Our Church offers Safe Sanctuary for the adults who minister to our children and youth.  Safe Sanctuaries is a ministry program which requires training and background checks for all of our volunteers.

Friendship United Methodist Youth Fellowship (UMYF)

(6^th - 12^th grades)

Our UMYF is specifically designed to form disciples, 6^th - 12^th grades.

Throughout the year, 20-25 youth and adults gather each Sunday night from 6-8 PM for Bible Study, Worship, Service, and Fellowship.  We gather in our spacious Family Life Center, and offer the youth a “safe place” to grow spiritually, offering a light meal and weekly Bible Study.

Our youth attend Conferences designed to help them grow spiritually.  Conferences we have attended in the last two years include Dare to Share, Choose to Share Christ, Spiritus, and Strength to Stand.

We warmly welcome all youth into our fellowship, even if they and their families are already members at other local churches.  We believe our mission is to support not only the youth in our church, but the youth in the community. 

Our Church offers Safe Sanctuary for the volunteers who minister with our children and youth.  Safe Sanctuaries is a ministry program which requires training and background checks for all of our volunteers.

Friendship United Methodist Men (UMM)

Friendship has a strong unit of United Methodist Men, devoted to regular ministry, fellowship, and support of missions.  The Friendship UMM support a variety of missions causes, and meet monthly for a devotion and breakfast.  Within the church, the men have supported benefits for Hospice and Costa Rica Missions.  The UMM have built ramps and done light repairs for the elderly at Friendship and for others in need in the community.

In addition, the UMM minister to the church through events such as the Christmas and Easter Breakfasts.  In recent months, we have started a Bible Study for Men to provide support, accountability, and guidance for men in the life of the church.  The United Methodist meet each month for breakfast on the third Sunday of the month at 7:30 AM.

Friendship United Methodist Women (UMW)

The United Methodist Women (UMW) at Friendship are all about Missions:  locally, nationally, and internationally. 

The Friendship UMW were recognized in 2006 by the local United Way in their “Giving From the Heart Awards” for their ongoing support of the Family Guidance Center.  The Family Guidance Center is “A place to turn for personal, child, teen, marital, family and debt problems.”  The Family Guidance Center provides Individual and Family Counseling, First Step 24 Hour Domestic Violence Services and Shelter for victims.”  

In addition, the UMW sponsors many activities that minister to the church and community, including an annual fashion show for missions.  The UMW meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 PM for a light supper and a ministry program.