With our annual Fall Retreat just around the corner we thought it would be valuable to look at why we go on a retreat, and why we chose our theme this year, “One Thing.” Fall Retreat is a major event on the youth ministry calendar every year both in its size and in its impact. …
Month: September 2020
The Heart of Community
Have you ever noticed the number of things women do in groups? Women enjoy having company while they are doing things. We look for any possible excuse to spend time together! Men and women alike were created in the image of God and part of that image is a deep desire to know and be…
What It Takes To Become A Certified Drone Pilot
Recently, Friendship Church has purchased a drone to add to their arsenal of video gear. The drone is the DJI Mavic Air 2, otherwise now known as “FishyOne.” While this is an exciting, new way to capture pictures and video, there are also some strings attached that come with purchasing a drone. Many people think…
Back To School
As we think about families and kids starting school this year, we are full of uncertainties. Families are making the choice to send their kids to school not necessarily knowing if there will be face to face teaching happening five days a week or a “hybrid” option. Some parents, for the first time in their…
Deep Root
Black-Eyed Susan’s. Compass Plant. Purple Coneflower. Ironweed. Rattlesnake Master. Bee Balm. Blanket Flower. These are just a few of the plants you will find growing in the one acre of prairie my husband and I planted on our property. It has been fun to see our prairie take root and flourish over these last twelve…