God asks that we seek Him first in all things. He cares about us way beyond what we can ever imagine. He delights when we spend time in prayer praising, worshiping, giving thanks, and presenting our needs before Him. He wants to commune with us, providing guidance and answering us when we seek Him.
The Prayer Ministry of Friendship wants to ensure that prayer is an integral part of the church because we are a community that believes in the power of prayer.
If you have questions, please contact a staff member.
Friendship Church believes in the power of prayer and would love the opportunity to pray for you or your specific request.
Submit your prayer request. Many people will be praying for your need.
Each Sunday morning during worship, you will have an opportunity to fill out a Connect Card with your prayer request. A team of people will pray for your request during the week.
Prayer Ministers typically serve one or two Sundays a month after one of the services.
Friendship Church has Elders who are available to visit and pray for the sick. If you would like to have one of these men pray for you, please contact an Elder.
There are many people in need of prayer. By joining a prayer team, you are committing to honor confidentiality regarding the requests.
As a member of the Prayer Chain, you will receive email updates of prayer requests from your church family.
Pray for those who ask for prayer via the Connect Cards on Sunday morning. Each week you will be emailed four to six prayer requests.
Prayer Ministers serve one Sunday a month and are available after each Sunday service to pray with individuals and families.
You are welcome to join us in prayer on Sunday mornings. Prior Lake Campus meets in the Cove from 8:15 - 8:30am, while Shakopee Campus meets upstairs by the fireplace from 8:00 - 8:15am.
We gather to pray from 6:00 - 7:00am on Thursday mornings. Come whenever you can make it. Locations include both the Prior Lake and Shakopee Campuses, as well as Scott Equipment in New Prague (605 4th Avenue NW).
Prior Lake Campus
(Mailing Address)
17741 Fairlawn Avenue
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Shakopee Campus
12800 Marystown Road
Shakopee, MN 55379
Contact Us
952-447-8282
info@friendshipmn.org
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Sunday Service Times
9:00 and 10:45am
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8:00am - 4:00pm (M-TH)
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Lori is married to Denny and they have three grown children and two grandchildren. They started attending Friendship in 2003 and Lori came on staff a year later.
Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson. It is a great equipping book for the spiritual battle we are in.
Seeing Jesus resurrected.
Small things done with consistency yield great results over time.
Seeing people come to faith and then growing as a disciple of Christ.
Being on the farm.
Paul - his radical transformation gives me hope for many people. His staying the course during trials and adversity inspires me.
Pastor Matt is married to Erika and they have a daughter and a son. He joined the Friendship staff in September 2017.
Praying the Lord's Prayer by J.I. Packer - As a young man this short book totally revolutionized my understanding of prayer and it has impacted my growth as much as anything I have ever read.
Any day that my wife and I get to go out to Mexican food together.
My hobby is to watch my kids participate in their hobbies. I love to attend concerts, soccer games, track meets and cheer for them (only in appropriate cheering venues).
I would love to have been present when God sent fire down to consume the sacrifice on Mt. Carmel for Elijah. What an epic confrontation. What an astounding response from God.
I am passionate about people becoming more like Jesus. God gave his son so that we could become like Jesus in character. There is nothing more exciting than when people take steps no matter how big or small to becoming more like Jesus.
One thing that makes a good leader is a life of integrity. Their words and their life need to match. They must be the same person behind the scenes that they are up front.
God has been showing me his extreme generosity. He gives us so much that is good. There is amazing blessing even within the most difficult of circumstances.
Sam is our High School Pastor. He started at Friendship as an intern in 2013 and since that time has been hired on as full time staff.
Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer. It's a short book on the attributes of God that is sure to expand your view of God.
I would have loved to walk with Jesus on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24).
"What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us." - A.W. Tozer, Knowledge of the Holy
I would sleep in, do devotions outside by a still quiet lake, then meet up with friends and do something active, like sports, hiking or boating. After that I would have a bonfire as the sun set, and finish the night with a movie (or watching the Packers win the Super Bowl).
Gideon, I can relate to his doubts about if God can use him, and then to see God do awesome things through him and make a mighty warrior out of him.
The right combination of confidence and humility, with wisdom that comes through reading the Word, and a heart after God that is seen in a dependence on prayer.
Philippians 4:6-7, God used this verse in my to lead me out of a that was controlled by anxiety.
The family-like bond that is found among those who attend here, and the heart of the volunteer leaders in the youth ministry. They love the Lord and love the students in such a beautiful way!
Pastor Art is married to Barb (they met while counselors at a church camp) and have two adult children. Art graduated from Valley Baptist Theological Seminary and joined the Friendship staff in 2011.
A&E Collector's Edition of C. S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower starring Ioan Gruffudd is my favorite movie series (eight movies). The presentation of how Hornblower grows into maturity (courage, honesty, morality, integrity, and respect for both his superiors and subordinates) is inspirational.
The books that have influenced me the most in my Christian (besides the Bible):
True Spirituality by Francis Schaeffer
Mark of the Christian by Francis Schaeffer
Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson
TrueFaced by Bill Thrall, Bruce McNicol, and John Lynch
Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
Lord Change Me (previously titled, I Really Want to Change. . . So Help Me, God) by James MacDonald
My grandmother used to say "I was born to play baseball." My favorite teams are the Minnesota Twins and the St. Louis Cardinals. Also, I started playing golf to minister to a man who was going through a difficult time. He mentioned that I had a natural swing. But, I spend the most time reading. It allows me to learn new things, travel all over the planet and beyond, and to visit places and events in the past.
"True spirituality is a continuing moment-by-moment proper relationship to the God who exists." - Francis Schaeffer, The God Who is There
I would like to visit Norway (the land of my ancestors) and take the cruises that visit Norwegian fjords and the midnight sun.
I admire Jeremiah. "Throughout his , Jeremiah boldly confronted his people and their leaders with their sins and pleaded with them to repent and return to the Lord. Tragically, however, the people who most needed his leadership rejected him and turned their backs on God's Word." Quoted from NLT The Transformation Study Bible.
The name of the church says it all. From the first time we visited the church, the friendliness of the people and pastors was evident in all that they do for each other.
Lori is married to Denny and they have three grown children and two grandchildren. They started attending Friendship in 2003 and Lori came on staff a year later.
Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson. It is a great equipping book for the spiritual battle we are in.
Seeing Jesus resurrected.
Small things done with consistency yield great results over time.
Seeing people come to faith and then growing as a disciple of Christ.
Being on the farm.
Paul - his radical transformation gives me hope for many people. His staying the course during trials and adversity inspires me.
Pastor Mark is married to Cindy and they have two adult children, both married, and four grandchildren. He graduated from Bethany College of Missions and has joined the Friendship staff twice: first in 1997 and more recently in 2013.
When my girlfriend, Cindy, said yes to marrying a longhaired musician like me. Sweet day! My is SO much better with her in it!
War Room. This movie really lays out the importance (and excitement) of faithful, fervent prayer. Incredible movie with incredible acting. Love it!
Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God by Bob Kauflin. This book talks about worship as a style, not something we only do on Sundays. This book has changed my in this area.
Golf, golf, golf and more golf.
Best - My wife took a few golf lessons to prepare and then we went out to play on my birthday. It really was fun and very special. However, she did not enjoy it enough to play anymore, but that day was fun!
Worst - A CD of a really bad local band (no name to be inserted). That person will be getting that CD back one day soon (you know who you are).
Banff, Canada. I've never been there, but the mountains really speak to me and I have seen pictures and heard from others about this incredible place. One day…
Worship taking over my . Worship is from the heart and I want it to consume me. I want my responses to others to reflect what is going on in my . I don't want to be someone who just "worships" when we are together. I want it to be continuous. I'm not there yet, but I'm working on it.
The people of Friendship are loving, forgiving people who chase after God's heart. We don't pretend to be something we are not. I love the gentle honesty of this church. I am so happy to be here!
Lori is married to Denny and they have three grown children and two grandchildren. They started attending Friendship in 2003 and Lori came on staff a year later.
Victory Over the Darkness by Neil Anderson. It is a great equipping book for the spiritual battle we are in.
Seeing Jesus resurrected.
Small things done with consistency yield great results over time.
Seeing people come to faith and then growing as a disciple of Christ.
Being on the farm.
Paul - his radical transformation gives me hope for many people. His staying the course during trials and adversity inspires me.
Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala
Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home by Richard J. Foster
Intimacy with God by John Caldwell
The Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard
The Life You’ve Always Wanted by John Ortberg
Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough by Elmer Towns
"Father, I realize that I was created to have fellowship with you. Thank you for making this privilege possible through Jesus' death. I know that daily fellowship with you is to be the most important thing in my life. I now want to commit myself to spending at least 15-30 minutes every day with you in a quiet time of Bible reading and prayer. I'm trusting in your strength for help in being consistent. In Jesus' name, Amen."
