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Our Graduates: Today we honor and celebrate Cara Speros and Charlotte Witmer-Rich. Congratulations to you both on your recent graduations! Cara Speros graduated from Kent State University with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. She is now working as Children’s Librarian at Willoughby Public Library. Charlotte Witmer-Rich graduated with honors from Kenston HighContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, June 9, 2024”

Graduation Sunday: On Sunday, June 9, we are having our Graduation Service in the morning followed by a lunch picnic outside. We are providing the lunches, but will need you to RSVP if you plan on attending, and what kind of wrap you would like. Bagged lunches will include a Wrap or Gluten Free Sandwich,Continue reading “Announcements for Sunday, June 2, 2024”

Congregational Vote: After the worship service, please join us for a short congregational meeting. During the meeting we will vote on the Inclusion Statement that was emailed out to congregants. FMC Retreat Today: Join us this afternoon at our retreat property in Geauga County for fellowship and a potluck dinner.Arrive at the property at 4pmContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, May 26, 2024”

Gifts Discernment at FMC:  Gifts Discernment responses are due today! Please submit responses to Pastor Alvis.   Inclusion Statement Vote: A draft of the proposed FMC Inclusion Statement was emailed out to congregants. On Sunday, May 26 we will vote on the statement in a short congregational meeting after the worship service. If you haveContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, May 19, 2024”

Today’s Order of Worship: This morning we are worshiping in a somewhat similar way to the Sunday night service that Anita and her colleague Ted Steiner developed at Notre Dame College. Thank you for participating in a somewhat different flow this morning! Thank you to the Steiner family, Kennedy Weaver, and others for providing theContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, May 12, 2024”

Gifts Discernment at FMC: The season of Gift Discernment is upon us! A copy of the Gifts Discernment document was emailed out earlier this week, and hard copies are available here at the church. Please take the next two weeks to prayerfully consider how you might serve at Friendship, or who might serve in theContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, May 5, 2024”

My Coins Count: This morning we will collect our monthly My Coins Count collection after the regular offering. Our donations help to support the mission and ministries of Mennonite Central Committee.   Worship Bags Update: Pastor Alvis has been working on updating items for the worship bags that children can use during Sunday morning worship.Continue reading “Announcements for Sunday, April 28, 2024”

My Coins Count: We will have our monthly My Coins Count collection next Sunday, April 28. Please bring your change, checks etc. to help support the mission and ministries of Mennonite Central Committee.   Worship Bags Update: Pastor Alvis has been working on updating items for the worship bags that children can use during SundayContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, April 21, 2024”

Sunday School Nursery Volunteers Needed: We are looking to add volunteers to our nursery during the Sunday school hour. If you are interested in helping, please talk to Sue Coblentz. Camp Luz: Camp Luz has summer camp programs for kids ages 4-18. Rates increase April 15. To check out summer camp options, go to: http://www.campluz.comContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, April 14, 2024”

Pastoral Evaluation Survey: Please take a few minutes to fill out the Pastoral Evaluation survey. This helps to provide feedback to Pastor Alvis regarding areas of strength and areas for growth, as well as reflecting on our own strengths and areas for growth as a congregation. The link for the survey can be accessed usingContinue reading “Announcements for Sunday, March 24, 2024”