1. family and parenting
2. children

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
MAY, 2015 
VOLUME 9, ISSUE 5
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
is Thursday, May 7. See inside
for a helpful prayer guide.
AWANA BBQ & AWARDS
Celebrate our kids and enjoy a
BBQ dinner, Wednesday, May
6th, at 6:00 p.m.
MISSIONS BUSINESS MTG
will be held Sunday, May 17.
UPDATES INSIDE ON:
Faith Promise Commitments
Summer Camps
Sanctuary Chairs
May Events
From a Wife, a Mother, and a Nana’s Heart
As I reflect over my life, the three
most important roles God has allowed
me to fill are those of being a Wife, a
Mother, and a Nana (aka grandmother). Outside of my relationship with
God, nothing else in my life has been
more important or rewarding.
I have loved being a “momma,”
through the tears and smiles, the
struggles and victories–it has all been
worthwhile. Even though my children are now adults, they will still be
my “kiddos” that I consistently bring
before the throne of God.
God has recently brought a granddaughter, Amelia Joy, into our family. As I ponder on my part in this
precious life and in her brother’s lives
(Myles Andrew and Ames Eli), I am
aware of not only supporting their
parents, but also the importance of
instilling a love for God and His
Word in them. God brings to my
mind Lois, the grandmother of Timothy, and the impact she had on shaping his life for the Lord (2 Timothy
1:5, 3:14-15). That is a desire of
mine also. My dream is to be the loving and fun “Nana from Montana,”
but ultimately that my grandchildren
know their Nana loves God and desires to see them come to a saving
knowledge of Him!
Thank you, Father God, for allowing
me to be a Wife, a Mother, and a
Nana. Ladies, wherever you are in
your life, if it be a wife, then be the
best wife you can be to your husband.
Be his biggest cheerleader. If it is a
mother, then take that responsibility
seriously, as God has entrusted your
child(ren) to you. “Keepers at
home” (Titus 2:5) is a reminder that
your home should be the first place
they learn about God. Lastly, if you
are a Nana, it is not time to step back
and let your children do all the spiritual instructing. You, as well, can
help in that training. Be a Lois!
Happy Mother’s Day, ladies! Enjoy
those precious gifts God has given
you!
III John :4–“I have no greater joy
than to hear that my children walk in
truth.”
From a Nana’s heart,
Cathy Klass
AWANA AWARD CEREMONY & BBQ | MAY 6TH
On Wednesday, May 6th, at 6:00 p.m., we’ll be providing a
BBQ dinner prior to the AWANA Award Ceremony. The church
will provide the meat and we’re asking families to bring a side dish,
chips, or dessert to share. Join us in cheering for our kids and the
amount of Scripture they memorized this year.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER | MAY 7TH
Along with the inserted National Day of Prayer Guide, you can
join in a couple of local events on Thursday, May 7th. There will
be a special prayer service on the north steps of the Capitol from
noon to 1:00 p.m. that is open to the public. Each county is also
holding scripture reading and prayer events that you can participate
in. Find your county’s event info at montanaprayer.com.
We encourage you to be in prayer for your community, state,
country, and its leaders on May 7th.
MOTHER’S DAY PHOTO OPP | MAY 10TH
please contact Diane Polly.
Sunday, May 10th, is Mother’s
Day. In lieu of gifts or flowers, this year we are offering a
free family portrait to FBC
moms. If you are interested,
please sign up at the Visitor
Center. Portraits will be taken
before and after service in the
old sanctuary on Mother’s
Day. If you have questions,
NOT A FAN | BEGINNING MAY 13
The definition of a fan is an enthusiastic admirer. In
the Gospels, Jesus never seemed too interested in fans. Is that
how you define your relationship with Him? An “enthusiastic
admirer?" Close enough to Jesus to get the benefits but not so
close to require sacrifice? He was looking for followers. Not
just any follower though, but a COMPLETELY. COMMITTED. FOLLOWER. Maybe you’re ready to join the hundreds of people who have stepped across a line and said: I am
not a fan.
Join us at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday nights for six
weeks starting May 13th, as this adult study looks at the
difference between being a fan and a completely committed disciple of Christ.
We need YOU to help us get the church
building and grounds ready for the
spring/summer season. Come give us a
couple hours of your time on Saturday,
May 16th, starting at 9:00 a.m. and we’ll
provide lunch. Please bring work gloves
and yard tools, if you have them. Thank
you in advance for helping maintain your
church!
Join us in welcoming the Warrens who
will be presenting their ministry in our
Sunday morning service on May 3rd.
Eldon and Brenda Warren are the founders of Seedlings Ministry. They met at
Baptist Bible College and have been married 30 years come July. They have three
grown children and travel across the
United States sharing encouragement
and support for local churches. Seedlings Ministry has a three-prong purpose
in providing support to churches and
missionaries in the following ways 1)
Bible-led Curriculum 2) An integrated
Children’s Ministry Program and 3) Practical support of Children’s Ministry endeavors. They carry out the Great Commission, given to us by Jesus in Matthew
28:18-20, by integrating Believers, of all
ages and stages, into meaningful ministry and providing Bible-led curriculum
that helps “teach them to observe all
things that I have commanded you,” resulting in strong and committed disciples
of Jesus Christ.
FLIGHT
8:36
Flight 8:36 will be with us again on Sunday, May 31st, and performing a concert
that morning. We enjoyed their music
last year, and you won’t want to miss
this encouraging and uplifting group.
Stay tuned for more details...
ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITY
If you enjoy kids, music, and drama, we
have the perfect opportunity for you to
exercise your creative side! We’re looking for a director for our kids’ Christmas
program which needs to go into preproduction in late summer. Every director also needs volunteers to help with
corralling kids, costumes, etc.
If you are interested in filling one of
these roles, please see Ellen Blalock for
more information and lots of resources
for the upcoming program.
SANCTUARY CHAIRS UPDATE
Due to the strike of longshore workers in
Los Angeles and the shutdown of a textile mill, our chairs have been delayed by
two months. While this has been frustrating, it could turn out to be a blessing
through a discount offered on the finished product. Thank you for your patience in waiting for the final step to finishing our new sanctuary.
AWANA TRAINING
There will be training for AWANA
workers during the month of August on
Wednesday nights from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
You are cordially invited to the wedding of
Elijah Ticknor
and
Kasi Stump
Saturday, May 23rd
5:00 p.m.
This is a casual potluck-style wedding with lots of food, socializing, and
activities for the kids. Dress casually and bring a side dish to share.
Please RSVP by May 9th at 406-475-3357.
MISSIONS CONFERENCE UPDATE
Coming off a month of celebrating our missionaries and considering
our part in world missions, we’re happy to pass on that Faith Promise
Commitments through Sunday, April 26th, total $72,337.60! God is
good...all the time! We’re thankful for the families who have partnered with FBC to see the Gospel go around the globe.
If you have not yet turned in your Faith Promise commitment card,
please do so today. The Missions Committee will soon be setting the
budget for the Missions Business Meeting on Sunday, May 17th.
This year’s commitments included 4 from children, 6 from teens, and
20 from adults.
And last, but not least, the winners of the Missions Poster Contest
were Makayla Bury, Layne Munden, Lilli Munden, Taya Munden, Boyd
Pegram, and Chloe Zimmerman. Congratulations and good job, kids!
SUMMER CAMPS | 2015
For those who plan vacations accordingly, here are the dates and costs for this summer’s camps:
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Kids’ Camp (for students entering grades 3-6 this fall), June 9-12, C-N Camp, Augusta, $130.
Family Camp at the Lions’ Sunshine Camp, in Elliston, June 12-14, $7/adult and $5/child 16 & under per night.
Families can arrive after 1:00 p.m. on Friday and camp by tent, trailer, or use one of the cabins. Saturday dinner
and Sunday lunch will be provided by the church; all other meals are on your own. The Sunday morning service
will be held at camp. There will not be a Father’s Day Weekend Campout this year.
 Junior High Camp (for students entering grades 6-9 this fall), June 15-19, C-N Camp, Augusta, $130.
 Senior High Camp (for students entering grades 7-12 this fall), July 20-24, Quaker Hill, McCall, Idaho, $205.
Registration for student camps should be available online this month at www.cbarnmission.org. Registration sign-ups
for Family Camp will soon be available at the Visitor Center. Contact Karson Klass regarding Senior High Camp.
May 2015
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
4
5
6 AWANA BBQ 7 NAT’L DAY OF
& AWARDS 6 PM
PRAYER
8
9
10 MOTHER’S
DAY
11
12
13
14
15
16 SPRING
CLEANING DAY,
9:00 AM
17 MISSIONS
BUSINESS MTG
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 MEMORIAL
DAY
26
27
28
29
30
31
FLIGHT
8:36
June 2015
SUN
7
MON
TUE
WED
THU
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
FRI
5
29
6
12
13
FAMILY CAMP, LION’S SUNSHINE CAMP
KIDS’ CAMP, C-N CAMP IN AUGUSTA, Cost: $130, register at cbarnmission.org
14
15
16
17
18
19
FAMILY CAMP, ELLISTON JUNIOR HIGH CAMP, C-N CAMP IN AUGUSTA, Cost: $130, register at cbarnmission.org
21 FATHER’S
22
23
24
25
26
DAY
Camp Fundraiser
28
SAT
20
27
30
APRIL STATS
Average Sunday Morning
Attendance: 121
General Fund to date:
$ 52,731
Budgeted:
$ 45,888
Faith Promise Missions to date: $ 5,130
Building Fund to date:
$193,513
HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS
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PRAYER REQUESTS should be emailed or called in to Julie Bury by
Thursday of each week for our church-wide prayer list. Contact Julie
at jbury02011@hotmail.com or 495-9878.
If you’ve had a CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR PHONE, please contact the
church office so we can update our records.
If you aren’t getting the Friendship PRAYER LIST via email, please let
Pastor or the church office know. We will not spam you with worthless emails; we just want you to receive pertinent info to the ministry of
FBC.
FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
5 Friendship Lane, Clancy, MT 59634 ♦ 442-8080 ♦ Email: fbcmontana@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/friendshipmtcity ♦ Website: www.friendshipmtcity.org
Pastor: David Klass
Youth: Karson Klass
Prayer Ministry/Requests: Julie Bury
Secretary/Newsletter: Jennifer Katherman
WHO TO & HOW TO CONTACT
Klass Home: 933-5378
Cell: 459-6734
Bury Home: 495-9878
Church office: 442-8080
Email:
Email:
Email:
Email:
deklass55@gmail.com
karson.klass@gmail.com
jbury2011@hotmail.com
fbcmontana@gmail.com