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April 2025
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Events
1&2 - UWIF Meeting 2 - American Legion Meeting 4&5 - Food Pantry 10 - Senior Game Day 13 - Children & Youth Mini-Musical 17 - Christ in the Passover 18 - Good Friday Service 19 - Men's Pancake Brunch 20 - Easter Sunday 27 - Spaghetti Youth Fundraiser |
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The Pastor's Pen
A Note from Pastor Alan for May 2025
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
A wise friend one told me that the only one who likes change is a wet baby. While true, not all change is under our control. This verse offers a message of hope and reassurance, reminding us that God has a plan for our lives, even during times of change.
Check out the guy in the picture. This was taken in 1999. I was 26 years younger, two years into seminary, 5 years under appointment, experienced two moves, was 40 pounds heavier, had more and darker hair, was a lot less wise and didn’t know that I wasn’t having fun. All three kids were home and every breath was a struggle. But I was convinced then as I am now that God had a plan. It was not pain free. I wasn’t the only one experiencing change, my family and church families experienced them too. Most were beyond our control
Fast forward to 2025 and life altering change hits again. RETIREMENT…. I feel like Teresa and I are jumping off of a cliff. The kids and grands are excited. My body, life situation and my calling are changing and this affects all of us…you too. I am overcome with joyous grief. Where did the time go?
That is the wrong question. With our hope in God, we must ask, “Where is the time taking us.” We are moving to Canton Texas and our next ministry is uncertain. All I can do is trust and pay attention. God is in control. You have great things ahead and I ask you to do the same.
Your new pastor is the Reverend Christie Hale. Her Husband Josh is the new executive pastor as Strawbridge! I have known them for 20 years and they will begin their ministry on July 1. Christie is seasoned, energetic and a builder. She is God called to you and will be especially receptive to younger families as she and Josh raise their family with you! Pray for her and support her as we tweek our direction to align with God’s preferred path for us. This will be an exciting new season for Friendship UMC!
Know that Teresa and I love you! We have been together during some remarkable times! Now we move forward together with confidence as God leads us onward!
All for Christ,
Pastor Alan
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
A wise friend one told me that the only one who likes change is a wet baby. While true, not all change is under our control. This verse offers a message of hope and reassurance, reminding us that God has a plan for our lives, even during times of change.
Check out the guy in the picture. This was taken in 1999. I was 26 years younger, two years into seminary, 5 years under appointment, experienced two moves, was 40 pounds heavier, had more and darker hair, was a lot less wise and didn’t know that I wasn’t having fun. All three kids were home and every breath was a struggle. But I was convinced then as I am now that God had a plan. It was not pain free. I wasn’t the only one experiencing change, my family and church families experienced them too. Most were beyond our control
Fast forward to 2025 and life altering change hits again. RETIREMENT…. I feel like Teresa and I are jumping off of a cliff. The kids and grands are excited. My body, life situation and my calling are changing and this affects all of us…you too. I am overcome with joyous grief. Where did the time go?
That is the wrong question. With our hope in God, we must ask, “Where is the time taking us.” We are moving to Canton Texas and our next ministry is uncertain. All I can do is trust and pay attention. God is in control. You have great things ahead and I ask you to do the same.
Your new pastor is the Reverend Christie Hale. Her Husband Josh is the new executive pastor as Strawbridge! I have known them for 20 years and they will begin their ministry on July 1. Christie is seasoned, energetic and a builder. She is God called to you and will be especially receptive to younger families as she and Josh raise their family with you! Pray for her and support her as we tweek our direction to align with God’s preferred path for us. This will be an exciting new season for Friendship UMC!
Know that Teresa and I love you! We have been together during some remarkable times! Now we move forward together with confidence as God leads us onward!
All for Christ,
Pastor Alan
United Women in Faith
Six of us were able to attend our District Spring Meeting at Klein UMC on Saturday, March 15. Our Keynote speaker was Amy Corron, the President & CEO of Wesley Community Center. We learned about its history as well as plans for the future. They serve a great number of people in many ways, and are well worth supporting.
Our circle meetings for April are the 1st and 2nd and we will be preparing for our annual Agape program and meal on Saturday, April 12. The program is entitled “Women Who Followed Jesus” and was put together by our much loved Nancy Price. We will greatly miss her as well as all the wonderful programs she has put together over the years. Our Agape meal is a wonderful way to begin the Holy Week journey from Palm Sunday through the last supper, the crucifixion and culminating in the celebration of the Resurrection!
I hope you are planning on attending all the wonderful services we will be having. Easter Sunday means so much more when you have taken the full journey to get there!
Wishing you all a blessed April!
Florence Snyder
Our circle meetings for April are the 1st and 2nd and we will be preparing for our annual Agape program and meal on Saturday, April 12. The program is entitled “Women Who Followed Jesus” and was put together by our much loved Nancy Price. We will greatly miss her as well as all the wonderful programs she has put together over the years. Our Agape meal is a wonderful way to begin the Holy Week journey from Palm Sunday through the last supper, the crucifixion and culminating in the celebration of the Resurrection!
I hope you are planning on attending all the wonderful services we will be having. Easter Sunday means so much more when you have taken the full journey to get there!
Wishing you all a blessed April!
Florence Snyder
Children's Ministry
We have been working hard to get ready for our mini-Musical, Behold the Lamb of God, that will be performed during worship on April 13th.
Another event that welcomes children is the Men's Pancake Brunch on April 19th. We will have fun activities and games for the kids, so bring them along!
On Easter Sunday at 9am, we will have Easter crafts, games and activities for the children as well as an Easter Egg Hunt! Stay for our 10am Worship Service and remember the real significance of Easter.
Mark your calendar for this year's VBS which is scheduled from June 16-20 from 5:30-8:30pm each evening. We want this year to be the best ever!
Join us for Children's Church during the worship service at 10:00am (we start in the sanctuary and leave together after the children's message), Sunday School at 9:00am or Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6:30pm (come at 6pm to share a family meal with the church).
Another event that welcomes children is the Men's Pancake Brunch on April 19th. We will have fun activities and games for the kids, so bring them along!
On Easter Sunday at 9am, we will have Easter crafts, games and activities for the children as well as an Easter Egg Hunt! Stay for our 10am Worship Service and remember the real significance of Easter.
Mark your calendar for this year's VBS which is scheduled from June 16-20 from 5:30-8:30pm each evening. We want this year to be the best ever!
Join us for Children's Church during the worship service at 10:00am (we start in the sanctuary and leave together after the children's message), Sunday School at 9:00am or Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6:30pm (come at 6pm to share a family meal with the church).
Youth Ministry
Prayer Ministry
The prayer team has been busy with several new requests. We had a successful bonding and prayer time at Taco Cabana on March 22. We will do that again in April at a date and time to be determined. Please submit prayer requests to Bonnie at brstrainer@gmail.com. You may also text or email Alan.
Thank you,
Bonnie Sandberg
Thank you,
Bonnie Sandberg
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Friendship United Methodist Church
22388 Ford Road, Porter TX. 77365
Office Hours 8-4 Monday thru Thursday
PH: 281-354-2326
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22388 Ford Road, Porter TX. 77365
Office Hours 8-4 Monday thru Thursday
PH: 281-354-2326
Contact the webmaster regarding any technical difficulties, or to add or edit any content.