Is It Enough?
Is It Enough? by Pastor E We live in a merit-based world. Whether it’s our jobs, our marriages, playing sports, in relationships, or at school, we can find ourselves motivated by the idea that our value is measured by what we produce. This can even be translated for some that our productivity equals self value. […]
Proverbs Challenge Part 2
Proverbs Challenge Part 2 by Our Students The students and leadership of our High School ministry have taken on the challenge of reading through the book of Proverbs. They have been asked to read 3 chapters a month and reflect on one verse from each chapter that stuck out to them and why. We hope […]
Too Full to be Filled
Too Full to be Filled by Pastor E Just recently I was attending one of our schools’ “pastor appreciation” days. I love these opportunities to see the kids in their environment and to witness the smiles on their face when they know you are there, at such a special event. For me, the best part […]
Proverbs Challenge
Proverbs Challenge Reflections By FYSH Students & Leadership Our students and leadership of our High School ministry have taken on the challenge of reading through the book of Proverbs. They have been asked to read 3 chapters a month and reflect on one verse from each chapter that stuck out to them and why. We […]
Raphah
Raphah By Pastor Eric I have really been blessed these past couple weeks by Pastor Dan’s sermon series on the book of James. I hope you have been as well. As he mentioned this past Sunday, the world has a lot of hurt, pain, chaos, and disappointments to throw at us. I know this is […]
Check the Box
Check the Box By Pastor Eric Routines in our lives can be a good thing! Routines keep us organized, help make us productive, create purpose and direction, and routines can produce a sense of calm in an already very busy and stressful life. Whether at home, work, or even during our leisures times, many of […]
Can I Ask You A Question?
Can I Ask You A Question? By Pastor Eric Teaching Catechism here at Friendship is not only a joy for the opportunity of building relationships with the students but it’s a deep blessing to dig deep into our faith together. I also find it a joy and privilege to teach alongside Mr. Genzink who is […]
Job Posting
Pastor of Outreach and Congregational Care The Job Description, Church Profile and Application can be downloaded here. Applications will be accepted until Feb 10, 2025. Email completed applications to administrator@friendshipcrc.org General Responsibilities: • Utilize gifts of pastoral care, relationships, and teaching to provide congregational care and outreach, and to equip the congregation to be a […]
Chins Up
Chins Up By Pastor Eric As we venture into the new year, it can be a challenge to lean forward into 2025 without a bit of uncertainty, question, doubts, and anxiousness about our world and the current direction of things. With wars around the globe, political tensions felt on all continents, a change of power […]
Lies, Lies, Lies
Lies, Lies, Lies By Pastor Eric Have you ever had someone speak hurtful words into your life? For some this might be a one time thing–a bully at school or someone who just didn’t like you. Or it might be someone close to you, like a friend, a sibling, even a parent, whose words have […]