The world we live in is fragmented and hurried. This day, the Lord’s Day offers a pause—a chance to gather, reconnect, and remember that we were never meant to walk alone. From the beginning, God designed us for relationship. Whether through the bonds of blood, the beauty of chosen friendship, or the fellowship of faith, we are invited into a life of shared joy, mutual support, and lasting love.
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” — Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
This Lord’s Day, we celebrate “Friends and Family.” But it is more than a celebration—it’s a declaration. We declare that friendship is holy, that family is a blessing, and that the church is a home for all who seek the Lord! Whether you arrive with generations beside you or come searching for connection, you are welcome here, and we are so thankful and blessed to worship with you today.

“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” — Romans 12:10
Throughout Scripture, we see the power of relationships to shape our lives in the here and now with a view to the hereafter. Ruth clung to Naomi and found redemption. Jonathan stood beside David and protected his calling. Jesus called His disciples His friends (John 15:15). And in the early church, believers broke bread together daily, sharing life in joyful unity.
Today, we follow in their footsteps. We gather to worship, to laugh, to eat, and to remember that the ties that bind us are stronger than the forces that divide. We honor the grandparents who have prayed us through, the children who remind us to hope, the friends who have walked with us through defeat and triumph.
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” — Proverbs 27:17
Perhaps this day can be a spark. A moment that rekindles old connections and ignites new ones. A reminder that every hug, every shared meal, every word of encouragement is a thread in the tapestry of God’s love.
“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8