Friendship-West Communities
Annette Reid-Jordan (ARJ)
Ministry Mission: To meet the needs of our Senior Adults, young adults and youth in a manner that will strengthen the body of Christ and produce good fruit for Christ. The ARJ Community serves the Senior Adults within our community Nursing Home visits twice a month. (Two different nursing homes) Visit the Senior Adult sick and home bound once a month. Birthday celebration for our senior members once a month
Meeting Times: Every first Tuesday of each month 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Contact Us: arjseniors@friendshipwest.org
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Ashanti
Ministry Mission: Ashanti mentors girls between the ages of 8-18. We teach and mentor girls on self-esteem, building healthy relationship, bullying, peer pressure, stewardship, sexual assault and daily issue they face daily. Add biblical principles to each area listed above.
Meeting Times: Mentees every 2nd and 4th Monday's | Mentors every 3rd Monday's
(Sept-May)
Contact us at ashanti@friendshipwest.org
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Baptism
Ministry Mission: We serve any/everyone interested in taking our Baptism class.
We teach, serve and manage the baptism to make sure the candidates for baptism have a powerful experience.
Baptism is an important and rewarding observance that demonstrates your heart’s commitment to the Lord. We serve any / everyone interested in taking our Baptism class. Our Baptism Classes are every 2nd and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 AM in room A201. For additional information please call us at (972) 228-7234 or email baptism@friendshipwest.org
Meeting Times: Every 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.
Contact Us: baptism@friendshipwest.org
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Bereavement Community
Meeting Times: 2nd Monday each month at 6 PM in room D103
The Bereavement Community brings comfort to families during their time of loss. They assist with funerals, wake services, as well as follow-up calls and initial arrangements for home going services.
Contact Us: bereavement@friendshipwest.org
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Cafe' West
Ministry Mission: The Mission of Cafe' West is to serve all visitors, new members and guests of FWBC in a friendly environment following each Sunday service. The Café West Ministry is made up of Friendship West members whose goal is to serve and welcome all guests, new members, and visitors in a spiritually friendly environment.
Meeting Times: Orientations and meetings are done on Sunday mornings during and after Sunday service.
Contact Us: cafewest@friendshipwest.org
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Comforters
Ministry Mission: The Comforters Community is that element of Pastoral Care that offers help and encouragement for those who are going through difficult times.
Meeting Times: Each fourth Saturday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Contact Us: comforters@friendshipwest.org
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Connection Center
Ministry Mission: Our mission is to help you discover your spiritual gift and connect you to the ministry to develop that gift.
Meeting Times: Every Sunday 8 AM and 11 AM services
Contact Us: connectme@friendshipwest.org
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Covenant Keepers Marriage Community
Ministry Mission: We celebrate, support, connect, & strengthen marriages at every age & stage to empower Beloved Community to be game changing Covenant Keepers!
Join "The Covenant Keepers Marriage Ministry" in celebrating marriages that are marvelous and in supporting marriages that want to be!
Marvellous Marriage Mondays
Meeting Times: 1st & 3rd Mondays
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Childcare is Available
Contact Us: marriage@friendshipwest.org
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Decision Counselors
Ministry Mission: To be forever submitted to GOD, His Word, and His Leadership; To demonstrate Spiritual Maturity, personal concern, Love, Fellowship, and Stewardship; To give Spiritual direction to new converts or members regarding their relationship with JESUS CHRIST; To give support with personal matters through Prayer and/or referral counseling.
Meeting Times: Our monthly meetings are on the second Saturday of each month at 9 AM
Contact Us: decision@friendshipwest.org
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D.I.O.P.
Ministry Mission: To train young to be spiritually mature, emotionally stable, mentally excellent, culturally dignified, socially aware, physically fit and spiritually free for the benefit of their brethren church and community and for the glorification of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Meeting Times: Mondays @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact Us: diop@friendshipwest.org
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DISCOVER Children's Community
Ministry Mission: We are Children of GOD leading Children of God to become Game Changers for Christ who transform the community. The DISCOVER Children's Community (DCC) serves Children 5th grade & under with ministry opportunities and ministry services. We also help Parents to raise Game Changers for Jesus Christ.
Meeting Times: 10:00 AM, 4th Sundays, Room C105
Contact Us: discover@friendshipwest.org
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E-Members Ministry
Ministry Mission: To serve our E-members remotely and effectively so they will feel a part of the movement here at Friendship West while serving in their own communities fighting for justice in their perspective states.
Our E-Members are a vital part of the Friendship-West family! They are our DIGI-DISCIPLES all over the world.
E-Members:Be sure to complete your membership form (Click Here) and join us for our Digi Disciple Conference calls on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Central. (712-432-3900 #122330). Meet your ministry leader and become a part of our online ministry. Follow Friendship-West on all social media platforms at @friendshipwest.
(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)
Contact Us: emembers@friendshipwest.org
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F.A.I.M.
Ministry Mission: FAIM is a liberation ministry that helps leads people to financial freedom through God's Word. Our objective is for you to gain freedom from debt, so you can have a better relationship with God, serve and work on God's call on your life, and be able to use your resources to further your community.
Contact Us: faim@friendshipwest.org
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First Friends
Ministry Mission: Our mission is to create a positive and effective on-boarding experience for new members by making connections through encouragement and support while building friendships and a better relationship with Jesus.
Meeting Times: To be determined. Ideally, 2nd Saturday of each month
Contact Us: firstfriends@friendshipwest.org
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G.A.A.P.
Ministry Mission: The purpose of this Community is to undergird the church in prayer, encourage prayer within the life of the church, and to serve as intercessors on behalf of others while getting closer to Jesus.
Meeting Times: First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Contact Us: gaap@friendshipwest.org
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Healthcare Community
Ministry Mission: We are called to make a difference, through the power of the Holy Spirit, in the lives of others by placing into service our God given gifts, skills, and education. We are called to model the relationship between or faith and our health.
Meeting Times: We meet every 1st Saturday at 12:30 PM in healthcare office RM B123. We also have conference calls; 641-715-0866 dial in number and participant code is 259425.
Contact Us: healthcare@friendshipwest.org
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Hospitality
Ministry Mission: The ministry serves all who enter FWBC by dispersing information, fliers, ensuring guest get what and where they need.
Meeting Times: Volunteer or Training Meetings are the 2nd Saturday at 10 AM
Contact Us: hospitality@friendshipwest.org
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Media Ministry
Ministry Mission: "The FWBC Media Ministry will be a game changing ministry reaching the masses through technology and spreading the love and word of God through quality audio, video and graphics."
Meeting Times: Tuesday & Thursdays: 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact Us: srobinson@friendshipwest.org
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Media Sales
Ministry Mission: We serve FWBC members, the surrounding community and anyone online throughout the world with all things Friendship-West. From DVD's to shirts, we've got you covered!
Meeting Times: Sunday 8 AM - 1 PM & Wednesday 6 PM – 8 PM
Contact Us: mediasales@friendshipwest.org
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New Members Education
Ministry Mission: A ministry designed to help set the tone for a relationship with new members by establishing connection points with Friendship West Church family. Equipping them with tools and resources necessary to successfully complete orientation class, so they may continue a life-long commitment to connecting others to Jesus Christ. Equipping them to fight for justice and expanding the beloved community.
Meeting Times: We meet every Monday before the 2nd Sunday of the month at 6:30 PM
Contact Us: orientation@friendshipwest.org
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OBLAAC
Ministry Mission: SEEKS TO REPRESENT AMD EMPOWER MEN THROUGH PRAYER, STUDY OF THE WORD AND FELLOWSHIP INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND THE CHURCH.
Meeting Times: Every Monday at 7 PM
Contact Us: oblacc@friendshipwest.org
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On A Mission
Ministry Mission: Our mission is to dispel the darkness by taking The Word to the World. Jesus was all about the least of thees, and we do our best to go beyond the walls of the church to reach the less fortunate and serve them, just as Jesus did.
Meeting Times: Every 2nd Saturday of the month 12 noon
Contact Us: oamurban@friendshipwest.org
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Pastoral Care Hotline
Are you sick, shut in, or have been hospitalized? Have you experienced the death of a loved one? Let us know so we can be there to support you by calling the Pastoral Care Hotline at (972) 228-7241 or email PastoralCare@friendshipwest.org. Our Pastoral Care Team will be there with you every step of the way!
"Oh taste and see that the LORD is GOOD; Blessed is the man that TRUST in HIM." Psalms 34:8
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Social Justice Ministry
Ministry Mission: The Social Justice Ministry engages in movement building work that seeks to address interconnected issues through direct actions, advocacy, public policy, hands on actions and activities and preparing the church and community through advocacy trainings.
Meeting Times: Every first Saturday at 9:00 AM in D104
Contact Us: justice@friendshipwest.org or call (972) 228-5200
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Ushers Ministry
Ministry Mission: The Ushers Ministry serves the church. This Ministry serves all who come together to worship. The ushers are the first representatives of the church who meet and greet the guest. The primary goal of the Ushers Ministry is to make sure each worshipper is seated appropriately and that the ushers handle any crisis quickly and confidently.
Meeting Times: 2nd Monday of the month, 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Contact Us: ushers@friendshipwest.org
Ministry Mission: To meet the needs of our Senior Adults, young adults and youth in a manner that will strengthen the body of Christ and produce good fruit for Christ. The ARJ Community serves the Senior Adults within our community Nursing Home visits twice a month. (Two different nursing homes) Visit the Senior Adult sick and home bound once a month. Birthday celebration for our senior members once a month
Meeting Times: Every first Tuesday of each month 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Contact Us: arjseniors@friendshipwest.org
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Ashanti
Ministry Mission: Ashanti mentors girls between the ages of 8-18. We teach and mentor girls on self-esteem, building healthy relationship, bullying, peer pressure, stewardship, sexual assault and daily issue they face daily. Add biblical principles to each area listed above.
Meeting Times: Mentees every 2nd and 4th Monday's | Mentors every 3rd Monday's
(Sept-May)
Contact us at ashanti@friendshipwest.org
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Baptism
Ministry Mission: We serve any/everyone interested in taking our Baptism class.
We teach, serve and manage the baptism to make sure the candidates for baptism have a powerful experience.
Baptism is an important and rewarding observance that demonstrates your heart’s commitment to the Lord. We serve any / everyone interested in taking our Baptism class. Our Baptism Classes are every 2nd and 3rd Sundays at 10:30 AM in room A201. For additional information please call us at (972) 228-7234 or email baptism@friendshipwest.org
Meeting Times: Every 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 PM.
Contact Us: baptism@friendshipwest.org
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Bereavement Community
Meeting Times: 2nd Monday each month at 6 PM in room D103
The Bereavement Community brings comfort to families during their time of loss. They assist with funerals, wake services, as well as follow-up calls and initial arrangements for home going services.
Contact Us: bereavement@friendshipwest.org
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Cafe' West
Ministry Mission: The Mission of Cafe' West is to serve all visitors, new members and guests of FWBC in a friendly environment following each Sunday service. The Café West Ministry is made up of Friendship West members whose goal is to serve and welcome all guests, new members, and visitors in a spiritually friendly environment.
Meeting Times: Orientations and meetings are done on Sunday mornings during and after Sunday service.
Contact Us: cafewest@friendshipwest.org
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Comforters
Ministry Mission: The Comforters Community is that element of Pastoral Care that offers help and encouragement for those who are going through difficult times.
Meeting Times: Each fourth Saturday, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Contact Us: comforters@friendshipwest.org
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Connection Center
Ministry Mission: Our mission is to help you discover your spiritual gift and connect you to the ministry to develop that gift.
Meeting Times: Every Sunday 8 AM and 11 AM services
Contact Us: connectme@friendshipwest.org
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Covenant Keepers Marriage Community
Ministry Mission: We celebrate, support, connect, & strengthen marriages at every age & stage to empower Beloved Community to be game changing Covenant Keepers!
Join "The Covenant Keepers Marriage Ministry" in celebrating marriages that are marvelous and in supporting marriages that want to be!
Marvellous Marriage Mondays
Meeting Times: 1st & 3rd Mondays
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Childcare is Available
Contact Us: marriage@friendshipwest.org
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Decision Counselors
Ministry Mission: To be forever submitted to GOD, His Word, and His Leadership; To demonstrate Spiritual Maturity, personal concern, Love, Fellowship, and Stewardship; To give Spiritual direction to new converts or members regarding their relationship with JESUS CHRIST; To give support with personal matters through Prayer and/or referral counseling.
Meeting Times: Our monthly meetings are on the second Saturday of each month at 9 AM
Contact Us: decision@friendshipwest.org
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D.I.O.P.
Ministry Mission: To train young to be spiritually mature, emotionally stable, mentally excellent, culturally dignified, socially aware, physically fit and spiritually free for the benefit of their brethren church and community and for the glorification of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Meeting Times: Mondays @ 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact Us: diop@friendshipwest.org
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DISCOVER Children's Community
Ministry Mission: We are Children of GOD leading Children of God to become Game Changers for Christ who transform the community. The DISCOVER Children's Community (DCC) serves Children 5th grade & under with ministry opportunities and ministry services. We also help Parents to raise Game Changers for Jesus Christ.
Meeting Times: 10:00 AM, 4th Sundays, Room C105
Contact Us: discover@friendshipwest.org
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E-Members Ministry
Ministry Mission: To serve our E-members remotely and effectively so they will feel a part of the movement here at Friendship West while serving in their own communities fighting for justice in their perspective states.
Our E-Members are a vital part of the Friendship-West family! They are our DIGI-DISCIPLES all over the world.
E-Members:Be sure to complete your membership form (Click Here) and join us for our Digi Disciple Conference calls on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM Central. (712-432-3900 #122330). Meet your ministry leader and become a part of our online ministry. Follow Friendship-West on all social media platforms at @friendshipwest.
(Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube)
Contact Us: emembers@friendshipwest.org
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F.A.I.M.
Ministry Mission: FAIM is a liberation ministry that helps leads people to financial freedom through God's Word. Our objective is for you to gain freedom from debt, so you can have a better relationship with God, serve and work on God's call on your life, and be able to use your resources to further your community.
Contact Us: faim@friendshipwest.org
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First Friends
Ministry Mission: Our mission is to create a positive and effective on-boarding experience for new members by making connections through encouragement and support while building friendships and a better relationship with Jesus.
Meeting Times: To be determined. Ideally, 2nd Saturday of each month
Contact Us: firstfriends@friendshipwest.org
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G.A.A.P.
Ministry Mission: The purpose of this Community is to undergird the church in prayer, encourage prayer within the life of the church, and to serve as intercessors on behalf of others while getting closer to Jesus.
Meeting Times: First Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Contact Us: gaap@friendshipwest.org
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Healthcare Community
Ministry Mission: We are called to make a difference, through the power of the Holy Spirit, in the lives of others by placing into service our God given gifts, skills, and education. We are called to model the relationship between or faith and our health.
Meeting Times: We meet every 1st Saturday at 12:30 PM in healthcare office RM B123. We also have conference calls; 641-715-0866 dial in number and participant code is 259425.
Contact Us: healthcare@friendshipwest.org
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Hospitality
Ministry Mission: The ministry serves all who enter FWBC by dispersing information, fliers, ensuring guest get what and where they need.
Meeting Times: Volunteer or Training Meetings are the 2nd Saturday at 10 AM
Contact Us: hospitality@friendshipwest.org
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Media Ministry
Ministry Mission: "The FWBC Media Ministry will be a game changing ministry reaching the masses through technology and spreading the love and word of God through quality audio, video and graphics."
Meeting Times: Tuesday & Thursdays: 7 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact Us: srobinson@friendshipwest.org
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Media Sales
Ministry Mission: We serve FWBC members, the surrounding community and anyone online throughout the world with all things Friendship-West. From DVD's to shirts, we've got you covered!
Meeting Times: Sunday 8 AM - 1 PM & Wednesday 6 PM – 8 PM
Contact Us: mediasales@friendshipwest.org
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New Members Education
Ministry Mission: A ministry designed to help set the tone for a relationship with new members by establishing connection points with Friendship West Church family. Equipping them with tools and resources necessary to successfully complete orientation class, so they may continue a life-long commitment to connecting others to Jesus Christ. Equipping them to fight for justice and expanding the beloved community.
Meeting Times: We meet every Monday before the 2nd Sunday of the month at 6:30 PM
Contact Us: orientation@friendshipwest.org
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OBLAAC
Ministry Mission: SEEKS TO REPRESENT AMD EMPOWER MEN THROUGH PRAYER, STUDY OF THE WORD AND FELLOWSHIP INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE FAMILY, COMMUNITY, AND THE CHURCH.
Meeting Times: Every Monday at 7 PM
Contact Us: oblacc@friendshipwest.org
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On A Mission
Ministry Mission: Our mission is to dispel the darkness by taking The Word to the World. Jesus was all about the least of thees, and we do our best to go beyond the walls of the church to reach the less fortunate and serve them, just as Jesus did.
Meeting Times: Every 2nd Saturday of the month 12 noon
Contact Us: oamurban@friendshipwest.org
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Pastoral Care Hotline
Are you sick, shut in, or have been hospitalized? Have you experienced the death of a loved one? Let us know so we can be there to support you by calling the Pastoral Care Hotline at (972) 228-7241 or email PastoralCare@friendshipwest.org. Our Pastoral Care Team will be there with you every step of the way!
"Oh taste and see that the LORD is GOOD; Blessed is the man that TRUST in HIM." Psalms 34:8
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Social Justice Ministry
Ministry Mission: The Social Justice Ministry engages in movement building work that seeks to address interconnected issues through direct actions, advocacy, public policy, hands on actions and activities and preparing the church and community through advocacy trainings.
Meeting Times: Every first Saturday at 9:00 AM in D104
Contact Us: justice@friendshipwest.org or call (972) 228-5200
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Ushers Ministry
Ministry Mission: The Ushers Ministry serves the church. This Ministry serves all who come together to worship. The ushers are the first representatives of the church who meet and greet the guest. The primary goal of the Ushers Ministry is to make sure each worshipper is seated appropriately and that the ushers handle any crisis quickly and confidently.
Meeting Times: 2nd Monday of the month, 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Contact Us: ushers@friendshipwest.org
Veterans Community
"Serving Those Who Serve" (STWS)
Mission: Support military families at Friendship-West Baptist Church and communities
Action: This ministry will have support groups for Veterans and spouses. Organize fun time for military children. Provide spiritual support to our military families overseas and at home. Also this ministry will provide care packages for our military veterans overseas.
Focus Scripture: Matthew 25:35-36
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.
Email: stws@friendshipwest.org
Mission: Support military families at Friendship-West Baptist Church and communities
Action: This ministry will have support groups for Veterans and spouses. Organize fun time for military children. Provide spiritual support to our military families overseas and at home. Also this ministry will provide care packages for our military veterans overseas.
Focus Scripture: Matthew 25:35-36
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.
Email: stws@friendshipwest.org
Worship and Fine Arts
Worship and Fine Arts is called to be a community designed to help people develop a personal relationship with Christ through the ministry of Fine Arts:
1. Ephphatha Deaf Action
2. Praise Dance
3. Drama
4. Music
Email: finearts@friendshipwest.org
1. Ephphatha Deaf Action
2. Praise Dance
3. Drama
4. Music
Email: finearts@friendshipwest.org
More FWBC Communities:
Click the below ministries to get connected by email
Benevolence Community
Decision Counselors Community
Transportation/Parking Lot Community
For more information about our ministries and communities please call (972) 228-5200
Benevolence Community
Decision Counselors Community
Transportation/Parking Lot Community
For more information about our ministries and communities please call (972) 228-5200
