Neighborhood Friends Church

06/14/2026

Week 9 — The Kingdom of Trust
Matthew 6:19–34
Summary:
In a world marked by worry, uncertainty, and constant striving, Jesus invites us into a different way of living—the way of trust. In Matthew 6:19–34, Jesus teaches that our treasures reveal our loyalties, our worries expose where we place our trust, and true freedom is found in seeking God’s Kingdom first. Rather than being ruled by anxiety about tomorrow, Kingdom people learn to rest in the care of a loving Father who knows their needs and faithfully provides. Jesus does not call us to ignore life’s challenges but to face them with confidence, knowing that God’s presence and provision are greater than our fears.
Bottom Line:
Kingdom people are not ruled by anxiety because they are rooted in the Father’s care.
Key Verse:
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33 (ESV)

06/11/2026

May We Become a Movement That Is Moving Again

Reflections on Ministry Conference, EFCP, EFCNA, EFM, and a growing conviction that God is not finished with the Evangelical Friends Church. As I reflect on those experiences, I find myself carrying something I have not felt this strongly in a long time: Hope. Not the kind of hope that ignores reality. REad PASTOR DONNIE'S SUBSTACK READ HERE The reality is that many churches across America are struggling....

Reflections on Ministry Conference, EFCP, EFCNA, EFM, and a growing conviction that God is not finished with the Evangelical Friends Church. As I reflect on those experiences, I find myself carryin…

06/07/2026

Week 8 — Practicing Piety Without Performance
Matthew 6:1–18
Summary:
Jesus challenges the temptation to turn spiritual practices into public performance. Through giving, prayer, and fasting, He invites us away from seeking the approval of others and into a deeper, hidden life with the Father. True spiritual formation happens not when we are seen by people, but when we cultivate intimacy with God in the secret places of our lives.
Bottom Line:
Spiritual practices are about being with God, not being seen by others.

05/28/2026

Peculiar People, Ridiculous Strategies, and the Future of Friends | Pt 1

Thoughts During and Following Ministry Conference and Annual Board Meetings for the Friends Church EFC Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting Opening Session | 2026 | commissioning prayer for new recorded ministers EFC Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting Missions Banquet | 2026 In the world of web development, the landscape of WordPress design is evolving rapidly. There’s a moment in nearly every movement when survival quietly replaces imagination....

Thoughts During and Following Ministry Conference and Annual Board Meetings for the Friends Church EFC Rocky Mountain Yearly Meeting Opening Session | 2026 | commissioning prayer for new recorded m…

05/24/2026

Today we’re excited to welcome guest speaker Manny Garcia as he shares a message titled “Rooted & Established.” Through Ephesians 3 and John 15, Manny will challenge and encourage us to remain deeply rooted in the love of Christ and connected to Him in every area of life. Join us as we lean into the truth that real life, strength, and fruitfulness are found in abiding with Jesus.

04/15/2026

Together In All Things

Rhythms & Roots: Letters to the ChurchesApril 2026 Lamar Friends Church | April 2026 Friends, Grace and peace to you. There are moments in the life of the Church that require us to hold two realities at once. Gratitude… and humility.Joy… and grief.Endings… and new beginnings. This is one of those moments. Honoring Faithful Ministry In recent weeks, we have walked through significant changes together as a Yearly Meeting....

Rhythms & Roots: Letters to the ChurchesApril 2026 Lamar Friends Church | April 2026 Friends, Grace and peace to you. There are moments in the life of the Church that require us to hold two rea…

03/21/2026

WK-4 – From Dust to Dawn: The Journey Toward Easter

From Dust to Dawn: The Journey Toward Easter There are moments in the life of a church where you can feel that God is doing something deeper than just a series of sermons. This Lent season has been one of those moments for us at Neighborhood Friends Church. We began with a simple but grounding truth: we are dust.Formed by God, dependent on His breath, and invited into a life shaped by His presence....

From Dust to Dawn: The Journey Toward Easter There are moments in the life of a church where you can feel that God is doing something deeper than just a series of sermons. This Lent season has been…

03/17/2026

Men’s Retreat Recap

03/04/2026

From Dust to Breath

A Beautiful Beginning This past Sunday at Neighborhood Friends Church was one of those mornings that reminds you God is always doing more than we expect. We came prepared to baptize two people. We ended up baptizing seven. What unfolded throughout the service was something sacred and spontaneous—people responding to the invitation of Jesus and stepping forward to publicly declare their faith through baptism. It was a beautiful way to begin our Lenten series, From Dust to Dawn. Read More on Donnie's Substack

A Beautiful Beginning This past Sunday at Neighborhood Friends Church was one of those mornings that reminds you God is always doing more than we expect. We came prepared to baptize two people. We …

02/24/2026

From Dust to Dawn: Week 1: Remember You Are Dust

This Sunday, we begin our Lenten journey together with a new series titled From Dust to Dawn. Lent is a season that invites us to slow down, reflect deeply, and return to what is true. Before we rush toward Easter morning, we begin with something quieter, humbler, and surprisingly freeing: “Remember you are dust.” Those words may sound heavy at first....

This Sunday, we begin our Lenten journey together with a new series titled From Dust to Dawn. Lent is a season that invites us to slow down, reflect deeply, and return to what is true. Before …