Friendship: Built, Broken, Restored - 1 Samuel 18:1-4

Friendship: Built, Broken, Restored
1 Samuel 18:1-4

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1. Friendship Built (1 Sam 18:1-4)

-True friendship is built on shared values.

-True friendship is built on selflessness.

2. Friendship Broken (1 Sam 18:8-15)

-True friendship breaks apart because of selfishness.

-True friendship breaks apart because of deep anger.

3. Friendship Restored (John 15:12-15)

-Jesus provides the way for my relationship with God to be restored.

-Jesus provides the way for relationships to be restored in His community.

Home Church Questions

1. Jonathan and David are united around common values (1 Sam 18:1-4).  What are some of the common interests that have been at the center of your friendships over the years?  Talk about some of your key friendships throughout your life. 

2. Why is it difficult to have friendships where we are truly concerned with the well-being of the other person and not driven by “what’s in it for me?”  What are some practical steps we can take to ensure we focus on the other person and don’t focus solely on ourselves? 

3. What are some of the common sins that negatively impact relationships?  How have you experienced this in your life? What are some of the patterns of sin in your life that have prevented you from having healthy relationships?

4. Is there an area in your life where you need to trust God’s sovereignty and deal with anger and past hurt?  Explain.  How might addressing anger and past hurt help you in your relationships? 

5. What are some ways Jesus has been a better friend to us than any other person could be (see John 15:12-15)?  Why should my friendship/relationship with God make me a better friend to others?

6. Have you experienced healthy Christian friendship where there was forgiveness, grace, truth, and accountability?  Share about those relationships and how they formed. 

7. What are some practical steps you can take to experience good, healthy friendships?
        

Pray for the Unreached: The Samaritans in West Bank/Gaza
The Samaritans are a very small, ancient community living primarily near Mount Gerizim in the West Bank and in Holon, Israel. Descended from a long and complex history, they maintain distinct religious traditions centered on the Pentateuch and worship on Mount Gerizim. Though they share historical roots with Judaism, they remain a separate and tightly knit ethnic faith community. Pray that, just as in the New Testament, many Samaritans would encounter Jesus personally and embrace Him as the promised Messiah, and begin multiplying house churches.

Finances
Weekly Budget      34,615
Giving For 04/05    30,714
Giving For 04/12    22,618
YTD Budget       1,419,231
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OVER/(UNDER)       316,932        

Easter Offering
At Fellowship, we’ve seen firsthand how something as simple as a van can open doors for ministry—serving students, supporting outreach, and making it easier for people to connect and belong. For years, we’ve relied on rentals, but the need has been clear: having our own van would expand what’s possible in powerful, practical ways. This is an opportunity to invest in something that will be used again and again to serve others. Every mile driven will represent lives reached, needs met, and community built. You can give online, or place a check or cash in an envelope by the baskets by any of the doors.

New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.

Stoby’s Pancake Fundraiser
Join the Fellowship family in supporting this year’s Czech Republic Mission Team while also feasting on all-you-can-eat pancakes at Stoby’s! On Sunday, April 26th, from 8 am until 1 pm, we will be serving you a delicious breakfast (either in-store or to go). Your donations go directly to our team of 23 youth/college students headed overseas this summer.  Meet us in the Atrium today and get your tickets - $8/person.

Fellowship on the Lawn
Gather together as one united faith family on Sunday, April 26 at 4 PM here at Fellowship. Our annual church-wide gathering is a “can’t-miss” event. We will have a live band, a time of organized games for families with prizes, food trucks, and Kona Ice. We will have Baggo, Pickle Ball, and more for the adults.  An adult Pickle Ball Tournament is in the works.  Grab your partner and sign up at fellowshipconway.org/register.

Fellowship Kids VBS - There’s No Place Like Rome…
That’s why we want your kids to join us for an exciting Bible-times adventure with the Underground Church in ancient Rome! They will explore authentic Marketplace shops, visit the Apostle Paul (who’s under house arrest), sneak to the cave where the Underground Church meets, take part in games, dance to lively Bible songs, and sample tasty tidbits as they discover more about the early church.  Join us June 22-26, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm.  This is for kids currently in Kindergarten through 4th grade.  Register by May 24 at fellowshipconway.org/register.

FSM 2026 Fellowship Graduates
We’re excited to celebrate our 2026 high school seniors! If Fellowship Bible Church is your home, we’d love to honor you during our Sunday morning services on May 17 at fellowshipconway.org/register.  Send five photos for the senior slideshow to Casey Goode at cgoode@fellowshipconway.org by May 1.

Fellowship Women’s Bible Study - Knowing God
Join us for “Knowing God,” a 4 week study of The Trinity by Rebecca Carter & Heather Harrison. We’ll meet Tuesday nights at 6:30pm, beginning June 2nd at Fellowship. Register at fellowshipconway.org/women.  Text Shanna at 336-0332 to reserve free childcare by May 25th.

Fellowship Baby Dedication
Fellowship is honored to partner with parents as they dedicate their children to the Lord. On
Sunday, May 10, during both services, we will have a special time for parents to dedicate their children before the Fellowship family. If you would like to participate, please email Lisa at  lgerdes@fellowshipconway.org and include your preferred service time.