ABOUT US
Our Mission is to seek and work to make fruitful disciples of Jesus by providing experiences of Biblical teaching, service and worship.
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As such, the primary goal, intent, and purpose for “Friendship Place & SoZo” is that this property be used as a ministry, outreach and fellowship venue targeting the youth of our community. The secondary goal, intent, and purpose for “Friendship Place & SoZo” is to be a ministry, fellowship and discipleship venue for members of Friendship Church and other Christians in our community.
HISTORY OF FRIENDSHIP
On the 28th of September, in 1873, a group of people met and formed themselves into an organization, which has constituted the Friendship Christian Church. In 1881, a frame building was erected, having a cost of $1800. With 122 members in the church, their situation was one of the most choice in the county, located eight miles northwest of Centralia in the midst of a rich and beautiful rolling prairie. The community is agreeable and friendly and the members of the church adhere closely to the principles taught in the Bible and those only.