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From the Pastor’s Desk: October 25th Edition
On October 11, 2009, we celebrated with the Ushers, true heroes of faith, their Annual Day. The church was still in a state of “spiritual euphoria” following an awesome revival and soul saving campaign and the Ushers’ Annual Day Program was a fitting climax to a wonderful move of God. This pastor is grateful to God for the wonderful members of the Usher Board. Theirs is truly an example of people working without publicity. Although they are highly effective in their service to this church, they do their jobs without revelling in the spotlight. The Ushers have taken note of the essence of what David is saying in Psalm 84:10: “For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.” Time spent with the Lord, even a minimal amount of time, far exceeds time spent anywhere else. There is no comparison!
The humble service spent as a doorkeeper prepares one for kingdom dwelling. The scripture tells us (Proverbs 18:12b) “Before honour is humility.” Ushers, thank you and may God continue to bless you as you walk in Him.
Pastor J. Amos Jones
From the Pastor’s Desk: October 18th Edition
Praise God for an awesome Revival and Soul Saving Meeting! What we experienced during the meeting was simply a preview of coming attractions. When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! And I must tell you, there will be someone there as a result of your efforts in this revival. Your sanctified labor and travail has not gone unnoticed by Him with whom we have to do. This Pastor is grateful to almighty God for sending down the revival, to Elder Earl Whittaker for being God’s instrumentality during the revival, to the music department for their songs of praise that lifted the revival into another dominion, to the deacons whose prayers blessed the revival and to the official staff of the church, your tireless work and attention to detail allowed the revival to come together as a beautiful testimony to “A Man called Jesus.”
Dear Ones, please take these two things from the revival:
(1) All that really matters is one’s SALVATION
Ensure your NAME is in the Lamb’s Book of Life
Be blessed as you continue in the Revival.
Pastor J. Amos Jones
From the Pastor’s Desk, October 11
Praise God for an awesome Revival and Soul Saving Meeting! What we experienced during the meeting was simply a preview of coming attractions. When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! And I must tell you, there will be someone there as a result of your efforts in this revival. Your sanctified labor and travail has not gone unnoticed by Him with whom we have to do. This Pastor is grateful to almighty God for sending down the revival, to Elder Earl Whittaker for being God’s instrumentality during the revival, to the music department for their songs of praise that lifted the revival into another dominion, to the deacons whose prayers blessed the revival and to the official staff of the church, your tireless work and attention to detail allowed the revival to come together as a beautiful testimony to “A Man called Jesus.”
Dear Ones, please take these two things from the revival:
(1) All that really matters is one’s SALVATION.
Ensure your NAME is in the Lamb’s Book of Life
Be blessed as you continue in the Revival.
Pastor J. Amos Jones
Usher’s Annual Day 2009
At 3:30 P.M. Sunday, Friendship will be celebrating it’s Annual Day.
A brief history:
For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. (Psalms 84:10). In keeping with the spirit of this scripture, the Friendship Baptist Church Usher Board was organized in 1940 under the leadership of Rev. Calvin Walton. Sis. Lena Crosby and Sis. Molly Ann Weems were two of the original members.
The Usher Board was re-organized in 1949 under Rev. Calvin Miller. Sis. Lena Brookins became the President. Sis Catherine Miller was
After the departure of Sis. Brookins, Sis. Clara Ellis became the President. Some of the members at that time were: Sis Julia Walton, Sis. Raven and Sis. Catherine Miller.
In 1984, Sis Ellis gave up the post of President. Sis Miller also resigned as Secretary. An election was held and new officers were elected. Those new officers were: President – Bro. Lawrence Johnson, Vice-President – Sis. Lynne Bryant, Secretary – Sis. Matilda McCoy and Treasurer – Sis. Clara Ellis.
In 1986, Bro. Johnson resigned the Presidency. A meeting was called and Bro. Norris Jackson was elected President. On August 28, 1988, Bro. Norris Jackson resigned as the new President and Bro. Amos T. Jones was named as the new President. On September 11, 1988, Sis. Lynne Bryant resigned as Vice-President, Sis. Pearlie Freement was elected as Vice-President on that same day. Bro. Edward Dogan, Jr. was elected as Secretary on September 11, 1989.
In September,1995, Sis. Vanessa Adderly was appointed Vice-President and Sis. Shawn Ward was appointed Secretary.
In 2007, Connie Metters resigned her post as Vice-President and Craig Miller was named Vice-President.
Current Officers are:
President – Bro. Amos T. Jones
Vice-President – Bro. Craig Miller
Treasurer – Sis. Lynne Bryant
Secretary – Sis. Mona Hightower
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