FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

During this season of Thanksgiving as we reflect on those things for which
we are thankful, there are some areas of commonality. We are thankful for
life, family, for our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, and for salvation. In addition to all those reasons, this Pastor is thankful for women who minister in the Kingdom of God. Jesus raised women from degradation and servitude to fellowship and service, and they have responded to Him in a wonderful way. Luke’s gospel tells us that women accompanied Jesus as He ministered: “And if came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the Kingdom of God: and the twelve were with Him, and certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, and Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto Him of their substance” (Luke 8:1- 3). From the time of the ministry of Jesus, to the time of the ministry of Friendship Baptist Church, women have always been involved in the furtherance of the Kingdom of God. We praise and thank God for women who serve every area of ministry here at FMBC. While we are all see the women in the preaching ministry and the music ministry, and thank God for them, there are women who work behind the scene whose contributions to the Kingdom are less visible but just as essential. We are grateful to God for the women of Friendship, and for the men as well. Together, we are the body of Christ.
Please have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Pastor J. Amos Jones