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” (Psalm 84:10).

 How that speaks to, and of, the Ushers at Friendship. The humility and dedication of our ushers is truly the personification of a servant of the most high God.

Ushers are people who work without publicity. There is no egotism in the one who would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of his/her God, than share in the life of those who do not honor the God of the universe. No one will stand and applaud the ushers as they go about their duties, however, the ushers are assured of the following: “For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord bestows [Present] grace and favor and [future] glory (honor, splendor, and heavenly bliss)! No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly”.

To Trustee James Craig Miller and to the members of the Usher Board, this Church thanks you for your faithful service and your commitment to an orderly worship experience.

May the Lord continue to bless you as you serve this Church and your God.

Pastor J. Amos Jones

It is the intent that here at FMBC, we will minister to the whole person. There are ministries, programs, services that holistically serve spirit, soul and body. And we think that that approach is tremendously important. That notwithstanding, we do not lose sight of the core mission of the Church, EVANGELISM. Jesus said in Luke 19:10: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost”. This is the key verse in Luke’s Gospel, the Son of Man is come to seek and to save!

 An important summary of Jesus’ purpose – to bring salvation, meaning eternal life, and the kingdom of God. Then this is the task of the entire church, in all ages, to carry out the Great Commission. Praise God for seventy-five years Friendship Missionary Baptist Church has embraced the ministry of evangelism. How well Paul says it: “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; Now then we are ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 18, 20 [a])

 During this time of celebration and thanksgiving, stay focused. “For he that winneth souls is wise”.

 Continue in your witness. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything, give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not preaching. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. (Thank you Saint Paul)

 Pastor J. Amos Jones

It is the intent that here at FMBC, we will minister to the whole person. There are ministries, programs, services that holistically serve spirit, soul and body. And we think that that approach is tremendously important. That notwithstanding, we do not lose sight of the core mission of the Church, EVANGELISM. Jesus said in Luke 19:10: “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save that which was lost”. This is the key verse in Luke’s Gospel, the Son of Man is come to seek and to save!

 An important summary of Jesus’ purpose – to bring salvation, meaning eternal life, and the kingdom of God. Then this is the task of the entire church, in all ages, to carry out the Great Commission. Praise God for seventy-five years Friendship Missionary Baptist Church has embraced the ministry of evangelism. How well Paul says it: “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; Now then we are ambassadors for Christ” (2 Corinthians 18, 20 [a])

During this time of celebration and thanksgiving, stay focused. “For he that winneth souls is wise”.

 Continue in your witness. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything, give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not preaching. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. (Thank you Saint Paul)

 Pastor J. Amos Jones