Friendship Baptist Church
Jonesville, MI

Pastor Ed Jesanis

This was my first time at Friendship Baptist as well as my first time in Michigan, yet I felt right at home among the folks.  The Church recently moved from Hillsdale to Jonesville to a much more adequate building and location.

From the very start I felt the presents of the Lord among us. And indeed He was among us in a mighty way.  Each service seemed to build upon the previous night.  I don't think we really had low night.  So many of God's people were faithful not only in attendance but faithful to come with a willing and open heart before the Lord.

Our Brother did an excellent job in stirring our hearts in song.  It was uplifting just to see his enthusiasm, joy and excitement in leading us in the song service each night.  It was amazing how the Lord put the hymns and messages together.  We did not consult each other but both prayed for the Lord to direct our way and it was a perfect match.

I can think of no better way to start a Revival Meeting than  with Believers Baptism.  Pastor Jesanis had the pleasure and honor to baptize this new believer into the membership of the church.  It was so thrilling to see this Brother and his dear wife faithfully attend all the services of the week.

One night during the week a wonderful group of young people from Mid-Western Baptist College came to sing and testify of the Grace of God.  I was very much impressed with these young Ladies and Men who have surrendered to the ministry of our Lord.  They were sharp, joyful and right on target with their music and testimony.

I could hardly believe that on Thursday morning and afternoon, the public school across the street released over 300 children to come to the church for Bible teaching and a Gospel presentation.  Several were saved.  I remember the young man I led to the Lord.  He was so thrilled to know his sins were forgiven and that he now has a home in Heaven. Each hour a new age group was picked up in the bus and brought to the church throughout the school day.

	The special music provided by the church was both heartfelt and Christ honoring. It truly paved the way for the preaching of the Word of God.

The Missions wall tells the story of the heart of the church.  Reaching across the globe the believers here seek the salvation of  lost souls around the world. 

Brother Jesanis has been faithful for many years.  He has a heart for God and a family that shares his burden in the ministry.