On Sunday, November 14th, 2021, Canaan Baptist Church, 2975 N. 11th Street, celebrated the 8th Year Anniversary of their Pastor, Rev. Dr, Fredrick E. Jones and First Lady Marian Jones. The theme for this event was “Standing on God’s Word,” from II Timothy 3:16-17 KJV and keynote speaker was Rev. Joseph H. Jackson, Jr., Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Milwaukee, WI.

A life-long member of Canaan, Rev. Jones served under three different administrations. He has been a servant leader in the capacity of deacon, has served in the Christian Education Ministry, and on the executive team, under the late Dr. E. F. Bridges. He has also served as Chairman of the Trustee Ministry, Men’s Ministry Chair, Church School instructor, and in various other capacities throughout the church, as needed.