One hundred years have passed since the church now known as Jackson Memorial Baptist Church first opened its doors.  The location, the building and the people have all changed since that time.  But one thing has remained constant since the beginning.  The one thing that hasn't changed in the last century is God's faithfulness.

We remember with reverence the men and women who have served as active members of the JMBC community over the years.  But all glory, honor and praise belong to Jesus Christ.  He has worked in and through the members of this church to touch countless lives in Portsmouth and Chesapeake, VA and many others around the world through JMBC's mission efforts.  The hand of God has been guiding and protecting and empowering this body since its inception. 

As we celebrate this anniversary, our church is going through a time of great transition.  We are prayerfully searching for a new pastor to lead our congregation.  We are paying off phase one of our building plan and anticipating the new worship center that will be the featured element of phase two of that building plan.  Having experienced God's faithfulness throughout our history, we can only believe that greater days are ahead.

That future begins now.  As we meditate on God's faithfulness to us through the last century, may we be inspired to show that same faithfulness to God and His family at Jackson Memorial.  May we continue this faith journey in such a way that we prove worthy of our great heritage.  And may all who come behind us find us faithful.