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We invite you to come and experience the gospel of Jesus Christ with us at any time. We have a place for everyone to study the Scriptures, fellowship together, and minister to others through numerous service opportunities and outreach ministry. Our Pastor, Rev. Dr. Clifton Rhodes, Jr. is fully committed to teaching the word of God, to living according to the word of God and preaching the word of God. In June 1972 Pastor Clifton Rhodes was called to Pastor and was installed as Pastor of Messiah on August 20, 1972. Messiah is the oldest black Baptist church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Messiah Missionary Baptist Church was founded in 1890 by Sister Catherine Carter and was organized with the help of Rev. Holt, a Baptist Minister from Amesburg, Canada. On September 16, 1890 Messiah Missionary Baptist Church was officially recorded as a church by the state of Michigan in the county of Kent. The Reverend Gillard was the first pastor, serving for five years. Under his pastorate our present site was purchased and a wooden frame building erected.

Zion United Methodist Church in Ionia, MI is a welcoming and prayerful community that has been serving and loving the local area for over 160 years. With a rich heritage, this church family shares God's love and embraces all individuals who come their way, providing support, acceptance, and care. Committed to living out their faith, Zion United Methodist Church strives to embody the teachings of Jesus Christ, as stated in Colossians 3:17, by doing everything in the name of the Lord and giving thanks to God the Father. Through various ministries, including a food pantry, soup kitchen, and mobile food truck, they actively engage in serving the needs of the community.Generated from the website