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I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go into the house of the Lord"     Psalms 122:1


Constructed in 1948 - Reverend W.G. Wade, Pastor

Lily Missionary Baptist Church services were first held in a tent at 1117 Deyo Street. The first church building was  erected on May 18th, 1948 and the church was incorporated on November 3, 1949.

Reverend W. G. Wade was ordained on September 26, 1948. Service and a program was held at 4:00 p.m. Preachers present for the service were Reverend S. C. Burt of Battle Creek, Michigan, Reverend Reed of Pontiac, Michigan, and Reverend Dinkins of High Street Baptist Church in Jackson, Michigan.. The officiating minister was Reverend S.C. Burt,. Reverend Burt preached an impressive sermon following the ordination. 

The Church prospered and grew for thirty eight years under the late Dr. George Wade. In 1979, a new Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall were added at a cost of $100,000. Reverend Wade passed away in March of 1987.

The church continues to realize growth and progress under the leadership of Reverend Jams. L. Hines who became the Pastor in March of 1988. Under his leadership a new Church and faith based Missions Center was completed in March of 2001. The total cost was $4,000,000. The church is the parent company of the Lily Missions Center. The Center will provide programs and services for the youth of Jackson and the community.

Lily Missionary Baptist Church looks forward to a bright future, building on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.