25th Anniversary
First Lady Luncheon
A special celebration honoring First Lady Wendy E. Hayes.
Free. Everyone is welcome.
2001 to 2026
25th Pastoral Anniversary
Honoring Pastor Frederick A. and First Lady Wendy E. Hayes.
“Prophetic Resistance, Divine Insistence”
Ezekiel 3:14-18
Join us in October 2026 as we celebrate 25 years of Pastor Hayes' faithful service with a season of worship, music, and thanksgiving. Everyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends.
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Celebration schedule
25th Anniversary
Mass Choir Musical
An evening of praise with the Freedom Faith Mass Choir to open the anniversary celebration.
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Pre-Anniversary Services
Guest preachers Rev. B. L. Peterson of Greater Harvest M.B. Church, Dayton (11:00 AM) and Rev. Marcus L. Martin, Sr. of New Jerusalem M.B. Church, Columbus (3:00 PM).
Free. Everyone is welcome.
25th Anniversary
25th Anniversary Gala
A formal evening of dinner, fellowship, and thanksgiving honoring 25 years of faithful pastoral leadership. Individual tickets $75, tables of eight $560.
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Anniversary Worship Celebration
Guest preachers Rev. Calvin E. Cage, Sr. of Meridian Hill Baptist Church, Capitol Heights, Maryland (11:00 AM) and Rev. James E. Washington of Phillips Temple Church, Dayton (3:00 PM).
Free. Everyone is welcome.
Joining Us in Worship
Guest preachers
Sunday, October 18 at 11:00 AM
Rev. B. L. Peterson
Greater Harvest M.B. Church, Dayton, Ohio
Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM
Rev. Marcus L. Martin, Sr.
New Jerusalem M.B. Church, Columbus, Ohio
Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 AM
Rev. Calvin E. Cage, Sr.
Meridian Hill Baptist Church, Capitol Heights, Maryland
Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 PM
Rev. James E. Washington
Phillips Temple Church, Dayton, Ohio
An Evening of Celebration
The Gala
Dinner, fellowship, and thanksgiving as we celebrate 25 years of Pastor Hayes and First Lady Hayes.
- WhenFriday, October 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
- WhereThe Presidential Banquet Center, Kettering Blvd., Dayton, Ohio 45429
- Individual Gala Ticket$75
- Table of Eight$560
Give a love offering
Your gift helps underwrite the celebration. Choose the 25th Pastoral Anniversary fund so your gift is credited to the celebration.
Give a Love OfferingQuestions?
Email the anniversary committee at anniversary@freedomfaithmbc.org or call the church office at (937) 268-8273.
Share the Celebration
Invite someone
Download the official flyer to print, text, or post. Everyone is welcome, so bring your family and friends.
Download the Flyer