February 18, 1948 – February 4, 2025

We would like to acknowledge the passing of Joanne Felan, longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church and supporter of BFM. If you ever attended the annual BFM Thanksgiving Conference at New Hope Baptist Church in Michigan, you most likely experienced a warm welcome from Joanne, her husband Paul, and her sister Myrna.

Joanne’s sweet smile, generous hospitality, cheerful demeanor, and kind listening ear will be remembered fondly. She blessed many of us with her gift of music, playing the piano and singing in the choir. She and her husband Paul also frequently traveled to other BFM Conferences, encouraging our missionaries and other believers with their presence. It was evident that her love for the Lord fueled her love for missions and all things BFM.

May we all seek to serve the Lord with the same attitude as Joanne, radiating His love and encouraging others along the way! Pray that the Lord would wrap His arms of comfort around her family in their grief.