[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 7, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E857]
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CONGRATULATIONS TO CONGREGATION OF ST. JOHN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH ON THEIR 
                           125TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. THOMAS W. EWING

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 1997

  Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, I wish to take this opportunity to offer my 
congratulations and commendation to the people of St. John's Lutheran 
Church in Bloomington, IL. During 1997 the congregation is celebrating 
its 125th anniversary.
  St. John's has been a very integral part of the Bloomington community 
for all of the 125 years since the church was established. St. John's 
has played a central role in bringing the people of this community 
together, helping them through the difficult events of life, and 
strengthening and nourishing their faith. Bloomington has always been a 
closely knit community where neighbors look out for each other, and St. 
John's is part of the glue that keeps the community together.
  St. John's was around when Bloomington was a small farm town and has 
seen the community grow into one of the most dynamic and expanding 
cities in Illinois. St. John's will continue to serve the people of 
Bloomington into the next century and for many years to come.
  Again, I want to offer my congratulations and thanks to the people of 
St. John's Lutheran Church for their commitment and service over the 
years.

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