[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1161]
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    TRIBUTE TO EMMA P. URQUHART, DEACONESS OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
Emma P. Urquhart, deaconess of Calvary Baptist Church in Paterson, NJ.
  A faithful, dedicated, and active member of Calvary Baptist Church, 
Emma is president of the Senior Missionary Society. As a member of the 
Progressive Women of Calvary, she supports the Christian ministries in 
both these organizations. She is also one of the devotion leaders for 
the Golden Keys senior group.
  Emma is very active in Calvary's bereavement endeavors, whether 
helping in the kitchen, serving the congregation, or attending to the 
families spiritual needs during their time of sorrow.
  Emma is an encourager to the youth, the sick and shut-in, the entire 
congregation of Calvary Baptist Church, and the community. She calls 
upon delinquent and past members, and invites them back to the church.
  As part of her missionary duties, Emma visits the sick and shut-in at 
home, hospitals, and nursing homes. Beyond merely visiting, Emma and 
her group clean the homes and fix meals for the members who are unable 
to do so for themselves.
  Emma volunteers as a teacher in the Saturday Outreach Program and 
Vacation Bible School. She supports these groups by preparing and 
serving refreshments for use during group activities. Emma is also a 
member of the Music Ministry Committee and is a supporter of the 
current youth leaders of the group.
  Emma has served many years on the Board of Christian Education and on 
the Calvary Baptist Scholarship Committee. Her belief in the future of 
our children has led her to faithfully make a regular individual 
donation to the Calvary Baptist Scholarship Fund.
  Emma provides a support role as a current and past member of 
Calvary's Trustee Group. She is a loyal and dedicated member of the 
Chancellor choir and actively supports all the programs and events the 
church sponsors each year, including Women's Day.
  Emma religiously dedicates her time in prayer to the growth of 
Calvary Baptist Church and its programs. This time is not only given at 
Wednesday prayer service or Saturday morning prayer service but 
faithfully and regularly at home for the church, its people and its 
mission as well.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Emma's family 
and friends, and the congregation of Calvary Baptist Church in 
recognizing Deaconess Emma P. Urquhart's outstanding and invaluable 
service to the community.

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