[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 35 (Wednesday, March 25, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S2567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           A TRIBUTE TO ZION GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

  Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a tremendous 
community which exemplifies citizenship, character, and service to 
humanity, the Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
  On January 18, 1998, the members of the Zion Grove Missionary Baptist 
Church held their long and eagerly anticipated ``Mortgage Burning 
Party.'' Under the guidance of their respected pastor, the Reverend 
Frank L. Selkirk III, Ph.D., the Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church 
will draw to a close its financial debts and begin to look forward, 
with faith, hope and love to a future filled with opportunity.
  The history of this wonderful church has been nothing short of a 
small blessing. From its humble beginning on October 15, 1938, with a 
congregation of only eight members, Zion Grove Missionary Baptist 
Church continued to grow and flourish with each year and each dedicated 
pastor until it reached its present location at 2801 Swope Parkway in 
Kansas City, Missouri. This church and the community which comprises it 
are examples of dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the future.
  With God's blessing, and the faithful support of the Zion Grove 
Missionary Baptist Church community, ``The Mortgage Burning Party'' 
will be a celebration of the blessings that will continue to reward the 
Zion Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

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