[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 46 (Thursday, April 23, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E664]
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             HAPPY 115TH ANNIVERSARY, SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 1998

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, the ability to endure provides a sense of 
power to any entity, and it instills confidence in those who belong to 
an organization. Nothing is more reassuring than the endurance of 
religious faith as evidenced by the long history of one's church. The 
congregation of Second Baptist Church in Bay City Michigan, is proud of 
its Church, which will be celebrating its 115th anniversary this 
weekend.
  The history of Second Baptist Church is an inspirational story of 
accomplishment. For the first twenty-five years after its organization 
in 1883, Second Baptist depended upon its faithful worshipers for 
sustenance, until a major building project was completed in 1907 under 
the pastorate of Rev. Henry Brown. This site saw the growth of the 
church over its first ninety-six years, until the cornerstone for the 
current church at Youngs Ditch and Scheurmann Roads was laid by then-
pastor Rev. Marvin A. Jennings, Sr.
  The mortgage on this property was paid in full last year, culminating 
the project that was started by Reverend W.L. Daniel, who was the 
pastor in 1964.
  Pastor Seth Doyle has led the church since May 11, 1986. He has 
overseen the establishment of a day care center, a ministry mission to 
Zimbabwe, and the on-going spiritual growth of the Bay City community. 
Pastor Doyle wants Second Baptist Church to be a vital, vibrant beacon 
in the community, which it has been, and most assuredly will continue 
to be.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all of our colleagues to join me in 
wishing Pastor Doyle and the entire congregation of Second Baptist 
Church a most joyous and blessed 115th anniversary. We join them in 
their prayer to continue to look to God for strength, guidance, and 
direction.

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