[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 48 (Monday, April 27, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3659]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            DEDICATION OF THE BETHEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

 Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, on April 26, the Bethel Church of 
God in Christ will celebrate ``A New Work.'' Not only will this two 
year old ministry install a new pastor, Elder George Shepherd 
Christopher, but also, the congregation will dedicate its new church in 
Pittsburgh. The theme for the installation service comes from Psalm 
118:23, ``This is the Lord's doing, it is marvelous in our eyes.''
  The Bethel Church of God in Christ is a community based, Bible 
believing, Christ centered, Spirit directed fellowship. For the past 
two years, this church has selflessly dedicated itself to community 
service. The congregation believes it is necessary to minister to the 
whole person for the glory of God. Having pledged to provide ``Ministry 
to the heart of East Liberty and beyond,'' the church looks forward to 
the challenges and promises of the future.
  Mr. President, the parishioners and clergy have worked and prayed 
tirelessly for both the new building and their new pastor. In closing, 
I ask my colleagues to join me in extending the Senate's best wishes to 
the Bethel Church of God in Christ. With God's help, this church will 
be a light for lost souls in East Liberty and throughout 
Pittsburgh.

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