[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 67 (Friday, May 22, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E961]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        100TH ANNIVERSARY OF EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH, TOLEDO, OH

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 22, 1998

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the many 
contributions that Emmanuel Baptist Church has made to my district 
during the past 100 years of existence. Founded as the Oakwood Baptist 
Church in 1898 and merged with Heston Street Baptist Church in 1911, 
the congregation moved to its current location, on Laskey Road, in 
1961. The Church established a school in 1967 and grew, grade by grade, 
until a new high school building was built in 1978. This school can now 
be proud of an enrollment over 400.
  The Church ministers to community members of all ages; from a weekly 
club, AWANA, for preschool through sixth grade, to a part-time 
visitation pastor, Rev. Charles Vermilyea, who calls on those 
hospitalized or with special needs. Other ministries include Ladies 
Alone for widows, Shepherds Ministry for those mentally handicapped, 
and Campus Bible Fellowship for students at the University of Toledo. 
Their charity does not stop there, as 20% of the weekly offerings go to 
missionary endeavors.
  The activities of the Church also extend far beyond the boundaries of 
my district. In fact, this Anniversary celebration began with plans to 
build a new auditorium for a mission church in Crato, Brazil. Dozens of 
parishioners traveled to Brazil to assist in the building of the 
auditorium.
  The Emmanuel Baptist Church has been a meaningful part of our 
community for over 100 years, and we hope for just as many years to 
come. Let us offer prayer and honor to the members of Emmanuel Baptist 
Church just as they have offered prayer and honor to the members of our 
community for a century.

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