[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 75 (Thursday, June 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1107]
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 IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 65th anniversary 
of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Cleveland, Ohio.
  Gloria Dei Lutheran Church was founded by a dedicated group of people 
on June 25, 1933. Pastors Herbert Blickensderfer, Otto Herring, James 
Eckert and Shari Ayers have blessed Gloria Dei Lutheran Church over the 
past 65 years with commitment and inspiration.
  During the past 65 years, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church has served the 
community with open arms through organizations such as the Boys Scouts 
of America, The Martha Society, TOPS, AA, Habitat for Humanity, 
Vacation Bible School, Sunday School, Job Search and Career 
Transitions.
  The following is the mission statement of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church:

       In the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-eight 
     (1998), we the people of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 
     ``Empowered by God's Spirit as forgiven sinners'' we seek to 
     be:
       A witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ we celebrate in 
     word and Sacrament,
       A haven for believers and non-believers,
       A servant to our community, and
       A catalyst of hope and faith for new possibilities.

  Gloria Dei Lutheran Church has been an integral institution in the 
city of Cleveland from its very beginnings. Parishoners and Cleveland 
area residents can look forward to the many great contributions to the 
community that Gloria Dei Lutheran Church will make into the next 
millennium.

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