[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 85 (Thursday, June 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1220]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 24, 1998

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to give congratulations to a great 
institution of the Bronx, the Emmanuel Baptist Church, which is 
celebrating its 110th anniversary as a spiritual leader of the 
community.
  The church had its actual beginnings in 1876 as a Sunday School Bible 
class with seven young men meeting at Haven's Hall. The Sunday School 
grew rapidly with the members building a chapel, and under the 
leadership of Rev. F.M. Lamb the church was organized on March 30, 1888 
with 28 members forming the constituent membership.
  The church has been ministering to its flock under successive 
ministries and in 1978 the Rev. Nathan Carroll became the church's 
first African American Pastor. In October 1986 the Rev. Dr. Major 
McGuire III was called to this historic church. Under his guidance 
Emmanuel Baptist has expanded the number of congregants several fold 
with prayer services now conducted throughout the week. Under Dr. 
McGuire's leadership the church is beginning construction of a new 
edifice for its worship services.
  I have had the pleasure and the privilege of working with the Rev. 
Dr. McGuire and his wife, the Rev. Darlene Thomas-McGuire, who was 
unanimously voted co-pastor of the Church. They are a wonderful and 
dynamic pair working ceaselessly for their community.
  The Emmanuel Baptist Church is a cornerstone of the community, giving 
sustenance and spiritual life to its many congregants under the 
leadership and guidance of Dr. McGuire.

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