[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  TRIBUTE TO BISHOP WILLIAM HENDERSON

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 12, 1998

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention 
Bishop William Henderson who will be honored for his efforts in helping 
the sick and spiritually deprived.
  Bishop Henderson has preached God's uncompromised word for more than 
40 years. During his stewardship, Bishop Henderson has ministered to 
hurt people in the tri-state area of New Jersey and in the New York 
City area as well. He is responsible for ordaining countless people and 
was the catalyst by which Reverend Theresa Nance was ordained. He has 
an exemplary record in reaching out to the indigent and the sick.
  For more than 20 years Bishop Henderson was employed as a nurse in 
area hospitals of Buffalo, New York. His healing hand aided the sick 
and suffering to regain their health through the healing Word of God 
and his impeccable nursing skills. He retired several years ago.
  Bishop Henderson is married and is the father of three children and 
has unique ministry. Though he preaches throughout the land to large 
congregations, he has never shied away from preaching at storefront 
churches or other churches which have not yet found a location. He can 
be found constantly reading the Bible and teaching. The El-Bethel 
congregation worships virtually seven days a week, and Saturdays being 
no exception. Bishop Henderson has often said he leave the church doors 
open on Saturdays for area residents who may not have a church home, 
but would like to worship God at a local church.
  In spite of the years he has battled illness, Bishop Henderson never 
allowed his ill state to keep him from preaching God's Word. ``In 
sickness and in health'' has been his credo regarding his commitment to 
the work of the Lord. Children and adolescents flock to his church 
because he exudes great love for them through a firm hand. Like the 
Apostle Paul, Bishop Henderson has planted churches around the world, 
including the continent of Africa. The body of Christ is blessed to 
have such a devoted servant in its midst and it's proud to recognize 
his life-long efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, Bishop 
Henderson's family and friends, and the State of New Jersey in 
recognizing Bishop William Henderson's many years of outstanding and 
invaluable service to the community.




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