[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 60 (Thursday, April 29, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E807]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 29, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in honor of the 75th 
Anniversary of the Fairview Community Church for their outstanding 
service to the Cleveland area for the past 75 years.
  Starting as just a Sunday School, with an enrollment of 129 people, 
the church grew to accommodate the growing community. On January 27, 
1924, the Fairview Christian Union Church was founded with 52 members 
from 28 families. As the community continued to grow many in the 
community were unchurched. In addition to expanding to bring more 
people in to the church the congregation supported Christian missions. 
Mission giving continues to be an important part of the church's 
tradition today, over seventy years later.
  Membership doubled and in April of 1936, even through hard financial 
times, the need for a building became apparent. With the support of the 
Cleveland Baptist Association a new Baptist chapter was formed. On May 
2, 1943, even through the financial challenges, the new church building 
was dedicated.
  In its effort to better serve the citizens of Cleveland on October 
13, 1968, The Fairview Church merged with the West Shore Baptist Church 
and became known as the Fairview Community Church. Over the years the 
church has become an active member in many programs such as FISH, Food 
For Our Brothers, and the building of Willowood Manor. To help the 
needy in the area the church is also involved at the Jones Home, St. 
Paul's Community Church, The City Mission and with the families at 
Garnett School.
  My fellow colleagues join me in honoring The Fairview Community 
Church for its outstanding commitment to the whole community, and 
especially the needy in the Cleveland area.

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