[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 86 (Thursday, June 17, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1313-E1314]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF REVEREND DR. CLARENCE KEATON

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 1999

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Reverend Dr. 
Clarence Keaton because of his dedication to spreading the gospel. The 
creation of a man of God involves a divine process. God prepares a man 
from birth for the work of the gospel and equips him with the necessary 
tools to perform the task. Once a man receives the proper preparation, 
God identifies that man's spiritual calling. In 1975, God called 
Reverend Dr. Keaton and anointed him to teach the gospel. In following 
the direction of God, this man became the pastor and founder of the 
True Worship Church Worldwide Ministries. True Worship opened on 
November 24, 1985 with only a few members.
  In laboring to win souls, this man of God envisioned developing a 
ministry in an area that other individuals avoid because they fail to 
recognize the magnificence of God. In spite of those that doubted the 
power of the gospel, Reverend Dr. Keaton persevered in his efforts to 
reach out to young people. Today there are 1000 members of True 
Worship. The diligence, sincerity, and compassion of this man helped 
many youth develop a closer relationship with Christ. Over a period of 
fourteen years, the Reverend Dr. Keaton established a ministry that is 
the pillar for many communities.
  The work of Reverend Dr. Keaton includes a staff of 21 ministers and 
evangelists who focus on using spiritual strength and knowledge to 
address social problems that plague our communities. These ministries 
include: a social service department, a computer training program, a 
beautiful children's ministry, a successful youth department, an 86 
voice youth choir, a training course in sign language, a

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broadcast committee, an audio/video ministry, and a tape ministry.
  We pray that God will continue to bless the growth of this ministry. 
Our communities need individuals like Reverend Dr. Keaton.

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