[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 110 (Friday, July 30, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1698]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL PARISH HOSTS YOUTH GROUP MISSION TRIP TO HONDURAS

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                        HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 29, 1999

  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, the Reverend Douglas Zimmerman of St. 
Thomas Episcopal Parish in Miami, Florida has always been known for his 
unselfish giving, his Christ-like character and his invaluable service 
to his parish and community. Among his many gifts are the precedents he 
sets and the ways in which he leads children by example into following 
the teachings of Jesus Christ.
  This Monday, August 2nd, Reverend Zimmerman will, once again, 
instruct students to give as Christ gave of himself, as he organizes a 
group of 12 dedicated students who have volunteered part of their 
summer vacation to lend a helping hand to underprivileged families in 
Central America.
  During this mission trip, Reverend Zimmerman and his team of 12 
students will travel to Honduras, a country which was ravaged by 
Hurricane Mitch, to establish places of refuge for families who were 
left desolate. They will bring light to a world of darkness by 
providing children and families with the basic necessities which we, 
the fortunate, often take for granted. During their 9-day trip, the 
mission team will have the unique opportunity of building a House of 
the Lord, a church where individuals, families and entire communities 
can come to know Jesus. The sanctuary to be built, where families will 
gather for worship, where the needy will receive, and where the hungry 
and tired will find comfort and rest, will restore faith, hope and joy 
to the people of Honduras.
  In light of the many contributions Reverend Zimmerman and the St. 
Thomas Episcopal Parish Youth Mission Team will make this summer, I ask 
that my colleagues join me in prayer to ensure safety for this team and 
in commending them for their faithfulness in bringing the ``good news'' 
of Jesus Christ.

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