[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 73 (Thursday, June 6, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E967]
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         TRIBUTE TO PERFECTING CHURCH AND HOLY CONVOCATION 2002

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 5, 2002

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, Perfecting Church is a church with a noble 
mission. ``Perfecting'' as it is affectionately called, ``strives to 
attain the purpose for which it is called, not for vain glory but that 
it might be ready to meet the needs of the people; ever mindful of the 
phrase spoken in that vision to Pastor Winans, They are coming to 
you.'' And during the week of May 19-May 26, 2002, the people came to 
Pastor Marvin Winans of Perfecting Church for its 2002 Holy 
Convocation.
  Born out of a phrase given to the young preacher and singer Marvin 
Winans, Perfecting Church began humbly with just eight members in the 
basement of Pastor Winans' home. With his strong passion for his faith 
and as his message, and ministry was received, Perfecting Church 
flourished. Perfecting Church today, a huge, beautiful church complex 
located on Nevada Street in Detroit, Michigan, has become a thriving 
centier of religious and social activity for families and friends of 
the community. And as Pastor Winans has always taught that ``Ministry 
means People'', he has worked hard to ensure that Perfecting Church has 
been an example of that teaching. With ministries that range from 
helping the homeless to healing the hurting, Perfecting Church is home 
to over 25 ministries and departments including youth organizations, 
choirs, social and charitable groups. Joyfully celebrating Christmas 
and Easter, while lending a warm shoulder to those suffering, 
Perfecting Church has been a faithful friend to all who have walked 
through the front doors.
  With the theme of ``Advancing the Army'', Perfecting Church's Holy 
Convocation 2002 mission is to have worshipers leave their holy 
gathering with specific strategies to advance in victory, faith, and 
power. During this convocation, congregation members and families from 
communities everywhere join together in spiritual song, spoken word, 
and biblical teachings, renewing and strengthening their religious 
beliefs. As Pastor Winans held another successful convocation, he 
continues to demonstrate his commitment to advancing the mission of 
Perfecting Church to families across the state of Michigan and beyond.
  I applaud Pastor Winans and Perfecting Church for their leadership, 
faith, and service, and I urge my colleagues to join me in saluting 
them on exemplary years of faith and service.

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