[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 36 (Thursday, March 6, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S3249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREATER MT. CARMEL 
                       MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

 Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I would like to pay tribute to the 
Greater Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church for a half-century of 
dedication and leadership within the Detroit community. On March 15, 
2003, people will be gathering in my hometown of Detroit, MI to 
celebrate the 50th anniversary of Greater Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist 
Church. I am pleased to recognize the members of the Church for their 
many years of dedication and service to the community.
  The Greater Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church first opened its 
doors on March 1, 1953. At the time, it was only a small congregation 
that met at a storefront every Sunday. In March of 1965, Greater Mt. 
Carmel relocated to its current location on Helen Street in Detroit. 
Later that year, the congregation's Radio Ministry was established and, 
38 years later, can still be heard every Sunday afternoon.
  Over the last 50 years, Greater Mt. Carmel has become a valuable and 
well-respected spiritual and educational resource for its growing 
congregation. Under the guidance of Pastors Montgomery and Pierce, the 
congregation has expanded upon many fronts and continues to enrich the 
lives of many people. Greater Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church has 
partnered with Focus: HOPE to assist with food delivery programs to the 
elderly and underprivileged. In addition, congregants prepare baskets 
and meals for homeless Detroit residents during Thanksgiving and 
Christmas to ensure that no one misses the joy of the holiday season. 
Greater Mr. Carmel is widely recognized for the multitude of essential 
services it has provided in our community.
  I take great pride in recognizing the efforts of the Greater Mt. 
Carmel Missionary Baptist Church throughout its 50 year history in 
Detroit. Their ministry attends to the entire person: mind, body, and 
soul. I know my Senate colleagues will join me in saluting the 
accomplishments of the Greater Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church and 
in wishing them continued success in the future.

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