[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 30 (Wednesday, March 10, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S2542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF FAYETTEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

 Mr. MILLER. Madam President, I rise today to honor the 175th 
anniversary of the Fayetteville First Baptist Church, which has 
faithfully served the spiritual needs of its congregation since its 
humble beginnings in 1828. The church's mark and influence on the 
community is evident by the good works that her congregation has taken 
part in over the last 175 years. Fayetteville First Baptist's 
commitment to worship the Lord and serve the public has established it 
as a beacon of hope to the surrounding community and has held it in 
high standing among the churches of the South Metro Baptist 
Association.
  Fayetteville First Baptist's message has found its way out of the 
present chapel, built in 1939, and in to the greater community through 
its missionaries and ministers, through the sister churches that it has 
established, and through the spiritual and social opportunities that it 
has brought to so many. Our places of worship are vital to the social 
fabric of our Nation, and Fayetteville First Baptist is no exception. 
It has taken on this responsibility and remained steadfast in its 
mission for the last 175 years. I am proud of this wonderful church and 
ask that my colleagues join me in wishing its congregation a happy 
175th anniversary.

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