[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 88 (Wednesday, June 23, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                    HONORING EASTGATE BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 23, 2004

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you today to acknowledge the 
50th anniversary of Eastgate Baptist Church of Burton, MI, where the 
Rev. Levi Parish is pastor. On Sunday, July 4, 2004, the Church along 
with the community will commemorate this joyous occasion with a full 
day of festivities that will conclude with a flag raising ceremony.
  A great event happened in the community of Burton, MI in 1954, when 
32 individuals came together and formed one of the most spirit filled 
ministries in Genesee County. The church was named Providence Baptist 
until 1965 when the name changed to Eastgate Baptist. Also during that 
same year they relocated to their present place of worship at 4226 East 
Atherton Road. During the past 50 years Eastgate Baptist Church has 
made a significant impact on the community. The members of Eastgate 
have consistently heeded the call of Christ to assist all those who are 
in need of spiritual healing. The inspiration for living by Christian 
ideals is repeated again and again in the lives of the ministers and 
congregation of this church. I pray that during this glorious milestone 
the members and community of this magnificent church will come together 
and do as the Bible tells us in Psalms 33:1-4 ``Rejoice in the Lord, O 
you righteous! For praise from upright is beautiful. Praise the Lord 
with the harp; make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. 
Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a shout of joy. For the 
word of the Lord is right and all his work is done in truth.''
  Mr. Speaker, as the Member of Congress representing Burton, MI, I ask 
my colleagues in the 108th Congress to please join me in paying tribute 
to the Eastgate Baptist Church community for 50 years of spreading 
God's ministry to the people of Burton, MI, and in wishing them the 
best in years to come.

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