[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 132 (Wednesday, November 17, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2013]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the leaders and members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Parma, Ohio, as 
they celebrate one hundred years of faith, guidance and support, 
embracing generations of citizens within our Parma community and 
beyond.
  Bethlehem Lutheran Church was established at the turn of the century 
to serve the spiritual needs of farming families of German heritage, 
who settled in the Parma area. On November 13, 2004, the official name 
of Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church was adopted and celebrated at 
the original church at State and Pleasant Valley Roads. Since that 
time, Bethlehem Lutheran Church has evolved into a multifaceted 
congregation that continues to provide an array of services.
  Along with the rich tradition of faith and family, the leaders and 
members of Bethlehem Lutheran Church have consistently planned to meet 
the present and future needs of the congregation. In 1967, a new, 
contemporary church was built on fourteen acres along State Road. Over 
the years, the Extended Family Daycare Center was opened, along with 
many additions, including an Educational Room and the Garden of Prayer.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of every past and present leader and member of Bethlehem Lutheran 
Church of Parma, Ohio, as they celebrate one hundred years of fostering 
faith and hope for generations of families within our western Cleveland 
community. The services and guidance offered here continue to 
strengthen the lives of countless families and individuals, and thereby 
serve to strengthen our entire community.

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