[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 90 (Thursday, June 30, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1412]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DONALD E. GREENE, JR.

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 29, 2005

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Reverend 
Donald E. Greene, Jr., on his tenth anniversary as the Pastor and 
visionary leader of Andrew Chapel Baptist Church in Orangeburg County, 
South Carolina.
  Not only has Reverend Greene's leadership resonated on Sunday 
mornings, but he has also pioneered movements that have increased his 
church's membership by more than 500 members in his first decade of 
service. Under his guiding hand, the church has expanded physically as 
well. The Andrew Chapel congregation currently worships in a new 
sanctuary on a 33-acre site on Five Chop Road. The building, in its 
fifth year of existence, serves the community at large and is a 
reminder of what can be achieved by a deep and abiding faith and a 
dedicated outreach to others.
  The church is truly a success story in that its members have worked 
to establish many beneficial programs and resources. One of its amazing 
successes is the Andrew Chapel Christian Academy which was established 
seven years ago. Under the direction of Reverend Greene, it has already 
quadrupled in enrollment and has inspired afterschool tutorial 
assistance for its students. Whether the need is for better materials 
in the classrooms or upgrading facilities in the old Andrew Chapel 
building, Reverend Greene and his church are dedicated to creating a 
house of worship that fits the needs of all people and attracts 
visitors and new members at the same time.
  Andrew Chapel Baptist Church is a blessing for the Four Holes 
community of Orangeburg. It is establishing a rich legacy as a parish 
on the move with many energetic and devoted individuals driving it 
toward a bright future. Reverend Greene has led this congregation with 
a firm foundation in faith and has engaged the fellowship to serve as 
spiritual leaders to others around them.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in 
congratulations to Andrew Chapel Baptist Church and wishing them 
Godspeed as they continue to illuminate the virtues of moral leadership 
and community service. I wish the congregation many more decades of 
growth and sharing with Reverend Greene at the church's helm.

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