[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 140 (Friday, October 28, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2219]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN HONOR OF THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 28, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the leaders and members of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Cleveland, Ohio, 
as they gather in celebration of 125 years of faith, guidance and hope 
for parishioners, and for the greater good of the community.
  The Church has not moved from its original location. Built more than 
a century ago, Immanuel Lutheran Church was the center of faith and 
support for hundreds of immigrant families who journey to America from 
Germany. Today, Immanuel Lutheran Church continues its mission and 
remains one of the few churches to conduct weekly services in German. 
The Reverend Horst Hoyer has faithfully served the congregation for 50 
years, and remarkably, he is only the third pastor to serve in the 125-
year history of the church.
  The warm and inclusive atmosphere of Immanuel Lutheran Church, 
located in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood, has remained constant 
through the years. This spirit of cooperation and unity has served to 
strengthen the spirit of the church and has also served to strengthen 
and uplift the surrounding neighborhoods.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of every leader and member, past and present, of Immanuel Lutheran 
Church, as they celebrate 125 years of offering spiritual guidance for 
countless families and individuals throughout the Tremont neighborhood 
and beyond. Since 1880, the parish has evolved in scope and membership, 
yet the mission and location has remained an unwavering source of 
faith, hope and light, embracing the spiritual needs and everyday 
struggles of all members.

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