[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 144 (Thursday, November 3, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2253]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATIONS TO GALILEE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 2, 2005

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor and enthusiasm 
that I congratulate Galilee Missionary Baptist Church as they join 
together in celebration of the 5th Pastoral anniversary of their 
esteemed Pastor Reverend Charles M. Morgan. They will be celebrating 
this very momentous and special occasion November 18-20, 2005.
  Reverend Morgan was born to the late James and Lillie Morgan in 
Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his undergraduate studies at Ottawa 
University and Calvary Seminary. He is presently matriculating in the 
McCormick Theological Seminary. Reverend Morgan is an active member of 
the Baptist Minister's Conference of Gary and Vicinity, and he is the 
2nd Vice Moderator of the Northern Indiana Missionary Baptist District 
Association. He is a regular participant at the Stephen Olford School 
for Expository Preaching in Memphis, Tennessee. Reverend Morgan has 
also been an instructor for the Baptist Minister's Seminar for the past 
two years.
  From its modest beginning, Galilee Missionary Baptist Church has 
emerged as a cornerstone of the community. Under Pastor Morgan's 
guidance, Galilee continues to thrive, both in terms of spiritual 
growth as well as practical improvements. The proud members of the 
church are thankful for the spiritual and emotional leadership he and 
the previous pastors have provided during the years.
  Though Reverend Morgan is dedicated to the Galilee Family, he has 
never limited his time and love for his family. Reverend Charles Morgan 
and his wife Francine have three daughters, Natasha (deceased), LaRonda 
Lindsey, and Rasheeda; one son, Johan; and two grandchildren, Manuel 
and Jackson.
  The celebration weekend begins on Friday, November 18, 2005, with the 
Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church Family and Pastor Charles L. Emery. 
On Saturday, November 19, 2005, there will be an evening of love and 
appreciation at the Turkey Creek Country Club Banquet in Merrillville, 
Indiana. The celebration banquet will conclude the festivities on 
Sunday, November 20, 2005, when the church honors Pastor Morgan and his 
family with special guests, including Pastor Mike Nicholson and the 
Mount Calvary Baptist Church Family of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in honoring and congratulating Reverend and Mrs. Charles M. 
Morgan and the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church on their 5th Pastoral 
anniversary. Their constant dedication and commitment is worthy of the 
highest commendation.

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