[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 144 (Thursday, November 3, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATE THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOUNT ZION MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                        HON. PATRICK T. McHENRY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 3, 2005

  Mr. McHENRY. Mr. Speaker, the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in 
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, will be celebrating its 125th 
anniversary on November 6th of this year. I wish to congratulate its 
Pastor, Reverend C.A. Feemster, its dedicated Deacons, and its faithful 
congregation on this joyous occasion.
  Built in 1880, the first Mount Zion Baptist Church building was 
located on Piedmont Avenue and was led by their very first pastor 
Reverend R.L. Veal. The church was relocated to King Street in 1916, 
where it stook proudly until November 3, 1974, when then Pastor Norris 
moved his congregation into their current building.
  Since that day, the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church has been 
blessed with such wonderful rewards as its first full time, and 
current, pastor Reverend C.A. Feemster, an informative church 
newsletter, and an active missionary program.
  Mr. Speaker, in recognition of the 125 years of faithful service to 
God, the community, and its congregation members, I wish to 
congratulate the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church on this truly 
blessed occasion, and I look forward to their continued service to the 
community.

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