[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 163 (Saturday, December 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2570]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE GLENDALE CITY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH'S 
                     100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 16, 2005

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Glendale 
City Seventh-Day Adventist Church on 100 years of outstanding service 
to the community.
  On January 27, 1906, Conference President George W. Reaser and 29 
individuals gathered in the parlor of the Glendale Sanitarium--formerly 
the grand old Glendale Hotel--to hold Glendale's first official 
Seventh-Day Adventist worship service. One year later, the Glendale 
Church School--now Glendale Adventist Academy--opened with 15 students. 
In 1911, a church building was purchased at what is now the corner of 
Wilson and Isabel streets. Membership grew rapidly and in 1919, the 
burgeoning congregation moved the church to land purchased at the 
corner of California and Isabel streets. For 11 years, this new 
building served its members well. Tragically in 1930, a fire broke out 
in the new church as a result of a boiler malfunction. Members quickly 
took on the task of raising funds to rebuild on the site. Two years 
later on April 16, 1932, the current Spanish style sanctuary was 
dedicated. The topic of Pastor Reaser's sermon in 1906 is now 
forgotten, but it is evident that the spark he ignited that day still 
shines at Glendale City Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
  Glendale City Seventh-Day Adventist Church has had 26 pastors over 
its 100-year history. They have all been dedicated to outreach and 
service. The church prides itself on its deep commitment and passion to 
its surrounding community. The first contribution to the Glendale 
community was the Glendale Adventist Hospital. Shortly thereafter a 
private school was established and open to all. Additionally, the 
church offers free classes in topics such as health, cooking, and 
meditation. Locally, the church supports community efforts put forth by 
Glendale Adventist Medical Center, the AIDS Service Center in Pasadena, 
Project Achieve in Glendale, and the CINCO Job Development Center in 
Los Angeles just to name a few.
  I ask all Members of Congress to join me today in congratulating the 
Glendale City Seventh-Day Adventist Church for 100 years of outstanding 
service to the city of Glendale and surrounding communities.

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