[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 128 (Tuesday, November 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2019]
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     IN CELEBRATION OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LEWISVILLE'S 125TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2006

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the First Baptist 
Church of Lewisville's 125th anniversary in the 26th district of Texas. 
The Church has been a pillar of leadership and worship in the 
Lewisville community.
  The rich history of First Baptist Church of Lewisville began with 
just 13 members in 1869, and has continued to thrive and grow into the 
prominent worship community that it is today. Under the dedicated 
leadership of Senior Pastor Dr. Stephen Hatfield, it serves the needs 
of its members by offering both traditional and more informal worship 
services, student ministries, and Bible Study classes for all ages.
  The First Baptist Church of Lewisville plans to commemorate this 
momentous occasion with a celebration worship service, followed by a 
Gospel Gathering Music Celebration.
  I am honored to have the First Baptist Church of Lewisville in my 
district. I am confident that the First Baptist Church of Lewisville 
will continue to foster stewardship and faith among the citizens of our 
community for another 125 years.

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