[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 129 (Wednesday, November 15, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2043]
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       TRIBUTE TO 93RD STREET COMMUNITY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                         HON. KENDRICK B. MEEK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 2006

  Mr. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to the 
93rd Street Community Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 
45th church anniversary celebration, from Monday, October 16 until 
Sunday, October 22, 2006. Pastor Carl Johnson led his congregation in 
celebrating the milestone in the history of this beloved church, which 
has become a citadel of faith in Miami's Miami-Dade County community.
  Pastor Larry Lovett II of the Antioch Baptist Church of Brownsville 
and Pastor Jeffrey Mack of the Second Canaan Baptist Church joined 
Pastor Johnson on the climax services on October 22 with the theme: 
``Coming Out of the Comfort Zone.'' Indeed, it is fitting and proper to 
give praise to Almighty God for blessing this church with its longevity 
of service to its members and to all those who seek comfort and solace 
in its sanctuary.
  In 1961, a group of dedicated Christians committed themselves to 
laying down the foundation of this church. Reverend Alonzo Anderson 
sought a place of worship that was located on Northwest 22nd Avenue and 
76th Street. In 1968, he sought a larger place of worship, which was 
subsequently named the 93rd Street Community Missionary Baptist 
Church--a name that has continued on to this day. In March 1971, the 
church was duly incorporated. The congregation suffered a great loss 
with the passing of Reverand Anderson on November 22, 1992.
  In January 1993, Minister Carl Johnson was appointed pastor of the 
church. This visionary pastor became God's shepherd par excellence, as 
he guided and well-served the congregation, which grew from 200 
congregants to its current 3,000 members. He has led his church with a 
good mixture of old-time religion and civic responsibility that 
continues to strengthen church members and our entire community.
  In the year 2000, God led Reverend Johnson into the challenge of the 
Millennium Revival, to help bring churches together. Through his 
creative efforts and hard work, the faith-action service that now 
defines the 93rd Street Community Baptist Church has truly persevered 
in showing its congregation the truth that emanates from the study of 
Holy Scripture.
  As a servant of God and as a deeply spiritual leader immersed in 
scriptural commitment, Pastor Carl Johnson has earned our deepest 
respect and commendation. This is the legacy with which he now guides 
the church, and we now congratulate his pastoral ministry and extend 
our heartfelt congratulation on the 45th church anniversary celebration 
of the 93rd Street Community Missionary Baptist Church.

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