[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 144 (Thursday, September 11, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H8024]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMENDING FAYETTEVILLE'S FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOR 160 YEARS OF 
                                SERVICE

  (Mr. BOOZMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend 
Fayetteville's First Christian Church on its 160th anniversary. This 
great country was founded on religious principles and the ideals of our 
Founders and can be seen in the works and service that is carried out 
every day by this church.
  First Christian welcomes people from all walks of life with open 
arms, and its commitment to not only teaching but showing the love of 
God is something that we can all be very proud of.
  I honor First Christian Church and its members for the dedication and 
commitment of their faith and their strength in service to the kingdom 
of God. The church is truly doing the work of the Lord and is reaching 
out to help people in need. It is an integral part of the community, 
and its members have played an important role in shaping northwest 
Arkansas.
  I'm grateful for the efforts of all church members who serve as 
stewards of Jesus Christ. It is through their commitment to God that 
the legacy of First Christian Church lives on.

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