[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 158 (Wednesday, October 28, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF PINE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 28, 2009

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, I would like to request the 
House's attention today to pay recognition of the 100th Anniversary of 
the Pine Grove Baptist Church located in my Congressional district 
right outside of Lineville, Alabama.
  In 1909, a small group of Christians organized Pine Grove Baptist 
Church. In August of 1911, the congregation voted to build a new 
church, and over the years, the church has been renovated into what 
stands today. In 1988, a fellowship hall with a baptistery was added 
and stained glass windows were installed in the church. In 1997, the 
lightning-damaged steeple was replaced with a new lighted one.
  In 2004, Brother Gwen McCollum, Jr. was licensed to preach and in 
2009, Brother Terry Helms was ordained to preach.
  On Sunday, November 8, 2009, the congregation will celebrate the 
100th Anniversary of Pine Grove Baptist Church. I congratulate this 
church on this important milestone, and wish the congregation all the 
best in its next century of ministry to the community.

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