[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 71 (Wednesday, May 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING SPRING WOODS METHODIST CHURCH ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY 
                              CELEBRATION

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                            HON. GENE GREEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 12, 2010

  Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend 
Spring Woods Methodist Church on celebrating its 50th anniversary. The 
current Pastor is Dr. J.D. Phillips and the church is composed of 
people from all walks of life. I am a member of the church and am proud 
of this accomplishment.
  Spring Woods has the distinction of being the first Methodist church 
in Northwest Houston. The first service was held on October 18, 1959, 
and was attended by 18 people at Spring Elementary School.
  On May 15, 1960, Dr. Homer T. Fort, the Houston West District 
superintendent officially recognized Spring Woods Methodist Church. 
Through assistance from the Room to Grow Program, the church purchased 
five and a half acres on FM 1960 for the future church site. The 
original charter membership was composed of 44 people and by the end of 
the year, the number increased to 106. Today the congregation numbers 
over 1,000 members and continues to serve the Lord by serving the 
people of Northwest Houston
  Since the church was built, they have added several buildings on the 
property. This includes an 18,000 square foot education/administrative 
office building.
  And so it is with great pleasure that I recognize and congratulate 
Spring Woods Methodist Church on celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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