[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 88 (Monday, June 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1090]
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 HONORING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE SECOND SAINT SILOAM MISSIONARY BAPTIST 
                        CHURCH, BREWTON, ALABAMA

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 2010

  Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor the congregation of the 
Second Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist Church of Brewton, Alabama which 
celebrated its centennial on June 13, 2010.
  I the same year that the citizens of Brewton mark the 125th 
anniversary of the founding of their town, the worshipers of Second 
Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist Church point to their historic 
sanctuary which has provided inspiration and spiritual direction for 
many in that community for a century.
  Founded on June 10, 1910 by its first congregation of approximately 
150 people, the membership of Second Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist 
Church has grown to over 550 today.
  The impressive brick structure, which is based on a two-story, cross 
design with a three-sided colonial balcony, is listed in the Alabama 
Registry of Historic Places.
  On Sunday, the church centennial celebration included the dedication 
of a historic marker in commemoration of the event.
  The church's first pastor, the Reverend William Franklin, led his new 
congregation into their beautiful house of worship where succeeding 
generations have reflected under the guiding hand of God.
  I wish to extend my personal congratulations to Reverend Willie J. 
Blue and the congregation of Second Saint Siloam Missionary Baptist on 
this most special and historic occasion. May they continue to serve 
their community as they honor our Lord Jesus Christ.

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