[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1609]
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                  TRIBUTE TO CARLISLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 14, 2010

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the members 
of Carlisle Christian Church of Carlisle, Iowa, on celebrating their 
150th anniversary as a congregation.
  The Carlisle Christian Church was founded in 1860, shortly after the 
pioneer village of Carlisle was formed. As the town grew, so did the 
church, moving to several different locations from the town school to 
the homes of members of the congregation. The Carlisle Christian Church 
moved into a permanent building in 1868, where it continued to grow 
with the community for the next 150 years.
  Today, the Carlisle Christian Church serves the community as a 
sponsor for the local Boy Scout troop and acts as a center for holiday 
worship for the whole town of Carlisle. The church, in partnership with 
other parishes, also provides for families with special needs in the 
Carlisle community through the Christian Community in Action program. 
In addition to their service work, the congregation frequently sponsors 
a float and a booth during the town's annual 4th of July festivities.
  The Carlisle Christian Church has been an integral part of the 
surrounding community, and for this, I offer the congregation my utmost 
congratulations on a prosperous history. It is an honor to represent 
all the parishioners and the current Pastor, Rev. Karen L. Moore, in 
the United States Congress, and I wish them continued success, grace, 
peace and celebration as a community.

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