[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1850]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 140TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF FALLS 
                                 CHURCH

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the 
Second Baptist Church of Falls Church for its 140th anniversary, themed 
``celebrating 140 years of service to God through prayer, worship and 
praise.''
  Founded shortly after the Civil War, the Second Baptist Church has 
grown from a small two-room cabin to a two-story church on ``Baptist 
Hill.'' Not only has the Church served as a symbol and source of faith 
for the congregation, but it has also acted as a community center, 
opening its doors to various groups such as Girl and Boy Scout troops, 
nursery school classes, and other community organizations. The Second 
Baptist Church also has served the Falls Church community by founding 
the Food Bank and the S.H.A.R.E. Food Network.
  This past week the Church hosted a series of worship services and 
community events to honor this momentous occasion. It will host a 
celebratory dinner on October 3 with a concert to conclude the week's 
events.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating the 
140th Anniversary of the Second Baptist Church of Falls Church. For 140 
years the Second Baptist Church has served the community through 
prayer, worship and praise. I would like to extend my congratulations 
and thank the Church for its commitment to faith and to the community.

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