[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SERVICE OF BISHOP SAMUEL L. GREEN, JR. 
      AT ST. JOHNS CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA

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                     HON. ROBERT C. ``BOBBY'' SCOTT

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Bishop 
Samuel Green, Jr., Pastor of St. Johns Church in Newport News, 
Virginia. This is the 50th anniversary of Bishop Green's service to St. 
Johns and the people of Newport News, and I would like to take this 
moment to recognize some of his numerous accomplishments during that 
time.
  A native of Norfolk, Virginia, Bishop Green is a graduate of Booker 
T. Washington High School. He studied at both Norfolk State University 
and Old Dominion University, and received his Master's in Divinity and 
Doctorate of Ministry from Norfolk Seminary and College. Bishop Green 
married his childhood sweetheart, Vivian Frazier Green in 1946. They 
were married for 61 years and had nine children. A true partner in his 
ministry, Mrs. Green passed away in 2007.
  Bishop Green became pastor of St. Johns in 1960. In this position, 
Bishop Green has been an extraordinary shepherd over a vibrant and 
growing flock. He has served on countless church and community boards 
and commissions, and his exceptional service has earned him honors and 
citations from the Clergy Economic Education Foundation, the 
Southeastern Tidewater Opportunity Project, and the cities of Norfolk 
and Roanoke. Bishop Green has received an Honorary Doctorate of 
Divinity from Trinity Hall College and Seminary and an Honorary 
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies.
  In 1973, Bishop Green was appointed Prelate of the Second 
Jurisdiction, State of Virginia, by the Presidium Board of the Churches 
of God in Christ, Inc. He was named successor to his mentor, the late 
Bishop D. Lawrence Williams. Under Bishop Green's leadership, the 52 
church jurisdiction has grown to 72 churches. In 1984, Bishop Green was 
elected to the General Board of the Churches of God in Christ, Inc. He 
is currently serving his sixth term in office.
  In 1978, Bishop Green announced to his congregation that he had been 
called to establish the Faith for Living Television Outreach Ministry. 
Starting with a group of 120 supporters, the ministry has grown to the 
point where Rev. Green now owns WJCB TV-49. The ministry, honored by 
the National Religious Broadcasters Association, sponsors a television 
program that airs nationally on the Inspirational Cable Network (INSP) 
on Sunday mornings.
  On the occasion of his 50th anniversary, it gives me great pleasure 
to recognize and commend Bishop Samuel L. Green, Jr. for his service 
and dedication to the parishioners of St. Johns Church of God in 
Christ, the people of Newport News, and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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