[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1942]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNITION OF MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of The Mount Olive Baptist Church in Plainfield, New 
Jersey, and to commemorate their 140 years of service to their 
community. Throughout the organization's rich history, Mouth Olive 
Baptist Church continues to perform admirably in the areas of home and 
foreign missions, education and religion. I applaud The Mount Olive 
Baptist Church and its worshipers, as their achievements and dedication 
should serve as an inspiration to us all.
  In 1870, Mount Olive Baptist Church was formed based upon the desire 
by Plainfield residents interested in expressing their individual 
freedom of religion and creating their own house of worship. Mount 
Olive Baptist Church began as a scion of the First Baptist Church of 
Plainfield and remained a mission until Reverend Mitchell's pastorate. 
During Reverend John Mitchell's tenure, he laid the foundation for an 
independent and self-supporting church. Along with structural 
remodeling, the goals set forth by Reverend Mitchell saw completion. 
These actions laid the foundation for the church's future success.
  During the next few years, Mount Olive Baptist Church continued to 
build and grow both structurally and spiritually. By 1963, further 
embellishments were added to the structure of Mount Olive Baptist 
Church and spiritual ties throughout the community continued to grow 
stronger. June 2000 led the way for the development of the Fellowship 
Hall and classrooms. Upon its completion in 2002, a new area of worship 
became available for students and worshipers to learn and practice. The 
organization has also led the way for the creation of three other 
Baptist Churches in the city of Plainfield: Shiloh, Calvary and 
Community Baptist Church. The Mount Olive Baptist Church continues to 
make a great contribution by teaching its worshipers that religion is 
practiced, lived and displayed in everyday life.
  Currently under the leadership of Reverend Donald DeWitt Nicholas, 
Sr., Mount Olive Baptist Church and its leadership have worked 
diligently to ensure that persons joining the church become engaged 
members. During his tenure, Reverend Nichols has seen a tremendous 
urgency in addressing the problems facing the Plainfield community. 
Through acts of volunteerism, the Liberty CDC group was formed. Its 
mission is to partner with other community organizations to improve the 
quality of life and to promote the social and economic welfare of the 
citizens within Plainfield.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in leading this body in acknowledging 
The Mount Olive Baptist Church and their 140 years of service. Their 
contributions to civic life as well as charitable and religious 
organizations make them a tremendously valued organization in my 
district and the State of New Jersey.

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