[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 66 (Friday, May 13, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E894]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH FLINT TABERNACLE

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, on Sunday, May 15th, the South Flint 
Tabernacle will celebrate 80 years of bringing the Word of God to the 
people of Genesee County. The congregation will join together on that 
day to express their gratitude for the multiple blessings bestowed upon 
them by Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
  Reverend John McLaughlin founded South Flint Tabernacle in 1931. 
Several months later he turned the church over to Reverend Albert A. 
Abbey. Reverend Abbey remained as the pastor for the next 35 years. 
During this time the church relocated to its current site in Burton, 
Michigan. Due to an expanding congregation the church is planning to 
relocate to a larger facility in the near future. The Reverend Robert 
E. Henson has been the Pastor since 1979. Our community has grown 
spiritually because of Pastor Henson. I am a beneficiary of his deep 
faith and love of God and his creatures.
  The dynamic congregation is active in over 50 different types of 
ministry including Home Friendship Groups. South Flint Tabernacle's 
Statement of Purpose is to pray, proclaim the Word of God, to win and 
mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Through their commitment to exalting 
Jesus Christ through lifestyle, worship and ministry, the congregation 
grows stronger in their relationship with God.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating South Flint Tabernacle as they celebrate 80 years of 
spiritual, meaningful, inspirational worship and ministry. The vibrant 
prayer life of this congregation has made South Flint Tabernacle a 
landmark in the community. I pray they continue to spread the Word of 
God through their prayers, actions, example, ministry and worship for 
many, many years to come.

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