[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 130 (Tuesday, September 6, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S5332]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I am honored to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of the founding of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, the 
oldest African American church in San Bernardino, CA.
  In 1911, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church opened its doors under 
the leadership of Minister James Hart.
  It all began in response to African-American migrants who wanted a 
place of worship. In 100 years, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church 
never lost sight of its responsibility to creatively meet the ever-
changing needs of the community it serves.
  During the pastorate of Dr. David E. Campbell from 1950-1978, New 
Hope built a new building and became the first Black Baptist 
congregation in southern California to elect women to the board of 
trustees. Under Dr. LeMar Foster from 1984-1997, the congregation 
established numerous organizations, fellowships, and outreach programs. 
The church's current pastor, Dr. Robert E. Fairley who has served from 
1978-1983 and from 1997-present, has introduced worship services to 
accommodate overflow crowds, added a van to support the new 
transportation ministry, and established new programs for hospitality, 
premarital, and marital counseling.
  The year 2011 marks a significant milestone in the life of New Hope 
Missionary Baptist Church, which was ``Founded on Hope, Built in Love, 
and Sustained by Faith.'' I congratulate New Hope Missionary Baptist 
Church on this significant anniversary and 100 years of extraordinary 
service to the community.

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