[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1547]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   HONORING FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF PALESTINE, TEXAS 175TH 
                              CELEBRATION

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2011

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, I wish to recognize the 
Demisemiseptcentennial Celebration of the First United Methodist Church 
in Palestine, Texas.
  On September 11, 2011, the First United Methodist Church of Palestine 
will celebrate 175 years of Methodism in Palestine and Anderson County, 
Texas as well as the 100th anniversary of its sanctuary and worship 
facilities. For 175 years evangelism, missionary service, youth 
development, Sunday school, Bible study, fellowship, and worship have 
been continually celebrated by the congregation from Fort Houston, 
through the Box home, Bascom Chapel, Centenary Church and now the First 
United Methodist Church.
  As Thomas Jefferson said, ``It is in our lives and not our words that 
our religion must be read,'' it is an honor to represent the 
parishioners of the First United Methodist Church of Palestine, Texas 
whose lives exude service and faith.

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