[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 162 (Wednesday, October 26, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1935]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                A TRIBUTE TO PASTOR LESTER CHARLES SMITH

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 26, 2011

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and to honor 
Pastor Lester Charles Smith for his leadership in guiding the New 
Jerusalem Holy Church towards participating in a community of building 
God's Kingdom on Earth as it is in Heaven.
  Pastor Smith has a proven track record of accomplishments and over 
the years has led his congregation through the integrity of his heart. 
While his ministry has often been tested, Pastor Smith has stayed his 
God given course and kept the mandate of his divine assignment. With 
such leadership, the New Jerusalem Holy Church has its principles 
firmly rooted in the belief that we must appropriate the great 
salvation of God through commitment and excellence.
  Pastor Smith understands that our personal lives, family lives, and 
church lives should always be a reflection of the stability we have 
with God. He has built an organization that strives everyday to spread 
the word of God while demonstrating excellence in all that they do. As 
is preached by Pastor Smith the congregation is called to demonstrate, 
to a world in search of truth, the wisdom rooted objective in 
submission to their Heavenly Father.
  Pastor Smith has transformed the mission of the church and has pushed 
for many programs to be implemented under his leadership. Pastor Smith 
has partnered with the Brooklyn AIDS Task Force and Feed the Children 
at New Jerusalem to provide food for the community throughout the 
holidays. Along with the Brooklyn AIDS Task Force, Pastor Smith has 
offered advice and techniques for childcare, development and health 
news for parents.
  Pastor Smith is expanding his vision to include the establishment of 
a Community Development Corporation which will provide an ongoing GED 
program, an after school program for youth, and a job training program. 
Currently Pastor Smith is training to become a certified chaplain with 
the New York State Chaplain Task Force.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize Pastor Lester Charles Smith 
for his leadership at the New Jerusalem Holy Church and the unrelenting 
hope he has for his congregation, community and fellow man.

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