[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 120 (Thursday, September 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING COLLEGE HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
College Hill Missionary Baptist Church, which was organized in 1907 
under an oak tree on the south side of Florence Avenue in west Jackson, 
Mississippi approximately 100 yards from its present site. College Hill 
emerged from humble beginnings and has made continual advancement in 
all phases of development.
  After an initial period of services in Robinson Hall, located on Rose 
and Pascagoula streets, the present site was set aside by Dr. L. G. 
Barrett, the second president of Jackson College (now Jackson State 
University), as a gift to the people of west Jackson for religious 
services theory. Thus the bond between this church and the college was 
formed. The designated tract was to be used for none other than 
religious purposes.
  The church was a frame building with no classrooms, kitchen, nor 
plumbing. After growth in membership, some renovations were made. In 
1957, under the leadership of Reverend R. E. Willis, the Education 
Building was completed in 1967. The sanctuary was modernized and the 
church grew to full-time worship and an organization composed of 
various auxiliaries.
  Under the leadership of Reverend Hoses J. Hine, pastor since August 
1990, College Hill has experienced tremendous growth through 
restructuring, revitalization and initiation of new ministries. With 
Evangelism as the focus, membership has increased dramatically and the 
budget has grown consistently, College Hill has moved to two Sunday 
morning services, 8:00 and 11:00, and study service and activity 
throughout the week.
  Building on a solid foundation, Pastor Hines ushered in the concept 
of Team Ministry. In addition to Evangelism, Christian Education, 
Community Outreach, Extended Ministries (Food, clothing and Health 
Care), Children and Youth Ministry have become major focuses.
  In October 2000, College Hill completed and dedicated a new modern 
Family Life Center. Plans are underway for a new 700 seat new 
sanctuary. Founded on principles of ministry, mission and Christian 
education, College Hill's major focus for the future is evangelism 
(Matthew 28: 19-20).
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing College 
Hill Missionary Baptist Church.

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