[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 122 (Tuesday, September 17, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE KING SOLOMON MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 2013

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
pillar of the community, the King Solomon M.B. Church. King Solomon 
served as a permanent staple in Yazoo City, Mississippi
  King Solomon M.B. Church was established when nine members of Holy 
Green Missionary Church decided to revolutionize and become an 
independent embodiment of Christians. In October of 1903 the church was 
organized under the leadership of Rev. Kyzer, Rev. G.P. Green and Rev. 
A.C. Carter in the home of Sister Mollie Carey. Then Sister Mahalia 
Turner named the church King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church.
  The first service was held under a brush arbor due to lack of proper 
facilities under the direction of Rev. A.C. Carter. As the fall season 
grew colder services were held at the home of Sister Vickie Love. Under 
the leadership of Rev. A.C. Carter, membership continued to grow 
therefore needing a larger and more appropriate facility. Members 
appointed a group to form the building committee, who arranged to build 
a frame structure in the Lintonia subdivision which is today's current 
location, 1409 Calhoun Avenue. On May 12, 190*, the church was built 
after long period of hard work and dedication.
  In 1948, Rev. Hammond was elected as pastor. During this time the 
church divided and the New King Solomon was organized. The church 
suffered greatly during this upheaval. It was not until Rev. R.S. Scott 
was elected as pastor at King Solomon in 1948 that the church began to 
rejuvenate, unify and prosper once more. Rev. Scott served the church 
with compassion and strong conviction.
  In 1960, Rev. G.H. Hankins was elected and under his leadership the 
church was remodeled. He later resigned in October of 1987 after 
twenty-seven years of faithful service.
  Rev. Benjamin Hall Jr. was elected in 1989 and continues to serve in 
this capacity today. In 1997, grounds were broken to begin the building 
of the facility that they now occupy. The reconstructed annex was 
completed, dedicated and renamed the ``Waymon C. Crump Education 
Complex''.
  Members of King Solomon pride themselves with the energy they put 
into the youth of the church. Their motto is ``We are Family,'' and 
they promote it not only in the church family but the community through 
their many ministries.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the King 
Solomon Missionary Baptist Church as they strive to be the ``beacon on 
the hill'' that guides others to the joy of serving God through His 
Son, Jesus Christ.

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