[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 10 (Thursday, January 16, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E84]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF GAY'S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 
                                 CHURCH

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 16, 2014

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 175th 
anniversary of the establishment of Gay's Chapel United Methodist 
Church in Salisbury, North Carolina.
   The commitment and reverence that the congregation of Gay's Chapel 
United Methodist church has shown is a great accolade to their shared 
faith, and I commend them on this milestone.
   Gay's Chapel, established on January 17, 1839, has withstood as a 
beacon of God's love and blessings in our community for 175 years. It 
provides community members fellowship and a place to gather together to 
worship and grow closer to God. The congregation has continually upheld 
Gay's Chapel mission statement: ``Follow Jesus, make disciples, and 
lovingly serve others through our gifts and talents.'' The church has 
been an essential, devoted piece of the community for many years.
   Mr. Speaker, as I work here in Washington serving my constituents, I 
rely on my faith and my relationship with God to help me make the right 
decisions and to guide my daily undertakings. I wish to honor and 
commemorate the 175 years of fellowship Gay's Chapel United Methodist 
Church has offered to the citizens of Salisbury and Rowan County.

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