[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 45 (Friday, March 21, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E415]
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  RECOGNIZING THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MACEDONIA BAPTIST 
                      CHURCH IN PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 21, 2014

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the One 
Hundredth Anniversary of Macedonia Baptist Church of Pensacola, 
Florida. Throughout the one hundred years of its presence, the pastoral 
leadership and congregation of Macedonia Baptist Church has provided 
uplifting and spiritually fortifying service to the Gulf Coast region, 
and I am privileged to honor their dedication to the Northwest Florida 
community.
  Macedonia Baptist Church traces its roots back to the inspiration of 
Mother Lula Farris in 1913. Established as Long Faith Baptist Church in 
1914 with Reverend Holmes as its first pastor, the church's name was 
later changed to Macedonia Baptist Church of Pensacola, Florida.
  The strength of the congregation and its leadership throughout the 
church's history is exemplified through its continued growth and 
commitment to achieve excellence in providing Biblical guidance and 
Christian education. An integral part of the Baptist Church community, 
Macedonia Baptist Church has served in various roles, including its 
active participation in the Florida General Baptist Convention and the 
licensing of several pastors.
  Today, and remarkably for the last 63 consecutive years, Macedonia 
Baptist Church has been led under the devoted guidance of the Reverend 
A.L. Durant, Sr., and as a true testament to God's work through His 
people, the church continues to build God's kingdom and foster 
spiritual and professional growth by providing religious direction and 
philanthropy to church members and the surrounding community.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, it gives me 
great pleasure to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Macedonia 
Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. My wife Vicki joins me in 
congratulating their pastoral leadership and congregation. May the 
Spirit of the Lord continue to bless the church on this important 
milestone and the many to come.

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