[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 84 (Monday, June 2, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E901]
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 ON THE OCCASION OF THE WORLDWIDE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF IGLESIA NI 
                       CRISTO (CHURCH OF CHRIST)

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                         HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 2, 2014

  Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 100th anniversary of 
Iglesia Ni Cristo--the Church of Christ. This is a historic anniversary 
which is being celebrated around the world. This year also marks the 
46th anniversary of Iglesia Ni Cristo in the U.S.
   On July 27, 1914, Iglesia Ni Cristo was officially registered with 
the Philippines government by Felix Y. Manalo. On July 27, 1968, this 
church held their first ever worship service in the U.S. at Ewa Beach, 
Honolulu, Hawaii--which was officiated by Erano G. Manalo. A month 
later, the church members established a congregation in San Francisco.
   In June 1987, Iglesia Ni Cristo established its U.S. main office in 
Daly City, California, to better coordinate with the central office in 
Manila, Philippines. Recently, the U.S. main office moved to the City 
of Burlingame, California. I am honored that my district plays host to 
three of these local congregations--San Jose, Milpitas, and Fremont.
   I commend the good work of the many members of Iglesia Ni Cristo to 
provide assistance to the needy, especially those impacted by 
disasters. Their civic and community outreach includes relief 
operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and Typhoon Haiyan.
   Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate the members of the 
Iglesia Ni Cristo, including their Executive Minister Brother Eduardo 
V. Manalo, on this noteworthy occasion of the church's centennial 
anniversary. I wish them continued success in their service and faith.

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