[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 131 (Monday, September 15, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1406]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 DANIEL McHENRY AND THE McHENRY CHAPEL

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 15, 2014

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the McHenry 
Chapel for 200 years of serving the community in White County, 
Illinois. For 200 years, the McHenry Chapel has continually been a 
spiritual home for area residents.
   Being almost as old as our country and older than the State of 
Illinois, the McHenry Chapel has a long history. It was formed by 
Daniel McHenry in 1814, two years after the War of 1812 with many 
immigrants flooding into the area from southern states. This gave 
McHenry the inspiration and devotion to preach the gospel to his 
neighbors. After forming the church, McHenry served in creating the 
town of Carmi.
   The original log church was used from 1814-1870. And as the faith 
community continued to thrive, plans for a new, larger church were 
begun in 1914, during World War I. Completed in 1916, the existing 
church has continued to attract people from the area.
   I would like to congratulate and thank the current pastor and his 
wife, Jon and Stephanie Carrell, for answering the call to serve their 
community and bring hope and faith to the people.
   McHenry Chapel will hold a 200th anniversary celebration on October 
19, 2014, with services in both the morning and afternoon. A lunch will 
be held after morning service at the fairgrounds.
   Mr. Speaker, I salute the McHenry Chapel and offer my best wishes 
for another 200 years.

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