[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 139 (Friday, November 14, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    A CELEBRATION OF TRIUMPH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH'S ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 14, 2014

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Triumph 
Missionary Baptist Church as it celebrates its 45th church anniversary 
and Pastor James S. Hall, Jr.'s 63 years of preaching and teaching as 
its leader.
  Over the past forty-five years, Triumph Missionary Baptist Church has 
endured as the spiritual home for countless numbers of Philadelphia 
citizens. Strong leaders, like Pastor James S. Hall, allow institutions 
like Triumph Missionary Baptist Church to thrive and support the 
communities in which they reside. Since he was elected Pastor for Life 
in 1969, Pastor Hall's wisdom and years of experience preaching have 
allowed him to sustain the church, even in the face of adversity, and 
provide a venue for Christians in the North Philadelphia community to 
worship their Creator.
  Since its founding, the Church has had four homes in North 
Philadelphia. It has been in its current location since 2007 and has 
worked to uplift surrounding residents through numerous efforts, 
including the creation of a supermarket to serve the local underserved 
community. From the 63 members it began with, to the 5,400 
Philadelphians who call this church home, Triumph Missionary Baptist 
Church has accomplished much in its forty-five years of existence.
  I invite you and all of my colleagues to join me in commemorating 
Triumph Missionary Baptist Church's 45th anniversary. May its success 
and commitment to helping the City of Philadelphia be an inspiration to 
all of us in the years to come.

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