[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 15, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E499-E500]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING AUXILIARY BISHOP ROBERT EARL SMITH, SR., FOR HIS 49 YEARS 
     OF SERVICE TO THE WHITE CLOUD EMPOWERMENT CENTER CHURCH OF GOD

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                           HON. BILL HUIZENGA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 15, 2015

  Mr. HUIZENGA of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor to 
recognize Bishop Robert Earle Smith, Sr., for his commendable service 
to The White Cloud Empowerment Center Church of God and for his 
elevation to the Office of Auxiliary Bishop in the Church of God in 
Christ. It is fitting that we take a moment to recognize Bishop Smith's 
accomplishments and contributions to spreading the word of God all over 
Michigan and the United States.
  Throughout his life, Bishop Smith has been deeply committed to 
serving God and his people. He moved to Michigan at the age of 14 and 
began attending Saint James Church of God in Christ. After graduating 
from Flint Northern High School, Bishop Smith served his country in the 
United States Air Force. Next he took college courses at the University 
of Maryland, Mott Community College, and the University of Michigan, 
Flint, where he continued to wholeheartedly pursue his ministry 
ambitions. He went on to serve as the Dean of the Flint branch of the 
C.H. Mason Bible College where he integrated faith and education. 
Bishop Smith recalls sharing his faith with thousands of people in an 
arena in Memphis, Tennessee, when he served as the vice-president of 
the Sunday School Convention.
  Today, Bishop Smith serves as the pastor and preaches in two 
different Church of God in Christ locations in Michigan. For nearly 
fifty years, Bishop Smith has traveled 300 miles round-trip from his 
home in Flint to White Cloud in order to serve as the pastor of The 
White Cloud Empowerment Center Church of God in Christ. His devout 
dedication to the Lord is evident as he reaches out to pray for and 
assist the homeless, needy, youth, and the lost. His mission is to give 
love and compassion to anyone in need, which is reflective of the very 
walk of Jesus Christ.
  Throughout his life and ministry, Bishop Robert Earle Smith, Sr., has 
been a shining

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example of being a faithful follower of God. He has passionately 
dedicated his life to serving the Lord through ministry and evangelism. 
Bishop Smith, thank you for what you have done not only for the Church 
of God in Christ, but for all of Michigan and our country.

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