[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 111 (Thursday, July 16, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. JOHN MISSIONARY BAPTIST 
                                 CHURCH

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 16, 2015

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize St. John 
Missionary Baptist Church and its parishioners as they celebrate the 
church's 70th anniversary. As its congregation gathers to celebrate 
this wonderful occasion, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing and honoring St. John Missionary Baptist Church for their 
contributions to the Sacramento community.
  St. John Missionary Baptist Church was formed on August 24, 1945, 
under the leadership of Reverend Benjamin F. Davis. Their first 
location was known as ``the little storefront church'' and was located 
downtown on Capitol Avenue between Third and Fifth Streets. The church 
has been at their current location at 2130 4th Street for the last 53 
years and it has thrived under the pastoral leadership of the Rev. J. 
D. Griffin, Dr. William E. Hights, and their current pastor, Rev. 
Darryl B. Heath.
  St. John Missionary Baptist Church is committed to building stronger 
and synergistic relationships with its neighboring families and 
businesses. Their motto is ``Small Enough to Care, Large Enough to 
Serve!'' They do this by providing much needed social services to the 
underserved. An example of their exemplary work includes the Repairing 
the Breach Neighborhood Project which was established in 2008 and the 
Resource Referral Center opened in 2010, which is staffed by volunteers 
to assist in home ownership and financial counseling.
  Mr. Speaker, as the congregation gathers for their 70th anniversary 
celebration, I am pleased to honor and recognize St. John Missionary 
Baptist Church for its important role in enhancing Sacramento's 
community. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing them continued 
success and thanking them for their service to the Sacramento region.

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