[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E265]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF ELLINGTON, MO

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 2, 2016

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 100th 
anniversary of the United Methodist Church of Ellington, MO. The 
occasion was marked by four services held at the church: a morning 
Dedication Service, an Afternoon Service, a Youth Service, and an 
Evangelistic Service held later in the evening, presided over by Pastor 
Sandy Estes.
  United Methodist Church was founded in 1887 by five trustees, Marian 
Copeland, Leon Daniels, P.B. Smith, U.G. Barnes, and Jefferson Wadlow. 
It was originally located on Cemetery Hill on land donated by Copeland. 
As the church grew, so did the congregation, eventually surpassing the 
capacity of the original property.
  In 1909, the church founded the Women's Missionary Society, who 
purchased the land on which the current church stands today. The 
cornerstone of the church was laid in 1913, and the construction 
concluded with a Dedication Ceremony on August 20, 1916. Although the 
building has since been renovated, much of the Sanctuary is original, 
including the stained glass and bell tower, which still rings every 
Sunday service.
  The surnames of the five original trustees are still common to the 
Ellington area, a true testament to the enduring legacy of the United 
Methodist Church. The church has long served as a staple in the local 
community, offering a valuable service and place of worship for 
citizens. Thus, it is my pleasure to recognize its impressive history 
before the House of Representatives.

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