[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1178]
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      IN HONOR OF NEW MT. ZOAR BAPTIST CHURCH'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the New Mt. Zoar 
Baptist Church, which is celebrating 150 years since its founding, as 
well as its pastor, Reverend Spencer F. Isaac, who is celebrating his 
20th anniversary of leading this great congregation. I would like to 
personally congratulate this institution for its continued role in 
fostering a sense of community in Manassas, Virginia. This Church 
represents our nation's values through dedicated worship, as well as 
willingness to serve the community.
  The New Mt. Zoar Baptist Church has grown exponentially since its 
foundation in 1866, .when a former slave followed the Union Army from 
Louisiana to Fairfax, Virginia. The once small congregation of 33 
individuals has now flourished into over 300 members whom meet and 
worship together regularly. Pastor Isaac has been a staple to the 
church since 1996, guiding all those who seek a stronger spiritual 
purpose in life. This is a clear. testament to the outstanding work and 
commitment to the community which is conducted by this admirable 
congregation and they are deserving of recognition.
  Mr. Speaker, it brings me immense pride to recognize such a fine 
group, and I sincerely hope that we all can live up to their tremendous 
example. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the New Mt. 
Zoar Baptist Church for 150 years of existence and Reverend Spencer F. 
Isaac in his 20th year as Pastor of the church. I wish them all the 
best and hope that they remain devoted to their faith and Virginia's 
10th District for years to come.

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