[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            125TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAND CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH

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                            HON. TIM WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2016

  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 125th 
Anniversary of Sand Creek Community Church, a small country church 
committed to spreading the good news of the gospel.
  Located in Lenawee County, Michigan, Sand Creek Community Church is a 
passionate, close-knit, congregation that meets on Sunday mornings in a 
one-story, white framed building.
  The storied history of the church dates back to 1891, when the Free 
Will Baptist Church first incorporated in Sand Creek. From 1891 to 
1920, the Free Will Baptist group--whose roots traced back to 1854--
called the church home. After the building remained empty for a number 
of years, the second and present congregation was established in 1943. 
After a letter of organization was circulated through the community, 
area residents came together to form a new nondenominational church, 
Sand Creek Community.
  Today, the congregation is guided by Pastor Jamie Driskill, who 
serves alongside his wife Heidi and two children, Elizabeth and Chloe. 
Pastor Driskill, who also works in the Special Education Department in 
Sand Creek Schools, previously served as a missionary in Budapest, 
Hungary with his family.
  Throughout the years, Sand Creek Community Church has earned a 
distinguished reputation for their service to the community. Through 
the Ladies Aid Society, Vacation Bible School, local charitable 
donations, and various missionary activities, the church has remained a 
consistent positive influence in the community.
  I wish to extend my deepest congratulations to the present and former 
members of Sand Creek Community Church on their 125th anniversary.
  Although they may appear to be a small country church, Sand Creek 
Community has been a bright light with great impact that continues to 
shine in the community. May God continue to bless and use the ministry 
of Sand Creek Community Church.

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