[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 148 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1405]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNITION OF CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2016

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Calvary Baptist 
Church of Republic, Missouri, for the celebration of their 50th 
anniversary on October 28, 2016.
  Calvary Baptist has been an integral part of Republic, Missouri, 
since 1966. From very humble beginnings in an old schoolhouse to the 
large modern facilities, Calvary has been involved in enriching and 
aiding the people of Republic. Over the decades the small group that 
started Calvary Baptist has now grown to over 1,700 people that 
comprise the membership of Calvary Baptist Church.
  Over the years, hundreds of men, women, and children have placed 
their faith in Christ through ministries of Calvary Baptist Church. For 
50 years, Calvary has been a leader in the church community by reaching 
out to those in need physically and spiritually and by providing food, 
finances, and counseling as well as caring for the hurting, grieving, 
and lonely.
  Calvary Baptist has been very involved in sharing the good news of 
Jesus with many in other countries as well. Every year several groups 
travel from Republic to other states and foreign countries to perform 
work-related projects on facilities, orphanages, and rehabilitation 
centers and to conduct Bible programs for children, teenagers and 
medical and sports camps.
  Mr. Speaker, Calvary Baptist deserves this body's utmost respect for 
its desire to be an integral part of the Republic community and 
providing an outlet for so many to help others. I encourage my 
colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me in extending to 
the church our deepest appreciation for their efforts which have 
contributed so greatly to the people of southwest Missouri, other 
states, and around the world.

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