[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





     CELEBRATING THE 25TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE FAITH CENTER 
                               MINISTRIES

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate The 
Faith Center Ministries as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. In 
1985, the Fernandez family began a journey of faith that directed them 
to South Florida. Six years later in 1991, Pastors Henry and Carol 
Fernandez founded the Plantation Worship Center, later to be named The 
Faith Center Ministries. They began with 11 members in a school 
cafeteria, now they host over 10,000 members in the former Sunrise 
Musical Theater.
  For 25 years, The Faith Center Ministries have empowered people to 
live a lifestyle of faith everyday. The church is dedicated to reaching 
the world of Jesus Christ by empowering the teachings of faith, hope, 
salvation and the proclamation that Jesus Christ is Lord, the Son of 
God the Father, and the Head of the church.
  The Faith Center Ministries operates numerous social enterprises in 
order to train leaders, help believers discover their true purpose, and 
develop individual potential through spiritual maturity. To accomplish 
this, The Faith Center Ministries, under the leadership of Henry and 
Carol Fernandez, hosts bible studies, conferences, seminars, trainings, 
and educational development at the University of Fort Lauderdale and 
the Henry B. Fernandez Institute for Biblical Studies. The Faith Center 
Ministries provides a place where the hurting, depressed, frustrated, 
and confused can find love, acceptance, help, hope, forgiveness, 
guidance and encouragement.
  Mr. Speaker, I want offer my most sincere congratulations and 
heartfelt gratitude to The Faith Center Ministries Pastors Henry and 
Carol Fernandez, their staff, and volunteers for all that they do each 
and every single day for our community. I am truly honored to call them 
my friends, and be their representative in Congress.

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