[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 73 (Friday, April 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E559]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





      RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 28, 2017

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Trinity 
Lutheran Church of Egypt Mills, Missouri on the occasion of its 150th 
Anniversary.
  German Immigrants founded the congregation in 1867. They have 
worshipped in the same, postcard perfect white church on a hill since 
1880. During the first fifty years, German was the church's primary 
language. With the close of World War I, the transition into English 
was completed.
  Trinity members have served their country from the Civil War through 
the Afghanistan War. Many have died in service. In celebrating its 
momentous anniversary, the congregation wants to ``Honor the Past and 
Celebrate the Future''.
  For continuing its work of proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ 
through 150 years of change and challenge, it is my great pleasure to 
honor Trinity Lutheran Church of Egypt Mills, Missouri, today before 
the United States House of Representatives.

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