[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 77 (Thursday, May 4, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E609]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2017

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Holy Cross 
Lutheran Church of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri on the occasion of its 
150th Anniversary.
  The congregation was founded in 1867 and work began that year on its 
church building which was completed in 1869. In celebrating its 
momentous anniversary, the congregation is highlighting three words: 
Survival, Revival and Vital. They want to emphasize all the church at 
200 Market Street has overcome to survive this century and a half, to 
commit to reviving the congregation's presence in Ste. Genevieve and to 
celebrate how vital the church and the message of Jesus Christ remains.
  Known for its historic altar donated to the church in 1950, the 
congregation now averages about 50 people in its worship services. They 
remain dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel message and reaching out to 
the people of Ste. Genevieve.
  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 Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri today 
before the United States House of Representatives.

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