[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 149 (Thursday, September 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HARVEST CHURCH OF GOD

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 14, 2017

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the House's attention 
to recognize the 100th Anniversary of Harvest Church of God in 
Anniston, Alabama.
  In 1916, J.B. Ellis walked through Gadsden, Alabama, and started the 
Alabama City Church of God, then moved on to Jacksonville, Alabama, and 
founded the Jacksonville Church of God. In 1917, in Anniston, Alabama, 
he put up a tent in Zinn Park and started a revival meeting that 
resulted in church set in order as Anniston Church of God.
  Today those humble beginnings have resulted in Harvest Church of God. 
The church has 1,750 members who worship in a $12 million sanctuary, 
ministering to all of Northeast Alabama through multiple ministries. 
The church has also been a global television ministry for 20 of the 100 
years.
  The present pastor, Bishop Jerry Irwin, was appointed Senior Pastor 
of the church in 1986 and has begun his 32nd year of serving in the 
position.
  The 100 year celebration will take place at Harvest Church of God on 
September 17, 2017.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the 100th Anniversary of 
Harvest Church of God.

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