[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 54 (Monday, April 2, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E387]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MINISTER RICHARD THOMPSON

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 2, 2018

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true community 
leader, Minister Richard Thompson. Minister Thompson was honored as 
Messiah Baptist Church Men's Ministry, Man of the Year 2018 on 
Saturday, March 31, 2018 and I too want to acknowledge him on the 
occasion here.
  Minister Thompson was born in South Port, North Carolina, and 
attended Narrow Way Bible College, which is affiliated with New York 
Theological. He has been a member of Messiah Baptist Church in Yonkers, 
NY for over 40 years. At Messiah, Minister Thompson is blessed to serve 
in a variety of ways, including as Minister, Deacon, Co-Chairman of the 
Trustee Ministry, Sunday School Teacher, and was responsible for the 
Operation Bread Basket for needy families for many years. He is also 
the Spiritual Enrichment Chairperson, always ministering to those in 
need of a word from God.
  At a time when the Church was without a Pastor, Minister Thompson 
planned and conducted worship services, developed sermons, planned the 
Church's music, gave advice to parishioners and guided the religious 
interests of the Church, helping it to grow. He also communicated with 
the congregation through announcements by writing all the bulletins; he 
did it all. Minister Thompson also visits members in homes, nursing 
care facilities and hospitals, and he set up an Alcoholics Anonymous 
Substance Abuse and Addictive Disorder program for those seeking help. 
In addition, he also held the position as Custodian for the church.
  Minister Thompson is a very special individual, and it is my honor to 
recognize him today. Congratulations to him once again on being named 
Man of the Year 2018 at Messiah Baptist Church.

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