[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E526]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF HEART'S DELIGHT BAPTIST CHURCH

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2018

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Heart's Delight 
Baptist Church, of Fauquier, Virginia, on their 150th anniversary. The 
church was envisioned in 1868 under the leadership of Jessie D. Howe 
and Noah Bumbry. During the early stages of planning the church, these 
trusted servants of God suggested an appropriate name for the new 
church, which was based upon the lesson taught them in the following 
lines: ``Though hell may rage, avenge and spite, still God will save 
his heart's delight.'' After two years on this journey, the land was 
purchased and the church was built.
  Pastor Jacob Byrd, who was then a young licentiate minister of the 
gospel, preached until Pastor J.D. Howe had been licensed to preach and 
was called to succeed Mr. Byrd in January of 1873. Since its creation, 
Heart's Delight Baptist Church has been led by 11 pastors in its 150 
years. Through that time, Heart's Delight has provided a quality 
Christian foundation for many in the surrounding community. I am happy 
to say that in the last two years, Heart's Delight has been extremely 
active in the community and has held many events, including a Christian 
Bowling League, Hope Emergency Center and the Catlett Community Fair.
  Mr. Speaker, I pray for Christ's guidance as the congregation comes 
together in His name and fellowship. May God always bless Heart's 
Delight Baptist Church as they continue to spread Christ's word and 
remain a light within the community.

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