[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 104 (Thursday, June 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E883]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF LUDLOW UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 21, 2018

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Ludlow United Methodist 
Church of Ludlow, Illinois, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary.
  Ludlow United Methodist Church was founded in 1868 by the Rev. M.L. 
Kurle and soon thereafter joined the Flagg Circuit. Initially, services 
were held in nearby schoolhouses. The first church building was 
dedicated on September 4, 1871. Throughout the years, various additions 
and remodeling projects took place as the congregation expanded. 
Currently, the church building is accompanied by an auditorium and 
parsonage.
  With an extensive background in missionary work and community 
engagement, Ludlow United Methodist has impacted many lives for over a 
century and a half. This historic church proudly maintains its legacy 
of service to its congregants and neighbors, and I hope that it 
continues that legacy.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Ludlow United Methodist Church for this 
important milestone, and I wish it and its Pastor, Reverend Fred 
Sistler, the very best as they celebrate the church's 150th 
anniversary.

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