[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 13, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E171]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE EASTSIDE CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE

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                            HON. ZOE LOFGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2019

  Ms. LOFGREN. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Eastside 
Church of God in Christ (Eastside Church), whose ministry serves the 
City of San Jose through service and prayer. On February 17, 2019, the 
Eastside Church will celebrate a true milestone, its 50th anniversary. 
I would like to commend the Eastside Church for its half a century of 
fellowship and leadership in the San Jose community.
  Founded by Pastor and Superintendent Sherman Harris, the Eastside 
Church has been at the heart of its members most important priorities--
family and faith. It serves to inspire, uplift and gather all those who 
seek a deeper connection with God, and their community. It offers an 
opportunity to worship in community with others and serve others.
  In 1979, Eastside Church moved to the East San Jose after outgrowing 
their previous location. The Church quickly became a beacon of hope and 
help to the Eastside through their Outreach Ministry, providing 
clothing and household goods for families in need and their Food 
Ministry Program, which distributes boxes of food to over 100 families 
on a weekly basis. They take special care to provide resources and 
activities for children in the community with the Back to School 
backpack program and the Sherman Harris Youth Center. The Center offers 
pre-school for low-income families, sports facilities and a venue for 
community functions.
  Through its decades of service, Eastside Church has earned its place 
as a trusted source of hope and comfort in the San Jose community. As 
the Eastside Church of God in Christ enjoys its 50th Golden Anniversary 
Celebration, I join in congratulating them and wishing them the best 
for the next 50 years and beyond.

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