[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 42 (Friday, March 8, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E278]
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COMMEMORATING 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF PASTOR MICHAEL PENDER'S PASTORSHIP OF 
                   FALLBROOK CHURCH IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

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                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 8, 2019

  Ms. JACKSON LEE. Madam Speaker, this weekend I will have the pleasure 
and honor of paying tribute to Pastor Michael Pender on the 25th 
anniversary of his having assumed the pastorship of Fallbrook Church in 
Houston, Texas.
  I include in the Record my remarks prepared for delivery at the 
Pastoral Appreciation Weekend event that will be held at the Woodlands 
Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center.

       I am Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, representing the 
     18th district of Texas.
       It is a pleasure to speak to you all for the Fallbrook 
     Church 25th Pastoral Appreciation Weekend and to honor Pastor 
     Michael Pender for his commitment to not only this community 
     but this congregation.
       In 1994, Pastor Michael was just beginning to form what is 
     now Fallbrook Church.
       Pastor Michael's leadership and obedience to God has 
     created a church that began with just four families and is 
     now serving thousands of members every Sunday.
       Fallbrook Church is committed to reaching the community and 
     has formed partnerships with multiple organizations in order 
     to continue to spread positive service and influence to the 
     community.
       Spring, Aldine and Klein school districts, the national 
     Prison Fellowship, Compassion International Ministry, and 
     most recently, Lone Star College are just a few examples of 
     how influential Fallbrook and Pastor Michael have been to 
     this community.
       It warms my heart to see such a servant of God that leads 
     with such obedience, focus, and dedication to this ministry.
       I would also like to take this time to recognize Michael's 
     beautiful wife of almost 32 years, Janice and their four 
     lovely children Bailee, Michael Jr., Arnelle, and Colin.
       I applaud everything that this ministry is doing, and I 
     congratulate Pastor Michael Pender on his 25 years of service 
     and leadership.
       Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to speak 
     before you today.