[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING ST. PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH FOR ITS 150 YEARS AS A 
                              CONGREGATION

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2019

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the St. Peter 
Lutheran Church for 150 years of unfaltering service to its community. 
The church began in 1869 with a congregation of 26; the growing number 
of attendees quickly surpassed the capacity of the small church, and a 
new building was constructed across the street. In 1894, a community 
formed around the church, which became known as the town of Saint 
Peter. In 1971 a parochial school was added to the church grounds which 
still operates today.
  To celebrate this historic occasion, the church will be holding 
honorary services dedicated to the anniversary on Sunday, November 10, 
2019, at 9 AM. Immediately after the service there will be a 
presentation of the church's history, featuring memorabilia collected 
throughout the last 150 years.
  I extend my well wishes to Reverend Ryan Meyer, the congregation, and 
the church anniversary committee as they celebrate this exciting event.
  Madam Speaker, I would like to congratulate the St. Peter Lutheran 
Church and their entire congregation for their service and commitment 
to their community and to their faith throughout the past 150 years. I 
look forward to seeing the Saint Peter Lutheran Church continue to 
prosper.

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