[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 161 (Friday, October 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOUNT MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2019

  Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I join the community of Mount Moriah 
Baptist Church in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen, New Jersey in 
recognizing the 100th anniversary of the church. Through its long 
history, Mount Moriah Baptist Church has provided a spiritual center 
for prayer and fellowship to the community.
  The church property was purchased from Gelhaus White and Charles H. 
White in 1914 and deeded in 1919. While the church members worked on 
raising money to erect the building, they held services in each other's 
homes. The church, originally named Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist 
Church, was led at the time by Reverend J.W. Coakly and five additional 
trustees, T.M. Lester, Joseph Boles, Bearl Smith, Fred Coakly and 
Edward D. Causy.
  Today, Mount Moriah Baptist Church remains a close-knit congregation. 
Its 60 members are led by Pastor Eddie Aikens and board members Deacon 
Marvin Fisher, Trustee Deputy Maor Robert Swindle, Financial Secretary 
Van Lane and Treasurer Betty Duncan. Throughout its long history, the 
church's spiritual leaders, Board of Trustees, staff and members have 
endeavored to carry on its mission of faith and service.
  Madam Speaker, once again, it is my great honor to pay tribute to 
Mount Moriah Baptist Church as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this 
year. This incredible milestone is truly deserving of this body's 
recognition.

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