[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 152 (Tuesday, September 1, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E807-E808]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH FOR THEIR SANCTUARY'S 10TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 1, 2020

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Mount Zion Baptist 
Church on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of its sanctuary.
  Mount Zion moved into their new building in March of 2010 and have 
called this sanctuary their home ever since. The church was originally 
organized in Stafford, Virginia in 1876 shortly after the end of the 
Civil War by Reverend Charles Gibson. In 1918 the church moved to 
Prince William County to better accommodate its growing membership. In 
1922, Mount Zion built their first Prince William County sanctuary in 
Triangle, Virginia, creating a spiritual home for people in and around 
the county.
  Since being founded in Prince William County, Mount Zion has played a 
fundamental role in building the community. Under the leadership of 
their Pastor, Reverend Dr. Alfred Jones, Jr. the Church has embodied 
its of ``Living By Faith.'' Since his installation, Rev. Dr. Jones has 
served an instrumental role in the growth of membership to over 2000 
members and the development of five fundamental ministries: Evangelism, 
Inspired Arts, Christian Education, Discipleship Building and Family 
Life Principles. From these ministries, 37 subordinate ministries were 
established reaching into the lives of those beyond the church walls to 
provide financial support, clothing assistance, and food assistance to 
the global community. Because of this continued growth and expansion of 
its mission throughout the community, Mount Zion opened a new sanctuary 
in 2010. The positive impacts on our region have continued to flourish 
this past decade through this new sanctuary. We in Prince William are 
lucky to have Mount Zion in our community.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending Mount 
Zion Baptist Church

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for its efforts to better the Northern Virginia region and in 
congratulating them on the occasion of this anniversary. It is a 
privilege to work alongside this great congregation in the community, 
and I wish them continued success through faith, family, and service.

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