[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 194 (Thursday, November 4, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATES 150TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize Liberty Baptist Church located in Blanchard, Pennsylvania. 
This weekend, Liberty Baptist Church is celebrating a major milestone, 
their 150th anniversary.
  What started with very humble beginnings at an abandoned German 
reform church in 1871, what started there has now blossomed into a 
vibrant congregation and community staple.
  In 1872, Brother Runyon, the pastor at the time, described the 
congregation in a simple sentence: ``Wealth we have not, but warm 
hearts and willing hands we have.''
  Those words ring true today. With warm hearts and willing hands, 
Liberty Baptist Church continues to give back to the community, whether 
it is a bake sale or potlucks to backpack ministries, Christmas 
caroling, and youth sports, the congregation at Liberty Baptist Church 
is happy to lend a helping hand.
  Over the past 150 years, there were challenging times as well as 
times of great joy. It is clear, God shines on your members, your 
church leadership, and your pastors.
  Congratulations on this monumental anniversary. May God continue to 
bless you all for the next 150 years.

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