[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 201 (Thursday, November 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1255]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF LIFE APPLICATION MINISTRIES

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                            HON. ANDY LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2021

  Mr. LEVIN of Michigan. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Life 
Application Ministries, which is celebrating 25 years of service to the 
community of Warren, Michigan.
  Life Application Ministries is a historic African American 
congregation, inspired by enthusiasm to give back and share the love of 
God, and preserve morale and justice throughout the community. Life 
Application Ministries grew out of a bible study group that quickly 
garnered members throughout the 1990s.
  In 1996, Bishop Adolphus L. Cast founded the ministry in a time where 
African American congregations were not as prevalent in the area. In 
moments of racial injustice, the church gracefully responded with 
endless love and compassion to the community. Bishop Cast's mission has 
been to bring racial and economic harmony to the city of Warren and his 
leadership has led to significant momentum in that effort over the last 
two and a half decades.
  Throughout its history, the ministry has honorably served the Warren 
community with various community programs including annual food drives 
and blood drives, providing financial assistance to residents and 
businesses, assisting people in need of help with home repair and 
cleanup projects, as well as participating in larger city cleanup 
efforts. The church also offers shelter to residents in need through 
partnership with the Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team.
  One cannot recognize Life Application Ministries without 
acknowledging the remarkable leaders whose everyday commitment and 
dedication positively impact their members, our community, and beyond. 
I am proud to have the honor of recognizing Life Application Ministries 
today and to mark this quadricentennial event for the congregation. I 
encourage my colleagues to join me in offering congratulations to the 
entire Life Application Ministries community as they celebrate twenty-
five years of ministry and service in Warren, Michigan.

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