[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 73 (Tuesday, May 3, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2271]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH

 Mr. BLUNT. Madam President, I rise today to honor the 75th 
anniversary of the Memorial Baptist Church of Arlington, VA, for 
faithful ministry and service to Arlington and the greater Washington, 
DC area. For decades, they have lived up to their covenant to engage in 
Christian care for each other, through bible study and dedicated work 
for the advancement of Christianity.
  Memorial Baptist Church's first public service was held on Easter 
Sunday, April 6, 1947, at the old Glebe Theater near what is now 
Langston Boulevard. Memorial Baptist was officially organized on April 
28, 1947, less than a month after its first service, with Reverend 
James Farmer becoming the church's first pastor. One year later, on 
April 28, 1948, they celebrated the groundbreaking of their chapel, a 
building that is still the center of the church today. Since 
construction finished in 1949, locals from all over the area have come 
to worship and be a part of their congregation.
  Since Memorial Baptist's inception, they have been a catalyst of 
community engagement, worship, and service. Along with being a center 
for Christian prayer and values, they have brought people together in 
weekly bible studies, adult classes, and family picnics. Memorial 
Baptist Church also has a long history of faithful ministry and service 
to the Arlington community and around the world, including mission 
partnerships in Kentucky, Ukraine, and India.
  Memorial Baptist Church has forged 75 years of history and tradition 
for the local community. Memorial Baptist Church will continue to 
minister and serve in the name of Christ with a variety of services, 
programs, and activities in anticipation of a bright and productive 
future.

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