[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 137 (Friday, August 19, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E865]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING LARRY AND GINNY HELMS' 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. MICHAEL CLOUD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 19, 2022

  Mr. CLOUD. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to honor Pastor Larry and 
Ginny Helms' 50th wedding anniversary, and 50 years in ministry.
  Pastor Larry and Ginny got married in Dell City, Oklahoma on August 
19th, 1972. They began both their marriage and ministry at that time, 
as Pastor Larry established his first church in October of 1972 at the 
age of 20.
  They pioneered three churches: Praise Temple in Littlefield, Texas--
Church on the Way in Lawton, Oklahoma--and Joy Fellowship in Victoria, 
Texas.
  The Helms' traveled all over the country to spread God's word. Even 
traveling to numerous countries overseas, including El Salvador to 
teach bi-annually for three years--as well as short term mission trips 
in Guatemala.
  In 1992, in an extraordinary act of unity, the Helms' moved from 
their pastorate at Joy Fellowship to join their ministry efforts with 
Pastor Jim and Tamara at Faith Family Church.
  They've served the past 30 years in various capacities at Faith 
Family Church and continue to inspire those around them, including with 
their self-published book entitled Transformed Mind: Transformed Life.
  It is a privilege of mine to recognize a husband and wife with an 
unbreakable bond and an unshakable passion for ministry. Happy 50th 
Anniversary to Larry and Ginny Helms.

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