[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 139 (Friday, August 26, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E883]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





  HONORING THE 172ND ANNIVERSARY OF PLEASANT VIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST 
                                 CHURCH

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                           HON. DAVID ROUZER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 26, 2022

  Mr. ROUZER. Madam Speaker, on September 4 of this year Pleasant View 
Missionary Baptist Church in Sunset Beach, North Carolina, will 
celebrate 172 years, a major historical milestone by any measure. 
Established prior to the American Civil War, the church is one of the 
oldest active historical African-American churches in the Southeast 
Region of the United States and is the mother church of several 
churches in the local area.
  In the year 1850, a group of devoted Christians assembled together 
and organized the church. A bush shelter was constructed on property 
purchased in Hickory Hall, now known as Calabash, North Carolina. The 
group agreed to the name Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church. The 
first pastor was Reverend Bateman. The first ordained deacon was Deacon 
Sam Satchel.
  For the past ten years, Pleasant View Missionary Baptist has been 
under the leadership of Pastor Nathan Vereen, who continues the 
church's legacy of great evangelical outreach, worship and service to 
the community. While many churches were no longer meeting in person 
during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pastor Vereen continued 
worship in person while implementing and maintaining critical safety 
measures. Pastor Vereen continues to lead the church by prioritizing 
youth ministry, community outreach, and serving others.
  Since its founding, Pleasant View Missionary Baptist has stood the 
test of time because of the church's adherence to the Word of God and 
work to spread the Gospel. The church's foundational roots are held 
firm by her commitment to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
  I am proud to represent this dedicated congregation and the 
leadership of Pleasant View Missionary Baptist Church in the U.S. House 
of Representatives. One hundred seventy-two years of Godly worship, 
instruction and service is a notable achievement in our country's 
history. May God continue to bless this church, her members, and 
outreach for years to come.

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