[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 159 (Friday, September 30, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1012-E1013]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING PASTOR SUPERINTENDENT WILLIAM R. EPHRIAM FOR 60 YEARS OF 
                                SERVICE

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 30, 2022

  Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join the members of the 
New Vision Christian Center Church of God In Christ to celebrate Pastor 
Superintendent William R. Ephriam. At 87 years old, Supt. Ephraim is 
the longest-serving superintendent of the jurisdiction of Colorado 
CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC., and a pillar of the Colorado Springs 
community. He has been pastoring this congregation for a remarkable 50 
years, and this year marks 60 years of dedicated service in the 
Colorado district.
  As Senior Pastor, Supt. Ephriam founded and served as Executive 
Director of the New Hope Home for Girls in Colorado Springs. This 
organization provides a safe Christian environment for as many as 600 
girls who have been abused and are runaways. Many of these young ladies 
are now leading prosperous lives and remain in contact with Supt. 
Ephriam.
  He organized the Colorado Springs Council for Church and Social 
Action and served as Vice President of the Colorado Coalition for 
Religious Freedom. As a result of this work, God also led him to 
establish the New Hope Outreach Ministry and Jail Ministry at Rebound.
  Through Superintendent Ephriam's labors of love and gracious 
patience, many people in the Fifth Congressional District have had 
multiple chances and restoration. His unique ability to motivate, 
inspire, and empower others is truly a gift of God--and has been a 
blessing to the Pikes Peak Region.
  Superintendent Ephriam's exemplary service and strong leadership 
performance personify the essence of a great leader. He has led his 
congregation to the Word of God and the meaning of loving brotherhood, 
following the rule of Christ ``Love thy neighbor as thyself'' James 
2:8.
  Please join me today in celebrating the Man of God William R. Ephriam 
and thanking him for admiringly serving our Lord and our region.
  ``Well done, good and faithful servant.''

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