[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 7 (Monday, January 9, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E5]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING PASTOR FRED WOLFE

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                           HON. JERRY L. CARL

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 9, 2023

  Mr. CARL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the massive impact 
Brother Fred Wolfe had not only on the City of Mobile, but the 
thousands of individuals across the country who had the opportunity to 
meet him and spend time with him. Brother Fred was more than a pastor 
to me. He was my friend, my mentor, and my spiritual guidance for 
decades.
  Brother Fred had so many wise sayings, and I'll always remember him 
telling me, ``You went through what you went through, and people need 
to know that, so they know they can get past it too.'' These words 
remind us that we all have a story to tell, and our stories matter.
  God called Brother Fred to ministry during his study at the 
University of South Carolina. He went to work immediately, spending 
many of his days serving in small churches surrounding the university. 
Brother Fred went on to complete his Master of Divinity at Southern 
Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and later received 
an honorary Doctor of Divinity from what would become the University of 
Mobile.
  Brother Fred's pastoral career took him to numerous church 
establishments across the country, from his native South Carolina, to 
North Carolina, Texas, Georgia, and finally Alabama. He eventually 
settled in Mobile as pastor of Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Under the 
guidance of his 25 years there, the church saw attendance grow by 
thousands of members, and welcomed 5,500 baptisms.
  Brother Fred's ministry left a legacy of faithful service to his 
community. While we deeply mourn his passing, we have no doubt he heard 
``well done, my good and faithful servant'' when he met the Lord face 
to face. His service and love did not disappear when he took his final 
breath on earth. It is the priceless gift he gave all of us to sustain 
us until we meet again.

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