[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 209 (Tuesday, December 19, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING DR. WILLIAM (BILL) A. SNOW ON 40 YEARS AT EDGEWOOD 
                    CONGREGATIONAL METHODIST CHURCH

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 19, 2023

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. 
William (Bill) A. Snow on his 40th anniversary at Edgewood 
Congregational Methodist Church in Anniston, Alabama.
  Dr. Snow and his wife, Myra, came to Edgewood Congregational 
Methodist Church in January of 1984.
  Under his leadership, the church grew larger and outgrew the building 
on Railroad Street in Blue Mountain. In 1995, the church moved to its 
current location on Brighton Avenue in Anniston. Since moving to its 
current location, the church has had a major sanctuary and fellowship 
hall renovation. Through the years, two building projects have been 
completed. The church has grown over the past 40 years from 50 to 500 
members. Under Pastor Snow's ministry, several members have been called 
into the ministry.
  Through Pastor Snow's leadership, in June of 2002, Edgewood Church 
built the first permanent structure on Buvuma Island located in Lake 
Victoria in Uganda, Africa. The structure was named The Edgewood 
African Church. It serves as a church, a school, and a medical clinic.
  During COVID-19, the church found new avenues to spread the Word 
through the streaming of services and social media. Financial support 
increased so much during this difficult time that even to this day 
giving remains strong and no formal offering is taken on Sunday 
mornings.
  Edgewood Church is the loving and caring church it is today because 
of the vision and leadership of Pastor Snow and his wife. Inspired by 
its leadership to share the love of Jesus with those in need, Edgewood 
is involved in outreach ministries that make a difference in lives of 
those in the community.
  Pastor Snow will never know on this side of eternity the number of 
people and the families whose lives have been enriched through his 
ministry. Those who have been the recipient of Pastor Snow's personal 
ministry through the loss of a loved one can especially testify to the 
spiritual hope and steadfast support he has given.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating Pastor Snow on this 
incredible milestone and for spreading God's Word across our area.