[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E320-E321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DELTA MISSIONS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable organization, Delta Missions.
  Delta Missions Ministry is a nonprofit Christian outreach 
organization dedicated to advancing the gospel of Jesus Christ, 
offering discipleship training to local residents, and empowering them 
to actively engage in their local churches. Our mission is to impact 
lives and nurture spiritual transformation through weekly Bible 
studies, lay training, recreational activities, and mentoring programs 
tailored for youth, adults, and senior citizens.
  Under the guidance of Reverend Herron Wilson, Delta Missions was born 
out of a desire to replicate the impactful work experienced during his 
time with The Sonflowers, a mission focused on Vacation Bible School 
(VBS) camps in the town of Sunflower. Upon returning to the Southgate 
Community in

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Indianola, Rev. Wilson identified an opportunity to utilize the vacant 
Bethune Center at the heart of the community to launch a VBS camp. The 
Executive Director of South Delta Housing generously granted access to 
the center without charge.
  The inaugural VBS camp took place in the summer of 1995, drawing over 
100 enthusiastic kids. The overwhelming positive response led to the 
transformation of the summer camp into a weekly gathering, providing 
not only spiritual education but also recreational activities, arts and 
crafts, and occasional outings for children and their families.
  This grassroots initiative laid the foundation for Delta Missions, 
which is proud to celebrate its 30th year of service to the Indianola 
community this summer.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Delta 
Missions for their passion and dedication to serving their community.

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