[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 116 (Monday, July 15, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E732-E733]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE VICTORY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES 
                 INTERNATIONAL OF WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA

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                     HON. ABIGAIL DAVIS SPANBERGER

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 15, 2024

  Ms. SPANBERGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate the 
19th anniversary of the opening of the Prince William County, Virginia 
branch of Victory Christian Ministries International. This milestone 
represents nearly two decades of dedicated service, spiritual guidance, 
and community support to the Prince William community.
  With humble beginnings in Clinton, Maryland, Pastors Tony and Cynthia 
Brazelton have dedicated themselves to growing and nurturing the 
Victory Christian Ministries International community. VCMI's story 
began in the Brazeltons' Maryland basement where they hosted simple, 
yet powerful prayer meetings that rapidly grew. Soon, people from 
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parts of the Washington, D.C. metro area began to join. To accommodate 
their growth, they incorporated Victory Christian Ministries 
International of Woodbridge, Virginia in July 2005. Over the years, 
VCMI has grown from a single church to an international ministry with 
several locations across our nation and in Europe. This growth is a 
testament to the positive influence and transformative power of their 
message.
  Since its establishment, the Woodbridge branch of VCMI has been a 
beacon of hope and a source of strength for many in the community. 
Through their dynamic Sunday services and engaging weekly activities, 
they have offered spiritual nourishment and guidance to countless 
individuals and families. VCMI's commitment to youth development is 
particularly noteworthy. Their Chrisma Teens program has provided a 
safe and nurturing environment for our young people from all walks of 
life to explore their faith, develop leadership skills, and give back 
to their community.
  As we commemorate this 19th anniversary, we celebrate not just the 
longevity of an institution, but the countless lives that have been 
touched, the families that have been strengthened, and the communities 
that have been enriched by their work.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Victory 
Christian Ministries International's Woodbridge branch on their 19th 
anniversary. I applaud Pastors Tony and Cynthia Brazelton as well as 
the entire VCMI community for their contributions to Prince William 
County--guided by the values of love, compassion, and community 
service.

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