    [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)]
    [Extensions of Remarks]
    [Page E172]
    From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

                          HONORING DR. KEITH D. THIBO

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                               HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                                  of illinois

                        in the house of representatives

                          Thursday, February 27, 2025

      Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Dr. Keith D. Thibo,
    who celebtates forty years pastoring at Bay View Baptist Church in
    Washington, Illinois and fifty years in full-time ministry on Match 2,
    2025.
      Born and raised in Michigan, Pastor Thibo first attended Bob Jones
    University before transferring to Maranatha Baptist Bible College in
    Watertown, Wisconsin. In May of 2010, he received his Doctorate of
    Divinity from Hyles-Anderson College.
      Pastor Thibo met and married his wife, Christine, on December 20,
    1978. He was called to Bay View Baptist Church in March of 1985 and,
    with the support of his wife and daughters, he founded King's Kids
    Clubs, a children's Bible memorization program. King's Kids Clubs has
    impacted over 2,000 churches in over 100 countries around the world and
    thousands of young people. Pastor Thibo has also authored four books on
    Bible Doctrine and Apologetics. His ministry has not only shaped the
    lives of his congregants but has made a lasting impact on faith
    worldwide.
      Pastor Thibo's remarkable life of service, faith, and leadership will
    continue to inspire all who have been touched by his ministry. Please
    join me in thanking Pastor Thibo for his many years of service.

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