[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E229-E230]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH MENDENHALL

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                           HON. MICHAEL GUEST

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  Mr. GUEST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 125th 
anniversary of First Baptist Church Mendenhall. Founded in 1901, First 
Baptist has been a beacon of light since the newly formed town of 
Mendenhall incorporated. Local churches across Mississippi have played 
a key role in the history of our state. Church is where people go to 
find peace, worship, and seek the Lord. I am thankful that the 3rd 
Congressional District of Mississippi is full of churches and runs 
right through the buckle of the Bible Belt.
  I thank Pastor Joe Wiggins, who has faithfully led his congregation 
the last two years. I am honored for the opportunity to celebrate with 
the members of First Baptist Church Mendenhall, as they celebrate this 
momentous occasion and I wish them much success in ministry for many 
years to come.

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