[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 4094-4095]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   TRIBUTE TO REV. VERSIE PULPHUS EASTER OF THE CHRISTIAN METHODIST 
                 EPISCOPAL CHURCH, TURNER CHAPEL CHURCH

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 20, 2001

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church is 
an organization

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with a noble mission: to preach the Good News, teach divine truth and 
heal life by the power of God. Extending from the efforts of first 
generation pioneers to present day evangelists, CME's mission has 
always been to spread good faith to communities worldwide.
  Each year the Turner Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church has 
held a week-long spiritual revival, encompassing several area churches 
and welcoming members of all denominations of faith. During this 
revival, congregation members join together in spiritual song, spoken 
word, and biblical teachings, renewing and strengthening their 
religious beliefs. This evening, as the Turner Chapel Church culminates 
its revival week with its final service, they have chosen to honor 
visiting revival leader Rev. Versie Pulphus Easter, for her treasured 
contributions to the community.
  A life long evangelist and missionary to the Christian Methodist 
Episcopal Church, Rev. Easter has demonstrated her dedication and 
commitment through her outstanding service with her community and 
beyond. A certified United States Chaplain Association member, ordained 
Elder in Full of the CME Church, and veteran pastor of over 31 years, 
she has made history as the first Female Presiding Elder of the CME 
Church. Captivating audiences as a world evangelist as well, her 
message and ministry have been received in Australia, the Bahamas, 
Germany, and Brazil. Currently serving as pastor of the Womack Temple 
CME Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee and living by the motto: Where God 
Guides, He Provides, her distinguished service and remarkable 
dedication to improving the lives of people through faith continue to 
serve as an example to communities around the world.
  I applaud the Turner Chapel Christian Church and Rev. Versie Pulphus 
Easter for their leadership, commitment, and service. I know that Rev. 
Easter is honored by this recognition and I urge my colleagues to join 
me in saluting her for her exemplary years of faith and service.

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