[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10996]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO BROOKLAND BAPTIST CHURCH

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 20, 2002

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Brookland 
Baptist Church, of West Columbia, South Carolina, on the occasion of 
their Centennial year.
  This Sunday, June 23, 2002, will be Brookland Baptist Church's Men's 
Day Celebration during which they will celebrate 100 years of Christian 
service. Although this church--as many others--is made of bricks and 
mortar, to its community it symbolizes the body of Christ. In times of 
need, Brookland Baptist has been, and continues to be, a place of 
comfort and support. In times of joy, it has been and is a gathering 
place for families and friends to join in celebration. Every day, and 
in every way this church has been a place of sanctity and worship. 
Brookland Baptist's entire church family is to be commended for its 
commitment and service.
  Brookland Baptist Church not only has demonstrated great love and 
loyalty to its community, but also has shown its resilience and 
strength over the years. This prominent church in West Columbia started 
out with modest roots. In the 1800's, Brookland Baptist Church held its 
first meetings in the home of Mrs. Francis Milliage. But from this 
modest beginning, the members--with faith in their hearts--were able to 
construct Brookland's first church edifice in Triangle City, West 
Columbia, in 1902. Since that time the church moved twice in order to 
have space for its growing congregation. Today the Church has a 2,200 
seat sanctuary, and will break ground next year on a new Family Life 
Center. The church currently has 4,500 members in their congregation.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
Brookland Baptist Church for its dedication and commitment, endless 
faith and devotion, and the love and contributions it has shown to the 
community of West Columbia. Congratulations on this latest milestone in 
its rich history. May God continue to bless the good works of this 
great Church and smile upon each of its outstanding members.

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