[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7084]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 20, 2004

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Providence 
Missionary Baptist Church on the occasion of the dedication of their 
new church facilities. Founded in Newark in 1921, this church has been 
serving and ministering to our community for 83 years, and has long 
been an institution within my district.
  In March of 1921, six families gathered to establish the Rose Hill 
Baptist Church, calling Rev. B.W. Keith as their first pastor. Though 
they have moved to various locations around the city of Newark, they 
have continued to bless our community through their dedication to 
serving each other, as well as their neighbors, through compassionate 
ministry.
  Providence Missionary Baptist Church continues to reach beyond their 
own parish to serve the citizens of Newark, establishing a feeding and 
clothing ministry called Feed My Sheep, Christian Education and 
Leadership training, an Annual Leadership Conference, and a preschool 
for the children in the community.
  Under the leadership of their current Pastor, Rev. Vincent Grove, 
they continue to experience growth, adding new members to their 
congregation, and renovating and expanding their facilities.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in extending my thanks to the members of 
the Providence Missionary Baptist Church for their contributions to our 
city. I also invite my colleagues to join me in sending our 
congratulations as they celebrate the completion of their new church 
building, and offering our best wishes as they commemorate their 83rd 
anniversary later this year.

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