[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 2616-2617]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING THE REVEREND LUCIUS WILLIAMS ON HIS 25TH PASTORAL 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 16, 2005

  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues here in the House of 
Representatives to join me as I rise to congratulate Reverend Lucius 
Williams on his 25 years as pastor of Second Baptist Church in 
Belleville, New Jersey. Second Baptist is indeed fortunate to have the 
dynamic and creative energy Pastor Williams offers to his congregation. 
Likewise, Pastor Williams is blessed to have a membership that honors 
and respects him enough to celebrate this significant milestone with 
him.
  Reverend Williams was installed as pastor of Second Baptist Church in 
February 1980. He holds a bachelor of science degree in theology from 
United Bible College in Orlando, Florida. His ministry is filled with 
love for his congregation and he works tirelessly toward enhancing his 
members' theocratic experience. Under his pastoral watch, several 
ministries have been established. They include:
  The Sisters Sharing Ministry, a ministry focusing on the needs of 
women and children; the Eliza B. Goldston Scholarship Foundation, a 
ministry that raises the awareness and importance of education through 
scholarship; the Valley Community Development Corporation,

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a ministry that incorporates community development and neighborhood 
beautification along with a tutorial program and English as a second 
language; SBC Praise Ministry, a ministry that lifts the name of Jesus 
in song; Hosanna Praise Dance Ministry, a ministry that lifts the name 
of Jesus in dance; the Christian Education Ministry, a ministry that 
focuses on Christian walk through education and mentorship; the Prison 
Ministry, a ministry that focuses on the needs of men and women in the 
penal system.
  Pastor Williams' commitment to his church and the surrounding area 
are evident in his other activities. Along with his wife, the former 
Patricia Gabriel, the Crossroads of Life Christian Bookstore was 
established in June, 1976. He has received numerous awards for his 
outstanding love and passion to the work of the church, business and 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in letting Pastor Williams' 
family, friends and congregation know that his 25 years of service are 
greatly appreciated. I also wish him well in continuing his leadership 
to both Second Baptist and the community.

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