[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 28772]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE GOVERNMENT STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ON THE OCCASION OF 
                             ITS 175TH YEAR

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                             HON. JO BONNER

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2005

  Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to the 
Government Street Presbyterian Church on the occasion of its 175th 
year.
  Government Street Presbyterian Church has been a vital partner of the 
city of Mobile and the State of Alabama. The church was founded in 
1831, and the present sanctuary was built in 1836. For 166 years, this 
congregation has been worshipping God from the same location. 
Designated a National Landmark, the oldest sanctuary in Mobile is one 
of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
  True to its mission to glorify God, the congregation of the 
Government Street Presbyterian Church uses its resources and 
opportunities to provide hope, comfort, instruction, and inspiration to 
all people so that they may become followers of Jesus Christ.
  For the past twenty years, the Government Street Presbyterian Church 
has lovingly served the people of Mobile through its Coffee Club and 
Meals on Wheels, providing 35,000 meals annually to the homeless and 
poor. Members are also actively involved through urban ministries, 
international ministries, Baytreat ministries, worship, education, and 
fellowship.
  It is my sincere hope that the Government Street Presbyterian Church 
will continue to be such a source of inspiration, hope, and comfort to 
Mobilians for another 175 years, and I rise today to salute this 
congregation and the many contributions they have made toward the 
betterment of south Alabama.

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