[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8543]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH FLINT TABERNACLE

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2006

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to South Flint 
Tabernacle as it celebrates 75 years of worship. The Tabernacle will 
come together on Sunday, May 21st to pray and rejoice in the blessings 
be stowed by God for the past 75 years.
  Reverend John McLaughlin founded South Flint Tabernacle in 1931. The 
original worship services wire held at Lincoln School in my hometown of 
Flint, Michigan. A few years later the congregation purchased the land 
now occupied by the current church in Burton Michigan and embarked upon 
building a permanent house of worship. After several building and 
remodeling projects the church has grown to its present size.
  The Reverend Robert E. Henson has been the loving and charismatic 
pastor since 1979. A vibrant, dynamic congregation supports several 
ministries including Alcohol Chemical Treatment Ministry, Bus Ministry, 
Convalescent Ministry, Follow-up Visitation, Home Bible Studies, Home 
Friendship Groups, Inner City Evangelism, and Jail Ministry. The 
congregation and clergy live and pray their stated beliefs: The Bible 
is the inspired Word of God; There is only one God; Jesus Christ is God 
manifested or revealed in the flesh; The plan of salvation is clearly 
stated in the Holy Bible; The believer should live his or her life 
consecrated to the Lord Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ is coming again; 
There will be a final judgment.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me and 
applaud the South Flint Tabernacle as it celebrates 75 years of prayer, 
adoration, fellowship, and outreach. The clergy, congregation and staff 
are to be commended for their pledge to bring about positive changes in 
their community and to support each other in the everyday struggles of 
human life. Their commitment to their faith is an inspiration to all 
privileged to witness their actions.

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