[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9530]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE REVEREND JOHN A. CHERRY'S 25 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 24, 2006

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I rise today to 
commemorate the 25th anniversary of From the Heart Church Ministries. 
Since its beginnings in 1981 with only 24 members, From the Heart 
Church Ministries has provided spiritual guidance to the Prince 
George's County community through worship services and television and 
radio broadcasts.
  Founder and Pastor Reverend John A. Cherry is a nationally acclaimed 
minister whose message of hope and committed spiritual teaching have 
changed the lives of many. Under his steady leadership, From the Heart 
Church Ministries has grown from its modest beginnings as a storefront 
church to one of the largest churches in Prince George's County, 
providing services to over 27,000 members. Reverend Cherry's spiritual 
message is also broadcast Sundays and during the week, providing 
religious guidance and teaching to thousands more.
  Reverend Cherry's 25 years of service have established a foundation 
of strong biblical teaching rooted in faith and love--a foundation that 
his son, John A. Cherry II, will build upon. Reverend John A. Cherry, 
II will officially be installed as pastor during the anniversary 
celebration.
  I urge my colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to join me 
today in recognizing From the Heart Church Ministries' 25th Anniversary 
and applauding the accomplishments of Reverend John A. Cherry. His 
legacy of spiritual leadership will allow his son to continue his work 
and influence the hearts and minds of a faithful community for years to 
come.

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