[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 15]
[EXTENSIO]
[Page 21066]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  LIVING WORD MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

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                           HON. DOUG LAMBORN

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 25, 2007

  Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the significant 
contributions made by the Living Word Ministries International Church 
under the leadership of Bishop John Brannon to the Colorado Springs 
community. As they near their 4-year anniversary on August 27, 2007, I 
commend Bishop Brannon and his congregation for their courageous and 
tireless efforts to reach all of God's people and provide for them the 
skills to likewise teach others about the life-altering power of the 
Gospel.
  As a non-denominational church, Living Word Ministries International, 
LWMI, is devoted to bridging the gaps that keep God's people separate 
and alienated from one another. Through scriptural study, comprehensive 
prayer, dynamic worship, and focused group ministries, LWMI has 
successfully created a body of believers capable of reaching the un-
churched in the Colorado Springs region and beyond. Currently, 
Brannon's church is involved in missions in more than seven States and 
four foreign countries. This is truly a church without walls.
  They also seek to provide a comfortable and functional location for 
the base of their ministries and their weekly church services. On July 
22, my wife and I had the privilege of attending the dedication 
ceremony for their new church building. I was touched and impressed by 
the sincerity of their efforts to reach ever higher toward the glory of 
God.
  Today, I offer my sincere congratulations to LWMI for all they have 
achieved since 2003 to the benefit of my constituents in Colorado 
Springs. I trust and pray that their ministry will only continue to 
expand in size and effectiveness over the years to come so that they 
may share their joy and passion with even more of our local and global 
community.

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