[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7651]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH BAYTOWN, 
                                 TEXAS

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2008

  Mr. POE. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor that I congratulate 
the members of Memorial Baptist Church in Baytown, Texas as they 
celebrate their 90th anniversary. This is a remarkable milestone for 
this community church that modestly began in 1918.
  During the 1900s, it was common that church services took place in 
private homes. In 1918, the Alcorn Family invited John W. Anderson to 
preach at their home in Goose Creek. Later that year, John W. Anderson 
became the first pastor of First Baptist Church, Goose Creek known 
today as Memorial Baptist Church.
  Blessed with outstanding leadership and unshakable faith, the 
congregation continues to be a treasure to the city of Baytown. 
Memorial Baptist Church is a good example of the positive role that 
churches play in our communities. Through their ministry and outreach 
efforts, lead by current pastor Brad Hoffman, they are making a 
difference in the lives of people.
  Today, more than ever, our Nation needs the spiritual nourishment and 
support that our local churches can provide. It is for this reason that 
I congratulate the members of Memorial Baptist Church for their 
dedication and faith as they celebrate 90 years of serving our 
community.

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