[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21278]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE DEDICATION OF A NEW SERVICE AND WORSHIP CENTER AT 
                      PINE TERRACE BAPTIST CHURCH

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 9, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
dedication of a new worship center at Pine Terrace Baptist Church in 
Milton, Florida. Pine Terrace Baptist has long been a positive force in 
Northwest Florida, and I am proud of their tremendous contributions to 
the community.
  Pine Terrace Baptist Church began as a mission of another Milton 
church, Ferris Hill Baptist. In March of 1970, church members of Ferris 
Hill Baptist set out to create a mission northwest of Milton, and on 
July 5, 1972, several church families met at a congregant's home. 42 
people were present at the first meeting, and continued to meet at 
members' homes until the church's first building was completed. The 
first worship service was held in the new building on May 13, 1973, and 
the mission was officially constituted as Pine Terrace Baptist Church 
on August 19, 1973 with 48 members.
  Since 1973, Pine Terrace has grown to over 1,600 members. A 
fellowship hall was added in 1976, a children's wing was built in 1978, 
and a new sanctuary was constructed in 1984. Today the church owns 
close to 19 acres of land. Seven pastors have served at Pine Terrace 
since its foundation, and current Pastor Dr. Michael Wiggins has served 
since 1987. This year the church celebrates the opening of a new 
worship and service center which will also house administrative 
facilities and the music suite. The construction of this new building 
can be traced directly back to the passion of the congregation and its 
leaders. The church's motto encompasses what all Americans should 
strive to achieve: ``Loving God. Loving People. Serving the World.''
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to honor Pine Terrace Baptist Church upon the dedication of 
their new worship center. My wife Vicki and I wish the best for 
continued growth and service to Pastor Wiggins and the entire church 
family.

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