[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 24496-24497]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING REVEREND ROBERT E. HENSON

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 7, 2009

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, Reverend Robert E. Henson is celebrating 
30 years as pastor of the South Flint Tabernacle on October 10th at a 
dinner to be held at the church. I ask the House of Representatives to 
join me in congratulating Reverend Henson on this momentous occasion.
  Prior to his ministry at South Flint Tabernacle, Reverend Henson 
served pastorates in Texas and Indiana. He has over 40 years serving as 
a minister. For seven years he was the Youth President of the Indiana 
District of the United Pentecostal Church International. He also worked 
as the Editor of the Indiana District United Pentecostal Church 
International periodical the ``Indiana Apostolic Trumpet.'' After he 
moved to Michigan, Reverend Henson spent 16 years as presbyter and 
member of the Michigan District Board of the United Pentecostal Church 
International. He was the Home Missions director for one year.
  Reverend Henson has written several articles and several books 
including ``Effective Altar Ministry,'' ``The Silhouette of Majesty,'' 
``Prayer Force One,'' ``Marvelous Mercy,'' ``Living a Balanced Life . . 
. In an Unbalanced World,'' ``World Changers,'' and ``Just Braggin' on 
Jesus.'' He co-authored ``Victorious Living for New Christians.''

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  Together with his wife, Shirley, Reverend Henson has two daughters, 
Melissa and her husband Jonathan Hudson, and Jerusha and her husband 
Jason McGhee, and four granddaughters: Jelissa, Macy, Jade, and 
Madelyn.
  Madam Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to rise with me 
today and applaud the work of Reverend Robert E. Henson and South Flint 
Tabernacle as they celebrate 30 years of worship, service, and 
spirituality under his guidance. I pray that he will continue to guide 
the congregation and serve the community for many, many years to come.

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