[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 908]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


     CELEBRATING NEW FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH'S 100TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 29, 2010

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise to today to 
celebrate the 100th anniversary of New Friendship Missionary Baptist 
Church of Dallas, Texas.
  The church's theme for its 100th year is ``revitalization.'' Founded 
in 1910, the congregation of New Friendship has faithfully marched on 
through World War I, a 1928 fire, the Great Depression, World War II, 
desegregation, and a long list of other historic events that many other 
institutions did not survive. This congregation has been under the 
leadership of a host of the country's foremost preachers. Through their 
leadership, New Friendship has built and completely paid off two 
mortgages while always keeping their pledge to be debt free.
  Fifteen founding members organized the church in the home of their 
first pastor. The congregation grew from this small but dedicated group 
to a congregation of 200 by 1953 to 500 in 1979 and to today's active 
membership. Under the leadership of the current pastor, Reverend Johnny 
A. McGee, who has been with the church since 1988, New Friendship has 
implemented important ministries serving the community, couples, and 
prison inmates, as well as providing food and bus services for those in 
need.
  The church pastors, deacons, associate ministers and the active 
members have created a strong foundation of love and faith for this 
church to stand. I urge my fellow colleagues to join me in 
congratulating and celebrating the 100th anniversary of New Friendship 
Missionary Baptist Church.

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