[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11432]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   IN HONOR OF THE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 11, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Community Baptist Church on their 50th year anniversary. The church was 
started on March 3, 1963 by Reverend Wilmer Wright when they began 
holding services in a corner barbershop in Bristol, PA. After twenty-
four years of service, Reverend Wilmer Wright retired and his son, 
Joseph Wright, took over as their Pastor in 1987. The year 2013 marks 
the church's 50th anniversary, and they celebrated their year of 
jubilee from March 4, 2012 to March 3, 2013. Since 1963, services have 
been held in a number of locations where they have provided numerous 
opportunities for their community. They have Sunday school for all 
ages, Bible study groups, and various charity events, such as their 
Fashion Show and Silent Auction. The church is also very good at 
hosting events that include youth with their movie nights and a pep 
rally event. Throughout its fifty years, the church has been the heart 
of the community and has provided endless support for its members and 
the community as well.

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