[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15995]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 40TH PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY OF REVEREND DR. ALFRED JONES, 
                                  JR.

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 18, 2014

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 40th 
Pastoral Anniversary of Reverend Dr. Alfred Jones, Jr. of Mount Zion 
Baptist Church in Triangle, Virginia.
  Rev. Dr. Jones began service in the church at an early age under the 
tutelage of his parents, the Late Deaconess Isaline Jones and the Late 
Deacon Alfred Jones, Sr. Rev. Dr. Jones remained a faithful member of 
Mount Oni Baptist Church until he was called to the Gospel Ministry in 
1963 at Ephesus Baptist Church located in West Point, Virginia. Four 
years later, Rev. Dr. Jones was called to worship at Third Mount Zion 
Baptist Church. In 1974, Mount Zion Baptist Church in Triangle, 
Virginia installed Rev. Dr. Jones as pastor to shepherd the 35 devout 
members of the congregation.
  Since his instillation, Rev. Dr. Jones has served an instrumental 
role in the growth of membership to over 2000 members and the 
development of five fundamental ministries: Evangelism, Inspired Arts, 
Christian Education, Discipleship Building and Family Life Principles. 
From these ministries, 37 subordinate ministries were established 
reaching into the lives of those beyond the church walls to provide 
financial support, clothing assistance, and food assistance to the 
global community.
  Rev. Dr. Jones' extensive education heavily influences his outlook on 
ministry where serving the Lord, family, and education remain his three 
priorities. Rev. Dr. Jones' education includes various institutions of 
higher learning including but are not limited to Washington Bible 
College, Washington Baptist Seminary, and Virginia Union University of 
Theology.
  In addition to his role as pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church for 
the past four decades, Rev. Dr. Jones has served as Chaplain for 
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center located in Woodbridge, 
Virginia and Chaplain for the Prince William County Police Department 
where he continues to serve to this day.
  Under Rev. Dr. Jones' tireless leadership, Mount Zion Baptist Church 
continues to flourish and serve the community. Rev. Dr. Jones has 
cultivated a thriving ministry and continues the 138 year profound 
leadership tradition of the church.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating the 40th 
Pastoral Anniversary of Reverend Dr. Alfred Jones, Jr. May Rev. Dr. 
Jones' leadership and faith continue to shepherd the members of Mount 
Zion Baptist Church.