[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 3097]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      BOGUE FALAYA BAPTIST CHURCH

 Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I wish to recognize Bogue Falaya 
Baptist Church.
  Beginning with 15 charter members in 1858, Bogue Falaya Baptist 
Church has been ministering to the community for more than 155 years. 
On February 23 they celebrated a milestone, as the congregation 
commemorated the completion of the relocation and expansion of their 
church. Tireless work was undertaken to ensure this project happened.
  The staff and members of Bogue Falaya have served others with 
compassion and care, without hesitation, and they prioritize teaching 
children about Jesus, the Scriptures, and helping others.
  Many are told today that sharing one's religious beliefs are taboo. 
However, as the oldest church in St. Tammany Parish, Bogue Falaya has 
continued to share its beliefs. The congregation has grown, a testament 
to the efforts of Pastor Jake Roudkovski and those who work with him. 
Bogue Falaya has been a cornerstone for spiritual guidance in St. 
Tammany, and I recognize the efforts of all members of the church 
community as the congregation continues in Christ's footsteps.

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