[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12708]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 22, 2014

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th year of 
the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
  The General Council of the Assemblies of God began in Hot Springs, 
Arkansas in 1914 with 300 people and has called Springfield, Missouri 
its home since 1918, and we are proud to call them our neighbors in the 
7th Congressional District. This broad coalition of ministers decided 
to work together to fulfill common goals by providing fellowship, 
establishing schools, and sending missionaries abroad. Since 1914, the 
Assemblies of God has grown to more than 67 million adherents in over 
366,000 churches worldwide.
  In these 100 years, Assemblies of God members have preached the 
gospel, prayed for the sick, witnessed miracles, published profound 
insights on the spiritual life, and established churches, schools, 
orphanages, and rescue missions. The Assemblies of God's dedication and 
loyalty to their members and employees has become a vital part of the 
Springfield community. Their outreach and sponsorship of higher 
education is a true testament of their fellowship and values. The 
General Council has formed close relationships to local businesses and 
universities, creating a network that values community, education, and 
friendship. It is an honor to recognize the General Council for their 
leadership and service.
  I am confident the work of the General Council of the Assemblies of 
God will continue to make a positive impact in the area over the next 
100 years.

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