[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10307]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


 HONORING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LICKING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 23, 2015

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 175th 
anniversary of the Licking United Methodist Church located in Licking, 
Missouri. The church was organized in 1840 as the first Methodist 
Society of Licking which met at parishioners' homes and later a 
schoolhouse.
  Since its founding, the church's space and membership have steadily 
grown. By 1937 the church had built an entire new sanctuary with a 
seating capacity of roughly 500 people and added a new cobblestone 
vestibule and bell tower in 1950. In addition to providing a place for 
communal prayer for a devoted congregation, they also actively serve 
the local community. The church has regular food drives, hosts free 
dinners open to all, organizes blood drives, and even supports a 
community garden. Through its long and rich history, the church's vital 
congregation has remained an integral part of the city of Licking.
  For their ongoing dedication to serving Christ and their community, 
it is my pleasure to honor the Licking United Methodist Church on their 
175th anniversary before the House of Representatives.

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