[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4637]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNTAIN INN WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH

 Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, today I wish to honor one of South 
Carolina's most impactful ministries, the Fountain Inn Wesleyan 
Methodist Church. Celebrating 100 years of faith and teachings on April 
24, 2016, the church has remained dedicated to its vision, ``To exalt 
Jesus Christ by Evangelizing the Lost, Disciplining Believers, 
Equipping the Church, and Ministering to the Community,'' and intends 
to continue on this path for years to come.
  Evangelist Rev. J.M. Hames first organized the church in 1916, and 
its official name, the Wesleyan Church, was obtained in 1968 following 
mergers with several other denominations. Following a tent revival 
meeting at the start of its history, the church began as a place of 
worship for workers and residents of the Woodside Mill Village 
community. It was later provided its permanent place of worship when 
the Woodside Mill company deeded the building and property to the 
Wesleyan Methodist Church.
  Despite many changes incurred over time, including the leadership of 
21 pastors, the church has continued to serve the community without 
straying from its initial mission. The Fountain Inn Wesleyan Methodist 
Church has remained a consistent source of guidance for its community 
and has brought many individuals to know the Lord throughout its 
history.
  It is with honor and admiration that we recognize the Fountain Inn 
Wesleyan Methodist Church and its great impact, adding its legacy to 
our April 19, 2016, Congressional Record.

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