[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5138]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING CALVARY M. B. CHURCH

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 26, 2016

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
church family whose desire is to do God's will, Calvary M. B. Church. 
Calvary M. B. Church has served the Yazoo County community over a 
century through faith and service.
  Calvary M. B. Church desire is to bring people closer to the Lord. 
They want to build the foundation of faith in young people and remind 
the Yazoo community that anything is possible through love, faith and 
prayer.
  Calvary, located on Broadway, began welcoming the community to its 
services over 100 years ago. November 15, 2015 will mark 131 years of 
praise, prayer and worship.
  On April 1, 1889 a small group purchased a lot for $50 which became 
the site of Calvary. For an additional $35, another lot was purchased 
along with the original and this site would later develop into the 
modern day church.
  According to church history notes the first pastor was Rev. Phillips. 
As the years progressed the congregation grew, even amidst growth, 
there were challenges. Small fires struck the church. Over the years 
several pastors called Calvary home. But it seemed like perfect timing 
when Pastor RaSean O. Thomas arrived at Calvary in 2009. Pastor Thomas 
is a product of Calvary.
  Calvary has a rich history within the Yazoo community, its recent 
ministries and growth show what can be done through strong prayer and 
fellowship. Currently, the church has two hundred members and growing. 
The church has Sunday School, morning worship every Sunday, Wednesday 
night Bible Study, monthly street evangelism and prayer services, 
outreach project health fairs, men and women empowerment conferences 
and other ministries. There is always something going on inside the 
walls of Calvary.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Calvary M. 
B. Church for its dedication to serving the community and doing God's 
will.

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