[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10260]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING IRONDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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                            HON. JASON SMITH

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 5, 2016

  Mr. SMITH of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Irondale United Methodist Church on its 150th anniversary.
  The church has a rich history in Washington County. Known first as 
the Irondale Methodist Episcopal Church--South, its first building was 
constructed in 1866 and dedicated in 1867, free of debt. The first 
trustees of the church were: John Jamison, Stephen Denton, Garrett 
Tidwell, Elbridge Thompson, James D. Denton, James S. Evans and James 
B. Yeargin. It is the oldest church in Irondale.
  Irondale Methodist celebrates its 150th with two days of celebration 
featuring Rev. Jimmie Robinson who grew up across the street from the 
church.
  Known affectionately as the ``Old Brick Church,'' Irondale Methodist 
currently has only 12 members. Although its numbers have diminished, 
its mission remains the same: To spread the Good News of Jesus Christ 
and reach the people of Washington County.
  It is my great pleasure to recognize the Irondale United Methodist 
Church's sesquicentennial celebration today before the United States 
House of Representatives.

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