[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2383]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE EXPANSION OF CYPRESS BAPTIST CHURCH

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                           HON. MIKE JOHNSON

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 9, 2017

  Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for me to rise 
and recognize the Cypress Baptist Church of Benton, Louisiana. For over 
thirty years, Cypress Baptist has blessed the lives of many in our 
region. Most recently, God has blessed Cypress Baptist Church with the 
means to expand their sanctuary to grow their ministry.
  Their mission, ``to help people come to know Christ and to grow in 
Christ,'' has been modeled by the church's faithful congregation and 
their commitment to the Lord is unwavering. Because of their continued 
stewardship, more and more people are answering the call of God by 
being baptized and carrying out critical mission work.
  Over the past two years the communities of Benton and Bossier City 
and surrounding areas have come together to help Cypress Baptist in its 
mission. This church has touched the lives of so many, and is growing 
exponentially, and it is only fitting that God rewards them with the 
blessing of more space to carry out their service.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged 
to recognize Cypress Baptist Church and congratulate this pillar of our 
community on its continued dedication to the Kingdom. Their new 
sanctuary will be a true blessing to the people of our community. My 
wife, Kelly and I pray that the Spirit of the Lord continue to bless 
the congregation of Cypress Baptist Church.

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