[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4467]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH IN SULLIVAN, MISSOURI ON ITS 
                           100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. BLAINE LUETKEMEYER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 20, 2017

  Mr. LUETKEMEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a church in my 
district, First Assembly of God in Sullivan, Missouri, on its 100th 
anniversary. It will be observing this milestone on October 8, 2017.
  First Assembly of God was founded on June 4, 1917 by Reverend R.O. 
Miller with 42 charter members. The church is known for its long-
standing history of providing Christian services in the community. Its 
first building was dedicated on March 18, 1923 which served the 
congregation until its relocation on September 14, 1969 to its current 
home on Elmont Road.
  The mission statement of First Assembly of God is to ``Exalt the Lord 
through worship, Equip the saints through discipleship, Evangelize the 
lost through outreach and missions, Embrace each other through 
fellowship, and Encourage the hurting through ministry.'' Throughout 
the past 100 years this mission statement has been the foundation on 
which the church stands and shares the love of God with those in the 
community.
  There are various programs offered at First Assembly of God for 
children, men, and women of all ages. Christian enrichment classes that 
are offered include Sunday School, Nursery, Kingdom Kids, Girls Club, 
Royal Rangers, Jr. High, Anchor 5.8, Anchor Youth, Late Night, and 
Women's/Men's Ministry.
  Reverend Kyle Phillips currently serves as the Senior Pastor at First 
Assembly of God. He has served in this capacity for 10 years. Pastor 
Phillips serves the church alongside Youth Pastors Reverends Michael 
and Anna Maschmeyer, Children's Director Cascha Phillips, Executive 
Assistant and Treasurer Kay and Larry Cunieo, and Maintenance Director 
Robert Davis.
  I ask you to join me in recognizing First Assembly of God Church on 
its 100th anniversary. The commitment this church has shown to the 
Lord, its parishioners, and the entire community is acknowledged by 
this milestone anniversary.

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