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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are pleased to congratulate the congregation
4of St. Paul Baptist Church of Peoria on the occasion of the
5church's 98th anniversary; and
 
6    WHEREAS, The first St. Paul Baptist Church was organized in
71914 by a Mission Band of ladies from Mount Zion with the
8leadership of Rev. William H. Hayes, and was incorporated in
91917; and
 
10    WHEREAS, St. Paul Baptist Church is committed to
11transforming people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ so that
12Christ's life may be seen in their lives; and
 
13    WHEREAS, St. Paul Baptist Church exists to catch and
14cultivate the lost so that they may have a personal
15relationship with Jesus Christ which will cause them to
16celebrate Him, commune with believers, and work with the church
17to fulfill the Great Commission; and
 
18    WHEREAS, The congregants at St. Paul Baptist Church share a
19mission of evangelism, discipleship, worship, fellowship, and
20ministry with each other and the entire community in Peoria;
21and; and
 

 

 

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1    WHEREAS, St. Paul Baptist Church provides ministries for
2congregants at every stage of their life, welcomes all people
3to join in them in worship, and strives to meet the needs of
4the entire community; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The congregation of St. Paul Baptist Church serves
6as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the
7people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it
 
8    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
9NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
10we congratulate the congregation of the St. Paul Baptist Church
11in Peoria on the occasion of the church's 98th anniversary and
12wish them continued success and happiness in the future; and be
13it further
 
14    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
15presented to Reverend Deveraux R. Hubbard of the St. Paul
16Baptist Church of Peoria as a symbol of our esteem and respect.