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Senate
Resolution 160
By:
Senators Jones of the 10th, Davenport of the 44th and Douglas of the 17th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in McDonough, Georgia; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in McDonough, Georgia, was founded in 1867
as Kent Chapel by Brother Lowe Tomlinson, Reverend Joe Laney, and Reverend C. A.
Kent; and
WHEREAS,
the Reverend C. A. Kent was the first official pastor of the church;
and
WHEREAS,
the congregation has grown and expanded from an original one-room, wood-frame
structure south of McDonough to its most recent building on ten acres of land
located on Race Track Road; and
WHEREAS,
the congregation is now led by the dynamic and innovative leadership of Reverend
Woodrow Williams; and
WHEREAS,
the 139th anniversary of the founding of the church is an occasion to recognize
and recall the distinguished history of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church
and its commitment to a remarkable record of Christian service; and
WHEREAS,
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church has many ministries which serve the
surrounding community and is diligently pursuing its mission and purpose of
advancing the kingdom of Jesus Christ through public worship, preaching of the
Gospel, personal evangelism, missionary endeavors, and Christian education;
and
WHEREAS,
Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is continuing its mission of evangelism
and helping people and reaching out to the community in providing spiritual
guidance, comfort, and hope in fulfillment of its mission.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join to
recognize the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 139th
anniversary and the Reverend Woodrow Williams and the entire congregation are
commended for their invaluable contributions and service to the community and
the State of Georgia.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Wesley Chapel United
Methodist Church.