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Senate
Resolution 676
By:
Senator Balfour of the 9th
A
RESOLUTION
Honoring
the First Baptist Church of Snellville on its 125th Anniversary; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
as a nation united under God, the religious institutions in our country have
performed a historical role in setting standards for moral values, charity to
those less fortunate, and worship of God; and
WHEREAS,
the First Baptist Church of Snellville, Georgia, was formally organized on
August 12, 1882, with seven loving charter members whose purpose was to preach
the Gospel of the Son of God and to uplift humanity; and
WHEREAS,
the church was originally named the Darien Church, in 1883 it was renamed the
Snellville Baptist Church, and in 1975 the church was renamed the First Baptist
Church of Snellville; and
WHEREAS,
since John and Andrew J. Harris donated the approximately three acres for the
original church site in 1883, the First Baptist Church of Snellville has had a
history of growth and expansion and now has approximately 8,000 members;
and
WHEREAS,
the strong spiritual and devoted leaders of the church including its 21 pastors
have led the faithful and hard working congregation through a tremendous history
of expansion and service to the community and this ministry continues to grow as
the church celebrated the ground-breaking for its new Children's Ministry on
March 25, 2007; and
WHEREAS,
the church has had a positive impact not only on its community, but on the
world, providing support for local, state, national, and international missions;
and
WHEREAS,
the devoted congregation of this church has established an unparalleled record
of constructive, compassionate, and humanitarian service, and the church now
offers a broad range of religious programs for people of all ages while
continuing to serve as a beacon of light and a ray of spiritual hope;
and
WHEREAS,
the First Baptist Church of Snellville has been an influential and guiding force
in the City of Snellville for the past 125 years and has greatly contributed to
the moral development and growth of Gwinnett County and Snellville.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join on
this the occasion of the church's 125th Anniversary to commend the faithful
members of the First Baptist Church of Snellville, express their appreciation
for the church's outstanding Christian history of community service, and convey
their sincere best wishes for continued growth and success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the First Baptist Church
of Snellville.