Bill Text: GA HR1041 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Franklin Covenant Baptist Church; 163rd anniversary; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-14 - House Read and Adopted [HR1041 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR1041-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1041
By:
Representatives Howard of the
121st,
Frazier of the
123rd,
Murphy of the
120th,
James of the
135th,
and Heckstall of the
62nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Franklin Covenant Baptist Church on the occasion of its 163rd
anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the seeds which were sown by the loving and humble efforts of the devoted
original worshipers of Franklin Covenant Baptist Church have blossomed,
establishing a rich tradition and history; and
WHEREAS,
Franklin Covenant Baptist Church was organized by Reverend J.H.T. Kilpatrick and
Jonathan Huff on the third Saturday in March of 1848, with the first house of
worship built on grounds donated by Colonel A.C. Walker; and
WHEREAS,
Reverend Kilpatrick was a white minister and served as the church's first leader
until the church's first black minister, Reverend Nathan Walker, was ordained
and led the church as one of the greatest black preachers in the area at the
time; and
WHEREAS,
Franklin Covenant Baptist Church has grown under the divine direction of
numerous leaders over the years and they include Reverends J.H.T. Kilpatrick,
Nathan Walker, Lewis Carter, Dr. C.T. Walker, S.C. Walker, W.J. Watts, G.A.
Pinkston, W.J. Mack, C.H. Davis, J.C. Deans, N.J. Watkins, M.E. Turner, J.D.
Williams, George Williams, and James O. Strowbridge; and
WHEREAS,
in the past 163 years, the church has had 22 pastors and associate pastors,
ordained 76 deacons, and established three offspring churches, Spring Hill
Baptist Church in Blythe, Adams Grove Baptist Church in Gracewood, and Green
Branch Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS,
the congregation of this church has compiled an unparalleled record of
constructive, compassionate, and humanitarian service which it demonstrates
daily through open minds, open hearts, and open doors;
and
WHEREAS, members of Franklin Covenant Baptist Church have a sincere desire to serve the Lord and are wholeheartedly committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS, members of Franklin Covenant Baptist Church have a sincere desire to serve the Lord and are wholeheartedly committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message
of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for its innumerable good works
rendered on behalf of persons in need.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the rich history of Franklin Covenant Baptist Church,
commend its 163 years of dedicated service to the Lord and community, and extend
their warmest best wishes for its continued growth and success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Franklin
Covenant Baptist Church's Reverend James O. Strowbridge.
