Bill Text: GA HR1802 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Bethany United Methodist Church; 95th anniversary; commend
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-24 - House Read and Adopted [HR1802 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1802-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1802
By:
Representatives Johnson of the
37th,
Wix of the
33rd,
Teilhet of the
40th,
Golick of the
34th,
and Manning of the
32nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Bethany United Methodist Church on the occasion of its 95th
anniversary; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the seeds which were sown by the loving and humble efforts of the devoted
original worshipers of Bethany United Methodist Church have blossomed,
establishing a rich tradition and history; and
WHEREAS,
organized in April of 1914 in the Grove Park neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia,
Bethany United Methodist Church has grown in congregation size over the years,
allowing the Word of God to spread further throughout the community;
and
WHEREAS,
this church was a bulwark of Christian love and concern, serving the middle
class community of Northwest Atlanta through the Great Depression and rebuilding
after a fire destroyed the original structure in 1932; and
WHEREAS,
in 1964, the North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church offered
Bethany United Methodist Church land at the corner of Hicks and Hurt Road in
Cobb County, to continue their ministry in an area where a large number of their
members had moved; and
WHEREAS,
the congregation met in the Richard Russell Elementary School until the church's
first structure of worship, known as the McGrady Building, was completed;
and
WHEREAS,
in 1970, a new and larger sanctuary was built as Bethany United Methodist Church
continued to grow and serve as the "Friendly Church at the Crossroad";
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, in April of 2010, Bethany United Methodist Church will celebrate its 95th anniversary with Homecoming events and worship services, inviting all current and former members, friends, and community associates to celebrate on April 18, 2010; and
WHEREAS, in April of 2010, Bethany United Methodist Church will celebrate its 95th anniversary with Homecoming events and worship services, inviting all current and former members, friends, and community associates to celebrate on April 18, 2010; 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 Bethany United Methodist Church, commend
its 95 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 appropriate copies of this resolution to the Senior
Pastor of Bethany United Methodist Church, Reverend Terry L. Phillips, and the
Chairperson of the Church Council, Judge Kenneth O. Nix.
