Recognizing Pastor Stewart McWilliams
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Mr. CRANK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions of Pastor Stewart McWilliams and numerous churches in the Pikes Peak region in organizing and participating in the citywide prayer across Colorado Springs as part of the National Day of Prayer events earlier this year.
During these events, one moment stood out: when Pastor McWilliams of Fellowship of the Rockies Church offered a model of the Olympic torch to be passed from week to week and church to church as a picture of the growing unity in prayer in our community.
For Colorado Springs, which is known as Olympic City USA, this was a vivid and meaningful picture for the community and an homage to the powerful impact of prayer.
I also recognize and appreciate the united prayers of groups like: Boulder Street Church, Springs Community Church, The Navigators, Victory Life Church, New Life Midtown, Iglesia Nueva Vida, Heart of the Springs Church, Story Church, Youth With a Mission, and Decision Point, who participated in the National Day of Prayer events in Colorado Springs.
Celebrating National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children
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Mr. CRANK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Colorado Springs Catholic Diocese and the Sanctity of Life Apostolate led by Mrs. Julie Bailey as they celebrate the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children at St. Mary's Cathedral in downtown Colorado Springs.
The National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children is focused on helping to humanize our aborted brothers and sisters and deepening the commitment to ending the injustice of abortion and providing healing to those who have experienced an abortion.
I honor the Colorado Springs Diocese and other faith-based organizations in the Pikes Peak region such as: 40 Days for Life, Students for Life, the Bishop's Respect Life dinner, Rachel's Challenge, Mater Filius, Sidewalk Advocates for Life, the Knights of Columbus, and many other ministries to mothers, fathers, children, and those who are recovering from loss. Celebrating 40th Anniversary of Springs Community Church
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Mr. CRANK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Springs Community Church, located strategically on the major thoroughfare of Woodmen Road in Colorado Springs and symbolically placed on the top of a hill in our community.
Springs Community Church has been a light on a hill in the Pikes Peak region since their founding. Their ministry to children and families through the largest church-run preschool in our community, combined with their emphasis upon discipleship and depth of a believer's walk with the Lord, and their heart for international missions has shined like a light throughout the community.
I congratulate and celebrate this anniversary and thank Springs Community Church for their 40 years of shining God's light in the Fifth Congressional District. 10 Days of Prayer
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Mr. CRANK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the efforts of 10 Days of Prayer. A united group of Christian churches in Colorado Springs are joining the international and ecumenical emphasis of prayer between the Jewish holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. These significant spiritual days are being recognized by daily prayers in a variety of churches and ministries in Colorado Springs.
I thank The Road Church, Gateway Prayer Garden, World Prayer Center, Awakening Church, Iglesia Venga tu Reino, Living Hope Church, Cross Fellowship Church, Revival Springs International, Dream Centers, Academy Christian Church, Zeal Church, COSILoveYou, and Springs First Church of the Nazarene for joining in hosting these 10 Days of Prayer as well.
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