HON. RON PAUL
OF TEXAS
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Friday, May 28, 2010
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Mr. PAUL.
Madam Speaker, on June 12,
2010 the Greater Mount Zion Church in
Brazoria, Texas will observe the Grand Opening
and Church Dedication of their new worship
facility. Greater Mount Zion Church is one
of the fastest growing churches in Southern
Brazoria County, having quadrupled their active
membership and attendance since 2005.
Greater Mount Zion services Southern
Brazoria County with over 40 ministries, including
several ministries aimed at serving
children, teenagers, and young adults.
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In 2005, in order to better serve the people
of Brazoria County, the Greater Mount Zion
(GMZ) Education and Development Center
was created. The GMZ Education and Development
Center has implemented a number of
programs focusing on areas such as academics,
employment, financial management,
family stability, and civic involvement.
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Greater Mount Zionís newly finished facility
will facilitate in continuing partnerships, as well
as creating opportunities for new partnerships,
with other churches, faith-based groups,
schools, community organizations and businesses,
thus allowing Greater Mount Zion and
GMZ Education and Development Center to
better serve their community. While Greater
Mount Zionís prior facility consisted of a sanctuary
that seated 130 individuals, three classrooms,
and a multi-purpose building with a
half-gym, the new campus includes a sanctuary
which seats approximately 500 individuals,
10 classrooms, and a multi-purpose
building with a full gym. The new campus will
allow more individuals and organizations to
use the facility for academic and other programs
that help the residents of Brazoria find
employment, achieve financial success, and
attain their other personal and professional
goals.
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Madam Speaker, I once again congratulate
the staff and congregation of Greater Mount
Zion Baptist Church on the opening of their
new facility and I thank them for all they have
done for the people of Brazoria County.
