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House Resolution 391
By: Representatives Reese of the 140
th
, Hugley of the 141
st
, Rice of the 139
th
, Buckner of the
137
th
, and Smith of the 138
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. on the occasion
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of his tenth pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. has demonstrated his commitment3
to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the4
physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and5
WHEREAS, he accepted the call to preach the Gospel in June 1996 and has since provided6
more than 25 years of pastoral leadership to the congregations of Friendship Baptist Church7
in Calhoun, Simpson Road Baptist Church in Atlanta, and Living Faith Church in Mableton;8
and9
WHEREAS, this year, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. will celebrate the tenth10
anniversary of his call to serve as pastor of Wynnton Hill Baptist Church in Columbus,11
Georgia; and12
WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Wynnton Hill Baptist Church grow in size13
and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual14
leader and place for fellowship; and15
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WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. has further served for 20 years in
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the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia Inc. as the former Home Missions17
Director and the current Director of Music; and18
WHEREAS, he has traveled throughout the nation and the world to share the Good News of19
Jesus, preaching in the National and Progressive Baptist Conventions as well as20
internationally in Meiningen and Frankfurt, Germany; Czechoslovakia; Liberia; Africa; and21
Haiti; and22
WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne23
Sherman Sr. is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and24
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message25
of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for his innumerable good works rendered26
on behalf of persons in need.27
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that28
the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman29
Sr. upon the wonderful occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for30
many more years of successful fellowship and leadership.31
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized32
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to33
Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr.34
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