H.R. No. 164
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of Abiding Faith Baptist Church in
Missouri City are gathering on October 15, 2017, to celebrate the
25th anniversary of their church's founding; and
WHEREAS, A group of 93 believers led by the Reverend Bobby
R. Morgan established Abiding Faith Baptist Church on October 18,
1992; congregants originally met to worship on the campus of
Briargate Elementary School, and services were later held at
Willowridge High School until a permanent house of prayer was
secured in 1997; and
WHEREAS, Since the church's founding, members have shown
their generosity in several capital campaigns, which have enabled
the church to acquire and build on new property; the current
sanctuary was constructed in 2006, and today, it serves a
congregation of more than 700 people; and
WHEREAS, In addition to benefiting from the steadfast
leadership of Reverend Morgan, Abiding Faith has been supported by
the dedicated efforts of a number of associate ministers who have
served under his guidance; over the years, a host of ministries and
auxiliaries have been formed, providing members with myriad
opportunities for fellowship, evangelism, and outreach; among
these groups are the Abiding Faith Evangelistic Action Team, the
Christian Challengers, and ministries for the young and the young
at heart; moreover, the church oversees an education department, a
music department, and numerous other programs and committees; and
WHEREAS, For a quarter century, Abiding Faith Baptist Church
has served as a beacon of inspiration and a source of spiritual
enrichment to numerous area residents, and it is a pleasure to join
in honoring the church at this special time in its history; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 25th
anniversary of Abiding Faith Baptist Church and extend to its
congregation sincere best wishes for many more years of shared
prayer and fellowship; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the church as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 164 was adopted by the House on August
15, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House