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John Joyce Republican
“I want to congratulate Newry Lutheran Church in Blair County on its 225th anniversary. I thank its pastor and members for serving our community since 1801.”
“Mr. Speaker, with appreciation I rise to recognize Newry Lutheran Church of Blair County on the 225th anniversary of its founding. This milestone commemorates more than two centuries of faithful worship, Christian service, and ministry within the Newry community and beyond. Founded in 1801, Newry Lutheran Church has served generations of individuals and families through worship, education, outreach, and compassionate care. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of everyone in the 13th Congressional District, I congratulate Reverend Marty Jo Irvin-Stellabotte and the entire Newry Lutheran congregation on their 225th anniversary milestone and express my gratitude for the many ways that the church serves the community.”
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Mr. Speaker, with appreciation I rise to recognize Newry Lutheran Church of Blair County on the 225th anniversary of its founding. This milestone commemorates more than two centuries of faithful worship, Christian service, and ministry within the Newry community and beyond. Founded in 1801, Newry Lutheran Church has served generations of individuals and families through worship, education, outreach, and compassionate care. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of everyone in the 13th Congressional District, I congratulate Reverend Marty Jo Irvin-Stellabotte and the entire Newry Lutheran congregation on their 225th anniversary milestone and express my gratitude for the many ways that the church serves the community.