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To honor and celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Second Baptist Church.
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WHEREAS, founded in 1824, Second Baptist Church is the oldest African American church in Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, since its' inception, Second Baptist Church has held fast to their purpose statement, "We believe a great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will grow a Great Church."; and
WHEREAS, the Second Baptist Church congregation has faithfully and with maturity, followed the leadership of only 7 pastors in 175 years; Rev. Ezekiel Fields, James Preston Poindexter, Charles Frank Jenkins, Harold E. Pinkston, the illustrious Leon L. Troy, Sr., David S. Carter, and now Rev. Howard T. Washington; and
WHEREAS, Second Baptist Church has celebrated great milestones over the years, such as; establishing Chandler Arms, their 45 unit senior citizen's housing complex, and expanding their current location to include a $1 million dollar education wing; and
WHEREAS, down through the years, Second Baptist Church has faithfully served the greater Columbus community through programs like; "Operation Potato," a partnership with New Salem Baptist church that provided 475,000 pounds of potatoes to the needy in 2005, and a joint ministry with the Neighborhood House to provide food and clothing to families; and
WHEREAS, Second Baptist Church is a purpose driven and Holy Spirit led Church that has made a positive impact in individuals, families, and the city of Columbus, Ohio for the past 175 years; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we do hereby honor and celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Second Baptist Church and wish them continue
success and God's bountiful blessings.