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Download official Extensions PDFReturn to issue contextHON. CLEO FIELDS
of louisiana
in the house of representatives
Mr. FIELDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge Redwood Baptist Church of Zachary, Louisiana, a congregation whose origins date back to 1857 when the late Reverend Kerchgo Hills founded the church on a Noble Tract, with the first services held in a tent. Early officers included Brothers Hoarse Richardson, Norse Evening, King Hills, and Ben Rowe, along with Sisters Elizabeth Beach, Nancy Rowe, and Emma Hughes. The first building served not only as a place of worship but also as one of the area's earliest schoolhouses. Many years later, the church was rebuilt on Highway 37 at Redwood Creek. Reverend Hills served faithfully until his passing, and Redwood was blessed with numerous remarkable pastors in the years that followed.
property on Highway 37 was sold to the Louisiana Highway Department, prompting the need for a new church site. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the pastor and deacons contacted Brother and Sister Jett of Zachary, faithful Christians and supporters of God's work. In 1962, the Jetts agreed to sell a parcel of land on which Redwood constructed its present church home. Redwood remained resilient through trials and blessings, receiving a significant renovation in 2001 as the congregation continued to grow spiritually, financially, and physically.
Reverend Dale W. Flowers was elected on December 16, 2015, and installed on January 3, 2016. Pastor Flowers has since faithfully fulfilled the mission of Jesus Christ by preaching, teaching, and equipping the saints. In 2016, he published the New Member's Orientation and Study Class to teach foundational Christian principles and help new members discern God's purpose for their service. Under Pastor Flowers' leadership, Redwood continued to prosper, undertaking a full sanctuary renovation in 2022 and constructing a beautiful fellowship hall in 2024 without requiring a bank loan—a testament to both faith and unity within the congregation.
Mr. Speaker, Redwood Baptist Church continues its legacy of service and faith under Pastor Flowers and the deacons, who together established a Community Prayer Ministry. Once a month, members go into the community to pray and share the message of salvation through Jesus Christ. Additional ministries have expanded the church's outreach, including Women's Ministry, Hospitality, Health and Wellness, Pastor Aide, and Faith Inspired Youth in Action (F.I.Y.A.). Built upon the solid rock of Jesus Christ, Redwood Baptist Church has weathered many storms and stands today as a testament to steadfast faith, spiritual growth, and God's unending blessings.