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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 honor Freeman Baptist Church, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The History of Freeman Baptist Church leads back to the days of Jesus Christ and his public ministry if one would be technical or critical. Scriptural procedure of the Church is depicted in the Old Testament. The church is the espoused bride of Jesus Christ and is guided by the Holy Spirit.
Ethel, Louisiana, the Little Evergreen Baptist Church was born, under the guidance of the Reverend Albert Freeman as Pastor. It was a one room, wooden church with a small membership but large in praising God. Sunday school and Church Services were held two times a month. Under the leadership of Reverend Albert Freeman, the church was renamed the Freeman Baptist Church. The founding members were: Reverend Albert Freeman—Pastor, Brother Ike Johnson—Head Deacon; Members—Brother Nathan Ross, Joe Clark, Newman Freeman; Sisters—Martha Freeman and Alberta Clark.
prevalent but not prevailing because they knew God was in control. The death of the founders left them with consternation, but prayer kept them covered and the membership, though small, sustained.
Charles Armstead, Sr., Head Deacon; Brother Charles Armstead, Jr.; Sisters Rhoda Taylor, Barbara O'Conner, Nancy O'Conner, Nathelda O'Conner, Mary Johnson, and Sister Ola M. Armstead, who was the sole remaining member from the original membership of Little Evergreen Baptist Church.
with preaching and singing like Paul and Silas fused together into one. He was a man with a vision, inspired by the Lord with the gift of preaching the gospel as well as a gift in carpentry. Reverend Richardson spearheaded the renovation of Freeman with the assistance of the men of the church and friends in the community, transforming it from a one room building to the church we sit in today. Under his leadership the little church by the side of the road grew spiritually, financially, and numerically.
O'Conner, Reverend Willie Mackie, and Reverend Eddie Lee, provided many spirit-filled services.
man of spiritual discernment, advised the church that when his task in ministry was finished, he wanted the members to stick together and find a leader. During his illness, Reverend Mac Henry Wallace visited Freeman several times by invitation. In June 1997, Reverend Richardson transitioned from his earthly sojourn to his heavenly inheritance.
as pastor and was installed on September 12, 1997. Under Reverend Wallace's leadership, Freeman continued to have spirit-filled services. Over the years Freeman was blessed with several associate ministers who were great assets, helping the church move in the right direction.
reinforced. In August 2002, the church purchased two additional acres of property and in October 2002 completed paving the new grounds. On December 7, 2003, a rededication service was held for the newly renovated building.
In 2018, Reverend Wallace resigned as pastor. Without an immediate successor, Freeman stood on Romans 8.31—`If God be for us, who can be against us?' God sent Reverend Murion `Reverend Happy' Webb, a Holy Ghost-filled man of God, to shepherd Freeman until a new pastor was elected. In May 2019, Reverend Robert L. Scott, Jr. accepted the call to pastor Freeman. Pastor Scott is a dedicated leader with profound devotion to helping God's people, a prolific spirit-filled pastor, teacher, and mentor who utilizes his multifaceted gifts throughout the community.
closer to Him, striving to retain the bright hope that burned so brightly years ago. Freeman Baptist Church remains committed to reaching out in love, winning souls for Christ, and doing only those things that will glorify our Heavenly Father. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Freeman Baptist Church, for its dedication to spreading the word of God.