Reps. Pete Olson & Al Green Attend Historic St John Baptist Church

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Reps. Pete Olson (TX-22) and Al Green (TX-09) recently expressed joint support for preserving the historic St. John Baptist Church in Missouri City. The St. John Missionary Baptist Church was founded by freed slaves back in 1869 and has deep roots in the history of African Americans in Fort Bend County. The church was severely damaged in a 2006 arson fire that was never solved. The steadfast and faithful congregation has continued their impressive efforts to keep the church alive and continue to make progress. Olson and Green attended services on Sunday to meet with congregants and witness the improvements firsthand.

"The worshipers and pastors at St. John remain ever faithful and devoted to this church that has been witness to so much Texas and American history," Congressman Pete Olson said. "It was a privilege to meet with the folks keeping this history and testament to faith alive. I was deeply impressed with the improvements this community, historic landmark has made and I hope there will be continued support for this churches survival. Missouri City is a better community thanks to places of worship like St John's Church."

"St. John Baptist Church is a historic institution in Missouri City that has represented unshakeable faith and grace for more than a century," Congressman Al Green said. "Pastor Fisher and his congregation have been stewards of the 146-year-old legacy of this church. They have survived and thrived despite the arson at the church in 2006. I, along with many others in our community, wholeheartedly support the St. John Baptist Church. Moreover, we anticipate its continued involvement in our community."

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