HONORING TIMOTHY BAPTIST CHURCH

On 2026-10-06, Representative Cleo Fields (D-LA-6) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING TIMOTHY BAPTIST CHURCH" in the House.

HONORING TIMOTHY BAPTIST CHURCH

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 158 (Tuesday, October 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 158 (Tuesday, October 6, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1036] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING TIMOTHY BAPTIST CHURCH ______ HON. CLEO FIELDS of louisiana in the house of representatives Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Mr. FIELDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Timothy Baptist Church of Alexandria, Louisiana, a congregation with deep roots in the community that trace back to 1880, when the church was founded in Latanier, Louisiana. Timothy began as a small congregation in a rural setting and grew through the dedication of its early members and leaders. For more than 140 years, it has been a steady presence in the lives of its members and an important part of the faith community of Alexandria. What has distinguished Timothy Baptist Church throughout its history is its willingness to adapt in order to best serve its members. Over the decades, as the congregation expanded and the community changed, the church relocated several times. Each move reflected both the growth of the church and the shifting needs of its members, and each demonstrated a congregation that understood that its mission was to go where its people were and to meet them where they were. A church that began in a rural community in 1880 and found its home in Alexandria is a living example of a congregation that has grown and changed without losing sight of its purpose. In 1965, the church was officially chartered and incorporated, a formal step in its organizational history that placed the congregation on firm footing for the future. The congregation's perseverance and faithfulness then led to the construction of its current building, which was dedicated in 1968. That building became a central place of worship and community gathering, symbolizing the dedication of the church's founders and congregants and giving generations of families a permanent home for worship, fellowship, and celebration. Throughout its history, Timothy Baptist Church has been led by committed pastors, including Rev. George L. Price, Sr., who emphasized sharing the goodness of God and transforming the world through faith and service. The church's mission has consistently focused on fostering Kingdom-minded disciples through the teachings of Jesus Christ and the inspiration of the holy spirit, a mission that looks outward as well as inward, equipping believers to carry their faith into their families, their workplaces, and their neighborhoods. Today, Timothy Baptist Church continues to serve as a spiritual and community hub in Alexandria, maintaining its mission to empower the next generation of Christians while preserving its rich heritage. By honoring its past while preparing its young people to lead, the church strengthens not only its own congregation but the faith community of Alexandria as a whole, setting an example of how a church can remain rooted in tradition while responding to the needs of each new generation. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Timothy Baptist Church and its dedicated congregation for more than 140 years of faith, perseverance, and service to the people of Alexandria. May Timothy continue to adapt, to nurture disciples, and to strengthen its community for generations to come. ____________________