HONORING APOSTLE BERRY MAE ADAMS

On 2026-10-09, Representative Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL-24) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING APOSTLE BERRY MAE ADAMS" in the House.

HONORING APOSTLE BERRY MAE ADAMS

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 159 (Friday, October 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1056] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING APOSTLE BERRY MAE ADAMS ______ HON. FREDERICA S. WILSON of florida in the house of representatives Friday, October 9, 2026 Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a proclamation in recognition of Apostle Berry Mae Adams, as she is honored by Heart of God Ministries, family, and friends for her many contributions to the community through 45 years of service to the Kingdom of God: Whereas, Apostle Berry Mae Adams was born, in Sidon, Mississippi, to the late Vernie and Thomas Lewis of Osceola, Arkansas. In 1946, her family moved back to Arkansas to live the farm life for ten years. In December of 1956, the family of eleven relocated when Vernie was able to secure seasonal work in Miami, Florida; and Whereas, in 1961 on New Year's Eve Day, Apostle Adams received Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior. She developed an authentic personal relationship with Christ through prayer, study of the Bible and serving in many capacities in her local church. This journey led her to obtain a Doctor of Divinity degree; and Whereas, with 5 adults and 6 children, Apostle Adams founded The Bible Way Prayer Mission church in 1976 where she currently serves as Apostle of the ministry. Bible Way has been a part of the Liberty City community for more than 45 years with its first location opening on Northwest 62nd Street and 22nd Avenue; and Whereas, Apostle Adams' ministry specializes in helping hurt people. She supports the homeless by providing shelter to them in her own home as well as in the church building. Clothing drives, feeding the homeless, after school tutoring, and toys for tots drives are amongst the projects initiated through her ministry. Apostle Adams serves as an advisor to parents whose children have become wards of the state. She helps families to be reunited. The Bible Way Prayer Mission holds special services that are organized and facilitated by children to prepare the next generation for future ministry involvement and leadership; and Whereas, Apostle Adams works with the police department to help prevent crimes by counseling Liberty City and Brown Sub residents. She also works with Promise Keepers Ministry to encourage young men and women to abstain from fornication as a method to prevent HIV/Aids and teenage pregnancy. Apostle Adams has poured her lifetime of learning and experience into the people she serves; and Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Frederica S. Wilson, a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing the 24th Congressional District of Florida, honor Apostle Berry Adams for all her contributions to Miami- Dade County. ____________________