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HR 391: Sherman, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne, Sr.; occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary; recognize

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House Resolution 391

By: Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, Rice of the 139th, Buckner of the 137th, and Smith of the 138th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. on the occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. has demonstrated his commitment to teaching the Gospel, witnessing Christ through word and deed, and addressing the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual needs of others; and

WHEREAS, he accepted the call to preach the Gospel in June 1996 and has since provided more than 25 years of pastoral leadership to the congregations of Friendship Baptist Church in Calhoun, Simpson Road Baptist Church in Atlanta, and Living Faith Church in Mableton; and

WHEREAS, this year, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. will celebrate the tenth anniversary of his call to serve as pastor of Wynnton Hill Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, his vision and direction have helped Wynnton Hill Baptist Church grow in size and influence, uplifting the community like the light of Bethlehem and serving as a spiritual leader and place for fellowship; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. has further served for 20 years in the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia Inc. as the former Home Missions Director and the current Director of Music; and

WHEREAS, he has traveled throughout the nation and the world to share the Good News of Jesus, preaching in the National and Progressive Baptist Conventions as well as internationally in Meiningen and Frankfurt, Germany; Czechoslovakia; Liberia; Africa; and Haiti; and

WHEREAS, the unmatched spiritual assistance offered by Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. is a source of strength and direction for persons in all walks of life; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this enduring example of God's message of peace and love be recognized and congratulated for his innumerable good works rendered on behalf of persons in need.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr. upon the wonderful occasion of his tenth pastoral anniversary and extend best wishes for many more years of successful fellowship and leadership.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Reverend Dr. Michael Wayne Sherman Sr.