In Recognition of 40 Years of Faithful Service to the Eliezer Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Mr. President, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize two distinguished religious leaders in Michigan, Pastor Raymond H. Dunlap, Sr. and his wife, Mother Lillian B. Dunlap. On May 21, 2006, they will be honored for their service to The Eliezer Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of Flint, Michigan.

Bishop Dunlap, known by many as a “Man with a Vision,” entered the ministry in Columbus, Ohio in 1954 under the guidance of his father, the late Bishop Sandy Dunlap. In 1966, he became the Pastor of the newly established Eliezer Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Flint. Bishop Dunlap was appointed District Elder of the Northern District in 1977, and three years later was named Junior Bishop at the International Convocation. Bishop Dunlap’s faithfulness, leadership and service led him to be consecrated Bishop in 1983. Bishop Dunlap directed the creation of thirteen Churches of the Lord Jesus Christ in Michigan, as well as three in Minnesota.

Over the years, Bishop Dunlap has founded several programs, including the Michigan Home Builders, the Apostolic Instructions Deliverance Station, and Anti-Juvenile Delinquency. He also organized The Freedom Train Outreach and was editor of the International Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ of the Apostolic Faith. Through these community-based efforts, Bishop Dunlap has provided much needed assistance and leadership to those most in need.

Bishop Dunlap’s wife, Mother Dunlap has dedicated a great deal of her service to youth ministry. Her work with the Youth Department, Sunday School Department, Music Department, as well as the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ Bible Institute Extension has allowed her to touch the lives of children and adults alike. In addition, she has ministered her faith through several literary contributions, including “Words From the Lord For the Women,” “Go To Sleep With Mother’s Prayer,” and “Mountain Top Prayers.” Mother Dunlap’s faith has been an inspiration not only to her church, but to the entire community.

Bishop and Mother Dunlap have delivered their spiritual message through radio ministry for several years. Bishop Dunlap ministers through “The Hour of Power, for Prayer or to Share”. Mother Dunlap extends her message through “The Extension of the Hour of Power — Sleep Well With Mother’s Prayer.”

I know my colleagues join me in congratulating Bishop Dunlap and Mother Dunlap on their service to the Flint community and on their many achievements over the years. I am pleased to offer my best wishes to them on the 40 years of faithful service at The Eliezer Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ and for many more years of good health, happiness, and service to the community.