WHEREAS, for more than 136 years, Gilfield Baptist Church has provided spiritual leadership, generous community outreach, and opportunities for joyful worship in the Baptist tradition to residents of Charles City; and

WHEREAS, Gilfield Baptist Church offers weekly worship services, as well as Bible study classes and other ministries; and

WHEREAS, Gilfield Baptist Church has benefited from the wise leadership of numerous pastors over the years and is currently led by the Reverend Michael L. Jones, Sr.; and

WHEREAS, over the course of its long history, Gilfield Baptist Church has cultivated strong community bonds and helped its members grow in faith; and

WHEREAS, Gilfield Baptist Church commemorated its 136th anniversary on September 27, 2020, with a special event featuring guest speakers and opportunities for congregants to participate virtually from the safety of their homes; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Gilfield Baptist Church hereby be commended on the occasion of its 136th anniversary; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Gilfield Baptist Church as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the church's legacy of contributions to the community.