SR 128: Honoring Sidney First Methodist Church on its Two Hundredth Anniversary.
the senate honors sidney first methodist church on its two hundredth anniversary. the church has provided a pathway to a more meaningful life for its members by demonstrating the precepts on which the church was founded. its spirit of love and christian fellowship extends beyond the church walls, touching the lives of everyone encountered. the church has experienced continual growth under the leadership of its pastors, providing moral guidance and spiritual motivation to its congregation. it has enhanced the quality of life within the surrounding area and earned the gratitude and respect of the community. the senate congratulates the church on this milestone, acknowledging its dedication and commitment to keeping its faith alive in the community.
| May. 20, 2025 | Adopted |
As Adopted by the Senate
136th General Assembly
Regular Session
S. R. No. 128
$2025-2026
Senator Manchester
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Sidney First Methodist Church on its Two Hundredth Anniversary.
WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to Sidney First Methodist Church on its Bicentennial; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Sidney First Methodist Church has offered its members the pathway to a more meaningful life by illuminating and demonstrating the precepts on which the church was founded. The spirit of love and Christian fellowship that exists within the church edifice also extends beyond those sacred walls to touch the lives of everyone encountered by these devout disciples; and
WHEREAS, Under the capable leadership of its pastors, both past and present, Sidney First Methodist Church has experienced continual growth and has provided a source of moral guidance and spiritual motivation for its congregation. Over the years, the church has enhanced the quality of life within the surrounding area, and through its generous efforts, it has earned the gratitude and respect of the many citizens it has so capably served; and
WHEREAS, An occasion such as this is an important milestone that represents dedication and commitment. For two hundred years, the members of Sidney First Methodist Church have kept their faith alive in the community, and on this special anniversary, they have accepted the challenge of carrying their beliefs into the future; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, congratulate Sidney First Methodist Church on its Two Hundredth Anniversary and pay tribute to all those joining in the celebration of this joyous event; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to Sidney First Methodist Church.