Mr. Speaker. from its humble origins in 1877 the Chinese Christian community in Hawaii has experienced a long and notable history. What was a little community of 19 immigrant worshipers in 1877 has since grown to encompass an estimated 7.000 worshipers throughout the State in For the members of the First Chinese Church of Christ in Hawaii this month commemorates the 90th anniversary of the founding of their mother church. which was located on Fort Street in the heart of downtown Honolulu. For four and a half decades the Fort Street Chinese Church served as the focal point for all Chinese mission work in the islands. Special English classes for hundreds of young people and their parents supplemented the regular worship services and.
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