Reverend David E. Paul
First United Methodist Church
Clewiston, FL
Sponsor: Rep. Rep. Mark Foley, (R-FL)
Date of Prayer: 06/26/2002
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to welcome Dr. David Paul and his wife, Judy, to the House Chamber this morning. I join my colleague, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Hastings), in this great honor.
Dr. Paul is a third generation Floridian. He was born in Miami, Florida, in 1946; and he is a graduate of Miami Senior High School and the University of Florida. Go Gators.
He is a true spiritual leader rooted in Florida.
An accomplished trombone player, Reverend Paul played with the Savannah Symphony Orchestra for a number of years before attending the Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, where he earned his master of divinity degree and doctor of divinity.
After 10 years in Kentucky, Dr. Paul again regained his senses and returned to Florida where he has served churches in Eustic, Groveland, Clewiston and Lake City.
I know the community in Clewiston was very sad to see Reverend Paul head to Lake City, but one community's loss is another's gain; and I am sure he will have the same impact in Lake City that he had for us in Clewiston.
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
Our Heavenly Father, we come to You with grateful hearts for the daily evidence of Your love. You are always with us. You are always available to us.
There are times, Lord, when we ignore You and Your guidance. Forgive us. Forgive us when we stray away from the ideals and goals You have given our great nation. Enable us to forgive ourselves and each other.
We thank You, Lord, for Your guidance and Your love. We thank You for the trust our citizens have given these persons. This trust, along with Your presence, strengthens and enables them to have the courage to deal with the hard decisions that face them.
We pray for those today who need a special sense of divine love, whose lives need encouragement and peace.
Sustain our nation and guide the House of Representatives as it seeks to do Your will.
In Christ’s name, Amen.
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