Reverend Dr. Ezekiel Pipher
Heartland Evangelical Free Church
Central City, NE
Sponsor: Rep. Adrian Smith, (R-NE)
Date of Prayer: 03/14/2013
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Smith) is recognized for 1 minute.
There was no objection.
Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce Dr. Zeke Pipher , who will serve as our guest chaplain today. Zeke earned his Master of Divinity from Talbot School of Theology and his Doctor of Ministry from Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the senior pastor at Heartland Evangelical Free Church in Central City, Nebraska.
In addition to his work in the ministry, he is an avid outdoorsman and author. His first book, ‘‘Man on the Run: Helping Hyper–Hobbied Men Recognize the Best Things,'' was released last year; and he is a regular contributor to several national outdoor magazines. He and his wife, Jamie, have three children and live in central Nebraska.
And, importantly, his favorite football team is the Nebraska Cornhuskers. It is my honor to welcome Dr. Pipher .
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
Our Father in Heaven, by Your sovereign hand, You make all nations, kingdoms, and empires. You raise up their leaders and ordain the rules by which they govern. You alone are righteous in all Your judgments, so it is You that we trust and desire to imitate.
Lord, help the honorable men and women of the House of Representatives lead by persuasion, kindness, and reason according to Your Scriptures. Equip and guide them to craft laws, resolutions, and amendments that will accomplish Your will for our Nation. By Your Spirit, help them carry out these noble responsibilities with wisdom and integrity. I also ask that You would encourage their families this day.
Our Savior, we eagerly await Your return and Your perfect justice and mercy. Until that moment, grant us patience, and help us be of good courage and strong heart.
We pray in Jesus' name.
Amen.
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