Reverend Steve Walker
Fairview Village Church
Eagleville, PA
Sponsor: Rep. Jim Gerlach, (R-PA)
Date of Prayer: 07/15/2014
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Pastor Steve Walker , the Family Ministry pastor for the Fairview Village Church in Eagleville, Pennsylvania, which serves thousands of area residents in southeastern Pennsylvania.
A native of the State of Washington, Pastor Walker received his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington and then proudly served in the United States military.
In 1991, Pastor Walker began working full time in the ministry, and since then, has served as a children's pastor in Tacoma, Washington; as an associate pastor in Topeka, Kansas; and as the lead pastor in Carson City, Nevada––all before starting his current position in Eagleville.
On a more personal note, Pastor Walker and his wife of over 30 years, Shari, have raised two terrific daughters, Ashley and Stephanie. Pastor Walker also demonstrated tremendous courage and unshakable faith as he battled cancer in 2003. He has since conquered the disease and has emerged from that battle with a renewed passion for serving the church, his congregants, and the community.
It is therefore my privilege to welcome Pastor Walker , his wife, Shari, and daughter Stephanie to the House of Representatives today and to thank him for serving as our guest chaplain.
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
Heavenly Father, I pray for each Member of this body to be mindful of Your will. You have blessed us with great freedoms and given the Members of this House great responsibility. With this responsibility comes even greater challenges.
Therefore, I ask, Lord, bless our Representatives. May every man and woman have the courage to speak their mind, the stamina to stay the course, and the determination to stand their ground, for conviction is not bendable. Progress is not made when men are not bound on principle.
Lord, I ask that this body be not just a group of representatives but, rather, a collection of free men and free women with a desire to guide a free Nation.
May they be strong in faith, abounding in wisdom, and righteous in nature. Lord, grant the home of each Member peace.
I pray in the name of my Lord and Savior Christ Jesus.
Amen.
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