Reverend Timothy Crumpton
Cleburne County Baptist Church
Heber Springs, AR
Sponsor: Rep. Rick Crawford, (R-AR)
Date of Prayer: 03/25/2015
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize my friend, Pastor Tim Crumpton of Heber Springs, Arkansas, for his service today as guest chaplain of the House of Representatives.
I have personally had the pleasure of knowing Pastor Crumpton for the past several years, and I am humbled by the leadership that he has shown his community through his dedication to God and Scripture.
Ever since he was a young man, Pastor Crumpton has been involved in various ministries, and he holds a bachelor's degree and master's degree in Christian education. In 1995, he began traveling with his family, preaching in children's ministries, Christian youth camps, and singing in churches throughout the States and several countries abroad. Today, he serves as the pastor of the Cleburne County Baptist Church in Heber Springs, Arkansas.
Tim and his wife, Shannon, met at a youth camp and will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary next month. They have five children, one daughter–in–law, and one grandson.
Please join me in thanking Pastor Crumpton for leading us in prayer as today's guest chaplain of the House of Representatives.
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You, Almighty God, for the promise in Your holy Word that says whosoever believes in Your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, has everlasting life.
Thank you, Lord, for the freedoms and blessings that still remain in our great country. Thank You for those that stood strong for the Biblical principles that have shaped us, and also for those that fought for these principles that have kept us free.
Lord, please forgive the sins of our Nation. Your Word promises: "Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people."
Lord, please help this Congress and their families. When each item of legislation is presented, help these men and women to seek Your wisdom and perform their duties ethically, remembering always the people they represent and also Your principles that have continued to preserve this country.
In the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
Amen.
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