Pastor Chad Weeks
Russell Baptist Church
Green Cove Springs, FL
Sponsor: Rep. Aaron Bean, (R-FL)
Date of Prayer: 04/20/2026
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
Mr. Speaker, in a world that often feels out of control, marked by anxiety and fear, how do we respond to this chaos? Pastor Chad Weeks reminds us of a simple but powerful answer: faith.
Today, I rise to honor Pastor Chad Weeks of Russell Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs, Florida, and to thank him for serving as the House's guest chaplain.
As lead pastor of a historic church founded by his great–grandparents in 1916, Pastor Weeks carries a legacy of service. Under his leadership, Russell Baptist has become a place to find strength in adversity and hope in times of hardship.
In a season of rapid growth, he has remained steadfast in holding firm to biblical truths while investing in the next generation through thriving youth ministries and community outreach.
It is a true honor to welcome Pastor Weeks to our Nation's Capital, along with his parents, Jimmy and Joan Weeks; his wife, Ashley; and their four children: Ava, Eden, Ella, and John.
I am grateful for his friendship, Mr. Speaker, and his ministry in Clay County, Florida, and particularly for his boldness in sharing the Gospel.
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
God of Heaven and Sovereign Lord of the nations, we come before You in this Chamber mindful of Your holiness, goodness, justice, and mercy.
From our founding, this Nation has known its need for You, and we confess that we have often strayed from Your ways. Have mercy on us and forgive us.
We thank You for sustaining, preserving, and protecting this Nation through these 250 years and for every undeserved blessing You have given.
Grant wisdom, integrity, and humility to these lawmakers, that they may govern justly and serve faithfully. Restrain and frustrate all who seek evil, ruin, or violence against this land.
Turn the heart of our Nation back to You, and grant our children a future marked by truth, righteousness, peace, and freedom to walk in Your ways.
We ask this in the name of Your glorious Son, our only Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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