Reverend William Vanderbush
Cathedral of Praise
Austin, TX
Sponsor: Rep. Kristi Noem, (R-SD)
Date of Prayer: 09/30/2015
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
Mrs. NOEM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Reverend Bill Vanderbush for serving as guest chaplain of this body today.
When I was a little girl living on a ranch in South Dakota, every Sunday morning, my dad would load us up in a big Oldsmobile four–door diesel car and drive us the long way into town to church. And every Sunday morning he religiously would turn on the radio to KWAT, and we would listen to the sound of Henry Vanderbush's voice fill the car all the way to town.
My dad loved Henry Vanderbush. He was proudly known as the ‘‘cow barn preacher,'' and he spoke to us every single Sunday growing up. When I hear his voice today still, my eyes fill with tears thinking of my dad and how much he loved him.
In a God–ordained meeting a few years ago, I had the opportunity to meet Bill Vanderbush, his son, on an airplane. They have prayed for me; they have encouraged; they have lifted me up, and they have been wonderful friends and prayer partners throughout that.
I want to thank him for coming today and opening this House floor with prayer .
I ask God to continuously bless him and his ministry. They are working to expand it, not only just to people in the country, but people in the city and people across the world. They carry a burden for people's hearts in their souls, and I appreciate them and ask God to richly bless them and their family.
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
My gracious Heavenly Father, I stand in awe and gratitude at Your goodness and Your grace for our Nation.
I pray today that You would grant our Congress, our Representatives, and our President a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You and of Your love.
Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, and may You give them visions, dreams, and new ideas that will shape the course of history for Your glory.
May they display in every decision the States united and not divided. Jesus, let us be one with each other just as we are one with You.
I pray for their families, that You would bless them in their sacrifice and service. I declare healing, grace, wholeness, and peace for all of our Representatives and our Nation today.
Let Your kingdom come, and let Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.
In Jesus' name, amen.
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