Reverend Roger Reece
Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
Sponsor: Rep. Marlin Stutzman, (R-IN)
Date of Prayer: 03/27/2026
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome today's guest chaplain, my friend Roger Reece.
Roger is a faith–driven leader, an Army veteran, and a longtime nonprofit executive.
Roger has faithfully served as executive director of the Associated Churches of Fort Wayne and Allen County for over 16 years. He has guided the organization through significant growth and expanded its impact across our community. He is equipped with a strong theological foundation from both Purdue University and the Methodist Theological School of Ohio.
Roger has served in a variety of roles, including parish pastor, city manager, and Army chaplain, with distinguished service in the 82nd Airborne Division.
Through his leadership, Roger has fostered collaboration across congregations, nonprofits, and civic institutions to better serve the most vulnerable in northeast Indiana.
I thank Roger for today's opening prayer and wish him continued blessings in his work serving others across the Hoosier State.
May God bless him.
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
Gracious and loving God, we come before You, quieting our hearts in Your presence.
As Your Word reminds us again and again:
‘‘The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.''
‘‘He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.''
Father, we lift up those who serve in this place. O God, grant them wisdom, as You have promised that those who ask will receive.
Give them clarity in their decisions, compassion in their care, and humility in their service.
In moments of burden, dear God, be their strength. In the moments of uncertainty, dear God, be their light.
Help them remember, Father, that every person bears Your image and is worthy of that dignity and care.
May Your peace rest in this place, and may Your grace guide every step.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
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