Pastor Aaron Derstine
Hopewell Christian Fellowship
Telford, PA
Sponsor: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, (R-PA)
Date of Prayer: 04/23/2026
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome and thank our guest chaplain, Pastor Aaron Derstine for offering today's opening prayer.
Pastor Derstine currently serves as the senior pastor for Hopewell Christian Fellowship in Telford, Pennsylvania. He received his academic and ministry training at Wheaton College before entering full–time ministry in 2002 and continues to serve as a staff writer with Eagles' Wings Ministries in Buffalo, New York.
For many years, Pastor Derstine has devoted himself to studying and teaching the Word of God, speaking at churches and events both here at home and abroad.
He is also a gifted musician and a worship leader, using his musical talents across the country and internationally, including work amongst Jewish and Arab communities in Israel and the broader Middle East.
Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for Pastor Derstine's prayer this morning. We thank him for his faithful ministry. I thank Pastor Derstine, and may God bless him and his continued service.
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as we gather in this Chamber today, we recognize Your sovereign presence over all time and in the foundations and calling of this great Nation, the United States of America.
We acknowledge our dependence upon You for salvation, for life, for breath, and for guidance. Remembering the words of Proverbs that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, we pray for the fear of the Lord and Your divine wisdom for our legislators, that You would grant them the strength and the understanding to walk continually in Your righteousness, justice, and truth.
We remember Your exhortation to us all "to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before our God." May this ever ring true of our Nation, that we all as Your servants may further Your peace and bring Godly light and freedom throughout this Nation and to the world.
Lord, let Your kingdom come, let Your will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven for the United States of America.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
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