Congressman Bean Welcomes Pastor Weeks to the People’s House

WASHINGTON-Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) welcomed Pastor Chad Weeks of Russell Baptist Church in Green Cove Springs to the U.S. House of Representatives to serve as guest chaplain and deliver the opening prayer.

Following the prayer, Congressman Bean honored Pastor Weeks on the House floor with a brief address, recognizing him as a faithful servant whose proclamation of the Gospel and service to the community continue to make a generational impact.

Remarks as prepared for delivery are below:

Mr. Speaker, in a world that often feels out of control, marked by anxiety and fear, how do we respond to the 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 children's and youth ministries and community outreach.

It is a true honor to welcome Pastor Chad 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 and ministry in Clay County, Florida, and for his boldness in sharing the Gospel.

To watch Congressman Bean's remarks, click HERE.

To watch Pastor Weeks' prayer, click HERE.

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