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Rep. Young Sponsors This Morning’s Chaplain
Washington,
July 23, 2009
Washington, D.C. – Alaskan Congressman Don Young was the sponsor of this morning’s Chaplain, Reverend Mark Campbell, who led the daily invocation for the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Young gave the following remarks introducing Reverend Campbell to the House: “Thank you, Madame Speaker. Today it is my great privilege to welcome Reverend Mark Campbell to the House of Representatives. Reverend Campbell, and his wife, Shelley, are active duty in the United States Air Force, ministering to our brave men and women in uniform. “Reverend Campbell is currently the chaplain for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Office of Military Community and Family Policy (OSD/MCFP). He works as a consultant on religious affairs, reviews policy guidance, and facilitates support for chaplain and family support assistance programs at the state level. “Prior to serving as a chaplain in the Air Force, Reverend Campbell pastored the College Gate Baptist Church in Anchorage, Alaska. Since entering the active duty Air Force, Reverend Campbell has served at bases around the world. He is a shining example for those of us instructed to ‘go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.’ “I thank Reverend Campbell for being here today to lead our invocation.” To view Reverend Campbell’s opening invocation, click here. #### |