[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 12, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H395]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE REVEREND WAYNE JENKINS

  (Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma. Mr. Speaker, it is a great pleasure today to 
welcome Pastor Wayne Jenkins from First Baptist Church of Alexandria, 
Virginia, as our guest chaplain.
  Pastor Jenkins has served as the Pastor for Education and Married 
Adults for 8 years. His wife of 34 years, Carolyn Jenkins, is the 
Minister of Education at Downtown Baptist Church in Alexandria, and 
they have two adult children, Rand Jenkins who works with the Baptist 
General Convention of Texas and lives in Fort Worth with his wife, 
Denise, and Clare Jenkins, who serves on my staff as a legislative 
assistant.
  A man of strong faith, members of his church and community recognize 
Pastor Jenkins as a wise spiritual leader and encourager. As Pastor of 
Education and Married Adults, Pastor Jenkins enjoys a wide range of 
ministry at First Baptist and impacts lives through counseling, 
teaching and preaching. Pastor Jenkins leads a growing ministry for 
developing Christians, starting 40 new Bible study classes in 5 years 
and baptizing 82 into the faith last year. Throughout his career of 
over 30 years, Pastor Jenkins has demonstrated consistent church 
leadership and a passion for God's service.
  Admired by his parishioners and loved by his family, it is my 
pleasure to introduce Pastor Jenkins today, and I thank him for giving 
us a wonderful word to start our business this morning.

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