[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 70 (Thursday, May 7, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H5311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOMING REV. MICHAEL CUMMINGS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentleman from North 
Carolina is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. McINTYRE. Madam Speaker, I have the high honor today of 
introducing the gentleman that just spoke as our guest chaplain, the 
Reverend Dr. Michael Cummings of Pembroke, North Carolina. And what an 
honor it is to have him open Congress on this National Day of Prayer.
  Born and reared in rural Robeson County, which is also my home 
county, Dr. Cummings has spent a lifetime sharing the positive and 
powerful word of God with many. And through his ministry, Mike Cummings 
has made a difference in changing hearts and building a better 
community.
  He is a graduate of Campbell University, Southeastern Theological 
Seminary, and a recipient of an Honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from 
Campbell. He has served multiple churches in southeastern North 
Carolina and is an instructor also at the Southern Baptist Seminary 
Extension Program, and now is director of missions at Burt Swamp 
Baptist.
  Madam Speaker, truly the Nation today has had the opportunity to hear 
eloquent words and the keen insight of not only one of Robeson County's 
most respected citizens, but also a gentleman who has led the State 
Baptist convention. Through his words, he has left his mark here in the 
U.S. House, just as he has left his mark on North Carolina and our 
beloved home and county.
  We are thrilled today also to have his family join us. We are 
thrilled today to have him lead us on this National Day of Prayer.
  I hope also that all Members of Congress will join us for the 
National Day of Prayer events that are occurring as we speak in the 
Cannon Caucus Room today until noon.

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