[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 72 (Friday, April 28, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2091]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      WELCOMING PASTOR GREG SHIPE

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. 
Thompson) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
my pastor, Pastor Greg Shipe, of the First Baptist Church in 
Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, who offered today's opening prayer in the 
United States House of Representatives.
  Pastor Shipe was ordained into ministry in 2009 and has served the 
congregation of First Baptist Church since 2011. I am fortunate to be a 
member of the First Baptist Church congregation.
  When he is not behind the pulpit, Pastor Shipe serves as the chaplain 
to the Logan Fire Company and coaches recreational youth soccer and 
baseball.
  Pastor Shipe and his wife, Connie, are also busy raising six 
children. They are active foster parents as well. They use their 
experience to mentor other foster parents in Centre County and beyond.
  As a foster mentor, Pastor Shipe also serves on the board of Keystone 
Family Alliance, a bridge ministry helping to connect churches to 
foster agencies, to equip them in caring for children, and to provide 
resources to local agencies and foster families.

  Mr. Speaker, Pastor Shipe and his family continue to inspire those in 
our congregation, as well as the entire community, and I am thankful 
for my pastor and this mighty man of God.

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