[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)]
[House]
[Page H3071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    WELCOMING PASTOR AARON DERSTINE

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, Mr. Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania was 
recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome and thank our 
guest chaplain, Pastor Aaron Derstine for offering today's opening 
prayer.
  Pastor Derstine currently serves as the senior pastor for Hopewell 
Christian Fellowship in Telford, Pennsylvania. He received his academic 
and ministry training at Wheaton College before entering full-time 
ministry in 2002 and continues to serve as a staff writer with Eagles' 
Wings Ministries in Buffalo, New York.
  For many years, Pastor Derstine has devoted himself to studying and 
teaching the Word of God, speaking at churches and events both here at 
home and abroad.
  He is also a gifted musician and a worship leader, using his musical 
talents across the country and internationally, including work amongst 
Jewish and Arab communities in Israel and the broader Middle East.
  Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for Pastor Derstine's prayer this morning. 
We thank him for his faithful ministry. I thank Pastor Derstine, and 
may God bless him and his continued service.

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