[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 24446]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                     GUEST CHAPLAIN JOHN C. COMPTON

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, the inspiring prayer which Senators just 
heard was delivered by the remarkable Dr. John C. Compton, whose church 
is the home church for Dot Helms and me when the Senate is in session.
  The congregation at First Baptist Alexandria includes many good folks 
from North Carolina, with relatives in our State. Dr. Compton has been 
senior pastor at First Baptist Alexandria since June 1997, and what an 
enormous impact he has had. His powerful sermons are always meaningful 
and helpful. Young adults are flocking to the various services and 
other events at his church. Dr. Compton's messages to all who hear him 
are straight from the Bible. He dares to address with candor the moral 
and spiritual breakdown so evident in America today. That is because 
his message, without exception, emphasizes the hope available to all 
who will follow and embrace the precepts and faith of our Founding 
Fathers.
  John and Teresa Compton have two daughters, Sarah and Rachel. Dr. 
Compton's father, deceased, and his mother served as missionaries in 
Brazil for a quarter of a century beginning in 1950.
  Numerous staff members from Capitol Hill attend First Baptist 
Alexandria, including several from my own office. A warm welcome is 
extended to the Senate's guest Chaplain for today, Dr. John C. Compton. 
And for my part, Mr. President, I am genuinely grateful for what this 
remarkable minister has meant to Dot Helms and me and countless others.
  I thank the Chair and I yield the floor.

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