[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 18]
[Senate]
[Page 25400]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          FATHER CHAD HATFIELD

  Mr. BROWNBACK. I rise to thank Father Chad Hatfield of the All Saints 
Orthodox Church, Salina, KS, for his encouraging words. Today, it is 
appropriate to honor this man of God by describing his service to the 
people of Kansas.
  Father Hatfield has served faithfully in the ministry for over 20 
years and is presently the senior pastor of an Eastern Orthodox 
congregation. Before settling in Kansas, he lived in several places 
including South Africa during far more difficult days. His duties 
included ministering as well as editing a South African theological 
journal. He became an ordained Orthodox priest in January 1994, after 
several years in the Episcopal Church.
  He is a respected theologian, as well as a man of deep faith whose 
talent lies in pointing people to a relationship with God. He is known 
for his special events for those exploring Christian Orthodoxy, and 
many in his congregation are new converts because of his witness.
  I hope my words capture his strength and wisdom. This is a man who 
has dedicated himself to the people of his parish, not because it was 
his job but because they are his flock. His is the work of opening 
Godly mysteries, while serving the needs of those in his community. He 
is a servant to those in trouble involving the persecuted church 
overseas, youth violence at home, reducing teen pregnancy, preserving 
marriages, and helping promote such projects as Faith Works of Kansas 
which links needy families with churches to help people get back on 
their feet. His is the work of a true shepherd, and it is work which 
surely will remain.
  The Bible says in Psalm 119:105, ``Thy word is a lamp to my feet and 
a light to my path.'' Mr. President, I hope you join me in thanking 
Father Hatfield for his prayer and lighting our path for this day.
  I thank the Chair and I yield the floor.

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