[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 5]
[Senate]
[Page 6769]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   REVEREND AND MRS. CHARLES CHATMAN

 Mr. TALENT. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Reverend and 
Mrs. Charles Chatman, who are the founders of the Charles Chatman 
Evangelistic Association. Reverend Chatman accepted the call into 
ministry at the age of 16 in 1958. He and Jean were married in 1960 and 
have ministered together for the last 44 years. Reverend Chatman served 
as the senior pastor in churches throughout Missouri until he and Jean 
entered into full time evangelistic work in 1975.
  Since that time, the Chatmans have traveled to many countries leading 
mission teams and crusades. They have ministered in Haiti, Dominican 
Republic, Mexico, Trinidad and India.
  In over 29 years of work in Haiti, the Chatmans' ministry has built 
30 churches, one medical clinic and a children's orphanage. Immanuel 
Orphanage, in the village of Bombardopolis, is home to 250 children. 
The Chatmans have led over 3,000 people from across the United States 
on mission trips overseas. The Chatmans are committed to bringing hope 
to all those they encounter. Reverend Chatman and his wife Jean are 
dedicated to the glorious service of their Lord and Savior.
  Charles and Jean Chatman are proud parents of Darla, husband Brian, 
Cindy, husband Dan, and Bryan. They have five wonderful grandchildren: 
James, Ashley, Brandy, Jessica, and Wilna.
  I commend Reverend Chatman and his wife Jean for their outstanding 
years of service. Their message of hope is an inspiration and blessing 
to all of us. I am honored to share their successes with my colleagues, 
and I wish them the best for the future.

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