[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2]
[House]
[Page 2486]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  WELCOMING REVEREND STEPHEN A. OWENBY

  The SPEAKER. The gentleman from North Carolina is recognized.
  Mr. HAYES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an individual here with 
us who has dedicated his life to the service of others in his 
congregation and in his community. Pastor Steve Owenby is a selfless 
person who continually exemplifies servant leadership. I want to 
express my appreciation for his witness and the difference he makes in 
the lives of others each day, and thank him for being here with us to 
deliver this morning's prayer.
  Steve has been married to his loving wife, Donna, for almost 21 years 
and has three wonderful children, Megan, Josh and Christy.
  As a young adult, Steve began his life of service in the United 
States Air Force where he served 4 years honorably. He later felt 
called to the ministry and attended Liberty University, where he 
completed his Master of Theology.
  He is currently the Senior Pastor of Stewartsville Baptist Church in 
Laurinburg, North Carolina. Stewartsville is a member of the Southern 
Baptist Convention and currently has about 800 members. It is a vibrant 
congregation that has a strong focus on missions, to the credit of 
Pastor Owenby and his family.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in appreciation for Steve's many 
years of service as he leads his family, congregation, and community. I 
pray that others may follow his lead so that they too would understand 
the true meaning of life.

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