Hoyer Thanks Pastor Weaver of Greater Mt. Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church on House Floor

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) welcomed Pastor Jonathan Leslie Weaver of Greater Mt. Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church in Bowie, Maryland, who was invited by the U.S. House of Representatives as a guest chaplain to lead the House in an Opening Prayer. Following the Opening Prayer, Congressman Hoyer thanked Pastor Weaver on the House Floor. Below are his remarks and a link to the video:

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"Mr. Speaker, it is my honor this morning to express the gratitude of the House for this morning's opening prayer by one of Maryland's most dynamic and inspirational faith leaders, my dear friend Pastor Jonathan Leslie Weaver.

"Pastor Weaver likes to share with visitors to his church this verse from Psalm 68: ‘Blessed be the Lord, who daily loads us with benefits.'

"For the past twenty-five years, Reverend Weaver has been sharing the benefits of his care and his wisdom with his flock at the Greater Mt. Nebo African Methodist Episcopal Church in Bowie, Maryland.

"Pastor Weaver has overseen its growth from 100 members in 1988 to more than 1,600 today, and it now has more than fifty ministries serving the church and our wider community.

"Under the Pastor's leadership, the church has engaged in numerous charitable works, including re-entry programs, community-based violence prevention, and anti-hunger projects.

"In addition, Mr. Speaker, Pastor Weaver has been at the center of an economic empowerment effort, which has advantaged literally tens of thousands of people in our area and he now has five chapters throughout our country.

"I thank Pastor Weaver, along with his wife Pamela, for their many years of service. They are a blessing to our community."