Dr. Michael Gossett
Green Acres Baptist Church
Tyler, TX
Sponsor: Rep. Nathaniel Moran, (R-TX)
Date of Prayer: 04/10/2025
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to introduce Dr. Michael Gossett, pastor of Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, to the United States House of Representatives to serve as the guest chaplain this week and offer a prayer this morning.
Dr. Gossett and his wife, Katie, lead the largest congregation of believers in east Texas. They also proudly shepherd a flock of four wonderful children at home.
Pastor Michael, as he is known, and Katie are passionate about their call to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They are personable and approachable in their style, showing the same love and grace as our risen Lord and Savior.
Having been a firefighter for 5 years before entering full–time ministry, this Liberty University alum is tough–minded, disciplined, and steady in his leadership. He is authentic and genuine and always faithful to preach the truth of the inherent Word of God. Because of that, he has been a strong and effective leader for Green Acres since he arrived in 2019.
I am proud to call him my friend and proud that he dedicated his life to being salt and light in this lost and dark world.
To God be the glory for the great things He is doing through the Gossetts and Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas. We welcome Pastor Gossett.
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
Heavenly Father, we come to You today and acknowledge that You alone are the King of kings and Lord of lords. You alone are sovereign over the nations and the peoples of the Earth.
As Psalm 24:1 declares: ‘‘The Earth and everything in it; the world and its inhabitants belong to the Lord.''
You alone, Lord, have ordained each government official to serve, and we ask that You raise up leaders and call each Representative to lead with justice and wisdom and humility.
We ask Your blessings on each Member here and the families and people they represent.
I pray that You would grant each Representative clarity of mind, integrity of heart, and a deep concern for truth and righteousness according to Your Word.
I pray there would be no fear among them except a fear of the Lord. May they seek the good of people and the flourishing for all, especially the most vulnerable. Please remind us today, Lord, that our hope alone is in Your Son, Jesus Christ.
We pray all this in the name of Jesus, our risen Lord and coming King. Amen.
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