Testimonials
Matthew May 23rd, 2007
Sen. Dennis Kruse
“I am very thankful for Chaplain Matt Barnes ministering at the Statehouse to meet the needs of government officials. It has been refreshing to have Matt at the state capitol.” Senator Dennis Kruse __________________________________________________________________
Rep. Marlin Stutzman
“Matt has a passion and vision for something I think is desperately needed in our state and country - prayer and encouragement for our leaders.” Representative Marlin Stutzman _________________________________________________________________________
Rep. Peggy Welch
“Matt has been led of the Lord to come to the Statehouse and minister. It is very evident that God has His hand on this ministry, and I am grateful to the Lord for sending him here.” Representative Peggy Welch
______________________________________________________________ Rep. Cindy Noe
“The responsibility of this office is very weighty. It is a blessing to receive strength from churches across Indiana through prayer for us as leaders.” Representative Cindy Noe _______________________________________________________________
Rep. Vernon Smith
On Jan. 12th, 2006 just before the State of the Judiciary Address, Speaker Bosma opened the House of Rep. for the purpose of conducting official business. He then asked Rep. Vernon Smith to speak on the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. I was highly impressed with Rep. Smith’s boldness and clear testimony for Jesus Christ. I am inserting an excerpt of his speech so you know how to pray for him and his continued boldness in proclaiming Christ. Prior to this quote, Rep. Smith was telling about the decree from King Nebuchadnezzar resulting in the three Hebrew children being thrown into the fiery furnace. He also referenced Luke 17:33. His speech was entitled “Don’t Let Go of What You Believe”.
“…Isn’t it ironic that at this point of time, during this session, that today we are under a decree of the court? And I ask all of us, are we willing to stand behind what we believe? Today, I declare, that I believe and trust in the Almighty God - the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. I believe that when Adam sinned and we were disconnected from God, that God had a plan from the foundation of the earth, to reunite us back to Him, through His Son, Jesus Christ. I declare to you today that I believe that Jesus is the Son of God, born of a virgin, who took off His crown in glory, took off His robe in glory, and stepped through forty-two generations to come down here to save us. I believe that! I believe that He died for my sins and He died for your sins and I have accepted His blood, and by His blood I am saved. And because of this, I believe that I am an heir of God and that I am a joint-heir of Jesus Christ…I further believe that the Scripture says that every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Christ is Lord, and no one will get to the Father accept through the Son. This is what I believe and I won’t let go of what I believe…”
Personal Prayer Requests from Rep. Smith
1 - Salvation for loved ones
2 - Continued personal spiritual growth