Dave Reichert: “I rise today on behalf of Congresswoman Cathy McMorris in honor of Pastor Lonnie Mitchell, Sr. He has shepherded the…”

“I rise today on behalf of Congresswoman Cathy McMorris in honor of Pastor Lonnie Mitchell, Sr. He has shepherded the people of Bethel AME Church in Spokane, Washington, for 14 years, overseeing numerous efforts to love and serve the people of Spokane. His church stands as a beacon in one of Spokane's neediest neighborhoods, truly striving to be a cathedral of love where everybody is somebody in Spokane and Jesus is the center of the attraction. Under the direction of Pastor Mitchell, Bethel AME is changing the face of its surrounding community through many ministries, including the Richard Allen Youth Academy, the Richard Allen Apartments, Allen Enterprises, the GED education programs, the Neighborhood Networks Program, the Equal Justice Program, and others. Pastor Mitchell and the Bethel AME family have recently stepped out again on a new mission to help the people of Spokane through the Emmanuel Family Life Center. This project will continue to help families and individuals receive the help they need to succeed and live freely. In addition to being dedicated to his church family, Lonnie Mitchell is also a man devoted to his wife, Elisha, and his three children, L.J., ChaeAnna, and Camille. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a man who is leading a church to reach out to those who need it most.…”