Sen. Tipping welcomes Pastor Nate Speed of Maranatha Riverside Church of Lincoln to the Maine Senate

Posted: March 01, 2024 | Senator Tipping

AUGUSTA ­­— On Tuesday, Feb. 27, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, welcomed Pastor Nate Speed of Maranatha Riverside Church of Lincoln, and his family, to the Senate Chamber. Pastor Speed gave the Opening Prayer.

“It was good to have some company at the State House,” said Sen. Tipping. “I really appreciate that Pastor Speed and his family traveled to Augusta for opening the session day with a prayer. As a father of two young children, I hope that Pastor Speed’s children had a memorable time, seeing their dad provide a valuable service to the Senate – and the people of Maine.”

On session days, faith leaders deliver a brief inspirational message to guide lawmakers through their deliberations for the day. Out of respect for the diversity in the Senate Chamber, the Senate Secretary’s Office asks that these invocations are non-secular and non-political.

To sign up to give the Opening Prayer, contact Alex Ferguson at (207) 287-1540 or Alex.Ferguson@legislature.maine.gov.

Sen. Mike Tipping with Pastor Nate Speed and his family in the Senate Chamber

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