By David Dinsmore • ddinsmore@thetowntalk.com • July 3, 2008
Jindal: ‘I believe in the power of prayer’
TIOGA — Gov. Bobby Jindal spoke about the need for prayer Wednesday night as he addressed thousands of people attending a Pentecostal camp meeting in Tioga.
“I believe in the power of prayer,” Jindal told the crowd. “(These elected officials) may want your votes, but they need your prayers.”
The crowd gathered in the auditorium Wednesday with clapping hands and singing voices as part of the 94th annual United Pentecostal Church district camp meeting, which will continue through Friday night.
“What a great week … to be with brothers and sisters in Christ,” Jindal said as the crowd met his words with praises.
Jindal shared stories from his own life and how his relationship with God helps him with his work. He also talked about being thankful that he receives daily prayer support, especially during the last couple of weeks when facing the decision regarding the legislative pay raise bill he eventually vetoed.
“I’m asking that you lift each of us up in prayer,” the governor said of himself and his fellow elected officials.
Jindal was among a group of politicians, including state Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell and Fifth District Congressman Rodney Alexander, attending Wednesday’s worship service.
