Jindal attended services at the First Assembly of God Church in New Iberia, arriving at approximately 10 a.m. Toward the end of services he spoke to the congregation, sharing stories and reflections on his own Christian faith.
“Remember one thought as I leave; whatever we do, let’s dedicate ourselves to replanting the seeds of the gospel,” he said in closing.
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“We’ve had a great first two special sessions,” he said.
He spoke enthusiastically about the upcoming regular session, which begins one week from today. Although the session will deal with a variety of issues, such as health care and education, Jindal gave special emphasis to the area of promoting workforce development across the state.
“We’ve got tens of thousands of jobs we need to fill today,” he said.
Jindal also said that he had visited the First Assembly of God Church in New Iberia before and was invited back this Easter weekend.
Prior to the beginning of services, the lobby of the congregation was filled with excitement about the governor’s visit.
Members of the Royal Rangers Outpost No. 84, a Christian education and service organization, opened doors for arriving congregation members.
“I think it will be nice,” Outpost Commander Will Landry said of the visit.
Congregation member Wallace Bonin described the visit as “a special occasion.”
“You don’t get a visit from the governor every day,” he said.
For Charlie and Pat Mahoney of New Iberia, this was not their first opportunity to meet the governor.
“We’re excited,” Pat said. “I met him when he came through New Iberia and visited Clementine’s. I really like him.”
Senior Pastor Paul Neel said that although Jindal had visited the First Assembly of God while he was running for governor, Sunday’s visit was not a campaign stop.
“He’s here to share his testimony today,” he said before services began.
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