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	June 2009 June 25, 2009 This week’s messages are— Help protect the world's poorest countries — support the Stop Vulture Funds Act! House to vote on climate bill People of faith pray for health reform Urge your senators to co-sponsor the Congo Conflict Minerals Act of 2009 Psalm 27:1-2, 5-6 - I will not be afraid June 10, 2009 This week’s messages are— Help allow documented immigrant families to reunite Sick workers should get time off Tell Obama: Christians support bold action for Holy Land peace Deuteronomy 31:30-32:4 - The Song of Moses June 3, 2009 This week’s messages are— Take Action: June is Torture Awareness Month We need to re-examine U.S. trade policy Memorial Day recap What's next for the federal budget? 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 — faithfulness in ministry May 2009 May 28, 2009 This week’s messages are— Urge Congress to improve foreign aid efforts Urge Congress to increase funds for clean drinking water and adequate sanitation Tell Obama you support strong U.S. action on settlements and Gaza Luke 10:25-37 - The parable of the good Samaritan May 15, 2009 The Presbyterian Washington Office will be closed the week of May 17-23 due to a mandatory furlough of PC(USA) General Assembly Mission Council employees. This weeklong furlough provides significant savings for the 2009 mission budget during this challenging economic time. We will return to the office on Tuesday, May 26, after observing the Memorial Day holiday. This week’s messages are— Climate Action in D.C. – Time to make your voice heard! A Prayer for Healing Psalm 145: 3-5 – Wondrous Works of God April 2009 April 30, 2009 The Washington Office wishes you a blessed and Spirit-filled Earth Day celebration. This week’s messages are— Update on the Budget Urge Congress to Make U.S. Foreign Assistance More Effective! Don't Forget to Register: Churches for Middle East Peace Conference Psalm 9: 5-12 - The Lord Judges with Equity

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