furloughed federal employees

Faithful Central Gives Spiritual and Tangible Support to Furloughed Federal Employees

Faithful Central Bible Church is well known for its vast array of outreach ministries. So, as thousands of employees faced another week without pay due to the U.S. Government shutdown, Bishop Kenneth C. Ulmer got busy. His response was to give spiritual and tangible assistance to congregants facing immediate hardship, and on Jan. 20, he dedicated special prayer to those directly impacted and distributed $100 Ralph’s gift cards to them as well. “It was humbling and amazing,” recalled Ulmer as he described the worship services. “We had a special time of prayer and altar call for people who were government