PRESS RELEASE: Evangelical Leaders Plan DC Day of Prayer and Action at Key Moment in Immigration Reform Discussions

WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 25, 2013 — The moment to fix our broken immigration system and restore hope to millions by passing immigration reform has arrived. On April 17, a unified evangelical voice will echo through the halls of Congress proclaiming a biblical vision for immigration reform that respects the rule of law, reunites families and upholds human dignity.

Evangelical leaders are planning their day of action as bipartisan leaders in the Senate try to reach final agreement on the elements of immigration legislation before their two-week Easter recess. At this critical moment in legislative negotiations, members of the Evangelical Immigration Table pray that all stakeholders involved can work toward a compromise. The hopes and dreams of millions lie in their hands.

WHAT: Evangelical Immigration Table Day of Prayer and Action on Capitol Hill

WHO: Confirmed speakers include:
•    Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor, Willow Creek Community Church, South Barrington, Ill.
•   Dr. David Uth, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Orlando
•    Dr. David Anderson, Founder and Senior Pastor, Bridgeway Community Church, Columbia, Md.
•   Lee de Leon, Executive Pastor, Templo Calvario Church, Orange County, Calif.
•    Stephan Bauman, President and CEO, World Relief
•    Rev. David Beckmann, President, Bread for the World
•    Tim Goeglein, Vice President for External Relations, Focus on the Family
•    Rev. Sam Rodriguez, President, National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference
•    Rev. Gabriel Salguero, President, National Latino Evangelical Coalition
•    Sandra Van Opstal, Director of Worship, Urbana Mission Convention, will lead worship

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17, 2013, beginning at 10 a.m. Daylong events will include a press conference, meetings with members of Congress and their staffs, and worship services

For questions, please e-mail media@immigrationforum.org.