I'm re-posting this e-mailed request from my colleague, Pastor Glen Bengson, in order to give it "top-billing" for today. Jesus says that when we help those in need, we serve Him (Matthew 25:31-46). Here's Glen's letter:

Dear Friends,
Bread for the World has named June 16-20 as "National Call-In Days" in
support of the Millenium Challenge Account to increase foreign
assistance to fight hunger, especially in Africa, where many nations are
now undergoing a serious famine. This MCA was proposed by Pres. Bush and
has bipartisan support through Senate bill S. 1160. (Pres. Bush's
proposed budget also included a five year increase in spending to
address AIDS, but that is another item not directly connected to the
MCA.)

My request is that you take a minute this week to call your Senators
using the toll free line BFW has established and 1) urge their support
for S. 1160 establishing the Millenium Challenge Account, and 2) urge
them to make sure the MCA is funded at the President's budget level
request level of $1.3 billion in fiscal 2004, without making cuts to
other development and humanitarian assistance programs. In the midst of
other budget matters, citizen support for such humanitarian assistance
must be expressed, even when the President is in support of these
measures.

The toll-free number is 1-800-826-3688. This will get you the capitol
switchboard. Simply ask for the office of Senator..............Please
call June 16-20 when the toll-free number is operating.

You can call BFW at 1-800-82-BREAD for further info, or go to the BFW
website,

Thanks very much for considering this action.

Glen