On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA-31) and presented him with an award from Bread for the World. They urged the Congressman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

From left to right are Congressman Becerra, Walter Contreras and Bread staffer Ricardo Moreno. Photo by Jim Stipe

From left to right, Cecilia Wangeci (originally from Kenya but now attending school in Bowling Green, KY) and Michael Goff (Forest Grove, OR) clap during the worship service during the end of the Lobby Day.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

In the evening, Lobby Day participants joined together for a worship service to thank God for what had happened that day, and to share stories about their visits.

Photo by Jim Stipe

The Circle of Protection prayed with members of the Senate as they prepare to vote for the Health Care Bill (Tessa Cannon / Bread for the World )

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Bread for the World staffer Larry Hollar (standing) answers questions as the participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Bread for the World staffer Larry Hollar (standing) answers questions as the participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants from Colorado enter the office of Senator Mark Udall to urge him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Shown are (from left to right) David Askey, Boulder, CO; Phil Goemer, Longmont, CO; Jed Foust, LaPorte, CO; and Pauleta Terven, Colorado Springs, CO. Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Claire Johnson (in white blouse) and Jake Swanton (in gray jacket), staffers for Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). The Gathering participants urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Standing is Jed Foust of LaPorte, CO. Photo by Jim Stipe

The Circle of Protection prayed with members of the Senate as they prepare to vote for the Health Care Bill (Tessa Cannon / Bread for the World )

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Bread for the World staffer Larry Hollar (standing) answers questions as the participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick (in checkered shirt), a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Over 25 Maryland residents attend the Lobby Day visit.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick (in checkered shirt), a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affected low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Over 25 Maryland residents attend the Lobby Day visit.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants from Colorado met with staff for Senator Mark Udall (D-CO). The Gathering participants urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Here David Askey (left) of Boulder, CO shakes the hand of Udall staffer

Jake Swanton.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Cecilia Wangeci (right) of Bowling Green, KY and another participant prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.

Photo by Jim Stipe

The Circle of Protection prayed with members of the Senate as they prepare to vote for the Health Care Bill (Tessa Cannon / Bread for the World )

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

Participants in Bread for the World's Lobby Day walk from Union Station to the Senate office buildings.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Bread for the World staffer Larry Hollar (standing) answers questions as the participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick, a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Alice Benson (center in white jacket) of Gaithersburg, MD and over 25 other Maryland residents attend the Lobby Day visit.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick, a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Shirley Reed (center in gray jacket, speaking) is joined by over 25 other Maryland residents for the Lobby Day visit.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Bread for the World staffer Larry Hollar (standing) answers questions as the participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA-31) and presented him with an award from Bread for the World. They urged the Congressman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

From left to right are Congressman Becerra and Walter Contreras.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick, a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Shirley Reed (center in gray jacket, speaking) is joined by over 25 other Maryland residents for the Lobby Day visit.

Photo by Jim Stipe

Kimberly Burge and Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) of Bowling Green, KY walk down the hallway after meeting with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02) during Lobby Day on June 14th at the National Gathering 2011. They urged Rep. Guthrie to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) of Bowling Green, KY and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) wait to meet with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Bread for the World staffer Larry Hollar (standing) answers questions as the participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick, a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Judy Binkley (center in gray jacket, speaking) who is the Presbyterian Church's Hunger Action Enabler for Baltimore, MD, and over 25 other Maryland residents attended the Lobby Day visit.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) and Kimberly Burge (not in photo) met with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts. Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick, a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Shirley Reed (right, in gray jacket, speaking) is joined by over 25 other Maryland residents for the Lobby Day visit.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick (right), a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Participants hand Bread for the World materials to Ulwick. Over 25 other Maryland residents attended the Lobby Day visit.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) met with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Shown is Congressman Guthrie and Cecilia Wangeci. Photo by Jim Stipe

Kimberly Burge and Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) of Bowling Green, KY walk down the hallway after meeting with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02) during Lobby Day on June 14th at the National Gathering 2011. They urged Rep. Guthrie to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) of Bowling Green, KY and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) wait to meet with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

Participants in Bread for the World's Lobby Day walk from Union Station to the Senate office buildings.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

After breaking up into geographic regions to caucus together, Cecilia Wangeci (right) of Bowling Green, KY and other participants prepare to go to meetings with their members of Congress.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA-31) and presented him with an award from Bread for the World. They urged the Congressman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Here Congressman Becerra laughs during the meeting.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) of Bowling Green, KY and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) wait to meet with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

Following her visit with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02), Lobby Day participant Cecilia Wangeci poses for a photo in the Rotunda of the Canon Office Building.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) met with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts. Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) met with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts. Photo by Jim Stipe

Kimberly Burge and Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) of Bowling Green, KY walk down the hallway after meeting with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02) during Lobby Day on June 14th at the National Gathering 2011. They urged Rep. Guthrie to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with Christina Jenckes (in pink shirt and black jacket), a staffer for Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-18). They urged the Congresswoman to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants met with James Ulwick, a staffer for Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD). They urged the senator to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Bread for the World founder Art Simon (toward back, gray hair and glasses) introduces himself to James Ulwick. He was joined by over 25 other Maryland residents at the Lobby Day visit.

Photo by Jim Stipe

Following her visit with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02), Lobby Day participant Cecilia Wangeci poses for a photo in the Rotunda of the Canon Office Building.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe

Participants in the Lobby Day worship service use their cell phones to videotape Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) as he addresses the participants.

On Tuesday, June 14, 2011, hundreds of participants in Bread for the World's National Gathering Lobby Day met with their members of Congress and staff, urging Congress to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

In the evening, Lobby Day participants joined together for a worship service to thank God for what had happened that day, and to share stories about their visits.

Photo by Jim Stipe

On Lobby Day on June 14th during the National Gathering 2011, Gathering participants Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) and Kimberly Burge (in black sweater) met with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02). They urged him to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts. Photo by Jim Stipe

Kimberly Burge and Cecilia Wangeci (in white sweater) of Bowling Green, KY walk down the hallway after meeting with Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY-02) during Lobby Day on June 14th at the National Gathering 2011. They urged Rep. Guthrie to provide a circle of protection around programs that affect low-income people in the U.S. and overseas during talks about budget cuts.

Photo by Jim Stipe