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40th Anniversary Celebration
June 9, 2014 • 7:00 p.m. • Georgetown University Conference Center • Washington, D.C.

Welcome
Dr. Sandra Joireman, master of ceremonies and chair, Bread for the World

Invocation and greeting
Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Introduction of guests
Presentation of congressional recognition of Bread’s 40th anniversary
Eric Mitchell, director of government relations, Bread for the World

Table Grace
Rev. Larry Snyder, president, Catholic Charities USA

Dinner
Introduction of Rev. Art Simon
Patricia Ayres, former chair, Bread for the World board of directors

Remarks
Rev. Art Simon, founder and president emeritus, Bread for the World

Anniversary video: “Writing Hunger Into History”
Introduction of Rev. David Beckmann
Rick Steves, host of TV travel program and author

Keynote address
Rev. David Beckmann, president, Bread for the World

Hymn
Now Thank We All Our God (verses 1 and 2; music on next page)

Benediction and blessing
Rev. Gabriel Salguero, president, National Latino Evangelical Coalition

Hymn
Now Thank We All Our God (verse 3)
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