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Schenck Brothers Gala Draws National Names

Contact: Dane Rose, Program Director, Faith and Action, 202-546-8329 ext. 106., 703-447-1072 cell

 

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 /Christian Newswire/ -- National Christian leaders, representatives of all three branches of the U.S. government, heroic figures from the pro-life, pro-family and pro-acknowledgement of God movements will attend this Saturday's Washington, DC, gala marking the 25th anniversary of twin brothers Paul and Rob Schenck's international Christian work.

 

Faith and Action's Silver Celebration 25th Anniversary Dinner will be held this Saturday evening, November 17, in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th Street, NW, Washington, DC. (Corner of 9th St. and New York Ave.) Secure underground parking with optional valet service is available.

 

A few of the notable guests will be:

 

  • Wendy Wright, President of Concerned Women of America

 

  • Author and Religious Liberty Advocate Bill Murray whose mother was infamous atheist Madalyn Murray O'Hare

 

  • Former Navy Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, fired for praying in Jesus' name

 

  • Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life

 

  • Former "Jane Roe" of Roe v. Wade and Christian activist Norma McCorvey

 

  • Black Pro-Life Activist Dr. Alveda King, niece to Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

  • Jay Alan Sekulow, Chief Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice

 

  • U.S. Ambassador Edward Gabriel

 

  • Dr. James Hutson, Chief of Manuscripts for the Library of Congress

 

  • Rev. Pat Mahoney, Christian Defense Coalition

 

  • Joseph Griebowski, President of the Institute on Religion and Public Policy

 

  • Former U.S. Senate Judiciary Chairman Orrin Hatch

 

  • His Excellency Aziz Mekouar, Ambassador to the United States from the Kingdom of Morocco

 

  • Orthodox Jewish Leader and Chairman of The Ten Commandments Commission Roni Wexler

 

  • Dean of Christian Activists Lou Sheldon, Traditional Values Coalition

 

  • Dr. Samuel Goebel, President of the Evangelical Church Alliance

 

  • Dr. Johnny Hunter, founder of America's largest African-American Pro-Life organization

 

  • The 60 Voices of the New Antioch Baptist Church Black Gospel Ensemble

 

  • Pastors and church leaders from numerous denominations around the country.

 

A few dinner tickets and table sponsorships remain available but must be confirmed by end-of-business Thursday, November 15. Purchase tickets online at www.faithandaction.org or call Allyson Black at 202-546-8329, extension 104. Deep discount hotel rates must be reserved directly with the hotel. (More information is available at www.faithandaction.org.) This is a private gathering; therefore, no official media credentials will be issued or honored. Reporters and journalists are asked not to attend with the purpose of filing coverage or commenting on the event.