For those facing uncertainty over the government shutdown and the economy, some answered prayers came during Sunday service at Concord Church in Dallas.

Toward the end of the service, Senior Pastor Bryan Carter invited those furloughed and unemployed to the front for prayer and a surprise.

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He announced that 200 people would be going home with a $2,000 check.

Carter told the congregation the church had identified those affected by the government shutdown or layoffs through prayer requests.

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“It’s so many hurts and so many needs, so to see people come forward and they had no idea this was happening,” Carter said.

Kaylon Curry said the announcement made her emoti

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