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A Dallas church surprised 200 furloughed federal workers in its congregation with a total of $400,000 in cash gifts.

Each of the federal employees, many struggling during the long government shutdown, received a $2,000 check.

The surprise came after the workers were asked to sign up for a prayer list at Concord Church.

DALLAS - While the end might be in sight for federal workers who are furloughed, many are still struggling to pay their bills right now.

That’s why a church in Dallas handed out $2,000 checks to federal workers in its congregation.

Concord Church Surprise

What we know:

Federal workers who have gone without pay for more than a month were asked to come to the altar on Sunday at Concord Church in Dallas.

Last week, Pastor Bryan Carter asked the workers to s

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