the message on your home page<\/a>. In today\u2019s society, it is so difficult to find congregations that believe as you do.<\/p>\nI pray that God continues to bless you all.<\/p>\n\t
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I appreciate the words of encouragement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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