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Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
If you are like me and your staff, you
must be exhausted. Just think about
it:
>Construction on the 20,000 sq. ft.
multi-purpose center is going well
now that the rains and Hurricane
Irma have left.
>The walls are going up.
>The 50th Anniversary community
event “FOOD ON THE RUN” was a
huge success
>The FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL was
blessing to all that attended and
volunteered.
>Celebration of the 500th
anniversary of the Reformation was a
highlight.
>We remembered all those who
have died and entered into eternal
life since last ALL SAINTS SUNDAY.
>THANKS-FOR-GIVING BAGS (in 2016
you provided food to over 3300
persons served in mission);
>We are preparing for the 50th
ANNIVERSARY BANQUET on Saturday,
November 18th, at South Shore Fall
>The WORSHIP CELEBRATION on
Sunday, November 19th, 10am(one
service of celebration), also at South
Shore Falls.
>And the list goes on -Sunday
School, Confirmation, Calvary
Journey for high school youth,
Bible Classes, Worship, Angel Attic,
Community Cupboard, Sew What’s,
Pie Making, WELCA
ministry, etc. are all
How blessed we are
of disciples living ou
God has gifted to a
JESUS CHRIST TO THE
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