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Oct 2023
26 m

A World They Live In

Josh Kelsey
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We are called to look beyond ourselves and, through partnership with the Spirit, to step out in faith for others. Whether you’re just stepping into tithing or making a pledge to go above and beyond with Vision Builders, we believe that God is going to do a new thing through us as a church.

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