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Jan 2024
43m 26s

The Surprise of Silence

BRIDGETOWN CHURCH
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Join us as Pastor Gerald Griffin explores what it means to behold Jesus in silent prayer. When we slow down and focus our attention only on him, we are transformed by his presence. 2 Corinthians 3v7-18. 
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