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Faith

Annual Baptism and PicnicAugust 29, 2010
This will take place at 9AM at the Lake at Marsh Creek State Park

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Faith and the Idol of ControlAugust 22, 2010
The opposite of faith is control and it is something that is rarely lived out on a day-to-day basis. Join us as Shelby Abbott teaches from a story in Mark 4 where the disciples have an opportunity to respond in faith and the "so what?" when it comes to our life application.

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The Corinthians

Grand Finale - Values of Marsh Creek Church - I Cor 16August 15, 2010
Paul concludes his letter with final thoughts, dreams and prayers for the church in Corinth. Pastor Joel will share a good bit about God's work in our community and Marsh Creek Church's call in the upcoming ministry season.

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Spiritual GiftsPart 6 - 1 Cor. 14:26-40August 08, 2010
This week we look at the guidelines Paul lays out for the gifts of prophecy, tongues we will also examine the role of women in the Church.

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Spiritual Gifts - Part 5 - I Cor 13:1 - 14:25August 01, 2010
Pastor Joel will look at the gifts of prophecy and tongues. He will spend a lot of time on the point that Paul is trying to make in this section about the balance between spiritual maturity and spiritual gifts.

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Spiritual Gifts - Part 4 - Romans 12:6-8July 25, 2010
This week will be a continuation of Spiritual Gifts but a departure from Corinthians as we examine the gifts of encouragement, giving, leadership, mercy and hospitality.

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Spiritual Gifts Part 3 - I Cor 12:27-31 & Eph 4:11-13July 18, 2010
This week Pastor Joel will examine the gifts of appostles, teaching, helps/service, administration and Biblical counseling/pastoring.

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Spiritual Gifts - I Cor 12:9-10July 11, 2010
Pastor Joel examines with us the gifts of faith, healing, miracles and discernment. All of these gifts are inextricably linked to the freedom of God to act according to His will. The purpose of these and all gifts is to point to Jesus Christ.

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“The Spirit of God” - I Cor 12: 1-8July 04, 2010
Rich Florio will explain how Paul intrduces a balanced understanding and purpose to the gifts of the Spirit which God has freely and graciously given to all who follow HIm.

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“The Body of Christ” - I Cor 12:12-26June 27, 2010
Pastor Joel will lead us through an in-depth look at our desperate need for each other in community and how together, in unity, the impact we, as Christians in community, can have on the world.

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Christ Authority - I Corinthians 11 - Father’s DayJune 20, 2010
I Corinthians 11 is a challenging and misunderstood passage.that should lead us to understand who really is the head of the church and the head of our lives. When we look to Christ's example of one who gave His life it begins to enlighten our understanding of how we live this out.

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Christ’s Supper - 1 Cor. 10:15-22; 11:17-34June 06, 2010
The Corinthian Church had turned communion into a mockery - getting drunk and fat, while abusing others with no focus on Christ whatsoever. Pastor Joel will guide us through the focus and importance of the Lord's Table and its meaning.

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Christ’s Supremacy - I Cor 10:1-23May 30, 2010
Pastor Joel will lead us through a look at the unique nature of temptation and how we can overcome it so that we can break sinful patterns and avoid potential pitfalls.

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Dual Roles of Pastor and the Church - I Cor 9:1-18 & 19-27May 16, 2010
Christians are living for one single purpose- so the gospel can be effective. Think team sports: Pastors live to serve the cause so others can experience the victory; disciples must train so their lives may be marked by their commitment to the gospel. Come learn more on this interesting topic.

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Liberty, Charity, and Love - I Cor 8 - Mother’s DayMay 09, 2010
We all have liberty in Christ, to live freely, but sometimes our freedom can cause a brother or sister in the church to stumble. Is our freedom marked by love and do we exhibit charity whereby we are willing to limit our freedom for the benefit of others? Child Dedication takes place this week too!

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Love and Marriage - I Cor 7:10-24, 39-40May 02, 2010
Join us as Pastor Joel, along with help from Jen Ransil, look at Christ's view of marriage in Christ and how we are to live as married couples. With the prevalence of divorce in our culture and all the broken families, we will see what the Scripture says and try to answer many questions.

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Singles - I Cor 7: 8-9, 25-38April 25, 2010
Pastor Joel will help us understand the balance of life between singles and families and the interests that are in conflict here. We will examine what Paul lays out as an understanding of practical exceptions to the rule of marriage.

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Good Sex, Bad Sex - I Cor 6-7April 18, 2010
In I Corinthians Paul notes that are not to be mastered by anything. Sexual immorality has a way of mastering those who struggle with it. Paster Joel will tackle this difficutl subject on keeping our bodies the dwelling place of God.

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Resolving Conflict - I Cor 6April 11, 2010
We will have a guest speaker, Steve Long from The Peacemaker Center, who will examine the ways the Corinthians resolved conflicts and the ways God teaches us to resolve conflict in love instead of making spectacles or ourselves and using harsh judgment..

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Who is Worthy to Judge - I Corinthians 4March 21, 2010
We often find it so easy to judge others, yet it is not our place to judge. God is the judge of us and others. When we radically pursue Christ first, we will be judged by others. Pastor Joel Schuster will explore these intricacies in the Bible with us.

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The Great Architect - I Corinthians 3March 14, 2010
Jesus claimed "I will build my church" - we are co-laborers with Christ in His mission to bring His light of life to the world. Let us apply ourselves to building a kingdom that will outlast all earthly things.

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Wisdom of God’s Spirit - I Corinthians 2:1-16March 07, 2010
God has sent us His Spirit to teach us and empower us to follow His will and accomplish His purpose for us.. Today Pastor Joel will study the way in which our relationship with God changes our heart, renews our mind and gives us the power to impact other lives for the Kingdom.

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Who Is Wise?- I Corinthians 1:18February 28, 2010
Pastor Joel Schuster will explore the wisdom of the world & the wisdom of Christ. God works in unexpected ways that display His power & grace, while the world lives for the bigger, better & more powerful. The most foolish things in God's kingdom are greater than the greatest wisdom of the world.

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The Great DivideFebruary 21, 2010
Unity among God's people in the church is an expected by-product of Jesuss'work on the cross. Paster Joel Schuster will remind us that our allegiance is to Christ and His cause in the world,

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Great BeginningsFebruary 14, 2010
Paster Joel Schuster will start a new series on I Corinthians. He will talk about the Church of Corinth and how they were being influenced by their culture. Don't miss the beginning of this exciting new series!

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Spiritual Gifts - Mini Series

Spiritual GiftsPart 6 - 1 Cor. 14:26-40August 08, 2010
This week we look at the guidelines Paul lays out for the gifts of prophecy, tongues we will also examine the role of women in the Church.

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Spiritual Gifts - Part 5 - I Cor 13:1 - 14:25August 01, 2010
Pastor Joel will look at the gifts of prophecy and tongues. He will spend a lot of time on the point that Paul is trying to make in this section about the balance between spiritual maturity and spiritual gifts.

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Spiritual Gifts - Part 4 - Romans 12:6-8July 25, 2010
This week will be a continuation of Spiritual Gifts but a departure from Corinthians as we examine the gifts of encouragement, giving, leadership, mercy and hospitality.

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Spiritual Gifts Part 3 - I Cor 12:27-31 & Eph 4:11-13July 18, 2010
This week Pastor Joel will examine the gifts of appostles, teaching, helps/service, administration and Biblical counseling/pastoring.

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Spiritual Gifts - I Cor 12:9-10July 11, 2010
Pastor Joel examines with us the gifts of faith, healing, miracles and discernment. All of these gifts are inextricably linked to the freedom of God to act according to His will. The purpose of these and all gifts is to point to Jesus Christ.

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“The Spirit of God” - I Cor 12: 1-8July 04, 2010
Rich Florio will explain how Paul intrduces a balanced understanding and purpose to the gifts of the Spirit which God has freely and graciously given to all who follow HIm.

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“The Body of Christ” - I Cor 12:12-26June 27, 2010
Pastor Joel will lead us through an in-depth look at our desperate need for each other in community and how together, in unity, the impact we, as Christians in community, can have on the world.

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I Love Jesus - Mini Series

Christ Authority - I Corinthians 11 - Father’s DayJune 20, 2010
I Corinthians 11 is a challenging and misunderstood passage.that should lead us to understand who really is the head of the church and the head of our lives. When we look to Christ's example of one who gave His life it begins to enlighten our understanding of how we live this out.

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Christ’s Glory - 1 Cor. 10:25-33June 13, 2010
This section of Corinthians looks at the Christ we worship and the impact He has on our lives. "Whatever you do, do it all for the Glory of God"." Everyone has been called by Christ to make an eternal impact in this world. Your life matters, are you living like it?

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Christ’s Supper - 1 Cor. 10:15-22; 11:17-34June 06, 2010
The Corinthian Church had turned communion into a mockery - getting drunk and fat, while abusing others with no focus on Christ whatsoever. Pastor Joel will guide us through the focus and importance of the Lord's Table and its meaning.

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The Missional Church - Mini Series

Dual Roles of Pastor and the Church - I Cor 9:1-18 & 19-27May 16, 2010
Christians are living for one single purpose- so the gospel can be effective. Think team sports: Pastors live to serve the cause so others can experience the victory; disciples must train so their lives may be marked by their commitment to the gospel. Come learn more on this interesting topic.

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Liberty, Charity, and Love - I Cor 8 - Mother’s DayMay 09, 2010
We all have liberty in Christ, to live freely, but sometimes our freedom can cause a brother or sister in the church to stumble. Is our freedom marked by love and do we exhibit charity whereby we are willing to limit our freedom for the benefit of others? Child Dedication takes place this week too!

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Love and Marriage - I Cor 7:10-24, 39-40May 02, 2010
Join us as Pastor Joel, along with help from Jen Ransil, look at Christ's view of marriage in Christ and how we are to live as married couples. With the prevalence of divorce in our culture and all the broken families, we will see what the Scripture says and try to answer many questions.

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Easter Mini-Series

Easter Sunday - Our ResurrectionApril 04, 2010
Pastor Joel will remind us of the impact of what Christ did for us, why it matters, and what it means to us today and tomorrow, whether we are long time followers of Christ or are new Christians. Christ is Risen for all! Hallelujah!

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Palm Sunday - “Tough Love” - I Cor 5March 28, 2010
Pastor Joel will examine how Paul taught the Church of Corinth to love people in the church and outside the church responding to sin among Christians and non-Christians appropriately and how to hold fellow Christians up to God's standards with "Tough Love". God's grace reigns!

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Education

Homosexuality, the Church and a Compassionate ResponseApril 18, 2010
A short presentation from Kendall and Lois Borthwick with a time of questions and answers.

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The Big Questions

The Big Question . . .January 31, 2010
"What Does God's Word say about the subject of "worry"?

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The Big Question . . .January 24, 2010
Do Non-Believers Get A Last Minute Chance To Believe Before They Die?

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“The Big Questions . . .” Christian CommunityJanuary 03, 2010
Is God all we need? Why do we need other people for support & comfort:? God created us for community with Himself and also with others. He said it isn't good for man to be alone...

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A Christmas To Remember

Christmas Eve Candlelight ServiceDecember 24, 2009
Celebration of the greatest gift the world has ever been given. There are no services on Christmas Day. Please celebrate with your family and friends.

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LoveDecember 20, 2009
SERVICES FOR SUNDAY, 12/20 ARE CANCELED DUE TO THE WEATHER. - Please take time for personal worship & read & reflect on the Luke 2 account of Jesus' birth. Ask yourself what jumps out in this passage. Reflect & discuss these things & thank God for His blessings & all that He lays on your heart.

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HopeDecember 13, 2009
Story of hope from the gospel account of Jesus' birth. We will look at how Jesus Christ is the hope of the world.

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JoyDecember 06, 2009
Story of unexpected Joy from the gospel account of Jesus' birth. We will note the difference between Joy and happiness. How can we have true Joy and find it in a relationship with Jesus.

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FaithNovember 29, 2009
Story of faith from the gospel account of Jesus birth. We will consider the effects of peace on our life and how we can have peace once again. Jesus Christ is the only road to true faith.

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In This Life You Will Have Trouble

How To Overcome A Painful PastNovember 15, 2009
Most have had a painful experience. It may have occurred in our past or recently. The pain could come from someone close to you, or maybe you think, it's from God. Maybe we have inflicted the pain on ourselves. No matter, the truth is, we will choose to be overcome or we will be overcomers!

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Where Is God When Life Makes No Sense - John 14November 08, 2009
The Disciples are troubled by what Jesus tells them about his coming death, and what will follow. We will unpack how we at times naturally struggle with what seems like God's absence, lack of communication, and the times when life makes no sense and we wonder where God is in all of that.

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Fantastic Four

FameNovember 01, 2009
We exist for God's worship. Are we making him famous through the way our life is lived

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FulfilledOctober 25, 2009
Disciples use their gifts for the glory and growth of God's kingdom. Let's identify the gifts you have been given and find ways to put them to use.

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FruitfulnessOctober 18, 2009
Jesus called each of us to be message-bearers, through our lives and our words to bring His Good News to others.

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FaithfulnessOctober 11, 2009
Intentionally growing to become more like Christ through daily habits that shape us and grow us spiritually.

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Mission Critical

Touch ‘Em AllSeptember 27, 2009
We will use a baseball analogy and demystify this thing we call a relationship with Christ. Real practical easy steps to taking the next step in drawing closer to Jesus.

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While The World TurnsSeptember 20, 2009
Marsh Creek exists to help people develop relationships with others in our changing world. We will demystify and apply our call by Christ to "Go and make disciples".

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It’s Better TogetherSeptember 13, 2009
In our day and age people are more isolated and disconnected despite the amazing amount of tools that allow us to stay in constant contact. When we connect in meaningful community that is centered on Christ and puts the interest of your neighbor first the world changes.

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Life Done Right - Ten Commandments Series

What’s Your Hearts Desire?September 06, 2009
Ever take a five finger discount, fudge the numbers on your tax return, or download your bands favorite album for free? When we desire what others have it leads to dissatisfaction. We are no longer content with the Blessing of God and fall out of relationship with Him. We are blessed, let's share.

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The Importance In A NameAugust 30, 2009
At the time your name was important. It's meaning was considered prophetic to the person you would be and gave you credibility in the world. How are we treating the name of Jesus? Is he being glorified, made famous, and blessed or are bringing dishonor to His name?

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The Truth About LyingAugust 23, 2009
Jesus said, I am the Truth. As followers of the Truth, our words and actions should give witness to that truth. We are called to speak the truth at all times, even if it hurts us.

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Something Worth Fighting For…August 09, 2009
Marriage is a picture of Christ's relationship with the Church as well as a more complete view of God's character and nature as we live reflected lives of Gods glory. What can we do regardless of your relationship status to promote white hot marriages.

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Anger ManagementAugust 02, 2009
Christ in the Sermon on the Mount noted the obvious interpretation of the law but took it one step further in our sin when in conflict with others. When we get anger we need to take care to resolve it in a healthy fashion as unresolved conflict can erode the heart and lead us to sin.

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Family MattersJuly 26, 2009
This command hinges the 4 commands directly related to God and the 5 directly related to community. It is the only commandment that includes a blessing. Today we look at the honor we give to our parents, and the effect we have on the next generation.

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RestJuly 19, 2009
This is probably the most often ignored commandment in the scripture. So many of us pack our lives so full of activities and other things we never rest and yet we wonder why disease, obesity, depression, isolation, and so many other things are on the rise. Our lives are out of balance.

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American IdolJuly 12, 2009
God's second statement is to have no other god's before him. Yet too often we live with our own idols that rule our lives. God is important but not the most important thing in our lives. The big question for today is "who sits on the thrown of your life?"

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How Big Is Your GodJuly 05, 2009
Jesus stated the greatest commandment is "to love the Lord your God". The original reader saw this first statement of the 10 as more than a preface it was the first command. This command is the first step in living a life done right.

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Bishop Nathan Yoder

Bishop Nate YoderJune 28, 2009
Join us for special guest Bishop Nate's message on God's goodness, faithfulness and grace based upon the story of the journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.

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Building A Family

Forming Healthy Relationships - Part 1June 14, 2009
As we conclude our series on Building A Family, I want to share with you several processes that will help you become a person who is capable of forming healthy relationships.

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Dealing with DisappointmentJune 07, 2009
Disappointment is the letdown you feel because what you expected didn't happen. In this message we are going to talk about the disappointments that come when we have righteous, legitimate expectations, and how God can help us through this.

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Getting A Grip On DisciplineMay 31, 2009
The goal of discipline itself is simply to mold and to shape our children according to their unique bent - their unique God-given S.H.A.P.E. (your spiritual gift, your heart, your ability, your personality and your experience).

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Building CharacterMay 24, 2009
We'll learn about building a basic framework for a God-honoring family and talk about instilling character and values in our family. So that your kids will live with a moral excellence and firmness in their convictions.

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Generous Living

With Thankful HeartsNovember 22, 2009
Service dedicated to testimonies of Thanksgiving and worship in music. We will be collecting food local food banks this morning.

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Generosity Can… Make a DifferenceOctober 04, 2009
The world thinks of Christian's as judgmental and close minded but what if we became the generous kind hearted arm of God to the world. We will consider how generosity can make a difference in our world, by impacting lives. And we will see all this through the eyes of a trash can!?!

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Year-end Worship, Reflection & Communion Service

LoveDecember 27, 2009
We look at how the Love of Jesus changes lives when we understand love and are living with love and then reflecting love to a world that desperately needs it. Join us as we celebrate Communion as a church family at this service.

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Annual Baptism and Family Picnic

Annual Baptism and Church Family PicnicAugust 16, 2009
You are invited to join with family and friends as we celebrate with those who are following God in His command to be baptized. Immediately following the baptism service, the Family Picnic will begin, with fun, food and games for one and all. There will be no service at our Church on the 16th.

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