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WORSHIP 2

DIACONATE

OF SHILOH

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SERMON NOTES 10

SICK &

SHUT-IN

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YOUTH

HIGHLIGHTS

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NEW WORSHIP

SERVICE!

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SUNDAY

SCHOOL

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BIBLE

READINGS

16

FATHER’S DAY

CELEBRATION

17

MEN’S

MINISTRY 19

WOMEN’S

MINISTRY 21

CALENDAR 23

Happy June, Shiloh!Happy June, Shiloh!

I have so much to thank God for! Successful surgery! Recovery that is long but sure! Children I have so much to thank God for! Successful surgery! Recovery that is long but sure! Children

in the church and my own family who are graduating! Cards, calls, visits, edible arrangements, in the church and my own family who are graduating! Cards, calls, visits, edible arrangements,

fruits, candies, the prayers of the Saints! The morning Prayer Line, Video Streaming that has fruits, candies, the prayers of the Saints! The morning Prayer Line, Video Streaming that has

allowed me to worship with you each and every Sunday! A competent and caring staff! Folks allowed me to worship with you each and every Sunday! A competent and caring staff! Folks

who see a vision that if we work together, we can do all that God commands of us on Park who see a vision that if we work together, we can do all that God commands of us on Park

Avenue! An able Diaconate who follow the voice of the shepherd! Folk who are great Avenue! An able Diaconate who follow the voice of the shepherd! Folk who are great

followers, and as a consequence are becoming great leaders! I praise God for you, Shiloh, and followers, and as a consequence are becoming great leaders! I praise God for you, Shiloh, and

thank you for being my Church family! Additionally, I praise God for your care and concern thank you for being my Church family! Additionally, I praise God for your care and concern

this past weekend in the anniversary of the homegoing of our First Lady, and my best friend, this past weekend in the anniversary of the homegoing of our First Lady, and my best friend,

Carla! She was truly a jewel in my life and a humble servant in this church. You were so very Carla! She was truly a jewel in my life and a humble servant in this church. You were so very

kind to remember!kind to remember!

I continue to recoup while I work from home. Pray for my patience as we get better and try to I continue to recoup while I work from home. Pray for my patience as we get better and try to

do as God and the Holy Spirit commands!do as God and the Holy Spirit commands!

Today, we celebrate the anniversary of those whom you have called out from among you to Today, we celebrate the anniversary of those whom you have called out from among you to

serve as deacons and deaconesses. I once heard an old deacon say, “a true deacon is not serve as deacons and deaconesses. I once heard an old deacon say, “a true deacon is not

concerned about being great…He’s concerned about serving a great God!” We praise God for concerned about being great…He’s concerned about serving a great God!” We praise God for

faithful faithful DEACONS AND DEACONESSESDEACONS AND DEACONESSES who serve and go the extra mile, understanding who serve and go the extra mile, understanding

that leadership in the church is always by example. They engage in prayer meetings and Bible that leadership in the church is always by example. They engage in prayer meetings and Bible

study, they lead the church in giving above and beyond God’s tithes and offerings, they are study, they lead the church in giving above and beyond God’s tithes and offerings, they are

quick to drop everything to go to the bedside of members whenever needed. Family deacons quick to drop everything to go to the bedside of members whenever needed. Family deacons

call their families regularly, gather their families for moments of prayer and celebration, and call their families regularly, gather their families for moments of prayer and celebration, and

are there, during special moments in the life of their church families. They go forth with the are there, during special moments in the life of their church families. They go forth with the

church to do ministry in other venues! I join you today as we praise God for dedicated church to do ministry in other venues! I join you today as we praise God for dedicated

deacons and deaconesses! They are true servants of God’s church!deacons and deaconesses! They are true servants of God’s church!

Remember your daily readings! Remember to pray daily at 7:45 am and pm, and remember Remember your daily readings! Remember to pray daily at 7:45 am and pm, and remember

your support of God’s church! I Love you and look forward to rejoining you!your support of God’s church! I Love you and look forward to rejoining you!

Pastor KeithPastor Keith

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S p e c i a l E d i t i o n

745 Park Avenue . Norfolk, VA 23504

Phone: (757) 625-4367 . Fax: (757) 640-7729

Office Email: [email protected]

Pastor’s Email: [email protected]

www.welcometoshiloh.com

A Love Note From PastorA Love Note From Pastor

Diaconate Ministry Anniversary Diaconate Ministry Anniversary “Serving With Purpose”“Serving With Purpose”

1 Thessalonians 1:21 Thessalonians 1:2--44

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Diaconate Ministry Anniversary 2016 “Serving With Purpose”

1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

MOMENTS OF PREPARATION

PRELUDE……………………………….“Am I A Soldier of The Cross?”………….………………Musicians

DIACONATE PROCESSION

CALL TO WORSHIP AND INVOCATION………………………………………...Deacon Denise Calhoun

MOMENTS OF PRAISE AND PRAYER

SONGS OF PRAISE

“Down At The Cross”; “Great Is Your Mercy”

MORNING PRAYER

Deacon James Reid

SCRIPTURE LESSON……………………1 Thessalonians 1:2-4…………………….Deacon Ernie Williams

MOMENTS OF PROCLAMATION

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE...…………………………………………………..Deaconess Rhonda Lambert

Diaconate Video Tribute

SPECIAL PRESENTATION...…………………………………………………………..The Shiloh Diaconate

OFFERTORY LITANY, STATEMENT & PRAYER ……………………………………………………………Deacon Gilbert Haynes

WORSHIP WITH TITHES & OFFERINGS…………………………………………………….Praise Team

Offertory Selection – “The Holy Ghost”

Presentation of Tithes & Offering – Congregation

Offertory Response – “All Things Come of Thee”

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER ……………………………….………………..……..Pastor Keith I. Jones

MINISTRY IN SONG……………………………...“My Help”…………………………..………Praise Team

SERMON………………………………………………..……………The Reverend, Doctor Alonza Lawrence,

Senior Pastor, Moore St. Baptist Church, Richmond, VA

INVITATION TO CHRIST…………...……………………………………………………………….Minister

DIACONATE RECESSION…………………………………………………………...“Lead Me To Calvary”

BENEDICTION…………………………………………………………………………………...…….Minister

DOXOLOGY…………………………………………………...“Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

POSTLUDE……………..…………..…………………………………………………………………Musicians

Dr. Alonza L. Lawrence Dr. Alonza Lee Lawrence, a native of Franklin Virginia is the fifth

of eight siblings born to Winston and Ruth Lawrence and father of

Alonza Brandon and Ariel Denise Lawrence.

Dr. Lawrence holds the Doctorate of Ministry Degree from Union

Theological Seminary and the Masters’ of Divinity Degree from

Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia. He earned his

undergraduate degree in mathematics with a minor in education

from Virginia Union University after having enrolled for a brief stay

at Virginia Tech.

It was at the Westwood Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia that Dr. Lawrence began his

pastoral career. It is with this congregation he did his seminary internship and later became

the Youth Minister, Assistant to the Pastor, and assumed the Pastorate in 1983. He served this

congregation for sixteen years, pastoring them for eleven.

Dr. Lawrence’s experience in higher education includes teaching in the Department of

Mathematics for the Richmond School System, and adjunct professor at Virginia Union

University. He currently serves as adjunct professor at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of

Theology at Virginia Union University.

In November 1994, Dr. Lawrence became the ninth Pastor of the Moore Street Missionary

Baptist Church, a congregation that was celebrating its 119th Anniversary at the time of his

arrival. He continues to minister to a growing congregation. Since accepting the call to the

Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. Lawrence has through the grace of God, worked

to establish many new ministries.

He participates in various ministry opportunities beyond the doors of Moore Street. He is an

active participant in the Baptist General Convention of Virginia and has served as the president

of ABCOTS. Dr. Lawrence has served as president of the Jackson Ward and Vicinity

Ministers’ Conference and is an active member of the Baptist Ministers’ Conference of

Richmond and Vicinity. He has completed the Pastoral Excellence Program of the Lott Carey

Baptist Foreign Missions Convention which gave him the opportunity to minister in Jamaica,

Zimbabwe, Guyana, and South Africa.

The members of the Moore Street Missionary Baptist Church feel blessed to have an under-

shepherd who encourages them to seek direction from God as they aspire to reach new heights

in their spiritual growth and development. He interacts with many groups on an on-going basis

and does not hesitate to take on new and innovative challenges. A meek and humble man with

an unselfish love for God’s people, he displays the mannerisms of an obedient and courageous

disciple who lives by the scripture, “and we know that all things work together for good to

them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.”

-----Romans 8:28

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The Diaconate of Shiloh Baptist Church The words deacon or deaconess mean to serve or support. The words have both a general and

technical sense in the New Testament. However, these words have come to mean “to serve” in

any capacity. A deacon is a male who serves. A deaconess is a female who serves.

In the New Testament church, as the membership began to grow and the outreach to those in

need increased, it became necessary to select and ordain servants to assist the spiritual leaders.

Standards for those chosen are recorded in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. According to Acts 3:8-10 and

other Bible commentaries, the main duty of the deacons appear to have been the care of the

poor.

Deacons are basically chosen the same way they were in the early church. Men, and now

women, are chosen based on the requisites of Acts 6:3 and the qualifications in 1 Timothy 3:8-

9. Just as the practice of ordaining more than deacons and preachers is slowly changing, so are

more and more churches ordaining women as deacons and heads of other church ministries not

historically led by women. As we read 1 Timothy 3:8-10, the qualifications for deacons hold

true for women as well as for men. Even Paul in Romans 16 recognized Phoebe, a woman, as

a deacon. (Romans 16:1)

In Baptist churches, during a trial period of six months to a year, the candidates study Bible

doctrine, participate in church ministries and are given the opportunity to minister to the

spiritual and physical needs of the congregation. In some instances, there is an ordination

council that questions those who would be deacons to determine if they are ready to be

ordained. If they are, then an ordination service is performed that includes the laying on of

hands by a pastor and ordained deacons upon them as a confirmation of their service to God,

the congregation and the community. After this confirmation comes a cooperative effort of the

pastor and deacons to care for those whom the Lord has given to them to serve.

In verses 8 and 9, Paul gave qualifications that are needed for choosing deacons and the

qualifications are also worthy of being requested of all who would serve in non-clerical

positions in ministry. With these qualifications Paul provides a look at the nature of the moral

and spiritual character these persons should possess.

Deacons [All ordained Non-Clergy] must be serious…mature and respected by others inside

and outside the church. Maturity is a necessary characteristic for serious leadership work.

Leaders are faced weekly with life and death matters presented by those they serve. This is

serious business.

Then, there is the important matter of being leaders who are respected. Job said that

people show you respect “when they listen to you and wait for your advice, because you spoke

to them with gentle words." (Job 29:21-22). Christian leaders must respect others in order to

receive respect. This too is serious business.

…not double-tongued..An ordained non-clergy leader must not be double-tongued,

meaning involved in gossip or not having a conversation of integrity. Titus 2:8 states, “If they


The Diaconate of Shiloh Baptist Church speak the truth then they can’t be criticized.” These leaders must also be persons who are

truthful and discreet. Persons are apt to share a multitude of very confidential information with

today’s non-clergy leaders. Leaders must know how to handle such information at all times.

…not indulging in much wine…During Paul’s day wine was a commonly used substance

much more so than today. Drinking too much wine led to drunkenness. For ordained servants,

the awareness that they are always on call adds a further requirement for sobriety, if one is

needed. Although Paul mentions wine, because it was the toxin of the day, modernly any

excessive habits that deaden one's senses and in any way harms their ability to serve must be

avoided.

…not greedy for money…Being greedy is a sign of discontentment with one’s self. Such

discontent actually cannot be cured by money. An ordained Christian servant must never be

focused on monetary gain to the harm of their being a walking advertisement for the Savior or

the church.

…they must hold fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience…All ordained

non-clergy leaders must know what they believe and why they believe it. Much harm is done

by ordained leaders who are biblically illiterate and unaware of the polity of their faith

community. Continuous training/education is necessary. The training provided before

ordination will provide a decent foundation, but it will not be sufficient for those who will

provide long-term service. In addition to Bible study and Sunday school classes offered at the

local church, and two or three day classes offered at denominational gatherings, more and

more ordained non-clergy persons are expected to receive Bible College and or seminary

training. Such training is long overdue.

The second part of this verse concerns persons never being ashamed to share their beliefs

with others whenever the opportunity presents. How much stronger would the Church be if

all ordained leaders knew enough and had the courage to share and speak up about sin in the

world while standing on the Word of God?

On November 29, 2015, fourteen members of Shiloh were blessed to join the Diaconate Team

of this great church. Their voyage began a year earlier, (October 2014) with spiritual

anticipation and with a pious apprehension as to the future. After a year of praying together,

studying together, sharing our thoughts and ideas with one another, we found ourselves in awe

of the goodness that God had gifted us. A transformed assurance of our salvation, and a sacred

and loving devotion to Almighty God, has been the starting point for our redeemed and

dedicated Christian Service. The call of these new servants was to work alongside of those

who had been previously ordained and consecrated, in support of the pastor, in implementing

God’s vision for this church.

As the Shiloh Diaconate works as God’s ministry team, Shiloh is poised to become a Beacon

of Love, serving Christ by serving people.

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The Deacons Ministry

Deacon Forris Anthony

Ordained as a Deacon in 1991

Deacon Sherman Askew


Deacon Robert L. Brown, Sr.


Deacon Denise Calhoun


Deacon Darius K.A. Davenport, Sr.


Deacon Robert L. Davenport, Jr.


Deacon Frená Givens


Deacon Renee Hall


Deacon Willie Harris



The Deacons Ministry

Chairman Gilbert Haynes

Ordained as a Deacon in 1991 Deacon Romeo Lambert


Deacon Percy Long


Deacon Debbie Parker


Vice Chairman George Parker


Deacon James Reid

Ordained as a Deacon in 1979 Deacon Ernie Williams


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The Deaconess Ministry

Deaconess Dorothy Anthony

Consecrated as a Deaconess in 1980

Deaconess Sevella W. Barcliff


Deaconess Judith Buck

Consecrated as Deaconess in 2015

Deaconess Flonia Davenport


Deaconess LaTricia T. Davenport


Deaconess Maria Davenport


Deaconess Vernell Harris

Consecrated as a Deconess in 1980

Vice Chairwoman Leila Haynes


Chairwoman Rhonda Lambert



The Deaconess Ministry

Marie Walton McDowell


Deaconess Cornelia Mutts


Deaconess Francis S. Nightingale


Deaconess Locksie M. Pair


Deaconess Helen Urquhart


Deaconess Marie C. Webb


Deaconess Ethel Payton


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FIRST SUNDAY, JUNE 5th

SERMON TEXT: _____________________________

SERMON TITLE: _____________________________

Theme:

Key Points:

A pretty good Illustration…

How does this message challenge my current life?

SECOND SUNDAY, JUNE 12th

SERMON TEXT: _____________________________

SERMON TITLE: _____________________________

Theme:

Key Points:



THIRD SUNDAY, JUNE 19th

SERMON TEXT: _____________________________

SERMON TITLE: _____________________________

Theme:

Key Points:



FOURTH SUNDAY, JUNE 26th

SERMON TEXT: _____________________________

SERMON TITLE: _____________________________

Theme:

Key Points:




Let us remember our Sick and Shut-in Disciples.

May God keep and strengthen them.

Sister Alice Askew

Sister Emma Askew

Sister Virginia Blackwell

Sister Melvine Blakeley

Sister Irene Brooks

Sister Helen Dungee

Brother J. W. Finnie

Dr. Salona Foster

Sister Frances Glass

Sister Helen M. Griggs

Sister Juanita Haskins

Sister Olillian Hazel

Sister Rosa Henley

Sister Nelia Holoman

Sister Essie Joyner

Sister Dolly M. Jones

Brother Dennis Mabry

Sister Geraldine McNeil

Deaconess Ethel L. Payton

Sister Emma Reid

Sister Audrey Shands

Sister Lillie Sloan

Sister Clara Urquhart

Sister Julia Varner

Sister Beatrice Williams

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1.1. What is your name? James Levi RolonWhat is your name? James Levi Rolon

2.2. How old are you? I'm 1!How old are you? I'm 1!

3.3. What are your favorite things to do? I love to eat, play, give kisses and hugs, sing, dance, climb What are your favorite things to do? I love to eat, play, give kisses and hugs, sing, dance, climb

up on things, go to church, and spend time with my family!up on things, go to church, and spend time with my family!

4.4. What is your favorite thing to eat? Mostly anything that is in front of me, but I LOVE bananas What is your favorite thing to eat? Mostly anything that is in front of me, but I LOVE bananas

and prunes!and prunes!

5.5. What is your favorite church word? Amen!What is your favorite church word? Amen!

6.6. What is your favorite church song? What is your favorite church song? “It’s Your Season” “It’s Your Season” by Norman Hutchinsby Norman Hutchins

7.7. What is your favorite instrument? My tambourine!What is your favorite instrument? My tambourine!

8.8. What do you like best about Shiloh Baptist Church? People really love and care for one another.What do you like best about Shiloh Baptist Church? People really love and care for one another.

9.9. What do you hope to see in the future of Shiloh Baptist Church? I look forward to making new What do you hope to see in the future of Shiloh Baptist Church? I look forward to making new

friends with other little people in the nursery!friends with other little people in the nursery!


Early Morning Worship 7:30a.m. to 8:30a.m.

Beginning First Sunday in JULY . . .

Tell a Neighbor and Bring a Friend!

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Connections for Jesus . . . To our First Time Worshippers and New Members. We welcome you to Shiloh

and pray that you enjoy your Worship experience. Join us in connecting! For

information, please contact Sister Gladys Smith at (757) 962-1037.

We also request that all Visitors complete a yellow Visitor’s Card and give to an

Usher or return to the Offering Plate during the Offertory Moment.

There is no Children’s Church on Sunday, June 5th.

Children’s Church will resume on the 2nd Sunday.

The 3rd Sunday will be the last Children’s Church

meeting for the 2015-2016 school year, and will

resume in September. Have a great summer!

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We will assemble together, June

through August, for Joint Sunday

School in the Sanctuary at 8:45a.m…

This Summer we will journey through

the book, “Autopsy of a Dead

Church.” Pastor Jones will facilitate

these interactive sessions.

~

Our young people will be in sessions with Rev. Amanda Haines at the

“Light House” (the Shiloh Youth House).

They will be engaged in a variety of exciting learning activities,

every Sunday morning at 8:45a.m.

~

Join us as we come together on one accord to learn and

seek God’s will for our church family!


Romans 10:8Romans 10:8--13 (KJV):13 (KJV): 88But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in

thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 99That if thou shalt confess with thy That if thou shalt confess with thy

mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the

dead, thou shalt be saved. dead, thou shalt be saved. 1010For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with

the mouth confession is made unto salvation. the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 1111For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth

on Him shall not be ashamed. on Him shall not be ashamed. 1212For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek:

for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him. 1313For whosoever shall call For whosoever shall call

upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

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The Men’s Ministry are planning several projects in

honor of Father’s Day - church beautification and missions.

All men are requested to make a donation of $20 towards these

projects. Please submit donations to the Men’s Ministry

Treasurer, Deacon Darius Davenport. It is requested that all

men meet at Shiloh at 7:30a.m. on Saturday, June 11th for the

church beautification project. Bring gloves, shovels and rakes.

~ Stay tuned for more information on Father’s Day planning

and the Father’s Day Men’s Choir.

All men are requested to participate.

FIRST

RESPONDERS

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Get Checked Blood Pressure and

Blood Glucose

Screenings Following

Morning Worship

On First Sunday

1st Sunday:

Angela Glover

Barbara Jordan

2nd Sunday:

Taffy Hunter

Glenda Moore

3rd Sunday:

Melvena Gregg

Norma Haynes

4th Sunday:

Lelia Haynes

Bernadine Hazzard

Non NSU Students Can

Join This Trip! July 21st-Aug. 1st, 2016

Program Cost $3,600

To Accra, Cape Coast, & Kumasi, Ghana

Contact Cheryl Burnston-Parker, (757) 823-2961or via

email: [email protected] and indicate that

you were referred by Dr. Tarin Hampton and would like

to join the trip.

http://nsu.abroadoffice.net/internal-program-

description-NSU-2016-Ghana-Fellowship-137836-

92.html

For more information!

http://nsu.abroadoffice.net/internal-program-description-NSU-2016-Ghana-Fellowship-137836-92.html



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The Women’s Ministry

Will have book review on the “Bad Girls in the Bible and What We

Can Learn From Them” written by Liz Curtis Higgs

June 20, 2016, 6p.m….Join Us!

Dear Pastor Jones, Ministerial Staff, Officers and My Shiloh Family,

The Rountree family would like to thank you for the overwhelming support you gave us

during the illness and recent passing of our loved one, Hubert G. Rountree. The heartfelt

prayers, cards, phone calls and beautiful flowers were all so very much appreciated. May God

continue to richly bless each of you. Yours in Christ,

~Sister Ernestine Rountree & Family

I want to give THANKS to my Pastor, Officers and congregation for your prayers, calls, cards

and visitation during my hospital stay and recuperation at home. I know your acts of kindness

aided in my recovery. Continue to keep me in prayer and may God bless you all.

~Deacon Robert L. Brown, Sr.

To My Shiloh Family, the effectual fervent prayers of the righteous availeth much, thanks for

your many prayers offered up for me. Jehovah Rapha answers prayers. Thanks for the many

cards, phone calls, thoughts, gifts and words of wisdom during my recent illness. May God

continue to bless you all. It is truly a blessing being a part of the Shiloh family.

~Sister Berline Brown

On behalf of the Shiloh Baptist Church’s Outreach Ministry, we would like to thank everyone

for going the extra mile during our annual Community Service Day. CSD was the best ever

and your willingness to serve, lift, tote, pull and push made it even better. A special thank you

to Mount Lebanon Missionary Baptist and Covenant Presbyterian Churches for adding their

hands and their congregation to promote unity in the body of Christ. It is with joy and love

that we, the Outreach Ministries, once again, thank you for helping us be a Beacon of Love,

Serving Christ while Serving people. In Christ,

~Rev. Karen Jones

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