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No matter your gift
there is a place of
service in the body of
Christ just for you.
January 2015
GET
CONNECTED
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
…..in this Issue
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2 .................................. Contact Information
3 ......................... Pastor David’s Reflections
4 ................................... Small Study Groups
5 ........................................ Annual Meeting
5-6 .......................................... Men’s Group
5-6 ......................... Activities & Committees
7-10 ................ WIC (Women In the Church)
11 ................................................. Missions
12 ..................................... Memory Garden
13 .................. Thanksgiving Dinner Pictures
14-18 .................................... 2015 Concerts
19 ............. Thank You Notes & In Sympathy
20 .................................... January Calendar
From January through Easter the church celebrates two worship services to accommodate all of our worshippers.
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES ARE:
1ST SERVICE - 8:30 AM
2ND SERVICE - 10:15 AM
Between the services, coffee & refreshments are available in the Fellowship Hall.
LEAD PASTOR
Dr. David W. Price
MINISTER OF VISITATION
Dave Murton
DIRECTOR OF SMALL
GROUPS & VISITATION
J.B. Kump
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Patricia Hopper
CHURCH SECRETARY
Jane Millsaps
PHOTOGRAPHY
Loretta Anné
CHURCH BOARD
PRESIDENT Dan Zahn
VICE PRESIDENT Fields Young
SECRETARY Sue Kalkman
TREASURER Kearney Kier
FACILITIES George Mattila
FINANCE George Eisemann
HOSPITALITY Sandi Nie
OUTREACH Judy Evans
WORSHIP Lyn Dunn
MISSIONS Mark Herbers
GREAT OUTDOORS COMMUNITY CHURCH
144 Plantation Dr.
Titusville, FL 32780
(321) 383-0303
Website: tgochurch.org
Email: [email protected]
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“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” That’s what a popular songwriter says. He reminds us there is something about starting a new year that holds out a great deal of possibilities. The Apostle Paul reflected on the unlimited possibilities that lay ahead, and wrote, “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity…” (Ephesians 5:16) Paul is telling us that despite the things we cannot control, we have a large part in determining what the future is going to look like. That’s because we have the power of choice. Let me ask you something: As we begin 2015, what do you want to do differently this year? What have you envisioned doing but haven’t taken any steps towards accomplishing? I think one of the reasons God gave us new days, months, and years is so that we can do as Paul said, “Make the most of every opportunity.” Here’s the greatest part of the story; God said, “I will be with you”! That’s the best news about starting a New Year. 2015 is here. Let’s make the most of the 365 days that lie ahead of us. Blessings, Dr. David W. Price Lead Pastor
Reflections from our Pastor
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SUNDAY EVENING FELLOWSHIP GROUP
LEADERS—Jay & Judy Shapley cell 219-308-6372 ([email protected])
MEETS—Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM (begins Jan. 18) will not meet when a concert is scheduled
LOCATION—Church Fellowship Hall
TOPIC—“Go Fish” by Andy Stanley, exploring the motivation behind sharing your faith.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP
LEADER—Ray Malone 593-0083 ([email protected])
MEETS—Mondays 9:00 AM (will resume in Jan. 5, 2015)
LOCATION—Choir Room
TOPIC—Deeper Spiritual Life
MONDAY LADIES BIBLE STUDY
LEADER—Nedra Jackson 268-4817
MEETS—Mondays 10:00-12:00 noon (year round)
LOCATION—Fellowship Hall
TOPIC—A study of the Bible
LADIES MONDAY AFTERNOON GROUP
LEADER—Judy Sharp ([email protected])
MEETS—Mondays at 2:00 PM (begins Jan. 12, 2015)
LOCATION—Church Fellowship Hall
TOPIC—“Words That Hurt and Words That Heal” by Carole Mayhall
MEN’S & WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP
LEADER—Ray Zielinski 264-2098 ([email protected])
MEETS—Mondays at 6:20 PM
LOCATION – Fellowship Hall
TOPICS—Tithing, Rapture of the True Church, Blood Moons, WWIII
OLD FASHIONED HYMN SING
LEADERS—Henry & Audrey Pisarz 269-4846
MEETS—First Monday of each month at 6:30 PM
LOCATION—Fellowship Hall
TOPIC—Singing the old hymns of the faith
CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP
LEADERS—Martha Hyde 267-3113 or Jacqueline Hershberger 321-747-7288 ([email protected])
MEETS—1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 1:00-2:30 PM (year round)
LOCATION—Church Choir Room
TOPIC—Varied as appropriate for caregivers
TUESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY GROUP
LEADERS—Ray Biedinger 289-7994 ([email protected])
MEETS—Tuesdays at 6:30 PM
LOCATION—Church Fellowship Hall
TOPIC—The Gospel of Luke
WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY GROUP
LEADERS—Bob Bates 289-6493 ([email protected]) & Ike Rigell 267-3794 ([email protected])
MEETS—Wednesdays at 9:30 AM
LOCATION—782 Baytree Drive
TOPIC—Applying Sunday Sermon to our daily lives.
WEDNESDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY GROUP
LEADER—Maris Tracy 616-836-9312 ([email protected])
MEETS—Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
LOCATION—Fellowship Hall
TOPIC—Studying Books of the Bible
GRIEF SHARE SUPPORT GROUP
LEADERS—Martha Hyde 267-3113 and Bonnie Murton 268-0151
MEETS—Wednesdays at 2:00 PM (resumes Jan. 7, 2015)
LOCATION—Admin. Office
TOPIC—To provide support for those who have lost loved ones.
WEDNESDAY EVENING STUDY GROUP
LEADER—Roger Bieberich
MEETS—Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (unless a concert is scheduled)
LOCATION—Church Fellowship Hall
TOPIC—“The Wonders of God’s Creation”
THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER GROUP
LEADERS—Diana Green 362-5224 ([email protected]) and Cindy Manire 385-1130
MEETS—Thursday mornings from 8:00-9:00 AM (year round)
LOCATION—Church sanctuary
TOPIC—Praying for the needs of the church
PASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY
LEADER—Dr. David W. Price, Lead Pastor 383-0303
MEETS—Thursday mornings from 11:00-12:00 NOON (year round)
LOCATION—Church Fellowship Hall
TOPIC—Study of the Book of Hebrews
LADIES PRAYER SHAWL GROUP
LEADER—Rosalind Zahn 269-7957 ([email protected])
MEETS—2nd & 4th Fridays at 9:00 am
LOCATION—Church Narthex
TOPIC—Knitting of prayer shawls and prayer time for the sick
Revised and reprinted on 12/17/2014
Great Outdoors Community Church Small Study Groups 2014—2015 Small groups provide a unique opportunity for the participants to engage in spiritual growth, Biblical study, Christian fellowship and
in loving support of one another. If you would like to either host or lead a group, please call the church office at 321-383-0303.
Connecting people to Christ and to one another
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Church Board Elections January 18, 2015 - 10:35 AM
Annual Meeting of Great Outdoors Church, Inc.
Offices and Candidates on Ballot: Board Secretary Ruth MacDonald Loraine Murphy
Outreach Chair Ricky DeLuco Eloise Earley
Worship Chair
Maris Tracy
Please note - there will be one worship service at 9:30 AM with the Annual Meeting to follow. Believer’s Baptism Class
Ray Zielinski is willing to teach a special class on Believers Baptism to anyone who may be interested in obeying the Lord. Please contact Ray (264-2098) if you are interested. Everyone is welcome!
Healthy Sleep Fair Is it hard for you to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night? Do you wake up feeling tired or feel very sleepy during the day, even if you have had enough sleep? Do you have sleep apnea?
Join us on Thursday, January 29, 2015, 3-5 PM, and learn the secrets of restful, healthy sleep from Parrish Medical Center’s Sleep Disorders Center.
Meet the leading manufacturers of CPAP equipment. Visit with medical equip-ment companies and local sleep experts. See the newest model CPAP masks and ma-chines. Find out about ordering new supplies, cleaning equipment and much more.
Free screenings will also be available. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. Reserve yours by calling Jo Connell at 321-268-6111, ext. 2240.
Men’s Breakfast Group
Men, it is time to mark your calendars for the 2015 Men’s Breakfast season.
Saturday, January 17
Saturday, February, 21
Saturday, March 21
Saturday, April 18
Your committee is busy lining up some great meals and speakers. All four breakfasts will begin at 8:00 AM fol-lowed by fun and educational pro-grams.
Grief Share Support The Grief Share Support Group begins on Wednesday, January 7 from 2—3:30 PM in the Administrative Office next to the main office. For more information, please call Martha Hyde at 267-3113 or Bonnie Murton at 268-0151.
Endowment Fund Committee
The Great Outdoors Community Church Endowment brochure has been finalized and will be published on January 21, 2015. The brochure will be handed out in both Sunday services on February 1, 2015. There will also be a special pulpit and projection screen announcement re-garding Endowment Fund gifting. There will be an Informational Social, with ca-tered hors d’oeuvres, on February 13, 2015, at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. We will have a presentation, which will fully explain the purpose of the Endow-ment Fund, by the introduction of most frequently asked questions and answers regarding this method of gifting above general church contributions.
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Outreach Committee
Vases One of the “missions” of the Outreach Committee is to deliver flowers when they are available. It would be helpful to have the vases returned for “re-use”. There is often a shortage of vases. Thanks for your help. Availability of CDs Each Sunday the worship service is rec-orded to CDs. These CDs are available to those who find it difficult to attend wor-ship but would like to hear the service. If you are interested in having a CD, please call the church office. Next Outreach Meeting is scheduled for January 2nd at 2:00 PM.
Caregiver’s Support Group The Caregiver’s Support Group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 - 2:30 PM in the Choir Room.
Are You Visually Impaired? You are invited to hear a speaker on the services available to us in Brevard County. Date: Thursday, January 8, 2015 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM Place: Great Outdoors Community Church, Fellowship Hall Speaker: Mike Watson, Division of Blind of Brevard County
You may bring a guest with you.
Questions? Call Carol Weber 383-2531
If you need transportation: call Helping Hands: Sharon Fitch 383-5473
Hymn Sing
Henry & Audrey Pisarz invite you to join them as they begin 2015 with an old fash-ioned hymn sing on Monday, January 5, at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Every-
one is welcome.
Men’s Group We are starting 2015 with a repeat of the most attended breakfast in your group history. Saturday, January 17, 2015 we will meet in the Fellowship Hall for a great breakfast at 8:00 AM. Then we will caravan to South 40 Classics. South 40 Classics is a private collection of cars ranging from the 1940’s to the 1980’s, owned by Robert “Bob” Shearer of Mims, Florida. He has over 125 cars housed in five separate buildings. All restorations are done in-house to these cars. He has a machine shop, engine shop, upholstery shop and a state of the art paint booth on the premises. Please invite a friend to join us for breakfast and see the car collection. If you own a “classic” or a “hot-rod” we encourage you to drive it. Remember to bring your camera or phone. Tickets for breakfast are $9.00 Tickets can be purchased after church beginning January 5, or at the church office during office hours 9 AM - 12 Noon. Our speaker will be Barry E. Shepherd, Executive Director of the American Police Hall of Fame and Museum in Titusville.
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Tickets for the luncheon will go on sale after the worship services on Dec. 28 and Jan. 4. Also tick-ets may be pur-chased through Wednesday, Jan. 7th, by calling Georgi Zeigler at 567-4123. The luncheon will be catered by Panera Bread.
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WIC FLEA MARKET & BAKE SALE Saturday - January 24, 2015
8 AM until Noon
Start collecting items for the annual Flea Market and Bake Sale to be held on January 24, 8 AM to 12 noon. In addition to bakery items, we need clean, workable sale items. Collection will be Tuesday, January 20 through Thursday, January 22, 9 AM – 3 PM and on Friday, January 23, 9 AM – 2 PM.
If you are unable to drop off your items the above week, we have a storage unit available.
And, if you have a truck or a strong back, and can help with heavier items, we need YOU!
Before dropping off large and/or heavy items, PLEASE call ahead to make arrangements.
The Flea Market co-chairs are Jeanine Bieberich (289-1137) and Shirley Olander (612-590-
6014) and they will help you or answer your questions.
BAKERY ITEMS ARE TO BE DELIVERED ONLY ON FRIDAY - Thank you!
WIC Bible Studies
You’re one step away from the adventure of your life.
Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that
sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Gali-
lee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling
you, as he did Peter, 'Come'?
John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible
potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone.
Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to
meet you in ways that will change you forever, deep-
ening your character and your trust in God. You don’t
want to miss this study.
All ladies are invited.
Time: 9:30 - 11:15 AM
We will meet on Wednesdays: January 28,
February 4, 11, 18, 25, and March 4, 2015
Books are on sale in the Fellowship Hall after the wor-ship service and at the WIC Luncheon on Jan. 13.
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December 9, 2014 WIC Meeting
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WIC Board Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 6 10:00 AM WIC Luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 13 “Make Me A Blessing” 10:00 AM Jennifer LaMountain, LaMountain Ministries WORLD VISION *Flea Market & Bake Sale Saturday, Jan. 24 *Bring all sale articles to Fellowship 8:00 AM - Noon Hall on Tues. - Fri. (Jan. 20 - 23, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) Bring bakery items Fri. (Jan. 23) 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM United Missions Day Saturday, Feb. 7 Brats/Hot Dog Lunch & 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hot Fudge Sundaes Combined efforts of: WIC, Men’s Group, GOCC Missions WIC Luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 10 “God Can Be Found in the Arts” 10:00 AM Steve Herron - Titusville Playhouse Open Air Market Saturday, Mar. 7 Bring baked goods & crafts to the Baked Goods & Crafts 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fellowship Hall Friday (Mar. 6) after 2:00 PM or Sat. by 8:00 AM WIC Brunch Tuesday, Mar. 10 Secret Sister Exchange (Sandi Nie) 9:00 AM Special Music Sing-A-Long Annual Business Meeting WIC Salad Luncheon Tuesday, Apr. 7 Bring your favorite salad 10:00 AM “How, Where and When We Find God!” Marilyn Herbers Installation of New Officers *Please Note - Thanks to the generosity of Larry & Gwen McDaniel,
we have secured a storage unit for items to be donated to the WIC Flea Market. For access, please call Jeanine Bieberich at 321-289-1137.
WIC 2015 Calendar of Events
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Memory Garden
You are invited to our Second Anniversary Reception on Sunday, January 25, at 9:30 AM. We will have refreshments in the Fellowship Hall, and music in the Memory Garden. Part of this very special event will be the “Dedication and Blessing” of our second columbarium by Pastor Price. We thank all who have contributed spiritually and financially in the creation of our Memory Garden and hope you will join us for this special event.
Pictures of the 2nd Columbarium Installation
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Dinner at GOCC
In everything give thanks:
for this is the will of God
in Christ Jesus concerning you.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)
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CONCERT SCHEDULE 2015 Sunday January 11 6:00 Penny Loafers
theloafers.com
Wednesday January 14 7:00 Kings Brass * kingsbrass.org Sunday January 25 6:00 Allen Family
Allenministries.com
Wednesday February 4 7:00 Greater Vision * Greatervisionmusic.com Sunday February 15 6:00 Soul’d Out Quartet
souldoutquartet.com
Sunday February 22 6:00 Karen Peck & New River
karenpeckandnewriver.com
Sunday March 8 6:00 The Browns
thebrownsmusic.com
Wednesday March 18 7:00 The Talleys * thetalleys.com Wednesday April 1 7:00 Easter Cantata
*Church Supper precedes concert at 6:00 P.M. with reservations required
LOVE OFFERING received during each concert and cantata GREAT OUTDOORS COMMUNITY CHURCH
144 Plantation Drive Titusville, Florida
www.tgochurch.org Concert information: 321-385-9731 or 321-383-9437
Rev: 12/14
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THE KING’S BRASS Wednesday, January 14 @ 7:00 PM
GREAT OUTDOORS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Location: 144 Plantation Drive Titusville, Florida
Supper precedes concert @ 6:00 PM with advanced prepaid reservations. Sonny’s BBQ
with all the fixings, tickets are $11 each.
LOVE OFFERING CONCERT 321-385-9731 321-383-9437
TGOchurch.org
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THE ALLEN FAMILY IN CONCERT
GREAT OUTDOORS COMMUNITY CHURCH 144 Plantation Drive, Titusville, Florida
tgochurch.org
SUNDAY - JANUARY 25 - 6:00 PM
LOVE OFFERING CONCERT 321-385-9731 321-383-9437
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Thank-You To: TGO Community & Church Family, Several have asked about my daughter’s pass-ing. She seemed fine on Wednesday, the 12th of November. She had gone that day with her daughter to see a sonogram of the baby due next May. They heard the heartbeat also. Before midnight, she asked her daughter to call 911, that she had a severe headache. Her daughter Rachael said that in the next 10 minutes her mouth drooped and her speech slurred; then she was unconscious. She never showed any sign of life after that. She was on full life support. The doctors said it was a massive stroke on the brainstem and there was nothing they could do. On November 20, we had a great celebration of her life and homegoing. Thank you for the support you have shown us during this time.
Joyce & Jim Kastner
Dear Friends, I wish to sincerely thank everyone for your prayers during and after my open heart sur-gery. The avalanche of get well cards I re-ceived were really special, especially all those hand written, from the heart thoughts. They really helped support me during my many get-ting well “issues”. Just knowing that you all were having positive thoughts about my recov-ery was extremely comforting. The hospital and rehab visits were more than I ever ex-pected. This sure is a loving church and community and I can think of no place else I would care to live. Again, thank you all.
Sincerely, Roy Hathaway
Christine Barrett & family upon the loss of her mother, Bernice Barrett.
George Bursey & family upon the loss of his wife, Gloria.
Rosemary Stagg & family upon the loss of her brother, Gary Sakowski.
Joyce & Jim Kastner & family upon the loss of Joyce’s daughter, Alesia Cordes
Shirley Olander & family upon the loss of her brother.
Steve Perry & family upon the loss of his father, Art Perry.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 New Year’s Day (Office closed)
2 10:00 am Choir 2:00 PM Outreach Committee Mtg., FH
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4 Communion 8:30 Worship 9:30 Fellowship 10:15 Worship
5 9:00 am Men’s Bible Study Group, Choir Rm 10:00 am Nedra’s Bible Study, FH 6:20 pm Ray Z Bible Study, Sanc-tuary 6:30 pm Hymn Sing, FH
6 9:00 am WIC Board Mtg., FH 1:00 pm Caregivers, Choir Rm 6-8:30 pm Tues. Evening Bible Study, FH
7 10:00 am Wed. Ladies Bible Study 2:00 pm Grief Share Support, Admin. Office 6:30 pm Wonders of God’s Creations, FH
8 8:00 am Prayer 9:00 am Worship Team Mtg., FH 11:00 am Pastor’s Bible Study, FH 2:00 pm Blind Awareness Pro-gram, FH (Elaine Stewart/Carol Weber)
9 9:00 am Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 am Choir
10 9:00 am Church Board Mtg., FH
11 8:30 Worship 9:30 Fellowship 10:15 Worship 12-3 pm Lunch for Singing Group, FH 6:00 pm Penny Loafers Concert
12 8:00 am Prep for WIC Mtg., FH 9:00 am Men’s Bible Study Group, Choir Rm 10:00 am Nedra’s Bible Study, FH 2:00 pm Ladies Mon. Afternoon Group, Choir Rm. 6:20 pm Ray Z Bible Study, FH
13 10:00 am WIC Luncheon, FH 6-8:30 pm Tues. Evening Bible Study, FH
14 10:00 am Wed. Ladies Bible Study 10:30 am Wed. Bible Study Group, at Rigell’s home 2:00 pm Grief Share Support, Admin. Office 6:00 pm Church Supper 7:00 pm Kings Brass Concert
15 8:00 am Prayer 9:00 am Missions Committee Mtg., Choir Rm. 11:00 am Pastor’s Bible Study, FH
16 10:00 am Choir
17 8:00 am Men’s Breakfast
18 9:30 Worship 10:35 Annual Meeting
19 9:00 am Men’s Bible Study Group, Choir Rm 10:00 am Nedra’s Bible Study 2:00 pm Endow-ment Cmte. Mtg. 2:00 pm Ladies Mon. Afternoon Group, Choir Rm. 6:20 pm Ray Z Bible Study FH Reserved for Flea Market
20 1:00 pm Caregivers, Choir Rm 6-8:30 pm Tues. Evening Bible Study
21 10:00 am Wed. Ladies Bible Study 10:30 am Wed. Bible Study Group, at Rigell’s home 2:00 pm Grief Share Support, Admin. Office 6:30 pm Wonders of God’s Creations, FH
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8:00 am Prayer 11:00 am Pastor’s Bible Study, FH
23 9:00 am Prayer Shawl Ministry 10:00 am Choir
24 8 am - Noon WIC Flea Market & Bake Sale, FH
25 8:30 Worship 9:30 2nd Anniversary of Memory Garden Dedication—with Special Music in the Memory Garden 10:15 Worship 12-3 pm Lunch for Singing Group, FH 6:00 pm Allen Family Concert
26 9:00 am Men’s Bible Study Group, Choir Rm 10:00 am Nedra’s Bible Study, FH 2:00 pm Ladies Mon. Afternoon Group, Choir Rm. 6:20 pm Ray Z Bible Study, FH
27 6-8:30 pm Tues. Evening Bible Study, FH
28 9 am - Noon WIC Bible Studies, FH, Choir Rm., Admin. Office, Sanctuary 10:30 am Wed. Bible Study Group, at Rigell’s home 2:00 pm Grief Share Support, Admin. Office 6:30 pm Wonders of God’s Creations, FH
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8:00 am Prayer 11:00 am Pastor’s Bible Study, FH 3-5:00 pm Healthy Sleep Fair, FH
30 10:00 am Choir
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