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Proclamation of the Gospel is God's chosen way of bringing near to Himself those who are far.

Pastor Chris Lawson

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Acts 8:26-40

Proclamation of the Gospel is God's chosen way of bringing near to Himself those who are far.

Pastor Chris Lawson