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August 13, 2026
TRANSFORMING HEARTS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH JESUS' LOVE.
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A VIDEO MESSAGE FROM THE RECTOR
In this week's video, Fr. Andrew invites everyone to celebrate a special “threshold Sunday” as St. Gregory’s says goodbye to summer and welcomes the beginning of the fall season. Join us after the 10 AM service for our Welcome Back Picnic, with hamburgers, hot dogs, fellowship, and Sunday School registration as we joyfully prepare for the new program year. We look forward to seeing you!
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE
RON AND MICHELE KNOWLTON AND JOANNE STANLEY
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This month, our congregational family extends our loving farewells and special blessings to Ron and Michele Knowlton and Joanne Stanley, who are relocating to new homes away from South Florida. They have all made a life-giving difference in our life in Christ.
Ron served with distinction for more than a decade as our Parish Administrator. He brought a tireless and careful commitment to every aspect of parish administration. His love for this church family was boundless. His steady and faithful leadership, leavened by his wisdom, was a gift to the congregation and to me. Michele has served as a leader in our Altar Guild ministry for more than 20 years. The fruit of her commitment is in the beauty of our sanctuary—candles polished, linens cleaned and ironed, pews polished, vestments carefully arranged. So much of the ministry of the Altar Guild is unseen. They are the holy house elves whose work is essential but invisible. But the truth is we have all been blessed by this holy work. Thank you, Ron and Michele. You have made a lasting impact on our common life!
Joanne Stanley has served in multiple ministry leadership roles over the past twenty years. She served as Senior Warden during COVID and our capital campaign, helping to steer
St. Gregory's through this challenging time as a gifted servant leader. She has participated in nearly twenty years of new member classes and served as a connector between new members and the ministries of the church. She is a dedicated verger who began serving on the altar as an acolyte and Eucharistic Minister. I could continue, but the truth is, there is barely a ministry at St. Gregory's that Joanne hasn't supported as an always willing servant.
These two families have been a blessing to our congregation. We thank them for making a difference. Well done, good and faithful servants!
In Christ,
Andrew+
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CONTRIBUTING TO COFFEE HOUR
To keep our Coffee Hour welcoming and stocked, we need contributions such as cheese and crackers, vegetable trays, salads, deviled eggs, and other refreshments. If you can bring something to share, please do so on a Sunday that corresponds to your last name, as outlined in the schedule below.
Your contributions will help make our fellowship time even more enjoyable! Thank you for your support!
August 16 - Annual Parish Picnic and BBQ (with a Water Slide!)
August 23 - Families whose name begins with A-H
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ST. GREGORY'S NURSERY
OPENS FOR DROPOFF
AT 9:30 AM EACH SUNDAY
St. Gregory’s Nursery is open for drop-off on Sundays beginning at 9:30 AM. There is no charge to use the nursery.
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PIANO AND POETRY:
A BEAUTIFUL FINALE TO OUR SUMMER SERIES
Thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday evening for Piano and Poetry, the final and most popular event of St. Gregory's Summer Series! What began as a special summer gathering has become a beloved annual tradition! Our heartfelt thanks to Tim Brumfield for sharing his artistry on our Steinway; to Meals with Meaning Catering for the delicious bites; to all who attended; and special thanks to everyone who shared the gift of poetry with us. It was a wonderful evening of music, poetry, fellowship, and community, and a perfect way to close out our Summer Series.
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YOGA MINISTRY SURVEY
St. Gregory's Yoga Ministry would like to hear from you!
Please take a moment to take the online survey.
St. Gregory's Yoga Ministry was founded and is led by Rev. Elizabeth Pankey-Warren, and the Yoga and Sacred Movement has been coordinated by congregant Daphne Lombardo. The program is now further enhanced by the skilled yoga instruction of congregants Jennifer Attonito, Susan Standbrook, and Rosie Sandoval.
As you may be aware, St. Gregory's currently offers Yoga and Sacred Movement once per month every third Thursday. There have been requests to add a second Sacred Movement class monthly. Please click the button below to complete the brief survey. Or, if you prefer, printed surveys can found on the Welcome Table in the Sanctuary and Harris Hall. Your feedback will help guide us on the feasibility and scheduling of this second class and expanding our offerings.
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YOUR INVITATION TO ATTEND
ST. GREGORY'S VESTRY MEETINGS
We would like to invite you to attend the Vestry Meetings. They are open to all members of St. Gregory's and will give you a chance to see how our Church is run and operates. We welcome you and your ideas, and will have an Open Forum section of the Agenda to hear from you. Attendance can be in person in our Harris Hall Conference Room or virtually via Zoom (See information below).
If you are unable to attend the meeting, you will be able to review the approved minutes in Harris Hall. Note minutes are approved at the subsequent meeting before posting.
Remember, we are one community, and while we, the Vestry, are your elected leaders, your voice and opinion matters and we would love to hear from you.
Your Humble Servant,
Wazim Reid
Senior Warden
Note: Vestry meeting notes from past meetings are available for review in Harris Hall.
Next Meeting will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026
Location: Harris Hall Conference Room or Zoom
Zoom Information: August 17, 2026 @6:30pm
Meeting ID: 890 4498 4634
Passcode: 601058
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A MESSAGE FROM TIM
I want to thank Casey Kunmann, soloist, and Michael Murray, organist, for their beautiful music this past Sunday! They will be at the 10 am service again this week as I’m still visiting my family in Kentucky.
At the 8 am service this Sunday, Lori Snow will be playing her flute, and I want to thank her for always doing such a beautiful job when I’m away!
At the 10 am service of worship, Casey will be singing the beautiful aria “Bist du bei mir, geh ich mit Freuden” (If you are with me, I go with joy)” by J. S. Bach (1685-1750). This aria is originally from Heinrich Stolzel’s opera Diomedes, first staged in 1718, and appears in Bach’s 1725 Anna Magdalena Notebook, a collection of music either arranged or composed by Bach which he presented to his wife, Anna Magdalena (1701-1760), herself being a talented singer. Some compositions in the collection were composed by contemporaries of the time and others by his sons, Johann Christian and Carl Philip Emanuel.
In addition, Casey will sing a setting of the Latin prayer, “Ave Maria”, originally published in 1825 entitled “Ellen's Third Song” by Franz Schubert (1797-1828). Originally part of a setting of seven songs from Walter Scott's 1810 popular narrative poem The Lady of the Lake, in which the character Ellen Douglas sings a prayer addressed to the Virgin Mary, later versions appeared with the full text of the “Ave Maria,” leading one to think today that Schubert composed the melody explicitly for the Latin prayer, which was not the case. Franz Liszt (1811-1886) subsequently wrote three arrangements of Schubert’s work using the Ave Maria text.
Blessings to all,
Tim
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MORNING PRAYER & MUSICAL MEDITATIONS
WITH TIM BRUMFIELD
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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, making now a good time to review your emergency plans and preparedness resources. To help you prepare, below are resource links for your consideration. Please review the links below.
Additionally, if you face an emergency, please call 911. After calling 911, please also keep St. Gregory's main phone number, 561-395-8285, and office@st-gregorys.com in your phone so you may contact the church in the event of an emergency.
Palm Beach County Emergency Management
City of Boca Raton
Pet Owners
- Palm Beach County's pet-friendly shelter is located at the West Boynton Recreation Center in Lake Worth and requires advance planning. Eligibility requirements apply.
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Florida Disaster Pet Preparedness: Make a Pet Plan
Broward County Residents
Important Emergency Numbers
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Palm Beach County Emergency Information Center: 561-712-6400
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Emergency: 911
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Florida Shelter Status (during an active storm): Florida Shelter Status
Remember: Know your evacuation zone, have a family communication plan, prepare a disaster supply kit, and make arrangements for pets and family members with special medical needs before a storm approaches.
Please click here to view St. Gregory's Hurricane Resource Guide.
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SCAM ALERT:
SPOOFING AND PHISHING ARE ON THE RISE
We have recently been made aware of scammers spoofing St. Gregory’s personal and church office email addresses. If you ever receive an email or text that seems unusual, urgent, or requests personal or financial information, please do not respond or click on any links and alert the church office at your earliest convenience. Unfortunately, these scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
When in doubt, pause and double-check the authenticity of the sender and contact the church office at office@st-gregorys.com. We are always here for you.
Additionally, The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles warns of widespread “DMV” text scams—please remember they will never contact you by text demanding payment or threatening suspension. Learn more from the FLHSMV Scam Alert page
The Federal Bureau of Investigation advises that phishing and “smishing” (text-based scams) often try to create urgency to trick you into clicking malicious links or sharing sensitive information. The safest approach is simple: stay alert, don’t click, don’t reply, and verify through official sources. Learn more at: Spoofing and Phishing — FBI
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THE ECW THRIFT STORE HOURS - SUMMER HIATUS
The ECW Thrift store is closed for the summer. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Please continue to donate to the thrift store as they need the items listed below. You may drop them off at the church office during regular business hours. Thank you for your support.
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DONATIONS ARE NEEDED FOR THE THRIFT STORE!
Can you help?
The Thrift Store is looking for items to restock the shelves, particularly jewelry, purses, and small scarves. Please check your closets for any unused items that we can use in the Boutique. Although the store is closed for the summer season, please bring items to the the church office for us. Clothing, books, or DVDs are NOT needed.
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PLEASE HELP GET SUPPLIES TO BONDEAU
THIS IS AN URGENT NEED...
Please help us SHIP supplies into Bondeau
through Miragoane which is only 30 minutes away!
Supplies of all kinds are so limited now in Haiti; what little that is available is outrageously expensive... so these supplies are sorely needed.
Time is short to get supplies there for the start of school... CAN YOU HELP?
Click the button below now to learn more and to help get supplies to Bondeau.
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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
JOIN ST. GREGORY'S GARDENING CLUB
THE GROUP MEETS WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT 8:30 AM
Come join the St. Gregory's Gardening Club. No knowledge of Gardening or experience is needed, and we have all the tools. The Gardening Club keeps the exterior of St. Gregory's beautiful and welcomes our visitors. We meet on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am (ok to arrive later). Many hands make light work! Please contact Kat Kehoe at katkehoe@gmail.com or c: 703-801-1522. Thank you!
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COMMUNITY FOOD RESOURCES
As many face the threat of SNAP benefit reductions, the number of individuals and families experiencing food insecurity continues to grow.
At St. Gregory’s, our Meals with Meaning ministry remains committed to serving nutritious meals and providing essential items six days a week to all who come to our doors. With Meals with Meaning, a SNAP card is never required.
For those seeking additional assistance, several local programs are also offering support. The first link below lists local restaurants (including two in Mizner) currently providing free meals to SNAP card holders. You’ll also find links to the Palm Beach County Food Finder, 211 Palm Beach, and DoorDash SNAP assistance for additional food resources and delivery options.
🔗 Subculture SNAP Program
🔗 Palm Beach County Food Finder
🔗 211 Palm Beach
🔗 DoorDash SNAP Assistance
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IMMIGRATION RESOURCES AND PROTOCOLS
If you were unable to attend the recent meeting on the immigration protocols for St. Gregory’s and the Diocese of Southeast Florida, please feel free to pick up a copy from the Welcome table on Sunday or to click the link below to learn more:
stgregorysepiscopal.org/immigrationresources
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RESERVING ALTAR FLOWERS
TO HONOR A LOVED ONE
OR SPECIAL OCCASION
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Each Sunday, as we walk into the church, we are greeted by the beauty of our surroundings. In addition to our newly remodeled space, we now have stunning frontals for each church season, enhancing our worship environment. The flowers at the altar further enrich our worship experience. Sponsoring altar flowers on any given Sunday is a meaningful way to honor a loved one on their birthday, celebrate an anniversary, or pay tribute to someone special. The cost to sponsor flowers is $300. Your generous donation helps offset the cost of the flowers, and when multiple families sponsor together, the cost may be shared. The flowers serve as a beautiful and lasting expression of love and remembrance.
To learn more or to get the process started, please email the church office at office@st-gregorys.com.
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CALENDAR QUICK LOOK
Sunday, August 16
9:30 am: Nursery open
9:45 am: Summer Sunday School (Godly Play Room)
Last day of Summer Sunday School
Many thanks to coordinator Silvia Hall
and all who volunteered!
Annual Parish Picnic after the 10 am service
Scroll up for more information.
Fall in-person registration continues for all classes!
Visit our table in Harris Hall during Coffee Hour after the 10 am service!
Sunday, August 23
9:10 am: Confirmation Class Meet & Greet Day
(Conference Room)
9:30 am: Nursery opens
9:45 am: Meet & Greet Day for Sunday School classes
(3yrs - 5th grade; designated classrooms)
and
Upper Room Time for Teens (Youth Room)
Sunday, August 30
FIRST DAY OF REGULAR CLASSES FOR ALL!
9:10 am: Confirmation Class (Conference Room)
9:30 am - Nursery Opens
9:45 am: 3yrs - 5th grade classes (designated classrooms)
9:45 am: Upper Room Time for Teens (Youth Room)
Stay tuned for more Fall happenings!
REGISTER NOW FOR FALL OFFERINGS
REGISTER ONLINE
ONLINE REGISTRATION: ALWAYS OPEN!
Sunday School, Confirmation Class, Upper Room Time for Teens
OR REGISTER IN PERSON!
Stop by our Fall registration table this Sunday, August 16th
during the parish picnic!
Click the button below to register online now, or visit our registration table on Sunday,
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST
SUNDAY SCHOOL COORDINATORS!
This year we are blessed to add Silvia Hall and Ayanna Reid to our Sunday School Coordinator team. Both are faithful, dedicated and gifted Sunday School teachers (Silvia - Godly Play, Summer Sunday School; Ayanna - 4th/5th) and they will be amazing additions to our team! Many thanks to them for their willingness to serve in this capacity!
Feel free to contact anyone on the coordinator team
for more information about our Sunday School offerings.
Silvia Hall ~ silviahall@yahoo.com
Ayanna Reid ~ aa.ricketts@gmail.com
Anita Sherman ~ anitasherman561@gmail.com
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SAFE CHURCH POLICIES
Working to assure the safety and well-being of
our children, youth, and all members
At St. Gregory's, we work hard to follow policies and guidelines designed to keep all of us as safe and as well as possible at church. The national Episcopal Church and our diocese have set forth policies and guidelines for all parishes to aid in this effort.
With particular regard to children and youth, St. Gregory's does the following:
+ Require all who work with children and youth, as well as other staff and persons in authority, to complete the Safe Church program through our diocese.
+ Require background checks for all relevant people, including Sunday School teachers, youth ministers, clergy, and regular volunteers.
+ Comply with our diocesan policies and guidelines.
As we have said in prior communications, we cannot guarantee anyone 100% safety. However, we can -- and do -- strive to do our very best to create a loving and safe space for everyone at our church.
If you would like more information about the Safe Church program
or St. Gregory's policies, please contact:
The Rev. Andrew J. Sherman, Rector
asherman@st-gregorys.com
Kristen Chaney, Parish Administrator and Safe Church Coordinator
kchaney@st-gregorys.com
The Rev. Mary Ellen Cassini, Assistant Rector and
diocesan Safe Church trainer
mecassini@st-gregorys.com
Anita Sherman, Youth and Young Adult Program Coordinator
anitasherman561@gmail.com
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SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCLUDES ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!
Last session: This Sunday, August 16
9:45 am in the Godly Play Room
A new school year is beginning, and our Summer Sunday School program is drawing to a close. As in years past, our beloved Silvia Hall coordinated yet another fantastic program. Children 3yrs - 5th grade enjoyed enriching and fun experiences while teens and parents were included as volunteer assistants.
MANY, MANY THANKS TO SILVIA AND ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS FOR CREATING FUN AND MEANINGFUL SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL SESSIONS! ALSO MANY THANKS TO HANNELENE BEILLARD FOR HOSTING GODLY PLAY STORY TIMES ON TUESDAY MORNINGS!
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CONFIRMATION CLASS: LIFE IN CHRIST
(Grades 6, 7, 8 and others)
Classes will resume on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Please stay tuned for updates!
Confirmation Class meets every Sunday at 9:10 am
during the school year in the Conference Room (unless otherwise noted).
Our journey to Confirmation for young people is a three-year program. Our program seeks to nurture the faith of our young people as they prepare for their high school years and beyond, giving them a solid foundation for a Christ-centered life. The Confirmation Class experience may also include retreats, service opportunities and other activities. All young people in grades 6, 7 and 8 can participate in and benefit from this class, regardless of whether or not they choose to be confirmed. Older teens, those transferring from other churches, or any others who are interested are most welcome to participate as well.
During Confirmation we explore:
-- The Bible and the stories that shape our life and faith
-- A life of prayer and worship led by and replenished by the Holy Spirit
-- A life of ministry and service as disciples of Jesus
-- The Anglican/Episcopal tradition in all its breadth and depth
ANY QUESTIONS?
NEED MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT CONFIRMATION AT ST GREGORY'S?
Please contact our Confirmation teachers
Fr. Andrew Sherman - asherman@at-gregorys.com
Gena Vallee - gvallee@st-gregorys.com
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YAYA BOUTIQUE
Reminder -- Where does the name "YAYA" come from? Easy -- it stands for Youth and Young Adult! All our proceeds benefit our ministry with youth and young adults.
We feature new and/or gently used clothing, accessories, and fun "what nots"!
Restore the Earth ~ Refresh your style
~ Renew your wardrobe!
SHOP YAYA!
YAYA Pop-Ups are Coming!
The Next Pop-Up Sale Date: Saturday, November 14,
during the ECW Bazaar! Stay tuned!
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UPPER ROOM TIME
PLEASE NOTE THAT UPPER ROOM TIME
HAS ENDED FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR.
We will resume weekly gatherings this Fall. Stay tuned!
HAVE A BLESSED SUMMER AND SEE YOU WHEN WE GET BACK TOGETHER (OR AT CHURCH AND OUT AND ABOUT!)
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Conversation, Reflection and Prayer -- with lots of Fun and Fellowship!
Upper Room Time meets at 9:45am in the Youth Room during the program year. All teens 6th - 12th grade are warmly invited to join us!
WHAT DO WE DO DURING UPPER ROOM TIME?
Following our pattern of Pause, Listen, Reflect, Pray and Go,
we build on our previous themes of
What will you do with your one wild and precious life?
(based on Mary Oliver's poem The Summer Day) and
"What makes you come alive?"
(from a quote by theologian and civil rights leader Howard Thurman)
"Building Beloved Community"
In conjunction with St. Gregory's church-wide Beloved Community initiative we worked on how our lives and gifts reflect God's love in the world.
Theme for 2026-2027 -- "I matter. I belong. I love."
We will delve more deeply into our core identity statement:
I am a beloved child of God.
I am a member of the Body of Christ.
I have a unique calling and purpose in this world.
As we have in the past, we continue to use some Benedictine practices to bring more balance, proportion, and harmony into our lives.
COMING UP IN UPPER ROOM TIME
Sunday, August 16
Annual Parish Picnic
No Upper Room Time -- just picnic fun after the 10 am service!
Sunday, August 23
9:45 am: Meet & Greet Day for
Upper Room Time for Teens (Youth Room)
Sunday, August 30
9:45 am: Upper Room Time for Teens (Youth Room)
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FOR MORE NEWS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION, SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES DIGITAL NEWSLETTER
Attention Parents! Did you know that St. Gregory's has a digital newsletter for children, youth, and families? The newsletter comes out each Friday morning and is full of great information!
To subscribe to the Children, Youth, and Families newsletter, please contact Anita Sherman.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are needed for various ministries.
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Our Eucharistic Visitor volunteer group is looking for members of our St. Gregory’s family to join them as they:
1. Deliver communion and enrich the religious experience of those unable to attend church due to illness or incapacity.
2. Visit and spiritually support those in need of the comfort and companionship of St. Gregory’s
3. Maintain contact with those parishioners with whom they are assigned to assure them that they are still a part of our St. Gregory’s community.
If this type of ministry appeals to you, please contact Gena Vallee at 561-451-7747 or email her at gvallee@st-gregorys.com for more information.
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PASTORAL CARE
St. Gregory's Is Here For You.
| St. Gregory's provides a variety of support ministries that are here to support you. Our clergy, staff, and Stephen Ministers are here to answer your questions, pray with you, and for your pastoral needs. Contact the church office at 561-395-8285 or by email at office@st-gregorys.com. Learn more. | | | |
SOUTH FLORIDA HAITI PROJECT
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
Catch up on the latest news
in Haiti & Bondeau!
HUGE step forward for Bondeau - Community Council Formed! Summer Program in Bodeau! Great Advances in Healthcare in Bondeau! And much more! Click the link below to learn more in this important quarterly newsletter! https://conta.cc/3PLLD5t
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AUGUST PRAYER CALENDAR
Please keep the people of
Haiti in your prayers
Please join us in praying for the people of Haiti each day. To view this month's calendar, please click on the link below.
https://conta.cc/4fGKtRt
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