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Inside, there were the multi-taskers ...
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... and the needlepointers ...
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... while outside the sky was blue, the boats were bobbing ...
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... and the flowers were most definitely in bloom!
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After two days of opportunities for community and conversation, for prayer, study, reflection and recreation, we gathered for a closing eucharist that included great music by Fran McKendree & an interactive sermon by keynoter Michael Battle ...
Blessed God, you make all things new: Guide us as we seek your will for a new community of Word and Sacrament, that it may be leaven for the world's bread and wine of delight for hearts in need; a gathering strong for service and glad in praise; and a people listening and responding to your presence in their midst; through Jesus our Redeemer and steadfast companion. AMEN.
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