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Ministry Stories

Going Deeper

December 20, 2024 |Peter Burgo

Ministry Stories

A Remarkable Journey

November 6, 2024 |Dana Smith

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From Seven Hours to Seven Days

October 2, 2024 |Peter Burgo

Ministry Stories

A 20-Year Dream Fulfilled

August 2, 2024 |Dana Smith

Ministry Stories

More Than Coffee

June 7, 2024 |Dana Smith

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A Passion to Plant

March 27, 2024 |Peter Burgo

Ministry Stories

Embracing Haitian Immigrant Populations in Springfield, Ohio

January 29, 2024 |Peter Burgo

Ministry Stories

Out of Enemy Hands

November 15, 2023 |Orchard Alliance

Ministry Stories

A Catalyst for Spiritual Change in Our City

February 21, 2023 |Orchard Alliance

Ministry Stories

So, what do you do for a living?

May 16, 2022 |Guy Burgo

Ministry Stories

An Outbid Turned Blessing

March 23, 2022 |David Graf

Ministry Stories

Making the Joy of Giving Possible

March 16, 2022 |Guy Burgo

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