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ReKnew Retreat
The ReKnew team met this weekend for a retreat. We dreamed some dreams and set some new things in motion. You’ll be hearing more about that in the coming days and weeks, but for now, would you keep this ministry in your prayers if you care about the work we’re doing? We’re all feeling the weight of the need for this message of the beautiful God juxtaposed against the meagerness of our resources. Be blessed.
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