Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

For the holidays, I'll be taking a short break. The devotionals will begin again on Monday, January 6th. Have a Blessed Holiday! May the joy of Christ spread throughout the lives of both you and yours this season.

Merry Christmas from Deacon Allison & family

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