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  1. UnknownMarch 24, 2021 at 6:33 PM

    Amen. My church tonight prayed for you gentlemen.

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  2. NvdWMarch 25, 2021 at 10:36 PM

    Thank you for putting this together. We're often praying for you brethren.

    In Christ,
    Neil van der Wel

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  3. anonymousApril 21, 2021 at 8:18 PM

    Satan has taken control of most of the churches now.

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