Story of Joy: The Christmas Story

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Story of Joy: The Christmas Story

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Dec 23, 2022

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There is no joy without Jesus. With the birth of Jesus over 2,000 years ago, the angels announced good news of great joy for all people. How will we respond to this good news today?

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Dec 23, 2022

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