Gift Of Oneness


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May 28, 2017. In the Gospel reading this week, the disciples overhear Jesus’ prayer to the Father. He makes a startling request, that they be given a sense of oneness. We are modern day disciples, and not only does Jesus want this oneness for us as well, but he wants it to spill out into the world too. In her sermon, Pastor Penny discusses ways that we can apply this to our lives today.

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