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Happy Easter

Dearest brothers and sisters,
       I just wanted to send a quick note along to you to wish each of you and your families a very happy Easter.  I pray that you remember that on this day, Christ conquered our last – and greatest enemy – sin and death.  Praise the Lord!
       What on earth do we have to worry about knowing that our sins are forgiven and we will spend eternity together with Jesus and all of the saints!
       Tonight I got a small preview of what that will be like – as I went to the Easter Cantata dress rehearsal at the Oak Ridge School.  Be sure to come on Sunday – and invite your family and friends.
       It is a glorious musical production of “Who Do You Say I Am?”  Everyone there will definitely find the answer!
       I pray that each of you will be most richly blessed this weekend.
       Much love,
       Pastor Tony

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