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Order of Elders Share Experiences and Encouragement

Posted: March 26 2025 at 10:34 AM

About 100 elders gathered at Barrington United Methodist Church on March 25 for their annual order meeting. They enjoyed fellowship, wisdom-sharing, and mutual encouragement while exploring the theme "God's Never Failed Me Yet."

Photos by Fabiola Grandon-Mayer

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