Following Jesus, Jesus' Way - Mark 2:13-17

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Following Jesus, Jesus' Way - Mark 2:13-17

August 18, 2024 • Leandro Tarrataca • Mark 2:13–17

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Sunday will be a very special day! We are hosting a missionary guest and long time friend – Leandro Tarrataca from Brazil. Pastor Leandro will be sharing the challenge from Mark 2 about the call of Jesus to ‘follow me!’. The message will be about more than just following but how we are called to Follow Jesus – Jesus way. Please make every effort to be with us Sunday at Grace – Leandro is gifted speaker and passionate Bible teacher – you will not be disappointed!

See you Sunday,

Pastor Mike

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