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Things Every Christian Should Know – Adult SS Lesson 3/29/2020

Posted on Mar 28, 2020 in Uncategorized |

Things Every Christian Should Know

There are some things every Christian should know concerning their personal life.
 
 
HOW TO FIND GOD’S WILL
 

1) BE WILLING TO DO GOD’S WILL     James 1:5-7 This is the first step, the most-important step, & the vital step. Once we take this step, the remaining process becomes relatively easy. If we seek God’s will with the intention of doing God’s will only if it agrees with what we have already predetermined to do, God ignores our seeking.  Until we have taken the first step in making ourselves willing to do God’s will, we are wasting our time taking other steps to find God’s will. 

2) PRAY FOR A REVELATION OF GOD’S WILL Once we have made ourselves willing to do God’s will, we then should ask God to make His will known to us.     Matt 16:4

3) SEARCH THE BIBLE FOR SPECIFIC GUIDANCE  If we look to God’s Word, we will usually find a precept or principle which sheds light on our problem. If God’s Word deals with it, that settles it.                                           Duet 5:17-21

4) SEEK GODLY COUNSEL After we have searched the Bible, we often need more light concerning personal decisions. Often, spiritual men can give us wisdom from their experiences.

5) CHECK THE DICTATES OF YOUR CONSCIENCE  Romans 14:1-15:7 deals with the problem of questionable things in the Christian life & what to do when sincere Christians disagree about personal practices.

            In the church today, we have differences on how to regard such things as worldly amusements, & Paul tells us how to face these differences. He does not give a list of rules; rather, he lays down six basic principles that can be applied by all Christians of all stages of growth. We can state these principles in the form of questions & test our own lives.      

  A) Am I Fully Convinced? (14:1-5) Christians are to know what they believe & why they believe it. We are to live by convictions that are the result of diligent prayer & Bible study. Stronger Christians are not to despise the weaker ones for their immaturity; neither are weaker believers to judge more mature brothers & sisters for their liberty.
B) Am I Doing This Unto the Lord? (14:6-9) Whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.  He is the Lord, & we are to live to please Him. 
C) Will It Stand the Test at the Judgment Seat? (14:10-12)We have no right to judge our brethren, for we will all have our works tested at the judgment seat of Christ. 1 Cor. 3:1   2 Cor. 5:10  We do not have to give an account of our brother’s life, so we have no right to condemn him. Certainly all of us want to live lives that will stand the fiery test before Christ—lives that will earn rewards for His glory.
D) Am I Causing Others to Stumble? (14:13-21) There is one thing we should judge: we should judge ourselves to see whether we are abusing our Christian liberty & making others stumble. Certainly nothing is unclean of itself, but some practices & habits are considered unclean by others. Therefore, if we deliberately do something that makes our brothers stumble, we’re not living according to the rule of love.  It is a serious thing to cause another person to stumble & fall into sin.  Mark 9:42

            A believer who holds on to a questionable practice & causes another Christian to fall in his walk with God is blind to the price Jesus paid on the cross.

            The Christian life is not a matter of eating or drinking (or any other practice), but one of righteousness & peace & joy, all of which come from the Spirit. Our aim should be not to please ourselves, but to build up (edify) other Christians in love.1 Cor 10:23

           E) Am I Doing This by Faith? (14:22-23)

            Here “faith” means “conviction,” for our convictions are born of faith in God’s Word.  If a Christian has doubts about some of his personal practices, he cannot have joy & peace. Whatever we do that is not of faith is sin, for the Christian lives by faith. So, anything I do that I cannot back up by the Word of God is sin, because I cannot do it by faith.

            “If it’s doubtful, it’s dirty!” is a good policy to follow. Many Christians carelessly engage in practices that even the world questions.

F) Am I Pleasing Myself or Others? (15:1-7)

            The strong ought to bear the weaknesses of the immature Christians, & while doing this, seek to build them up in the faith. We should follow Christ’s example & seek to please others, not ourselves (Ps. 69:9).

  1. Circumstances are last & least reliable guide.

Satan can manipulate circumstances.

 

HOW TO DETERMINE GOD’S CALLING

            God gives each Christian certain gifts at salvation for the work of the ministry here on earth.   Eph 4:11-15  ROM 12:3-7.  God expects us to use our gifts & talents here on earth for Him. So, how do we find our calling & fulfill it?

1) PRAY FOR ENLIGHTENMENT.  Ask God to reveal to us in His own way & in His own time, His work for our life.

2) CONSIDER OUR GODLY DESIRES.  When God call us to a certain work, He will give us a persistent & ever increasing desire to do this work.

3) CONSIDER THE ENJOYMENT OR SATISFACTION YOU RECEIVE FROM DOING THE WORK.

If we plug into His work for our life, it will bring pleasure to our hearts & minds.

4) CONSIDER THE BLESSINGS FROM THE WORK.

Is the work we are doing being blessed? Is it bearing fruit?

5) CONSULT SPIRITUAL FRIENDS    .

Sometimes, our friends & family can realize God’s calling before we do.

 


Sunday School Lesson Week 1

Posted on Mar 28, 2020 in Uncategorized |

 
God is not the same as you and me. Here are two words God uses to tell us about Himself. Listen to God’s Word and stomp your feet when you hear the words power and glory. These words tell us what God is like. (Read 1 Chronicles 29:11.) God is greatest of all. His glory is when He shows His incredible greatness. God shows His glory in many ways. He is so powerful that He made the Earth and everything in it. He is so good that He is completely perfect. He is so loving that He loves every person in the whole world. That includes you. No one but God has this kind of glory and power! God is not the same as you and me. 
We cannot know God on our own. He is too wonderful for us to understand or explain. So God chose to teach us about Himself. He used men to write down His message to people in the Bible so we could know Him, but He did something more. (Read Hebrews 1:1-2.) God showed Himself through Jesus!
God the Son, Jesus, left Heaven and came to Earth. He was born in Bethlehem then grew up like you are growing up. Let’s pretend to do some things kids do while they are growing up. Let’s eat. Let’s play. Let’s sleep. (Do with children.) Jesus probably did lots of things you like to do while He was growing up because He was completely human. He is also much different from you because He is also completely God. He is all the way God and all the way man at the same time. This made Jesus the perfect person to teach people about God. He completely understood what it’s like to be God and what it’s like to be human. Jesus made the way for people to get to know God.
If you have believed in Jesus as your Savior from sin, you can enjoy close friendship with God. When you believed in Jesus as your Savior, you became part of God’s family. God doesn’t just want you to know things about Him. He wants you to get to know Him better and enjoy His love and friendship. (Read Jeremiah 9:23-24.) Getting to know God is the best thing you could ever do—it is better than being smart, strong, or rich! He is the best friend you could ever have. Friends spend time with each other. They get to know each other by talking and listening to each other. You can do these things with your friend, God, by reading the Bible and praying. If you read the book of Mark (show the book of Mark in Bible) you will read about the things Jesus said and did.  Talk with God about what you read and ask Him to help you learn about Him through Jesus.

 

 

 

 
 Friends spend time with each other. They get to know each other by talking and listening to each other. You can do these things with your friend, God, by reading the Bible and praying. If you read the book of Mark (show the book of Mark in Bible) you will read about the things Jesus said and did.  Talk with God about what you read and ask Him to help you learn about Him through Jesus.  
 
 
 
 
 
Jesus Taught People That
He Is God. 
 
 
 
Jesus made the way for people to get to know God. When Jesus was about 30 years old, He began to teach people God’s ways. He taught so well that huge crowds gathered to hear Him teach. People walked for miles and sat for hours just to hear Him.
 
 
 
 
One day Jesus was walking in the temple and some people asked if He was really the Christ (Savior) God had promised to send. Jesus said He had already told them who He is. The powerful miracles He did were things only God could do. He said He could do the exact same things as God because He is God. (Read John 10:30.) Many people became angry when Jesus said He is God. They didn’t think God Himself would come down to save them. They thought Jesus must be lying. But Jesus was telling the truth! He is God the Son. Let’s look at some other things Jesus taught.
 
 
 
 
 
Jesus taught that
God makes the rules.
 
 
 
 
 
Some other teachers who lived at the same time as Jesus made up books full of their own rules for how to please God. They had rules about exactly how to wash dishes. They even had rules about washing your hands a certain way. These teachers didn’t follow God’s rules but they were very upset that Jesus did not follow all their rules. Jesus reminded them that they had made up their own rules, but it was God’s rules that really mattered. They were ignoring God’s rules! God is the boss of all things because He is the Creator of all things. It’s His universe so He gets to make the rules. God’s rules are always good for us but people don’t always obey them. When you think, say, or do things that disobey God’s rules, it’s called sin. Put your hands on your head if you can think of one example of something that is a sin. (Allow several children to share.) Lying, whining, and disrespecting parents or teachers are all sins. God says all people are born knowing how to sin. (Read Romans 3:12b.) Breaking God’s rules separates you from friendship with God. That’s why God talks about sin so much in the Bible. He wants to warn you that breaking His rules is a big problem that will separate you from friendship with Him forever. People don’t always obey God’s rules, but His rules are always good for us. God’s rules are important but the other teachers were acting like their rules were more important than God’s rules. Jesus wasn’t like these other teachers. He taught people that God makes the rules and following God’s rules is important. Let’s look at something else Jesus taught.
 
 
 
 
 
Jesus taught that
He is the only way to God.
 
 
 
 
One night Jesus was eating dinner with His disciples. He began to teach them about Heaven, where they could be with God forever. Thomas, one of the disciples, said they didn’t know the way to Heaven. (Read John 14:6.) Jesus was saying He is the only way for people to be with God and enjoy forever friendship with Him!
 
Jesus taught that He is the only way to God. Jesus is the perfect Son of God. He didn’t deserve to be punished for anything because He never did anything wrong. But Jesus let Himself be punished for your sin by bleeding and dying on a cross. (Read Revelation 1:5b.) Now everyone who believes in Him can be freed (saved) from their sin because Jesus has already taken their punishment. He proved He really is the Savior by coming back to life after He died. He could do this because He isn’t just a man—He is God of power and glory! Jesus is alive and ruling in Heaven today. He made the way for you to be with God forever. You can know God through Jesus!
“I can know God!”
Jesus is the only way for people to know God.
 
 
We have talked about some of the things Jesus taught, but He didn’t just teach each of these things one time. He used His words and actions to teach these things and many others to many different people for three whole years! You can read the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in your Bible to find out even more things Jesus taught!
The people who heard Jesus teach were amazed—even people who didn’t like what He said. No one had ever taught like Jesus! The Bible says Jesus taught with authority. That means He taught with power because He understood everything He taught. He could teach about God with authority because He is God!
The teaching of Jesus will never be forgotten and will always be true because Jesus is God and He taught with authority. He is the greatest teacher who has ever lived!
 
Jesus still teaches people today! As you learn about the things Jesus said and did,
you will learn more about God.
 
“I can know God!” For the next several weeks we will learn more ways
Jesus showed He is God of power and glory.
 
 

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Mar '20

Bible Study for Wed. March 25,2020

Posted on Mar 25, 2020 in Uncategorized |

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Mar '20

What Does The Bible Say About What A Christian Should Do?

 
IX. SHOULD CHRISTIANS GO TO DOCTORS?
THE BIBLE SAYS: 2 CHRONICLES 26:12 MARK 5:25-30 ISAIAH 1:6 LUKE 10:34
MATT 9:12 1 TIM 5:23 JEREMIAH 8:22 COL 4:14 JAMES 5:14
ISAIAH 55:8-9 PSALM 145:8-9

FROM THIS WE LEARN:
1.While doctors can offer help, they are not God, & sometimes their services just cost us our money.
2 Chronicles 26:12 Mark 5:25-30
2. Medical treatments, as well as natural remedies, are viewed favorably in Scriptures.
Isaiah 1:6 Luke 10:34 Matt 9:12 1 Tim 5:23 Jeremiah 8:22 Col 4:14
3. Along with medical treatment, we should seek God’s intervention & trust HIM to do what is best for us.
James 5:14 Isaiah 55:8-9 Psalm 145:8-9
 
 
To download the Prayer Bulletin for this week CLICK HERE.
 
 
To download this BIBLE STUDY in a PDF format CLICK HERE. 
 

We will be posting both Adult and Children’s Sunday School lessons on-line this weekend and we are encouraging you to take a time of Devotion to study over these special lessons. We are saving our normal Bible lessons for when we come back. Use these lessons as a Bible Study for you personally, with your spouse, or as a Family devotional. What a special thing when we can take time in this craziness, to really bring our focus back to the Lord. Be sure to keep an eye out for those this coming Sunday!

 

Church Improvement

Posted on Nov 13, 2014 in Uncategorized |

improvement-100335392-orig-300x199It’s time for church improvement, and we are not talking about the facilities. We are talking about YOU.

Whether you are currently serving in a ministry, or have been looking for a place to serve, these break out sessions will be a great opportunity for you.

Pastor and the Staff have meticulously planned out the break out sessions to cover each area individually.

See the schedule below to find out what sessions you should be attending!

LEADERSHIP/WORKER TRAINING

Meetings

SUNDAY 11/30

  • 5:00pm MUSIC/SOUND
  • 7:30pm GUEST RECEPTION (ushers, greeters)

 

MONDAY 12/01

  • 7:00pm GENERAL MEETING (for all workers at Starlight)
  • 8:00pm TEACHERS/CHILDREN’S WORKERS (teachers, helpers, assistants, ect.)

 

TUESDAY 12/02

  • 7:00pm ALTAR WORKERS
  • 8:00pm NURSERY

The Grand Opening of our NEW Facility

Posted on Oct 21, 2014 in Uncategorized |

GRAND-OPENING1

Starlight Baptist Church will celebrate the grand opening of its new church facility at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 18th, 2015 with a special building dedication service. The new building was constructed by AAGAARD-JUERGENSEN, LLC and was financed by United Legacy Bank.

Starlight’s founding Pastor Dr. Glenn Riggs credits the generosity and vision of the congregation. Pastor Riggs invites everyone from the community to join them,  in celebration of the endless community outreach possibilities now made possible by this new facility and the members who serve our Lord here, through Starlight.

This day we will be having a special time capsule ceremony and all who attend will be written on a special document going in the capsule, we will be having lunch catered in and many other fun things going on here on that special day! There will not by Sunday School or an Evening Service on this special day for Starlight.

The church is still located at 350 Hayes Road, at the end of Hayes Road in Winter Springs, Florida.

For more information about the church, call 407-696-5110

Below are photo’s starting at our Groundbreaking Ceremony in Jan of this year, to today. Oh what wonderful progress was made in these few months!!!


What Does The Bible Say About Angels, Fall of Man And Sin?

Posted on Aug 20, 2014 in What Does the Bible Say |

I. ARE ALL ANGELS GOOD ANGELS?

THE BIBLE SAYS: PSA 104:4 MATT 25:31 REV 5:11
PSA 103:20-21 PSA 91:11-12 HEB 1:14 LK 16:22

FROM THIS WE LEARN:
1. Good angels are spirit beings. Psa 104:4
2. Good angels are holy. Matt 25:31
3. There are many good angels. Rev 5:11
4. Good angels are very strong and carry out the pleasures of God. Psa 103:20-21
5. Good angels minister to, protect, and carry God’s children into Heaven. Psa 91:11-12
Heb 1:14 Lk 16:22

II. WHAT ABOUT EVIL ANGELS?

THE BIBLE SAYS: II PET 2:4 MARK 5:9 EPH 6:11-12 I PET 5:8-9
FROM THIS WE LEARN:
1. Some of the angels sinned. II Pet 2:4
2. God did not overlook their sinned. II Pet 2:4
3. There were many of them. Mark 5:9
4. They are our adversaries. Eph 6:11-12
5. They seek to destroy the work of God. I Pet 5:8-9

III. HOW DID SATAN AFFECT ADAM AND EVE?

THE BIBLE SAYS: GEN 3:1-7 ROM 5:12 I JN 3:8
FROM THIS WE LEARN:
1. He led them to doubt God. Gen 3:4
2. He led them to question the goodness of God. Gen 3:5
3. He led them to disobey God. Gen 3:6-7
4. Their sin has affected all of the human race. Rom 5:12
5. Sin forms a natural link between man and Satan. I Jn 3:8

IV. WHAT IS NOW THE NATURAL CONDITION OF MAN?

THE BIBLE SAYS: GEN 5:3 PSA 51:5 JN 3:6 ROM 7:18
GEN 8:21 I COR 2:14 EPH 2:1 ROM 6:23

FROM THIS WE LEARN:
1. All men are conceived and born in the image of a sinful father. Gen 5:3
2. We are conceived in sin. Psa 51:5
3. We are all fleshly. Jn 3:6
4. We are bent by birth toward sin. Rom 7:18
5. Our hearts are filled with evil imaginations. Gen 8:21
6. Our natural mind does not want to understand spiritual things. I Cor 2:14
7. This results in a condition called spiritual death. Eph 2:1 Rom 6:23

V. HOW DOES ORIGINAL SIN AFFECT US?

THE BIBLE SAYS: MATTHEW 7:17; 15:19
FROM THIS WE LEARN:
1. The natural heart of man brings forth a variety of sinful thoughts, actions, and words which are called sin. Matt 7:17; 15:19

VI. HOW CAN MAN BE SAVED FROM HIS FALL?

THE BIBLE SAYS: GEN 3:14-15 ACTS 10:43 ROM 1:16
FROM THIS WE LEARN:
1. God promised Adam and Eve that a saviour would one day come and deliver them and their descendants from the power of the devil. Gen 3:14-15
2. The prophets of the Old Testament pointed the people to a coming redeemer. Acts 10:43
3. The Gospel is the power of God to deliver everyone who believes. Rom 1:16


When God Seems Invisible

Posted on Aug 20, 2014 in Uncategorized |


What Does The Bible Say About What Fundamentalist Believe

Posted on Aug 16, 2014 in What Does the Bible Say |

I. WHAT IS A FUNDAMENTALIST?

THE BIBLE SAYS: DEUT 4:2 JER 6:16

FROM THIS WE LEARN:
1. A Christian must comply with Deut 4:2 to be a Fundamentalist. Deut 4:2
2. Rejection of Fundamentalism is not new. Jer 6:16

II. IS IT POSSIBLE TO OVER EMPHASIZE GOD’S WORD INSTEAD OF GOD’S NAME?

THE BIBLE SAYS: PS 138:2 I THESS 2:13 PS 68:11; 119:30 I TIM 6:3-5

FROM THIS WE LEARN: FUNDAMENTALIST:
1. Believe it is impossible to over emphasize the importance of the Bible. Ps 138:2
2. Believe the God’s Word works in believers to make them more like God. I Thess 2:13
3. Fundamentalists will not promote any other Bible than the one given by the Lord. Ps 68:11
4. Fundamentalists will withdraw from those who reject the Word of God. I Tim 6:3-5

III. WHAT DO FUNDAMENTALISTS BELIEVE ABOUT:

A. CREATION AND EVOLUTION?

THE BIBLE SAYS: COL 1:16 GEN 1:3-26; 1:31

FROM THIS WE LEARN:
1.God created all things by speaking them into existence. Col 1:16
Gen 1: 3, 6, 9, 11, 14, 20, 24, 26
2. God was pleased with what He had made. Gen 1:31

B. JESUS CHRIST?

THE BIBLE SAYS: COL 1:14,21,22 16;2:9 JN 1:3-4, 14; 14:1-3;5:22 HEB 1:2
ACTS 4:12 ISA 7:14 II COR 5:21 PHIL 2:10-11 I COR 15:3-4, 20

FROM THIS WE LEARN: FUNDAMENTALIST BELIEVE:
1. Jesus Christ existed in the beginning and was God. Jn 1:14 Col 1:16
2. Jesus Christ created all things. Jn 1:3 Col 1:16 Heb 1:2
3. Jesus Christ is the giver of all life. Jn 1:4
4. Jesus Christ reveals the fullness of the Godhead. Col 1:15; 2:9
5. Jesus Christ only brings redemption & forgiveness of sins. Col 1:14 Acts 4:12
6. Jesus Christ was born of a virgin. Isa 7:14
7. Jesus Christ only can reconcile sinners to God. Col 1:21-22
8. Jesus Christ lived a sinless life. II Cor 5:21
9. All flesh should bow & accept Christ as Lord. Phil 2:10-11
10. Jesus Christ rose from the grave. I Cor 15:3-4, 20
11. Jesus Christ will come again & take all believers to Heaven. Jn 14:1-3
12. Jesus Christ will be the judge of the eternal destiny of all men. Jn 5:22

C. BELIEVER’S BAPTISM?

THE BIBLE SAYS: ACTS 8:36-38 COL 2:12 ROM 6:4

FROM THIS WE LEARN:
1. Baptism follows conversion. Acts 8:36-38
2. Baptism identifies believers with death, burial, & resurrection of Christ. Col 2:12, Rom 6:4

D. THE LORD’S SUPPER?

THE BIBLE SAYS: I COR 11:24-25
FROM THIS WE LEARN:
1. We are to observe the Lord’s Supper to help us remember Christ’s death & suffering for us.
2. We are to observe it often.

E. LIVING A PURE LIFE?

THE BIBLE SAYS: I JN 3:2-3 ROM 12:1-2 I COR 15:58 I COR 6:9-11
JAMES 4:4 I JN 2:15-17 EPH 5:11-12 REV 18:4-5 PHIL 4:8
II TIM 3:1, 2, 5 II THESS 3:6, 14, 15 II JN 9-11 NUM 6:2, 8

FROM THIS WE LEARN: FUNDAMENTALISTS:
1. Seek to lead pure lives in anticipation of Christ’s return. I Jn 3:2-3
2. Seek to live a life dedicated to Christ. Rom 12:1-2
3. Labor for Christ. I Cor 15:58
4. Believe people can change by the power of god. I Cor 6:9-11
5. Believe Christians are to separate from much of the world. James 4:4, I Jn 2:15-17
6. Believe Christians are not to fellowship with those who have become worldly, sinful, or ecumenical. Eph 5:11-12
7. Believe in the principle of separation from sin to Christ:

A. In thought. Phil 4:8
B. From self-esteem, positive thinking movements. II Tim 3:1-2, 5
C. From disorderly Christians. II Thess 3:6, 14-15
D. From cults who come to your door. II John 9-11
E. Separate to the Lord. Num 6:2, 8


Church Efficiency Conference 2014

Posted on Jul 30, 2014 in Uncategorized |

image1-250x93The Church Efficiency Conference is hosted by Dr. Glenn Riggs and features guest speakers Terry Anglea, Ken Pledger, Scotty Drake, Sam Riggs, and Dwaine Johnson.

The Conference will begin Monday, August 11th at 6:30pm with 2 speakers. The Conference will resume Tuesday, August 12th at 9:30am with morning sessions, followed by lunch, and fellowship, then returning to the night session again at 6:30pm.

Every year, hundreds of church pastors, leaders, staff and church members come together at the Annual Church Efficiency Conference to pause, rejuvenate and worship our Lord.

Best of all, you can come with your entire team and enjoy this life-changing conference all at one location and for no cost!

The hope every year of the Church Efficiency Conference is: To bless, empower and equip local churches and their leaders, to see people saved, healed, discipled, empowered and serving.


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Jan '14

Ground Breaking Sunday Photos

Posted on Jan 27, 2014 in Event Recap |

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Jan '14

Wow, what a day at Starlight.  This moment was TEN YEARS in the making!!!  I couldn’t help but tear up when I saw our Preacher pierce the earth with that shovel as an indication of what is to come. Then tear up again just looking through these photos.

So many of our church family has been here since 2002 when we first started the Vision Campaign and have hung on, and prayed us through, sometimes disappointing times, when we struggled for so long, to be prepared for when the Lord decided the time was right for us.  We have lost a few members along the way, but we know that they were Heaven rejoicing with us and looking forward to what the future holds for Starlight Baptist Church and Central Florida.

Continue to pray that construction goes well, the weather cooperates and that the Opening of the new Facilities happens in God’s time.  I’m excited to see how the Lord uses all of us here at SBC.  We each have a part in the work that is done here. If you haven’t yet stepped up to some of the volunteer tugs you’ve felt laid on your heart, NOW IS THE TIME. Get in here, get busy with us, and lets Serve Him in all the means we have available. We have such an opportunity here at Starlight, as there is no shortage of service opportunities for you to help carve a way for more souls to enjoy Heaven with us. Make it your goal to BE APART in 2014!


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