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have endured, with Holy
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think about the events that
led to Jesus’ crucifixion. The
brief glimpses of sunlight
and warmth that you get in Association Contact Tel Address E-mail Meetings/Info
winter were a bit like Jesus’
triumphant entry into
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But as the week goes on tcc.gov.uk Mondays 9.20- 9.50
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It was a dark time, when the leaders of Jerusalem ganged up against Jesus and
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would ever be the same again. What hope could they cling to when the man ‘Pebbles’ Bere Regis eregis.dorset.sc including breakfast club from
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they believed would change everything, was now hanging on a cross. 7.45 a.m. and after-school club
until 5 p.m.
But, just like the roll out of the vaccine and knowing that spring will return after Rotary Club of David King 01929 Hyde Woods, Hyde david.king@gb
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giving us hope that winter is finally over, we too can be filled with the hope of Salt and Pepper Lunch Brenda House 471255 stockleyfarmpa Monthly, Scout Hut, 3rd
Easter Sunday and Jesus’ resurrection. Knowing that we have a God who cares Club rtners@gmail.c Thursday. 12.30p.m.
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Later on this week, as you break open your Easter Eggs on Easter Sunday morning, @gmail.com Club
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Jesus, alive again! Jesus, with us always!
Now, if that thought doesn’t put ‘spring’ into our steps, I don’t know what will.
A very happy Easter to you all

With blessings, Sandra

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