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For my final sermon, I\u2019ve written you a letter.\u00a0 A letter seems appropriate, not only to ensure I capture the right words and phrases, but also because the New Testament is filled with letters \u2013 letters from pastors and leaders, written to their churches about what it means to follow Jesus with everything we have and with all that we are\u2026\u201d\u00a0 Join us on Sunday as Pastor Josh shares his final sermon\/letter with our congregation.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cFor the past 11 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve as one of your pastors.\u00a0 Wherever we end up in life, our family will always look back on this season with a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for this place and for all of you. 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