But here’s the thing …
On Sunday evening October 9th, more than 400 people crowded into the fellowship hall of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, N.C.
Jill Duffield
Presbyterian pastor, writer, wife and mom (not listed in order of importance).
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