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Good morning, Church Family.

My name is Mark Tillman, and my wife, Christi and I serve as mentors

in the Church's pre-meritial mentoring program.

This morning, I'm going to be reading from Hebrews 11 verses 1 through 3.

Now, faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

For by the people of old received their commendation.

By faith, we understand that the universe was created by the Word of God,

so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks, Mark.

Hey, good morning.

How are we doing?

Good, good to see you.

My name is Mason King, and one of the pastors here.

So glad that you would join us.

We had a good Thanksgiving.

It is the first week of Advent, traditionally known as the advent of hope.

Now, I know here's the thing that many of you are probably going to feel like it's

Advent around December 18th.

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