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A useful motion background video to open up church service, or for any other event as well, welcoming the audience or congregation to the service.
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Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
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Summertime Lake Beauty - Welcome Motion Background
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Welcome Motion Background - Sunrise over Field
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Praying Hands and Open Bible - Welcome Motion Background
Scripture: Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Matthew 6:6, Psalm 145:18, Jeremiah 29:12, 1 John 5:14, Matthew 21:22, Romans 12:12, Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 4:2, Psalm 66:17, Hebrews 4:16, Mark 11:24, Luke 11:9-10, Psalm 5:3, 1 Peter 3:12, Psalm 4:1, Proverbs 15:29, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 34:17, Matthew 7:7, John 15:7, Psalm 145:19, 1 John 3:22, Psalm 18:6, Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26, Psalm 55:17, Isaiah 65:24 (view more) (view less)
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A great fall or autumn motion background video to open up a church service, or for any other event as well.
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Welcome Motion Background - Clouds at Sunset Aerial
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Welcome Motion Background - Water on the Beach at Sunset
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Welcome Motion Background - Beach Waves Aerial
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Welcome Motion Background - Autumn Trees Aerial
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Welcome Motion Background - Praising from the Field
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Welcome Motion Background - Beautiful Aerial View
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Welcome Motion Background - Snowy Winter Aerial
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