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Good Friday | The Worst & Best Day In History
Shared on: Apr 16, 2019
On Good Friday, we celebrate death. We celebrate the tomb. We celebrate the darkness before the dawn. When we understand the sorrow that must have greeted those early disciples, it makes the resurrection of easter so much sweeter. This bundle includes resources to help you communicate these deep truths to your congregation.
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