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Letters To The Pastor From Kids
Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 18, 2017 (message contributor)
LETTERS TO THE PASTOR FROM KIDS:
Dear Pastor, I would like to go to heaven someday because I know my brother won’t be there. Stephen. Age 8
Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my sister. Yours sincerely, Arnold. Age 7
Dear Pastor, I think a lot more people would come to your church if you moved it to Disneyland. Loreen. Age 9.
Dear Pastor, Please say a prayer for our Little League team. We need God’s help or a new pitcher. Thank you. Alexander. Age 10
Dear Pastor, Are there any devils on earth? I think there may be one in my class. Carla. Age 10
Dear Pastor, I liked your sermon on Sunday. Especially when it was finished. Ralph, Age 11
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