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Children listen to a lesson during vacation Bible school at Connell Memorial United Methodist Church in Goodlettsville, Tenn. From left are: Abby Hartmann, Emma Furtado, Emme Sinclair Krueger and Barrett Christian. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

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