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Realising dreams

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IS your life filled with problems, or opportunities? Do you think in terms of crisis, or challenge? A lot depends on context, resources, and how you are feeling at any given time.

After the General Assembly in May, it is clear that our Church faces all of the above. How we handle the present and the future will very much depend on our faith and our attitude.

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