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Study on Paul Begins this Tuesday, September 13, at 7:30 PM

I am excited to begin our study on Paul this Tuesday. If you will be joining us please review the information in this posting. Also be sure to let me know you are participating by completing this form:  https://forms.gle/uHjgb55C3nWid6j79

Information to Read
https://overviewbible.com/apostle-paul/

Scripture Readings for Tuesday
Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-30; 21:39-22:21
Philippians 3:4b-7
Galatians 1:11-2:10
Read the scripture here: https://bit.ly/3U4TsAj

Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/disciplinglife
I have started a Facebook page for sharing insights on readings as well as more personal matters.

Sessions will be recorded
I have had a couple of people tell me that they will not be able to be as every session and wanted to know if the sessions could be recorded. I can do that. I will share the links to the recordings with you. Those who miss will have a way of catching up.

Zoom Link
I hope you can join us on Tuesday, September 13th at 7:30 PM.

Zoom Link will be emailed directly to those of you who have signed up. 

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