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\"???????????????????????????????\"<\/a> \"???????????????????????????????\"<\/a> \"blog<\/a>There\u2019s a group that Roy just joined that is interested in making the town of Gamboula a better place to live.\u00a0 They met yesterday and spoke of reading lessons and \u00a0weekly volunteer clean-up crews just to name a couple, and Roy encouraged them to base their good deeds, hopes, and lives on the One who gives life. \u00a0Their banner speaks of change being their battle and evolution being their dream. \u00a0Here’s to hoping and crying out to the Lord for strength to change.<\/p>\n

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