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by Pastor Ben Francis
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A Pastoral Guide to Preparing for a Funeral.
**Note, this post is written in view of North Carolina Law.** Funeral planning comes during some of the most difficult moments of our...
Ben Francis
Feb 15, 202410 min read
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The Priority of Sunday Christian Worship
Is Sunday morning Church important? With the rising list of activities and committments facing us today, is gathering with our Church...
Ben Francis
Nov 13, 20237 min read
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Sing Louder, Men!
A Guest post by Rev. Justin Morehead Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another...
Ben Francis
Jan 19, 20237 min read
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Be Thou My Vision - A Hymn
I have set the LORD always before me. - Psalm 16:8 Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art....
Ben Francis
Aug 17, 20222 min read
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Ancient of Days - A Hymn
Ancient of Days CityAlight Credits: Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, Michael Farren, Jesse Reeves Verse 1 Though the nations rage Kingdoms...
Ben Francis
Aug 7, 20222 min read
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Forever: A Hymn
The Hymn... Give thanks to the Lord our God and King His love endures forever For He is good, He is above all things His love endures...
Ben Francis
Sep 27, 20212 min read
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Trust and Obey
A Hymn As our Church gathered for corporate worship yesterday, the Lord’s Day, we sang the hymn, “Trust and Obey” in response to the Word...
Ben Francis
Sep 13, 20216 min read
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"Wherever He Leads I’ll Go."
A Hymn. Written and Composed by Rev. B.B. Mckinney in 1936. "Take up thy cross and follow Me," I heard my Master say; "I gave My life to...
Ben Francis
Aug 30, 20214 min read
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Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” By: Robert Robinson, written 1758. Come Thou fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy...
Ben Francis
Aug 17, 20216 min read
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