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Friendliness—A Key Factor in New Member Stories at the Bonney Lake, Washington Adventist Church

By Heidi Baumgartner, April 10, 2014

In Bonney Lake, Washington, the Adventist church has undergone a noticeable transformation. Pastor Vincent Saunders and Evangelist Jac Colón have noticed the efforts to be more friendly and share what they have seen, while Grace Gregory and Greg and Felicia Maxell recount how they came to worship here in this thriving church. This video was prepared for the Washington Conference 2014 constituency session.

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