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The men, women, children, and families we introduce to you aren't special. They've been obedient to the work God has done and is doing in their lives. For some, it's been through tragedy. For others, triumph. Some may seem completely normal, but God is in the midst of each story.

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Our mission is to send transformed people to influence their world for Christ.

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2017 Standalone Sermons

This folder features messages throughout the year at Shades that are not part of a series.

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Man Church

August 27, 2017 | Starts at 6:00 pm

Brent Jones, director of the Men of Shades, and Logan Creasy, associate worship pastor, will be guest speaking at this quarter's ManChurch! ManChurch is open to the …

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Family Serve Week

April 17, 2017 — April 23, 2017

Elevate (6th Grade)

August 23, 2017 at 6 pm — 7:30 pm

Great Adventure

August 23, 2017 at 6 pm — 7 pm

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CONVERGE

August 23, 2017 at 6:30 pm — 7:30 pm

CONVERGE

August 30, 2017 at 6:30 pm — 7:30 pm

UMIN Community Worship

August 30, 2017 at 8 pm — 9:30 pm

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August 23, 2017 at 6 pm — 7 pm

Man Church

August 27, 2017 at 6 pm — 8 pm

Wednesday Night Worship

August 30, 2017 at 6 pm — 7 pm

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June 19, 2017 — June 21, 2017

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August 23, 2017 at 6 pm — 6:45 pm

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August 23, 2017 at 7 pm — 8:30 pm

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September 10, 2017 at 6 pm — 8 pm

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November 12, 2017 at 6 pm — 8 pm

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April 19, 2017 at 4:45 pm — 5:45 pm

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August 23, 2017 at 4:45 pm — 5:45 pm

Fellowship Supper

August 30, 2017 at 4:45 pm — 5:45 pm

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From the Pastor | Aug 14th, 2017

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August 27, 2017 | Starts at 6:00 pm

April 17, 2017 — April 23, 2017

August 23, 2017 at 6 pm — 7:30 pm

August 23, 2017 at 6 pm — 7 pm

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August 30, 2017 at 6 pm — 7 pm

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August 23, 2017 at 6 pm — 6:45 pm

August 23, 2017 at 7 pm — 8:30 pm

September 10, 2017 at 6 pm — 8 pm

November 12, 2017 at 6 pm — 8 pm

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