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A Modest Proposal
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6 Ch h B C h W Lent 20
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ell them I love them, tell them I careell them don’t worry, or I will be there
Jesus, my Savior, died on the crosso bring salvation to all that are lost
ell them don’t worry, and have yea no earI’m here to save you, all that come near
ell them I love them, just whisper my nameell them I wash out all shame
ell them I hung here, it was not done in vainell them I love them, tell them I care
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8 Ch h B C h W Lent 20
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11How To Help
HouseNeedsCo ee, Sugar, Creamer
Vinegar (gallon size or cleaning)
Baking Soda
Dish Soap
Toilet Paper
Milk, Eggs, Butter
Black Beans
Salt & Pepper Shakers
Folding Tables (standard size)
Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Trailer (fat bed)
Bike trailers
Old candles
Bicycles
ShowerNeedsTennis Shoes (men’s & women’s)
Jeans & Belts(men’s 3 -34, women’s 4-6, 6- 8)
Men’s Underwear (size 32-38)
Women’s Panties (esp. 4-7)
Bras
Shampoo & Conditioner
Deodorant & Razors
Tube Socks
Foot PowderToothpaste & Brushes
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Ibupro en & Tylenol
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mercy, peace and justice.
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April - May F h & R R KC
May 7 - C mm
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