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Congratulations to St. Mark’s 2021 Graduates!

St. Mark M.B. Church, Pastor Brian K. Brown On Sunday St. Mark extended congratulations and God’s blessing to its graduating high school and college graduates: Jordan Anderson – Graduate of Dixie Hollins High School. He plans to pursue a career in Electronics, Video Development/Streaming. His parents are Mr. Kairaba and Sharie Andrews and grandson of Mr. […]

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