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St. John Baptist Church the Mighty Fortress Recognizes 2020 Graduates | The Savannah Tribune

On Sunday, May 24, 2020 the St. John Academy and St. John the Mighty Fortress Church family graduates were recognized by Pastor, George P. Lee, III, his congregation, Dr. Charles H. Holmes, Head of the St. John Academy School and staff. This unique occasion featured a decorative car motorcade of St. John Baptist Church the Mighty Fortress seniors and a Continue reading "St. John Baptist Church the Mighty Fortress Recognizes 2020 Graduates"

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