Bartlesville: Ministry Ctr Open House
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WORLDWIDE MINISTRY TO PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, NOV.5
The Voice of the Martyrs – USA, a worldwide ministry
headquartered in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, will open its Ministry Center
headquarters to the public on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 5, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
“We’re excited with the facilities with which God has
blessed this ministry, and we look forward to welcoming friends from the area
to come and...
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