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Welcome the Interruption

Updated onJuly 4, 2018

“Guess what? The interruptions are the ministry.”  Jesus exemplifies how unexpected intrusions are opportunities for ministry says Rev. Joel Blunk in his sermon on Mark 5:21-43, given at Community worship, Tuesday, July 3, 2018.

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Joel is an ordained Presbyterian minister with the Presbyterian Church (USA).  He came to Richmond Hill to serve as Co-Pastoral Director in February of 2016.  Prior to that, Joel served a congregation for 21 years in central Pennsylvania, one block from the Penn State University campus. He has extensive experience as a spiritual director, leading retreats, and working for social change. He is an accomplished singer/songwriter and involved in international men’s work with Illuman.

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