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Impact Story: Tracy Kesner

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  Impact Story: Tracy K. As we know, mission is carried through our relationships. In one way we get to do that is by sharing stories from our personal lives along with our testimonies to get to know one another. It gives us a glimpse of God‘s victories in our lives and into others. Here we want to show God‘s victories within our friend Tracy K. What was your life like before Christ? I had a very, very bad childhood; my dad was very abusive. Our kitchen door did not lock between our kitchen and garage because my dad kicked me through it with steel-toe boots on. I can write a book on stories of every account when coming home. My brother and I love animals. I particularly love dogs because my dad used to beat them so badly that I couldn’t save them. That’s why I’m attached to dogs, so that I can save those that I can. This was throughout high school, elementary, middle school, and then my mom left him, even when he was hurling threats. When I was little, my mom would take me in and o...

Impact Story: Senior Sunday/Sundae

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  In our life's there is seasons we all experience, one of those is graduation. For many this one instance comes with varying thoughts and feelings. Some might feel as if they are drifting through space not knowing what the future has in store for them leaving them with endless questions like "who am I" and "what do I love that I can call work." Or some are excited to hit the world head on. While those two perspectives are on opposite ends of the spectrum, we can always relate in some middle ground. Here we want to congratulate the graduating class of 2026 from River View and Mount View by allowing them to share their life verse that they will carry to this next season of life, their plan, and their prayer requests.  Kelly Bell Romans 12:7-9 "If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well.  If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take t...