Rostraver church builds blessing box to help those in need
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December 9, 2021

Rostraver church builds blessing box to help those in need

By Stacy Wolford

By CHRISTINE HAINES
chaines@yourmvi.com
Blessings are overflowing at First Presbyterian Church in Rostraver Township and the church youth group would like to share those blessings with others.
Pastor Mary Kay Glunt said the idea of setting up a Blessing Box outside the church started with the youth group, which was formed in 2020 shortly after she arrived as the new pastor.

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