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20 Years Ago: Tribute To Pastor Arlee Griffin Jr.

twenty years ago you came to Berean and as pastor took up the reins you've led us on a spiritual journey and we've never been the same and like the Brooklyn Bridge your foundation has stood the test of time you preach to us the Gospel and demonstrate to us God's Kind like the Brooklyn Bridge you stretch out your hands and bring people together you've showed us how to be better fishers of men in any and all types of weather it's maroon and not burgundy that is your favorite color of preference and if any one should ever ask you why you'll give them the historical reference you're passionate in your preaching and teaching of the word of God and when you give the proclamation we feel it coming from your heart twenty years ago you were the youngest man to ever take up the towel of service it was your God-given destiny to serve Berean in this purpose twenty years ago you and your family to Brooklyn did arrive and blessed us with a leadership that has made Berean thrive twenty years ago and not many would ever have perceived that you would be the perfect pastor that Berean could ever receive CONGRATULATIONS on achieving this milestone and may you have another 20 years and more WE LOVE YOU, WE SALUTE YOU, PASTOR GRIFFIN IT'S YOU WE ADORE

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Date: 4/27/2009 7:12:00 PM
It sounds like Pastor Griffin had an amazing, uplifting impact on your community, Louise. This is a beautiful dedication! I hope he has read it, too. Bless you, Carolyn
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Date: 4/27/2009 12:32:00 PM
Beautiful work, nice ode and tribute to what sounds to be a wonderful person fulfilling his divine purpose. His ministry over the past 20 years has not gone unnoticed. He came to the right place at the right time and for that reason Berean thrives, Gob bless...Raul
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