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South Lyon: First UMC's involvement in Advocacy Day and in their own advocacy event is changing their community and reigniting a passion for putting faith into action.

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The Recap | Episode 22

Response to storms in the Philippines | New UMC TV Studios | Tunda General Hospital fills healthcare gap | Couple raises $80K for immigrant aid | #BeUMC

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