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the church to upgrade the hospital to the standard of its former days. This year the hospital was incorporated into the
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States to vote their support for the Malawi mission initiative. Booth advocated treating natives with equality and came into the disfavor of the
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Hard economic times in the country have affected the life of the church. Many members are without work. However, things are improving and we are of good courage. Our Lord has promised to be with us until the end of time.
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