SPECIAL (003) - The Lord of Life (Luke 7:11-17) - Rev. Adam Wells - Middletown, PA

SPECIAL (003) - The Lord of Life (Luke 7:11-17) - Rev. Adam Wells - Middletown, PA

Author: Jonathan Shirk May 3, 2022 Duration: 33:26

In this episode, Rev. Adam Wells tackles Luke 7:11-17. This message comes out of Middletown, PA. Another faithful pastor doing faithful ministry in a small town of America.

Check out Rev. Adam and Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Church at www.calvaryopc.com.

Here's the link to Tattered Flag Brewery & Still Works on S. Union Street if you're ever in the area.

Resources for the history of Middletown: https://middletownborough.com/about/; https://middletownpubliclib.org/story-of-middletown/; https://middletownpubliclib.org/middletowns-liberty-band-and-band-hall/


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