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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of The Well we discuss our Blessing Bag ministry with Florence Borman.  Florence has an incredible heart for all people but especially the unhoused and underserved in our community. She will be back again to discuss other ministries under this umbrella but today is all about Blessing Bags! Tune in to find out what a Blessing Bag is and how to be on mission on with us!  Thank you for joining us today at The Well.  It is our prayer this time together will unite our com...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of The Well we discuss our Blessing Bag ministry with Florence Borman. </p><p>Florence has an incredible heart for all people but especially the unhoused and underserved in our community. She will be back again to discuss other ministries under this umbrella but today is all about Blessing Bags!</p><p>Tune in to find out what a Blessing Bag is and how to be on mission on with us!</p> <p>Thank you for joining us today at The Well. </p><p>It is our prayer this time together will unite our community in action, motivated out of love and activated under a common mission. </p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of The Well highlights a community outreach led by Holly Pesek and Jo Spiro. Festus UMC is proud to announce we will be the site for the Mercy Mammography Van on March 31st, 2026. Mammograms, techniques for breast self-exams, tips on eating for your health, Methodist Women will provide snacks and refreshments, and prayer will be available. First United Methodist Church is located at 113 Grand Ave, Festus, MO 63028, directly across from the Festus Library on Main Street. Visit us ...]]></itunes:summary>
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