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Zumba at church!

Jenny Smith Uncategorized October 27, 2008January 6, 2019 0 Minutes

We believe we honor God by taking care of our bodies. God can use us the best when we’re healthy in spirit, mind and body. And it’s crazy fun too 🙂

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