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MEMBERS, VISITORS DRIVE  long distances to worship with a South Jersey congregation that emphasizes a family atmosphere and development of God-given talents. This church defies the notion that numerical growth can’t occur in the Northeast.

SEWELL, N.J. — Mary Lea Thompson seldom misses an opportunity to share her Christian faith.

Just ask her electrician.

Troy Spencer was working in the laundry room of Dwight and Mary Lea Thompson’s home when he heard singing in the kitchen.

Because he lives, I can face tomorrow. Because he lives, all fear is gone.

“Wow, I haven’t heard that in a while,” Spencer said.

With that simple remark, Mary Lea sensed an opening.
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