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A Sneaky Jesus Moment: The Story Behind Our New Library<\/strong>
St. Theresa School had an incredible opportunity over the summer to expand and transform our library. But when we look back at how it all came together, it feels like one of those \u201csneaky Jesus moments\u201d<\/strong>\u2014the moments when God is quietly working behind the scenes, opening doors and bringing people together before we even realize what He is doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Sneaky Jesus Moment: The Story Behind Our New LibrarySt. Theresa School had an incredible opportunity over the summer to expand and transform our library. 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