First Church of Jerusalem
Welcome to the love, life, and joy of the first Christian family
Visit us at our YouTube channel for inspiration, teaching, music & messages
As well as our 'First Century Songbook' - the book of Psalms as worship for today
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Today's Early Church Wisdom
'Blessed is he who bears affliction with thankfulness.'
Abba Copres
C 4/5th Century
This week's Psalm is Psalm 29 'The Voice That Stills The Storm'
First Church of Jerusalem
Welcome to the love, life, and joy of the first Christian family
Visit us at our YouTube channel for inspiration, teaching, music & messages
As well as our 'First Century Songbook' - the book of Psalms as worship for today
https://www.youtube.com/@FirstChurchofJerusalem
Today's Early Church Wisdom
'Blessed is he who bears affliction with thankfulness.'
Abba Copres
C 4/5th Century
This week's Psalm is Psalm 29 'The Voice That Stills The Storm'
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