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			<title>Week 15, Day 96: 1 Kings 8-10; Psalm 96</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Monday, April 6</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
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<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Kings 8-10 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 96</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%208-10%2C%20Psalm%2096&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Announcement Sheet - April 5</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/04/05/announcement-sheet-april-5</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<h3 style="color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;">This Week at Gray Church</h3>
<p><strong>Sunday, April 5</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>10:30 AM:</strong> Worship</li>
<li><strong>4:00 PM:</strong> Choir Practice</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Monday, April 6</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>9:00 AM - 12:00 PM:</strong> Food Pantry</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Tuesday, April 7</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>10:00 AM:</strong> District Clergy Meeting (Centennial Hall)</li>
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<p><strong>Wednesday, April 8</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>6:00 PM:</strong> Children's Activity</li>
<li><strong>6:00 PM:</strong> Youth Group</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sunday, April 12</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>9:00 AM:</strong> Sunday School</li>
<li><strong>10:30 AM:</strong> Worship</li>
<li><strong>4:00 PM:</strong> Choir Practice</li>
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0; color: #01579B;">Leadership</h4>
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<li>• Pastor: Aaron Atchley</li>
<li>• Associate Pastor: Brooke Atchley</li>
<li>• Music & Worship: David Frost</li>
<li>• Administration: Stacy Riles</li>
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0; color: #01579B;">Office Hours</h4>
<p style="margin: 5px 0;">Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.9em;"><em>Contact: 423-477-3792 (Office)<br>
www.grayumc.org (Website)</em></p>
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<h3 style="margin-top: 0; color: #ffffff;">Support the Ministries of Gray Church</h3>
<a href="https://grayunitedmethodistchurc.subspla.sh/sqd6cf5" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #4A0E0E; padding: 12px 25px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold; display: inline-block;">Give Online Now</a></div>
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			<title>Week 15, Day 95: 1 Kings 4-7; Psalm 95</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/04/05/week-15-day-95-1-kings-4-7-psalm-95</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="128476" data-title="Day 95"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
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<h1 style="font-size: 2.2rem; color: #633974; margin: 0; font-weight: 900;">Christ is Risen! Alleluia!</h1>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #7d3c98; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;">Easter Sunday - April 5</p>
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Sunday, April 5</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Kings 5-8 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 95</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%205-8%2C%20Psalm%2095&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec; text-align: center;">
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Week 15: April 5 - 11</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/04/05/week-15-april-5-11</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="128475" data-title="Week 15"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
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<h1 style="font-size: 2.5rem; color: #633974; margin: 0; font-weight: 900;">Christ is Risen!</h1>
<p style="font-size: 1.5rem; color: #7d3c98; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;">Alleluia! Alleluia!</p>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #555; margin-top: 15px; font-style: italic;">"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said." - Matthew 28:6</p>
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Week 15: April 5 - April 11</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2.5rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Firmly Rooted Weekly Reading</h2>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #555; margin-top: 20px; line-height: 1.5;">Wisdom & worship flourish under Solomon, but faithfulness fades.</p>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Kings 4, 8; 2 Kings 2, 3 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 100</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%204%3B%208%3B%202%20Kings%202%3B%203%3B%20Psalm%20100&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">No supplemental videos this week.</p>
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			<title>Week 14, Day 94: 1 Kings 1-3; Psalm 94</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/04/04/week-14-day-94-1-kings-1-3-psalm-94</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/04/04/week-14-day-94-1-kings-1-3-psalm-94</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="128482" data-title="Day 94"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Saturday, April 4</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Kings 1-4 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 94</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Kings%201-4%2C%20Psalm%2094&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;">Supplemental Material</p>
<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bVFW3wbi9pk?rel=0&modestbranding=1" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px;">Video: OT Overviews: 1-2 Kings</p>
<ul style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 15px;">
<li style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-kings/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Kings →</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bibleproject.com/blog/solomon-love-hate/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: Solomon: Love Him or Hate Him? →</a></li>
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			<title>Week 14, Day 93: 2 Samuel 22-24; Psalm 93</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/04/03/week-14-day-93-2-samuel-22-24-psalm-93</guid>
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Friday, April 3</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
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<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">2 Samuel 22-24 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 93</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2022-24%2C%20Psalm%2093&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Week 14, Day 92: 2 Samuel 19-21; Psalm 92</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Thursday, April 2</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">2 Samuel 19-21 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 92</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2019-21%2C%20Psalm%2092&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Week 14, Day 91: 2 Samuel 16-18; Psalm 91</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px;"><img src="https://storage2.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/22330482_1024x1024_2500.png" style="width: 120px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Wednesday, April 1</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">2 Samuel 16-18 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 91</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2016-18%2C%20Psalm%2091&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec; text-align: center;">
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Week 14, Day 90: 2 Samuel 13-15; Psalm 90</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/31/week-14-day-90-2-samuel-13-15-psalm-90</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/31/week-14-day-90-2-samuel-13-15-psalm-90</guid>
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<div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px;"><img src="https://storage2.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/22330482_1024x1024_2500.png" style="width: 120px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Tuesday, March 31</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">2 Samuel 13-15 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 90</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%2013-15%2C%20Psalm%2090&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec; text-align: center;">
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Week 14, Day 89: 2 Samuel 9-12; Psalm 89</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/30/week-14-day-89-2-samuel-9-12-psalm-89</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/30/week-14-day-89-2-samuel-9-12-psalm-89</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="128477" data-title="Day 89"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
<div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px;"><img src="https://storage2.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/22330482_1024x1024_2500.png" style="width: 120px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Monday, March 30</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">2 Samuel 9-12 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 89</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%209-12%2C%20Psalm%2089&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec; text-align: center;">
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Week 14: March 29 - April 4</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/29/week-14-march-29-april-4</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/29/week-14-march-29-april-4</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="128021" data-title="Week 14"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
<div style="margin-bottom: 30px; text-align: center;"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/23634228_706x702_2500.png" style="width: 100%; max-width: 400px; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Week 14: March 29 - April 4</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2.5rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Firmly Rooted Weekly Reading</h2>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #555; margin-top: 20px; line-height: 1.5;">God establishes David's throne and promises an everlasting kingdom.</p>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">2 Samuel 5, 7; 1 Kings 1, 3 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 90</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%205%3B%207%3B%201%20Kings%201%3B%203%3B%20Psalm%2090&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec;">
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 20px; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;">Supplemental Material</p>
<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;">
<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5yZLFmVHfaw?rel=0&modestbranding=1" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold;">Video: The City</p>
</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;">
<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bVFW3wbi9pk?rel=0&modestbranding=1" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold;">Video: OT Overviews: 1-2 Kings</p>
</div>
<ul style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px;">
<li style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-kings/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.6rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Kings →</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/cities-in-the-bible/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.6rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: Cities in the Bible →</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bibleproject.com/blog/solomon-love-hate/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.6rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: Solomon: Love Him or Hate Him? →</a></li>
</ul>
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			<title>Week 14, Day 88: 2 Samuel 4-8; Psalm 88</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/29/week-14-day-88-2-samuel-4-8-psalm-88</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/29/week-14-day-88-2-samuel-4-8-psalm-88</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="128020" data-title="Day 88"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Sunday, March 29</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">2 Samuel 4-8 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 88</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%204-8%2C%20Psalm%2088&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec;">
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;">Supplemental Material</p>
<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5yZLFmVHfaw?rel=0&modestbranding=1" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px;">Video: The City</p>
<ul style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 15px;">
<li><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/cities-in-the-bible/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Cities in the Bible →</a></li>
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			<title>Announcement Sheet - March 29, 2026</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 20:30:53 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/28/announcement-sheet-march-29-2026</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="128450" data-title="AS Mar 29"><div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; max-width: 800px; margin: auto; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;">
<div style="text-align: center; padding: 20px;"><img src="https://files.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/23062376_520x187_2500.png" alt="Gray Church Logo" style="max-width: 300px; height: auto;"></div>
<div style="text-align: center; padding: 10px 20px 20px 20px;"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/23306493_850x566_2500.png" alt="Announcements Header" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);"></div>
<hr style="border: 0; border-top: 2px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;">
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<h3 style="color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;">This Week at Gray Church</h3>
<p><strong>Sunday, March 29 (Palm Sunday)</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>10:30 AM:</strong> Worship</li>
<li><strong>4:00 PM:</strong> Choir Practice</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Monday, March 30</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>9:00 AM - 12:00 PM:</strong> Food Pantry</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Wednesday, April 1</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>6:00 PM:</strong> Children's Activity</li>
<li><strong>6:00 PM:</strong> Youth Group</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Thursday, April 2</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>4:30 PM:</strong> Community Meal Setup</li>
<li><strong>5:30 PM:</strong> Community Meal</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Friday, April 3 (Good Friday)</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>7:00 PM:</strong> Good Friday Service</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sunday, April 5 (Easter Sunday)</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>7:00 AM:</strong> Sunrise Service</li>
<li><strong>9:00 AM:</strong> Sunday School</li>
<li><strong>10:30 AM:</strong> Worship</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/23634228_706x702_2500.png" alt="Announcement Graphic 1" style="width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);"></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/23729802_656x696_2500.png" alt="Announcement Graphic 2" style="width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);"></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/23306644_840x554_2500.png" alt="Announcement Graphic 3" style="width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);"></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/23422931_462x198_2500.png" alt="Announcement Graphic 4" style="width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee; box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);"></div>
</div>
<div style="display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 25px; margin-top: 40px;">
<div style="flex: 1; min-width: 250px;">
<h4 style="margin-top: 0; color: #01579B;">Leadership</h4>
<ul style="list-style: none; padding-left: 0;">
<li>• Pastor: Aaron Atchley</li>
<li>• Associate Pastor: Brooke Atchley</li>
<li>• Music & Worship: David Frost</li>
<li>• Administration: Stacy Riles</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div style="flex: 1; min-width: 250px; background-color: #E1F5FE; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 5px solid #0288D1;">
<h4 style="margin-top: 0; color: #01579B;">Office Hours</h4>
<p style="margin: 5px 0;">Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.9em;"><em>Contact: 423-477-3792 (Office)<br>
www.grayumc.org (Website)</em></p>
</div>
</div>
<div style="background-color: #4A0E0E; color: #ffffff; padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; text-align: center;">
<h3 style="margin-top: 0; color: #ffffff;">Support the Ministries of Gray Church</h3>
<a href="https://grayunitedmethodistchurc.subspla.sh/sqd6cf5" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #4A0E0E; padding: 12px 25px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold; display: inline-block;">Give Online Now</a></div>
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			<title>Week 13, Day 87: 2 Samuel 1-3; Psalm 87</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Saturday, March 28</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
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<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">2 Samuel 1-3 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 87</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Samuel%201-3%2C%20Psalm%2087&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec;">
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;">Supplemental Material</p>
<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YvoWDXNDJgs?rel=0&modestbranding=1" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px;">Video: OT Overviews: 2 Samuel</p>
<ul style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 15px;">
<li><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-samuel/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Samuel →</a></li>
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			<title>Week 13, Day 86: 1 Samuel 28-31; Psalm 86</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="128018" data-title="Day 86"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
<div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px;"><img src="https://storage2.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/22330482_1024x1024_2500.png" style="width: 120px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Friday, March 27</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
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<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Samuel 28-31 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 86</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2028-31%2C%20Psalm%2086&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Week 13, Day 85: 1 Samuel 25-27; Psalm 85</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="128017" data-title="Day 85"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
<div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px;"><img src="https://storage2.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/22330482_1024x1024_2500.png" style="width: 120px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Thursday, March 26</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Samuel 25-27 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 85</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2025-27%2C%20Psalm%2085&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec; text-align: center;">
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Week 13, Day 84: 1 Samuel 21-24; Psalm 84</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/25/week-13-day-84-1-samuel-21-24-psalm-84</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/25/week-13-day-84-1-samuel-21-24-psalm-84</guid>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="128016" data-title="Day 84"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
<div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px;"><img src="https://storage2.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/22330482_1024x1024_2500.png" style="width: 120px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Wednesday, March 25</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Samuel 21-24 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 84</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2021-24%2C%20Psalm%2084&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Week 13, Day 83: 1 Samuel 18-20; Psalm 83</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px;"><img src="https://storage2.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/22330482_1024x1024_2500.png" style="width: 120px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Tuesday, March 24</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Samuel 18-20 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 83</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2018-20%2C%20Psalm%2083&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec; text-align: center;">
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Week 13, Day 82: 1 Samuel 15-17; Psalm 82</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="128014" data-title="Day 82"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
<div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px;"><img src="https://storage2.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/22330482_1024x1024_2500.png" style="width: 120px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Monday, March 23</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Samuel 15-17 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 82</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2015-17%2C%20Psalm%2082&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec;">
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;">Supplemental Material</p>
<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JCP2zWaJlGc?rel=0&modestbranding=1" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px;">Video: David the Priestly King</p>
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<li><a href="https://thebibleproject.com/blog/david-whats-big-deal/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: David: What's the Big Deal? →</a></li>
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			<title>Week 13, Day 81: 1 Samuel 13-14; Psalm 81</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/22/week-13-day-81-1-samuel-13-14-psalm-81</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px;"><img src="https://storage2.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/22330482_1024x1024_2500.png" style="width: 120px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Sunday, March 22</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Samuel 13-14 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 81</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2013-14%2C%20Psalm%2081&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec;">
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;">Supplemental Material</p>
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<li><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-samuel/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Samuel →</a></li>
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			<title>Week 13: March 22-28</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="127604" data-title="Week 13"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
<div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px;"><img src="https://storage2.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/22330482_1024x1024_2500.png" style="width: 120px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Week 13: March 22-28</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2.5rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Firmly Rooted Weekly Reading</h2>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #555; margin-top: 20px; line-height: 1.5;">Follow the rise of David, the man after God's own heart, and the transition of the kingdom.</p>
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<div style="font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Samuel 13, 16, 24; 2 Samuel 3 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 84</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%2013%3B%2016%3B%2024%3B%202%20Samuel%203%3B%20Psalm%2084&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 20px; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;">Supplemental Material</p>
<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;">
<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JCP2zWaJlGc?rel=0&modestbranding=1" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold;">Video: David the Priestly King</p>
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<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YvoWDXNDJgs?rel=0&modestbranding=1" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold;">Video: OT Overviews: 2 Samuel</p>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/books-of-samuel/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.6rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Samuel →</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thebibleproject.com/blog/david-whats-big-deal/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.6rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: David: What's the Big Deal? →</a></li>
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			<title>Announcement Sheet - March 22, 2026</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<h3 style="color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;">This Week at Gray Church</h3>
<p><strong>Sunday, March 22</strong></p>
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<li><strong>10:30 AM:</strong> Worship</li>
<li><strong>4:00 PM:</strong> Choir Practice</li>
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<p><strong>Monday, March 23</strong></p>
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<li><strong>9:00 AM - 12:00 PM:</strong> Food Pantry</li>
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<p><strong>Wednesday, March 25</strong></p>
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<li><strong>6:00 PM:</strong> Children's Activity</li>
<li><strong>6:00 PM:</strong> Youth Group</li>
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<p><strong>Saturday, March 28</strong></p>
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<li><strong>11:00 AM:</strong> Easter Egg Hunt</li>
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<p><strong>Sunday, March 29 (Palm Sunday)</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>9:00 AM:</strong> Sunday School</li>
<li><strong>10:30 AM:</strong> Worship</li>
<li><strong>4:00 PM:</strong> Choir Practice</li>
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0; color: #01579B;">Leadership</h4>
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<li>• Pastor: Aaron Atchley</li>
<li>• Associate Pastor: Brooke Atchley</li>
<li>• Music & Worship: David Frost</li>
<li>• Administration: Stacy Riles</li>
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<h4 style="margin-top: 0; color: #01579B;">Office Hours</h4>
<p style="margin: 5px 0;">Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM</p>
<p style="margin: 10px 0 0 0; font-size: 0.9em;"><em>Contact: 423-477-3792 (Office)<br>
www.grayumc.org (Website)</em></p>
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<h3 style="margin-top: 0; color: #ffffff;">Support the Ministries of Gray Church</h3>
<a href="https://grayunitedmethodistchurc.subspla.sh/sqd6cf5" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #4A0E0E; padding: 12px 25px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-weight: bold; display: inline-block;">Give Online Now</a></div>
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			<title>Week 12, Day 80: 1 Samuel 9-12; Psalm 80</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/03/21/week-12-day-80-1-samuel-9-12-psalm-80</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<section class="sp-section sp-scheme-0" data-index="1" data-scheme="0"><div class="sp-section-slide"  data-label="Main" ><div class="sp-section-content" ><div class="sp-grid sp-col sp-col-24"><div class="sp-block sp-code-block " data-type="code" data-id="0" style=""><div class="sp-block-content"  style=""><div class="code-holder"  data-id="127602" data-title="Day 80"><div style="padding: 15px; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.3; max-width: 800px; margin: auto;">
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Saturday, March 21</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
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<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Samuel 9-12 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 80</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%209-12%2C%20Psalm%2080&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;">Supplemental Material</p>
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<li><a href="https://thebibleproject.com/blog/saul-tale-self-deception/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: Saul: A Tale of Self-Deception →</a></li>
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			<title>Week 12, Day 79: 1 Samuel 4-8; Psalm 79</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Friday, March 20</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Samuel 4-8 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 79</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%204-8%2C%20Psalm%2079&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">You're all caught up for today.</p>
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			<title>Week 12, Day 78: 1 Samuel 1-3; Psalm 78</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<div style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 15px;"><img src="https://storage2.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/22330482_1024x1024_2500.png" style="width: 120px; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;"></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Thursday, March 19</p>
<h2 style="font-size: 2rem; color: #333; margin-top: 5px; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px;">Deeply Rooted Daily Reading Plan</h2>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">1 Samuel 1-3 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 78</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Samuel%201-3%2C%20Psalm%2078&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
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<div style="background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ececec;">
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;">Supplemental Material</p>
<div style="margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QJOju5Dw0V0?rel=0&modestbranding=1" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.2rem; color: #333; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Video: OT Overviews: 1 Samuel</p>
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