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			<title>Week 20, Day 132: Amos 6-9; Psalm 127</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Tuesday, May 12</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;">Amos 6-9 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 127</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Amos%206-9%2C%20Psalm%20127&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 20, Day 131: Amos 1-5; Psalm 126</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/05/11/week-20-day-131-amos-1-5-psalm-126</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 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="131077" data-title="Day 131"><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;">Monday, May 11</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;">Amos 1-5 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 126</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Amos%201-5%2C%20Psalm%20126&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/mGgWaPGpGz4?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: Amos</p>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-amos/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Amos →</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thebibleproject.com/blog/hosea-amos-two-sides-covenant-failure/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: Hosea & Amos →</a></li>
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			<title>Week 20: May 10 - May 16</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Week 20: May 10 - May 16</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;">The Lord calls for justice, mercy, and humble repentence.</p>
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<div style="font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">Joel 2; Amos 5; Jonah 3; Micah 6 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 126</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%20Joel%202%3B%20Amos%205%3B%20Jonah%203%3B%20Micah%206%3B%20Psalm%20126&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>
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<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zQLazbgz90c" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold;">Video: OT Overviews: Joel</p>
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<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mGgWaPGpGz4" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold;">Video: OT Overviews: Amos</p>
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<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i4ogCrEoG5s" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold;">Video: OT Overviews: Obadiah</p>
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<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dLIabZc0O4c" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold;">Video: OT Overviews: Jonah</p>
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<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MFEUEcylwLc" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 15px; font-weight: bold;">Video: OT Overviews: Micah</p>
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<li style="margin-bottom: 12px;"><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-joel/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Joel →</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 12px;"><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-amos/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Amos →</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 12px;"><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-obadiah/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Obadiah →</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 12px;"><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-jonah/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Jonah →</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 12px;"><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-micah/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Micah →</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thebibleproject.com/blog/hosea-amos-two-sides-covenant-failure/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: Hosea & Amos: Two Sides of Covenant Failure →</a></li>
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			<title>Week 20, Day 130: Joel 1-3; Psalm 125</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/05/10/week-20-day-130-joel-1-3-psalm-125</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 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="130628" data-title="Day 130"><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, May 10</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;">Joel 1-3 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 125</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Joel%201-3%2C%20Psalm%20125&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/zQLazbgz90c?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: Joel</p>
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<li><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-joel/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Joel →</a></li>
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			<title>Week 19, Day 129: Hosea 11-14; Psalm 124</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/05/09/week-19-day-129-hosea-11-14-psalm-124</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 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="130627" data-title="Day 129"><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, May 9</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;">Hosea 11-14 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 124</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea%2011-14%2C%20Psalm%20124&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 19, Day 128: Hosea 6-10; Psalm 123</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/05/08/week-19-day-128-hosea-6-10-psalm-123</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:14:20 +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="130626" data-title="Day 128"><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;">Friday, May 8</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;">Hosea 6-10 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 123</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea%206-10%2C%20Psalm%20123&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 - May 10, 2026</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<div style="text-align: center; padding: 20px;"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/23062376_520x187_2500.png" alt="Gray Church Logo" style="max-width: 300px; height: auto;"></div>
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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, May 10</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, May 11</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>9:00 AM - 12:00 PM:</strong> Food Pantry</li>
<li><strong>5:00 PM - 7:00 PM:</strong> Food Pantry</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Wednesday, May 13</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, May 14</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>7:30 PM:</strong> AMEN Concert (Centennial Hall)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sunday, May 17</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>9:00 AM:</strong> Sunday School</li>
<li><strong>10:30 AM:</strong> Worship (Youth Fellowship)</li>
<li><strong>11:30 AM:</strong> Youth Fellowship Meal</li>
<li><strong>4:00 PM:</strong> Choir Practice</li>
</ul>
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<div style="text-align: center;">
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<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>
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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 19, Day 127: Hosea 1-5; Psalm 122</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 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="130625" data-title="Day 127"><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, May 7</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;">Hosea 1-5 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 122</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hosea%201-5%2C%20Psalm%20122&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/kE6SZ1ogOVU?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: Hosea</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/book-of-hosea/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Hosea →</a></li>
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			<title>Week 19, Day 126: Isaiah 65-66; Psalm 121</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 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, May 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>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">Isaiah 65-66 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 121</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2065-66%2C%20Psalm%20121&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
</div>
<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/iVwauTiyFjM?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: Isaiah 40-66</p>
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			<title>Week 19, Day 125: Isaiah 61-64; Psalm 120</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 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="130623" data-title="Day 125"><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;">Tuesday, May 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;">Isaiah 61-64 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 120</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2061-64%2C%20Psalm%20120&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
</div>
<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/d_Q6WkD_Pas?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: Isaiah 61</p>
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			<title>Week 19, Day 124: Isaiah 58-60; Psalm 119:153-176</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 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="130622" data-title="Day 124"><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, May 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;">Isaiah 58-60 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 119:153-176</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2058-60%2C%20Psalm%20119.153-176&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 19: May 3 - May 9</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/05/03/week-19-may-3-may-9</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/05/03/week-19-may-3-may-9</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="130189" data-title="Week 19"><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/23312036_1024x1024_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 19: May 3 - May 10</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;"><strong>Theme:</strong> God's steadfast love renews His people and welcomes the nations.</p>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">Isaiah 55, 61, 66; Hosea 3 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 121</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2055%3B%2061%3B%2066%3B%20Hosea%203%3B%20Psalm%20121&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 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d_Q6WkD_Pas" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 10px; font-weight: bold;">Video: Isaiah 61</p>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;">
<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iVwauTiyFjM" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 10px; font-weight: bold;">Video: OT Overviews: Isaiah 40-66</p>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;">
<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kE6SZ1ogOVU" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 10px; font-weight: bold;">Video: OT Overviews: Hosea</p>
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<ul style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px;">
<li><a href="https://bibleproject.com/guides/book-of-hosea/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.6rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Hosea →</a></li>
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			<title>Week 19, Day 123: Isaiah 55-57; Psalm 119:129-152</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 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, May 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>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">Isaiah 55-57 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 119:129-152</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2055-57%2C%20Psalm%20119.129-152&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
</div>
<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 18, Day 122: Isaiah 52-54; Psalm 119:97-128</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/05/02/week-18-day-122-isaiah-52-54-psalm-119-97-128</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 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;">Saturday, May 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;">Isaiah 52-54 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 119:97-128</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2052-54%2C%20Psalm%20119.97-128&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
</div>
<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/xmFPS0f-kzs?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 Gospel of the Kingdom</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/blog/isaiah-and-the-suffering-servant-king/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: Isaiah and the Suffering King →</a></li>
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			<title>Announcement Sheet - May 3, 2026</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/05/01/announcement-sheet-may-3-2026</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:28:26 +0000</pubDate>
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<div style="text-align: center; padding: 20px;"><img src="https://storage1.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/24188262_352x240_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;">
<div style="background-color: #fdfdfd; padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #eaeaea; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 25px;">
<h3 style="color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4af37; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;">This Week at Gray Church</h3>
<p><strong>Sunday, May 3</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>10:30 AM:</strong> Worship (Choir Reunion)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Monday, May 4</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>9:00 AM - 12:00 PM:</strong> Food Pantry</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Wednesday, May 6</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, May 7</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>4:40 PM:</strong> Community Meal Setup</li>
<li><strong>5:30 PM:</strong> Community Meal</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sunday, May 10</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>
</ul>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/24188257_312x305_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/24188252_416x288_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/24016940_968x570_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/23306644_840x554_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 18, Day 121: Isaiah 49-51; Psalm 119:65-96</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/05/01/week-18-day-121-isaiah-49-51-psalm-119-65-96</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 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;">Friday, May 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;">Isaiah 49-51 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 119:65-96</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2049-51%2C%20Psalm%20119.65-96&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
</div>
<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 18, Day 120: Isaiah 45-48; Psalm 119:33-64</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/04/30/week-18-day-120-isaiah-45-48-psalm-119-33-64</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 30 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="130185" data-title="Day 120"><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, April 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;">Isaiah 45-48 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 119:33-64</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2045-48%2C%20Psalm%20119.33-64&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
</div>
<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>
<ul style="list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;">
<li><a href="https://bibleproject.com/blog/isaiah-messianic-king/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: Isaiah and the Messianic King →</a></li>
</ul>
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			<title>Week 18, Day 119: Isaiah 42-44; Psalm 119:1-32</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 29 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="130184" data-title="Day 119"><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, April 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;">Isaiah 42-44 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 119:1-32</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2042-44%2C%20Psalm%20119.1-32&version=NLT" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.8rem; color: #0056b3; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;">Read Online →</a></div>
</div>
<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 18, Day 118: Isaiah 39-41; Psalm 118</title>
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			<link>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/04/28/week-18-day-118-isaiah-39-41-psalm-118</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<guid>https://grayumc.org/blog/2026/04/28/week-18-day-118-isaiah-39-41-psalm-118</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, April 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>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">Isaiah 39-41 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 118</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2039-41%2C%20Psalm%20118&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/d0A6Uchb1F8?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: Isaiah 1-39</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/book-of-isaiah/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.4rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Isaiah →</a></li>
</ul>
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			<title>Week 18, Day 117: Isaiah 36-38; Psalm 117</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 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 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>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">Isaiah 36-38 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 117</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2036-38%2C%20Psalm%20117&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/takEeHtRrMw?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: The New Humanity</p>
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			<title>Announcement Sheet - April 26, 2026</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:26:07 +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="130181" data-title="AS 4/26"><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://storage1.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/23062376_520x187_2500.png" alt="Gray Church Logo" style="max-width: 300px; height: auto;"></div>
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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 26</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 27</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>9:00 AM - 12:00 PM:</strong> Food Pantry</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Wednesday, April 29</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>Saturday, May 2</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>3:30 PM:</strong> Choir Practice</li>
<li><strong>5:00 PM:</strong> Choir Meal</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sunday, May 3</strong></p>
<ul style="padding-left: 20px;">
<li><strong>9:00 AM:</strong> Sunday School</li>
<li><strong>10:30 AM:</strong> Worship (Choir Reunion)</li>
</ul>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/24016940_968x570_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>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;"><img src="https://storage1.snappages.site/M8ZNFF/assets/images/24117857_507x277_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>
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<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>
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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 18: April 26 - May 2</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="font-size: 1.3rem; color: #666; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Week 18: April 26 - May 2</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;"><strong>Theme:</strong> The Servant of the Lord will suffer to bring healing and redemption.</p>
<div style="margin: 40px 0;">
<div style="font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: #000; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -1px;">Isaiah 40, 42, 49, 53 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 116</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2040%3B%2042%3B%2049%3B%2053%3B%20Psalm%20116&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 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CamYtVpoTNk" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 10px; font-weight: bold;">Video: The Satan and Demons</p>
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<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/takEeHtRrMw" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 10px; font-weight: bold;">Video: The New Humanity</p>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;">
<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d0A6Uchb1F8" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 10px; font-weight: bold;">Video: OT Overviews: Isaiah 1-39</p>
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<div style="margin-bottom: 30px;">
<div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); background-color: #000;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xmFPS0f-kzs" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p style="font-size: 1.1rem; color: #333; margin-top: 10px; font-weight: bold;">Video: The Gospel of the Kingdom</p>
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<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/book-of-isaiah/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.6rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Book Guide: Isaiah →</a></li>
<li style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><a href="https://thebibleproject.com/blog/isaiah-messianic-king/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.6rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: Isaiah and the Messianic King →</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thebibleproject.com/blog/isaiah-and-the-suffering-servant-king/" target="_blank" style="font-size: 1.6rem; color: #0056b3; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">• Article: Isaiah and the Suffering King →</a></li>
</ul>
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			<title>Week 18, Day 116: Isaiah 31-35; Psalm 116</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 26 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="129750" data-title="Day 116"><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;">Sunday, April 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;">Isaiah 31-35 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 116</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2031-35%2C%20Psalm%20116&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/CamYtVpoTNk?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: The Satan and Demons</p>
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			<title>Week 17, Day 115: Isaiah 28-30; Psalm 115</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 25 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="129749" data-title="Day 115"><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;">Saturday, April 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;">Isaiah 28-30 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 115</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2028-30%2C%20Psalm%20115&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/qgmf8bHayXw?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: Angel of the Lord</p>
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			<title>Week 17, Day 114: Isaiah 23-27; Psalm 114</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 24 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="129748" data-title="Day 114"><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, April 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;">Isaiah 23-27 <span style="font-weight: 300;">and</span> Psalm 114</div>
<div style="margin-top: 15px;"><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2023-27%2C%20Psalm%20114&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/-bMRxQbLUlg?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: Angels and Cherubim</p>
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