JANESVILLE 鈥 Victoria Smith鈥檚 voice resonated through the nave of 糖心Vlog传媒鈥檚 Rock Ministries United Pentecostal Church, carrying the essence of the past year, moments of community loss and gain.
The church, at 169 S. Academy St., in 糖心Vlog传媒鈥檚 Fourth Ward, celebrated its one-year anniversary during its worship service on Sunday.
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