Learning to serve others is one of the greatest gifts a person can learn.
It is also one of the many lessons Jesus taught, and Living Stones Community is a nonprofit focused on making that lesson accessible to all ages, but especially young people. Living Stones does two retreats and an annual mission trip.
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PHOTOS: Living Stones Community local mission trip
Living Stones Community is a nonprofit focused on aiding growth spiritually for all ages, but especially young people. This year, the nonprofit is hosting a local mission trip around Tallapoosa County from June 3-5.
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