After 13 years of serving their community through a monthly pop-up food pantry, Ruby’s Pantry, Inspiration Church of Breckenridge, Minnesota, will offer their final service on Monday, Nov. 28. The church has decided to move in a new direction after their final service.
Pastor Tim Collins hopes this decision will allow the church to focus on other priorities.
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