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They named it &ldquo;Peace Bridge.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s what they&rsquo;re trying to do, build a bridge, build peace.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-article-subhead2\">Possible Preaching Angle:<\/h2>\n\n<p><em>Be bridge builders in a world of walls. Work to bring social, economic, and multiethnic shalom to your community. 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