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On This Day: John Rennie's scheme to defend St Mary's Church, Reculver, founded in 669, from... (1808)
Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.061 words
On January 12, 1808: John Rennie's scheme to defend St Mary's Church, Reculver, founded in 669, from coastal erosion is abandoned in favour of demolition, despite the church being an exemplar of Anglo-Saxon architecture and sculpture.
This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the enduring nature of faith through history. Consider using it when preaching about faith, leadership.
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