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Triennial Opening Photos

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2010) –Thursday evening's opening worship service of Triennial XIII offered a mix of everything from the drama of the traditional flag processional and inspiring worship music to times of prayer and a challenging message from Brenda Salter McNeil. Here are just a fewof those moments captured through the lens of event photographer Robert Tilman who attends Cedar Creek Covenant Church in Maple Valley, Washington.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 22, 2010) –Thursday evening’s opening worship service of Triennial XIII offered a mix of everything from the drama of the traditional flag processional and inspiring worship music to times of prayer and a challenging message from Brenda Salter McNeil. Here are just a few of those moments captured through the lens of event photographer Robert Tilman who attends Cedar Creek Covenant Church in Maple Valley, Washington.

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