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Several participants were trained to facilitate MERAN Bible studies. MERAN stands for “Multi-Ethnic Reunion Adding Numbers.” The process teaches small groups a mutual way to call out each person’s participation. Shown here are some of the facilitators, including at front Verel Montauban of Haitian First Church of New York. (Photo by Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford)