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From now until the final whistle,\u00a0Team Northwest Washington\u00a0<\/b>and\u00a0Team New England\u00a0<\/b>will seek to outdo one another for the sake of the gospel. The fans that donate the most through their team page to ELCA World Hunger by midnight Central time on Feb. 8 will help their synod take home the title of ELCA World Hunger Champion \u2014 regardless of the outcome on the field. Whether your favorite formation is 3-4, 4-3, or 3:16, you can send your nickels and dimes to support your team!<\/p>\n

Click here to support Team Northwest Washington!<\/a><\/p>\n

Click here to support Team New England!<\/a><\/p>\n

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From now until the final whistle,\u00a0Team Northwest Washington\u00a0and\u00a0Team New England\u00a0will seek to outdo one another for the sake of the gospel. 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