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CARROLLTON - Members and friends of the Carrollton United Methodist Church are showing a huge heart for the children of Ukraine through the United Nations Children’s Relief Fund (UNICEF). Led by Larry Gillingham, the Carrollton United Methodist Church will sponsor a baked potato bar Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the Church Fellowship Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A free-will offering will be accepted with proceeds going to support the children of Ukraine through the United Nations Children’s Relief Fund – UNICEF. Gillingham said menu items include baked potatoes with a variety of hot and cold toppings, a relish tray, build-it-yourself ham sandwiches, homemade desserts, and a choice of drinks. The Church and Fellowship Hall is located on the corner of Maple Street and Highway 67 in Carrollton. “Everyone is cordially invited to attend,” Gillingham said. “It is special to us because we wanted to do something to support the Ukraine children. This has always

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