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July 2020
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Church Family News ....... 2
Sunday Services ............... 2
Gift Basket ......................... 2
Worship Schedule ............ 3
Happy Birthday ................ 3
Sunday School Class ....... 3
VBS ..................................... 4
Pastoral Search Update 5
Youth Fundraiser .............. 6
ESM Updates .................... 6
Brooklyn Trip ...................... 6
ANE District News ............. 9
Camp Swatara News ..... 9
Annual Conf. Online ....... 9
CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
THE PARISH NEWS
UPCOMING CHURCH EVENTS
Outdoor Worship Services - July 5 & 12
We want to welcome back those who are healthy
and able to join us for a service in and around the
pavilion. Please read all the details on page 2.
Baked Ziti Fundraiser - July 8 (5-7:30pm)
The youth are having a drive-through dinner pickup
from 5-7:30pm on July 8. Come out to support the
youth at East Fairview and their future activities.
Check out page 6 for all the information.
VBS 2020 -Fruits of the Spirit
Parents, check out the details for this year’s 3-night
VBS program on page 4.
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Sunday Services Outdoor Sunday Services - July 5 & 12 The Leaders Team has determined that we will gather for worship outdoors on July 5 and 12 at 9:00 am and
then evaluate where we go from there. A few chairs will be available in the pavilion for those who want
shade. We ask that you wear a mask if sitting in the pavilion. Otherwise, you are asked to bring a lawn chair or
blanket and sit on the grass area surrounding the pavilion. Small, pop up canopies can be set up before the
service and near the parking lot.
If the weather is inclement, the service will be canceled. Everyone will be notified through email, hopefully the
night before. If we don’t have an email address for you, someone will contact you by phone if it’s listed in the
directory. If in doubt, please contact your deacons.
*The restrooms by the gym will be available if needed, however, they will NOT be sanitized in between uses.*
NOTE: No decision has been made regarding when to start regular Sunday school classes. The adult class on
the History of the Christian Church from Pentecost to the Present will continue to be offered through
conference call hook-up until we resume in-person classes.
Watch Sunday Services Online Enjoy and be part of the East Fairview worship service each week on YouTube at bit.ly/eastfairviewmedia. Go
to www.eastfairview.com for easy access to these services and the sermon manuscripts. You can view the
services on the East Fairview Facebook and RightNow Media pages as well. If you have any questions/issues
accessing anything, don’t hesitate to call the church office.
RightNow Media - Streaming Video Library
East Fairview purchases a subscription from RightNow Media for use during Sunday School and also for you to
use in your personal growth. There’s a lot of great content for adults, youth, AND children. If you don’t have an
account yet, enter https://www.rightnowmedia.org/account/invite/efcotb in your web browser and set up a
free account. East Fairview’s worship services are on our RightNow Media page as well, so check it out!
STEWARDSHIP FOR LAST WEEK
Weekly Budget - $7,610.00 General Contributions - $3,408.90
Compassion Child: $5.00
THANK YOU...to all who sent cards and prayers for
me while I suffered with leg pain and pinched nerves after
falling and causing a broken tailbone.
-Robert Shenk
Church Family News
Reminder...Please contact Bob Kettering
about hospitalizations and prayer requests at
717-330-6774 or [email protected].
Gift Basket for Brisa Rettew You may have heard that Brisa (Saks) Rettew was in a very serious car accident last week. We would like to
bless her with a gift basket when she comes home. We need your help to fill a reusable tote, which is already
purchased, with gift donations. If you are interested in donating an item, please call or text Sheree Dietz on her
cell (717-330-4116) to let her know when you can drop it off at their house (380 Fairview Road). Some ideas
include gift cards, lotion, hand wipes, chapstick/lip gloss, pajamas, etc. Brisa does not like chocolate. She
does like Swedish Fish and Australian licorice. She likes the color purple and grape themes. Let’s add a little
sunshine to Brisa’s recovery! And we’re trying to keep this a secret if we can...thanks!
Thank you...for your prayers! I spoke to one of Barb and Scott Dietrich’s nurses late last week and they are
both doing very well. It is now well over 14 days since they tested positive for Covid-19 so this news is very
encouraging. It is not clear to me if they are to be tested again to verify they are definitely negative. I will
have to clear that up and also I will work on trying to talk to Scott and Barb directly. I hope all is going well for
you and your congregation. -Phil Hartenstine, friend of the Dietrichs (as of June 15)
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Tithes & Offerings While our building is closed, ministries continue and especially the funds we have earmarked for
outreach ministries are being disbursed. It is critical that they receive funding. Your faithful financial
stewardship during this time is appreciated as you are able. You can mail your weekly offerings to the
church office or find electronic ways to send your offerings.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Janice Ruhl 07/02
Vickie Miller 07/03
Landyn Peters 07/03
Rhonda Groff 07/04
Sandra Johns 07/04
Fran Weaver 07/06
Beth Stauffer 07/06
Terra Sherk 07/06
Adam Greiner 07/06
David Thomas 07/06
Ed Dagen 07/08
Axler Bernas 07/08
Keara Dagen 07/12
Michael Groff 07/14
Calla Stoltzfus 07/14
Todd Stoltzfus 07/15
Robert Shenk 07/17
Craig Thomas 07/17
Eileen Bruckhart 07/19
Harold Groff 07/19
Robert Ziegler 07/19
Brian Bernas 07/20
Bob Kettering 07/21
Dae Kim 07/22
Vicki Berkey 07/23
Luren Schatz 07/23
Dori Madigan 07/25
Kristie Thudium 07/25
Austin Herneisen 07/25
Carson Scorza 07/25
Rachel Ruhl 07/26
Barb Dietrich 07/27
Penny Stauffer 07/28
Mike Balmer 07/28
Tim Rettew 07/28
Charlie Thomas 07/28
Sylvia Young 07/29
Carl Fahnestock 07/29
Christine Eifert 07/29
Robert Graybill 07/30
WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR JULY 2020
July 5th - “Together: Let Us Grow In Our Faith” (Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16)
Sermon Series: The Fruit of the Spirit
July 12th - KINDNESS “Cultivating Kindness” (Obadiah 11-15; Ephesians 4:25-32)
July 19th - GENEROSITY/GOODNESS “Be Full of Goodness” (Jeremiah 31:10-14; Mark 10:17-22)
July 26th - FAITHFULNESS “The Marks of a Faithful Servant” (Matthew 25:14-23; 2 Timothy 4:1-8)
Are You Receiving the Newsletter
in the format that you prefer? We can send it
by mail, email or church mailbox. You can also
view and download it from the church website
at your convenience. Please call or email the
church office with any changes you would like.
Team Meeting Minutes Approved team minutes are available in the
racks beside the mailboxes. If you want older
minutes that aren’t there or if you’d like to have
the latest approved team minutes sent to you
via email, please contact Nate in the office.
Sunday School Classes No decision has been made regarding when to start regular Sunday school classes. The adult class on
the History of the Christian Church from Pentecost to the Present will continue to be offered through
conference call hook-up until we resume in-person classes.
Adult Sunday School- Phone In Join Pastor Bob for Sunday school this Sunday morning at 10:30 by phone as he dives into the history of
the Christian Church. Dial (712) 432-3900 and use conference ID 986346#
*Beginning July 5th, this class will begin at 11:00 due to the start of outdoor services.
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VBS 2020 – FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT!
KIDS! Join us Sunday July 19 – Tuesday July 21 from 6:30 – 8:30PM as we explore the
fruits of the spirit through bible stories, games, crafts, snacks and more! VBS is for kids
ages 4 – completion of 4th grade. Please register online. For information on how VBS will
look different this year, see parent info below.
Parent Information Hi Parents,
You may have questions about how VBS will be implemented this year. Please find answers to anticipated
FAQs below. We hope your kids can join us!
What safety measures will be in place to protect my kid from COVID-19?
Every kid (and volunteer) will have their temperature taken when they arrive. If their temperature is 100
degrees Fahrenheit or higher, they will not be permitted to stay. We will have mandatory hand-washing
stations with soap and water throughout the evening, as well as hand-sanitizer. We will not require masks and
we will not enforce social distancing.
Will my kid be inside or outside during VBS?
Approximately 80% of VBS activities will be held outside or in our open-air pavilion. Each kid will be inside the
gym for about 20 minutes for one rotation. Bathroom breaks will also be inside the building.
What if it rains?
We will let you know in advance if we are planning to cancel because of weather. Wednesday July 22nd is our
rain date. If it begins to rain during VBS, we will gather everyone in the gym until the rain passes.
What if my kid or another kid gets sick during VBS?
We will have a retired nurse dedicated to caring for any kid who becomes sick. If your child becomes sick,
they will be immediately removed from the group. You will be asked to pick them up as soon as possible.
Why didn’t East Fairview cancel VBS this summer?
East Fairview believes the benefits of children learning and playing safely together in an outdoor setting during
summer months outweighs the risks of contracting COVID-19. We understand that children are in a low-risk
category. We did not make this decision lightly because we treasure the life of each child.
If you have further questions, please contact Mandi Stoltzfus, Family Ministries Coordinator, at 717-203-1794 or
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Happy
anniversary
Greg & Vicki Berkey
July 1st, 25 years
Michael & Stephanie Balmer
July 8th, 14 years
Charles & Ada Greiner
July 10th, 49 years
Matthew & Heather Weidman
July 11th, 15 years
Rob & Keara Dagen
July 11th, 11 years
Neil & Kelly Rohrer
July 17th, 16 years
Glen & Nancy Roberts
July 20th, 24 years
Bill & Barbara Haupt
July 21st, 33 years
Enno & Angie Jurisson
July 21st, 30 years
Steve & Marilyn Edris
July 23rd, 43 years
Bill & Lorie Rohrer
July 26th, 31 years
Steven & Joanna Lentz
July 28th, 8 years
Steven & Sharon Ecenrode
July 31st, 44 years
Pete & Sue Coleman
July 31st, 33 years
Daily Devotionals are Available
East Fairview makes two daily devotionals (OUR DAILY BREAD and THE
UPPER ROOM) available for your personal or family devotions. Both
come in LARGE PRINT for those who prefer. The latest copies arrived and
were mailed to those who asked for a copy. If you would like either one
or both of them mailed to you, please contact Nate in the church
office. Please specify which devotional and print size. The Upper Room
made the May-June issue available for free as a downloadable PDF at
the following website: https://www.upperroom.org/covid-19. Go to
odb.org to take advantage of Our Daily Bread resources.
We’re Well On Our Way! Senior Pastor Search Committee Update
Your Search Committee has been hard at work! After spending hours
poring over potential Senior Pastor candidate profiles, the Search
Committee with the Church of the Brethren Atlantic Northeast District's
(ANE District) help has set up a first-round of interviews. The following is
an overview of what happens next:
1. Depending on the outcome of that first-round interview,
second interviews will be held which may include the spouse.
If after the second interview the Search Committee is in
agreement for one specific candidate, all interviews will
cease.
2. After the Search Committee decides to pursue one
candidate, the ANE District will facilitate negotiations
(financial and benefit considerations) between the
candidate and 2-3 members from the Search Committee.
3. After negotiations are successfully completed, arrangements
will be made for the candidate to spend a weekend with the
congregation. This weekend will include an informal/social
setting to meet the candidate and his family followed by the
candidate providing the message on Sunday morning. The
Search Committee will provide more details as we get closer
to that stage.
4. Then it’s decision time for the congregation!! Following the
weekend with the candidate, a two-part congregational
vote will be taken: 1) to Call the candidate to the
Senior Pastor position and 2) to approve the salary & benefit
package.
Specific Prayer Request: Please saturate the Search Committee,
candidates and this process in prayer! Please pray expectantly as God
works within the East Fairview COB family and our future Senior Pastor to
prepare for ministry together. Please pray intentionally for unity, spiritual
strength, wisdom and endurance for the Search Committee to provide
the best and God-blessed candidate for your consideration.
Thank you! Your Senior Pastor Search Committee
What Have YOU Been Doing?
We want to hear from you and possibly share some of what you’ve been
doing during this time of isolation. If you’d like to share something, please
send a short message to Nate in the church office (include a picture if you
want). Let’s brighten each other’s days and hopefully give others ideas of
their own.
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Youth Happenings
Baked Ziti Fundraiser Dinner July 8 Drive-through service 5 - 7:30 PM
East Fairview Youth are having a fundraiser drive-through dinner on Wednesday, July 8 with drive through
service from 5-7:30 pm in the church parking lot.
We will be serving delicious homemade baked ziti with bread and salad.
Payment is by donation.
Spaghetti dinner is also available.
Proceeds fund summer and winter camps for our youth group.
Invite others to help the youth while receiving a great meal.
For more info, contact Christine Eifert at [email protected] or call the church office at (717) 665-4873
and leave a message.
Mission Trip to Ghana Autumn Sauder and her mother, Charity
Sauder, will participate in a mission trip to Ghana
July 30 - August 10, 2020.
There will be a special consecration service for
them during the East Fairview worship service on
July 26.
Please pray for them as they serve Christ and
the people of Ghana through the Ghana Initiative
Mobile Medical Mission.
Through your gifts at the Mission Trip banquet in
March, the church was able to help with their
expenses.
Gifts to Water Street and Bowery Missions On June 18, the ESM Team authorized gifts of
$1,000 each to Water Street Mission and Bowery
Mission. We recognized that during the COVID-19
pandemic it is important to support organizations
that help people in need. We used money from
the “Local Outreach” portion of the church
budget that would have been used to support our
participation in the Manheim Project, which we
are not doing this year.
Evangelism and Servant Ministries Information
Friendship Community’s 17th Annual Art Auction - July 9-16 Online This year’s auction will be held virtually using a platform called “ClickBid”, starting Thursday, July 9th at 4pm and
ending at 8pm on Thursday, July 16th. The auction, benefitting Artists with Intellectual Disability and Autism, is
open to the public, so invite anyone you know who enjoys auctions and can access it online. Go to
friendshipcommunity.net, click on the Events tab, and then click “17th Annual Art Auction” to locate the
auction info. Register there to bid on your favorite masterpieces.
Brooklyn Ministry Update Due to COVID-19 the original mission trip to Brooklyn has been rescheduled for two different times. The first set
of dates is Aug 20-23. We will leave the evening of the 20th and return after worship on the 23rd. If you want to
see what goes on in Brooklyn but don't want to commit to a full week, please consider this weekend trip. We
will be distributing school supplies among other serving opportunities. Please contact Tina Kulp at
[email protected] or 717-381-1226. The second set of dates will be a week long trip after Thanksgiving.
COBYS 2020 Bike & Hike (Social Distancing Edition)
COBYS plans to continue their yearly event, but have also added ways
you can participate. Go to cobys.org/bike-and-hike/ to view all the
options you may participate in before or on Sunday, September 13th.
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What Does the Lord Require? A statement from David Steele, General Secretary, Church of the Brethren
“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your
God?”--Micah 6:8
Our hearts break for the loss of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others who have
lost their lives due to the color of their skin. Each death represents injustices disproportionately affecting the
Black community.
Many across our country have protested in the wake of George Floyd’s death because of the way authorities
delayed arresting and charging the police officers involved, but most importantly because his killing is a
perpetuation of the injustice, violence, and racism that have devalued and harmed Black Americans for
centuries.
Many protests have remained peaceful; violence has erupted in some. What is clear is that the nation, and
especially our sisters and brothers from various racial backgrounds are hurting and in mourning.
In Matthew 3:8 we find John the Baptist's call: “Bear fruit worthy of repentance.” Bearing the fruit of
repentance, we stand in solidarity with all who suffer from injustice, violence, and racism.
Brethren have long recognized the inherent worth of all human beings while also recognizing that our church,
and we ourselves, are not free from racism. Our denomination has recognized that we have participated in
and benefited from racism, whether we have been aware of it or not. The Church of the Brethren Annual
Conference in 1991 issued a report on “Brethren and Black Americans” ( www.brethren.org/ac/
statements/1991blackamericans.html ) that said, in part:
“Members of the Church of the Brethren face the subtle temptation of thinking that because there are not
many black Americans in the denomination, or because many of us do not live in physical proximity to black
people, that the problem of racism is not our concern. Nothing could be further from the truth. Many of us
benefit from racist practices, without being direct participants, because of decisions and policies already in
place in our religious, economic, and political institutions.”
Jesus spoke strongly to those who choose willful ignorance for their own benefit, saying in Matthew
23:23: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have neglected
the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith.” And we find this in James 4:17: “If anyone, then,
knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.”
As a denomination we must reaffirm that racism is sin, and that there is good we ought to be doing to combat
it. Racism is indeed our concern as we strive to truly love both God and neighbor. When we are not
concerned and do nothing, we sin.
We must repent for ways we have participated in the racism that has caused so many deaths. We must
repent for the ways we have not spoken or taken action against systemic racism’s structures and institutions.
We must repent for the times we have witnessed overt racism yet remained silent.
The 1991 report recommends that congregations “stand in solidarity with black Americans and other victims of
racial hate by speaking out against overt expressions of racially motivated violence and offering assistance to
victims.” In doing so, we identify ourselves as disciples of Christ, who said: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the
captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free” (Luke 4:18).
Let us commit ourselves to be a part of the healing of the nation. Let us pray, and let us act to undo racism in
these times.
Sharing Our Success Program
The Park City and Knight & Day Diners will be opening their doors
for sit down dining as of June 26th. Face coverings are required
until you’re seated. Contact the diner if you have any questions/
concerns. To have 10% of your bill donated to East Fairview
Church, you can continue to use your S.O.S. card, clip and use
the bar code seen here, or just ask the cashier to donate the
portion of your sale to East Fairview COB. It’s that simple.
Do You Use Online Banking? Bill Pay and PayPal Make Tithing Easy!
As a church that seeks to serve, we want to provide you the convenience of being able to give the way you
want, whenever and wherever you want. Technology has allowed us to transition into a couple of options for
online giving:
*Online Bill Pay: If you currently use Online Banking, you may already have the opportunity to make
contributions from your bank account to East Fairview. Most banks offer this service with a variety of options
from single payment to a recurring option. Check with your bank for this opportunity.
*PayPal: An electronic option for tithing is to use a debit or credit card through PayPal. PayPal offers a secure
way to donate electronically. Go to www.eastfairview.com and click on the ‘Give’ tab. Donate a one-time
gift or check the ‘monthly giving’ button to make a recurring donation. (Note: The church is charged a
nominal fee for each transaction.)
*However you choose to give, we appreciate your willingness and commitment to the ministry of East
Fairview Church of the Brethren. We take your contribution very seriously and strive to be good stewards of all
that God has given us. For more information or if you have any questions, check out the FAQ sheet on our
church’s website or contact Nate in the office.
Community Aid Collection Bin East Fairview has joined with Water Street Rescue Mission and Community Aid by placing a collection bin at
the lower entrance of the church parking lot.
Items Accepted Items NOT Accepted
Clothing (new and used) Text books/Library books
Shoes, purses, wallets, belts, ties, wigs, and hats Encyclopedias, VHS Tape, Cassette Tapes
Household items, such as pots, pans and glasses Large furniture, infant furniture, mattresses
Home decorative items TV’s, computers & computer accessories
Music CD’s, DVD’s, and video games Air conditioners, large exercise equipment
Books, records, TV & movie memorabilia Dehumidifiers, Tires, Kerosene Heaters
Art work and any collectibles Lawn mowers, rusted tools, weapons
Small functional electronics
Linens, towels, blankets, sheets and curtains
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“Power of Prayer”
Pete Kontra, District Executive, challenges us to pray in his statement released in early June Certainly, we are called to Pray. In the name of our Resurrected Lord Jesus Christ, and by the power of His
Holy Spirit which we just celebrated last Sunday (Pentecost) as He came upon us to reach all people:
Pray for the family of George Floyd as they grieve the loss of their loved one.
Pray for all those who are suffering in various ways, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, because of the
acts of violence committed against them.
Pray for healing and wholeness for those who are so broken to where such violent acts against another
human being whom God created can be done.
Pray for the grace to live into our call as followers of Christ to love others as He has loved us, and humble
ourselves that we would be open to His transformation and example as willing servants to bring the
needed change in this world.
Pray that we speak less and listen to one another more.
Pray for our leaders, that they would seek God’s face as they make decisions which impact us all. Begin
within your relationships. Move into your community. No matter the person in front of you and the situation
you are in, be the Light of Christ.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. -Matthew 5:9
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All 2020 summer kid’s camp programs have been canceled, but...
Family Camp is OPEN with some COVID-19 restrictions/guidelines. Call or email
the camp for details and to reserve a site. See website for all guidelines.
CAMP SWATARA NEWS
2905 Camp Swatara Rd., Bethel, PA 19507
www.campswatara.org [email protected] 717-933-8510
Atlantic Northeast (ANE) District News District Office: #717-367-4730, www.ane-cob.org or www.facebook.com/AtlanticNortheastDistrict
Brethren Disaster Relief Auction Canceled This year’s Brethren Disaster Relief Auction (BDRA) in Lebanon, which has been a tradition since 1977, has
been canceled due to COVID-19. The BDRA association determined the health concerns complicated the
ongoing planning and volunteer coordination for the 2-day event in late September. While the entire
Board of Directors was heartbroken to make the decision, they feel it is a safer and more conscientious
one to make.
ANE District Conference - October 2-3 As of now, registration will open July 1st for this two day event. Go to www.ane-cob.org for all the details,
updates, and to register.
(To view a digital copy of the Atlantic Northeast District’s monthly Newsletter, please request our church office email it to you.)
Annual Conference - Online Denominational Events www.brethren.org/ac/virtual
Wednesday, July 1st 7:30 PM: Children of All Ages, Welcome to Worship!
Be part of the 25-minute children’s worship experience preceding the Denominational Worship
Service. Songs and stories will keep you singing and moving throughout the service.
8:00 PM: Denominational Worship Gathering Join us for a virtual worship service with the theme of “New World Coming!”. Preaching, songs, and
prayers will lift you up and inspire you. A worship bulletin is available at the website above.
Thursday, July 2nd, 8:00 PM Online Concert COB musicians form across the denomination will provide an hour-long music celebration.
Join in this cross-section of inspirational music, preaching, and storytelling in lieu of an
actual in-person Annual Conference gathering.
MC Food Pantry Update: In May we served 138 households for a total of 364 individuals. Just today we received 1,300 pounds of
donated food. That includes the 847 pounds from BIC. Thank you so much. With all the donations, we are not
suggesting any special food items we need at this time.
*If you’d like to give, go to www.manheimcentralfoodpantry.org to donate online, mail checks to 334 W.
Gramby St. or designate money with your church offering to the MC Food Pantry.
Our Vision: We invite you to the Gospel of Jesus
Christ… Believe It! Live It! Share It!
Our Mission: In obedience to Jesus Christ and
empowered by the Holy Spirit, we
embrace all people, equip
believers, pursue the lost, and serve
the needs of people. This we do to
the Glory of God!
SUNDAY MORNING 9:00 Worship
10:30 Sunday School
Office Hours
Mon - Thu (modified for shutdown)
9:00 am –1:00 pm
Love Feasts in 2020
October 4, 2020
Church STAFF
Bob Kettering, Interim Senior Pastor
Angie Jurisson, Worship and Music Director
Christine Eifert, Director of Youth Ministries
Mandi Stoltzfus, Family Ministries Coordinator
Nate Sauder, Office Manager
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