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Inside this Issue:
Church Contact Information
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From the Choir Room 3
Children, Youth, & Family Connection
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News for the Congregation
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Other News 8‐9
People You Know 10
March Calendar
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Priorities We are in a season of preparation known in many Christian traditions as
“Lent.” Lent is not a Biblical word; there is no specific exhortation in the Bible to prepare for Easter. But in the Bible, preparation usually involved fasting. This morphed into a far less rigorous practice that some traditions observe, ranging from meatless Fridays in Catholicism to people who give up alcohol, candy, etc. for Lent.
Personally, I give up nothing for Lent. It isn’t my tradition to do so. However, I think that times of spiritual reflection should lead to adding things to our lives – things that are truly important. Some of you are thinking: “I couldn’t possibly add one more thing!” Well, I’m going to ask you a simple question: are you in charge of your schedule, or is your schedule in charge of you? Dave Ramsey, the financial expert who created the Financial Peace University series we’ve offered so effectively, says: “I learned a long time ago that if I didn’t take control of my schedule and my money, they would always take control of me.”
In the Gospel of Matthew it is written: “Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?' For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:31-33
Strive first for the kingdom of God. Priorities. Set your priorities properly, and everything falls into place. Why do our schedules take control of us? Why do we feel drained? Because we allow things that ought to be considered distractions or nuisances rise to the top of our to-do list.
Here’s an analogy: the Bible asks us to tithe our incomes. To give 10% of our income away. Off the top. Before anything else. But most people don’t, and the reason you hear most often is that they don’t because they don’t have enough “left over.” Left over? That’s the opposite of “off the top.” Tithing means you budget from the tithe down. You start with 10% off the top, then you build the rest of your budget with the rest of your money. You start with your most important responsibility and work your way down.
Can I be blunt? If God isn’t #1 on your priority list, then I can’t really help you. If God isn’t #1 on your priority list then you’ll get to live with the
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From the Pastor
ramifications of this. I am certainly not saying that God will punish you. God doesn’t have to. God told us the best way to order our lives, and failure to heed God’s word will have natural consequences. When we build our schedules by letting less important things rise to the top, it has natural consequences. We feel drained and unfulfilled.
Your schedule needs to start with God. And that means more than worship. It means worship and service. It means being refreshed in worship and then spending some of ourselves in service to the church and the world.
If you want to spend some time reflecting on what it would mean to reorder your priorities and unclutter your soul, read about the Simplify series (written by Bill Hybels) that we’re offering on Thursday evenings in March. And if you can’t commit to four Thursdays, join us for a single 90-minute “condensed” Simplify experience on Sunday, March 29 at 4:00, just before Crossroads.
King Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 – “Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them; I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all my toil, and this was my reward for all my toil. Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had spent in doing it, and again, all was vanity and a chasing after wind, and there was nothing to be gained under the sun.” In other words, he pursued all the earthly pleasures he could. And as a king, those were many. But at the end of the day, he realized that he was “chasing after wind.”
Spend some time reordering your priorities. God. Family. In that order. Get your soul uncluttered, and as Bill Hybels writes, move from exhausted to energized; from restless to fulfilled; from anxious to peaceful.
Peace and blessings,
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first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33
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A publication of the First Presbyterian Church
of Englewood, NJ
150 East Palisade Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631 Voice: 201‐568‐7373 Fax: 201‐568‐7376
www.englewoodpres.org
Rev. Richard S. Hong x306 Cell: 973‐769‐0199
Parish Associate, Kellie Anderson‐Picallo x301
Activities Director, Dorothy VanderWerf x307
Music Director, David Macfarlane x310 [email protected]
Office Manager, Danielle De Laurentis x304 [email protected]
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Staff Extensions and E‐mail Addresses
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From the Choir Room
EASTER CHOIR It’s not to soon to start preparing for out beautiful Holy Week and Easter services. Anyone who is interested in joining the choir for the Lent/Easter season is invited to join us every Sunday at 9:30 for choir rehearsal in the choir room. Light refreshments are provided. Consider singing in the choir as your Lenten service
offering. All are welcome!
90 SECOND SERMON Check out the 90 Second Sermon – a brief, engaging version of the sermon being produced each week by Rich and Kellie. Well-suited for sharing with friends via email or Facebook, we hope you’ll find it interesting not just for yourself but as a way to start faith conversations
with friends and family. Access the videos from our preliminary website at www.90secondsermon.com.
CROSSROADS Come and check out the CROSSROADS contemporary worship that meets every Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel. It’s casual, lively, and fun, with a great band and the same basic sermon as Sunday morning (with multimedia enhancements). It’s a great alternative – give it a try and invite your friends!
EASTER BRASS Once again we need to raise funds to underwrite the cost of the extra musicians and instruments for Good Friday and Easter. Contributions are requested to defray the cost of the trumpets, trombones and timpani that uplift our Easter services, and the violin, cello and oboe for Good Friday Tenebrae. If you would like to offer one of the instruments in memory of a loved one, please see David Macfarlane for more information.
THE LABYRINTH OPEN DURING LENT ON MARCH 13TH AND 15TH Come, take time to walk, rest, relax, meditate, and pray during Lent when the labyrinth is
open on Friday, March 13 from 4 – 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, March 15 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Individuals and families are invited to spend some quality time walking the winding
path, a metaphor for life with its twists and turns, and sometimes a change of direction. There will be some Spirituality Centers in the East Room where you can write your prayer concerns or ways to express your thoughts during Lent.
YOUTH ACTIVELY SERVING IN MISSION: "Thank you for everybody who donated to this important cause and for getting others to donate as well on Halloween. UNICEF is an amazing foundation that helps provide health care, clean water, nutrition, and much more to children all around the world. With the help from the $150.00 we donated we are helping UNICEF to accomplish their goal of providing basic needs to children everywhere. Thank you again for all you help!" Emily Kahn, Project Manager
Ilta Schulzrinner, Project Manager, reports that the offering for SOUPER BOWL OF CARING was $442.00! This benefits homeless families in our area through hosting them here at the church for 3 weeks a year and for camp scholarships for children and youth.
Thank you very much for your generous offering!
10 youth and parents will help pack 10,000 meal packages at STOP HUNGER, NOW! at the Presbytery Youth Event held on February 28. This provides up to 60,000 meals where most needed in the world. What an incredible mission and we thank our youth and parents for helping to make this happen along with 90 other youth from our churches.
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Children, Youth, & Family Connection
- Dorothy VanderWerf, Activities Director
EASTER TREASURE & EGG HUNT, SAT. MARCH 28, 11 A.M. All families are invited to the Easter Treasure & Egg Hunt: Come to Elmore Hall at 11 a.m. to prepare for an Easter Treasure Hunt with Rev. Hong who will lead the hunt and be the storyteller. There will also be an Egg Hunt outside and a pizza lunch as we enjoy this family-time together. Donations for lunch are appreciated.
10 MINUTE CHAPEL CHAT WITH DOROTHY: On March 8, 2nd Sunday, parents with younger children are invited immediately after worship for a chat while we wait for the children to come down to the Chapel and then we'll enjoy a time of refreshments before the Family Connection Parent Program in the East Room with Joseph Galasso, PsyD of the COR Group hosted by Karen Rule and Family Ministries Team. The topic is, “Fostering Healthy Attitudes in Early Childhood”. There will be Child Care and Children’s Activities during the Parent Program.
SINGING WITH CYNDI EVERY SUNDAY IN MARCH: The Sunday School Singers, 3 year to 4th graders, are preparing to sing on Palm Sunday by rehearsing every Sunday from 12 noon to 12:15 p.m. in the Music Room on the third floor. On Palm Sunday, the children practice one more time at the 10 a.m. Family Breakfast and with their parents will lead the Palm Sunday Processional.
ON SUNDAY, MARCH 29, ALL FAMILIES INVITED TO PALM SUNDAY BREAKFAST AT 10 A.M. Come to Elmore Hall for Breakfast with Rev. Hong in the kitchen preparing eggs for our breakfast and other foods donated by the families. We appreciate donations of pastries, juices, milk, cereals, yogurt, or fruit. We’ll be preparing for the Palm Sunday processional with eco-palms waving and children singing.
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Come visit this FPC space that serves to stir the creative spirit! @FPC
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS NOW IN THE ART LOFT Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
FPC hosts free children’s yoga every Wednesday in this drop-in time of play. Featuring Adra from the popular We Play Yoga, Wonderful Wednesdays begins each playful yoga session with learning the Lord’s Prayer with our bodies. Bring a friend and enjoy! Email Pastor Kellie with any questions at [email protected].
FAMILIES OF PRESCHOOLERS, COME CHECK OUT SCRIBBLE ART ON TUESDAYS!
Mini-Scribblers (for 18mo - 3yo) Tuesdays 9:15 and 10:15 a.m. During this 45-minute class, we bring your toddlers an art class perfectly suited to their interests. We'll be painting, drawing, creating collages, sculptures and even delving into some printmaking! This is not a drop-off class. Classes run through 3/10/15 with a make-up on 3/17/15. 8 classes for $160. *All FPPK Families receive a 10% discount. Sibling discount is 20%. Discounts cannot be combined.
“Drop-In” Scribble SENSORY OPEN PLAY (for 18mo - 4yo) Tuesdays 11:15 a.m. This 60-minute open play session is a great opportunity for your toddler to experience socialization and language through play! We’ll be exploring all sorts of materials including colored rice, beans, pompoms, and more. Pour, spill, sort, touch and feel: all behaviors inherent and endlessly enjoyable for toddlers and pre-schoolers. $10 for one class or $30 for a 4-pack.
THE ORANGE CURRICULUM THEMES FOR MARCH ARE… “I can love like Jesus” for First Look, 3 & 4 year olds; “Patience” for 252 Basics: Kindergarten – 4th graders; and “Once Upon a Time” for XP3, Middle and High School Classes. We are indeed grateful for 15 volunteers who continuously give time and talent to leading our children and youth in these lessons which unpack biblical stories with everyday application to how we should live as disciples of Jesus Christ.
3-PART PARENTING SERIES Fostering Healthy Attitudes in Early Childhood (From Preschool through Primary) Presented by: Joseph Galasso, PsyD of The COR Group | March 8, 2015 at 12:15 p.m.
“Let’s Talk About It” Communication Dynamics: For Middle Schoolers, High School Students & Parents Presented by: Karen Rule, LCSW of The COR Group | April 19, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Transitioning to College: What High School Juniors and Seniors Should Know! Presented by: Karen Rule, LCSW of The COR Group | April 26, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
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SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Sunday Mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the East Room
We really encourage you to try the SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY each week. In this study we review the text that forms the basis of the sermon that day, illuminating issues of history, context, and translation that affect the interpretation of the story into a message for us. You’ll understand more of the background that undergirds the sermon in a setting where you get to know some of your fellow worshippers better.
News for the Congregation
March 2015
FIRST THURSDAY STUDY GROUP Thursday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the East Room.
The FIRST THURSDAY study group will meet on Thursday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the East Room. Please join us for an interesting and enlightening time as Rev. Hong leads us in a study and discussion of a look at eschatology, or our view of the “end times”, and how this impacts our world.
LENTEN WORSHIP AND SOUP LUNCH As a part of our observance of Lent we continue with our weekly Lenten Worship and Soup Lunch series each Wednesday at noon in the Chapel from Wednesday, March 4 through March 25. Each week we will have a brief worship followed by fellowship around a simple meal of hearty soups and bread. Soup makers are needed!
SIMPLIFY: A FOUR-WEEK CONNECT GROUP Thursday evenings March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the East Room or the Meeting Room
Today’s velocity of life can consume and control us . . . until a breakneck pace begins to feel normal and expected. When we spend our lives doing things that keep us busy but don’t really matter, we sacrifice the things that do. What if your life could be different? What if you could be certain you were living the life God called you to live? If you crave a simpler life anchored by the priorities that matter most, this four-week Connect Group experience is for you. Simplified living requires more than just cleaning out your closets or reorganizing your desk drawer. It requires uncluttering your soul. By eradicating the stuff that leaves your spirit drained, you can stop doing what doesn’t matter—and start doing what does. SIMPLIFY was written by Bill Hybels, founding pastor of Willow Creek Community Church, one of the largest
churches in America, and it identifies the core issues that lure us into frenetic living—and offers practical steps for sweeping the clutter from our souls. This 90-minute Simplify ‘Extra’ will feature an overview and highlights to help you in your faith journey. In this four-session Connect Group experience, Rev. Hong, using video teaching from Bill Hybels, helps us learn to focus on what matters. We recommend that participants purchase a copy of SIMPLIFY. Copies are available through the church for $15. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Rich at [email protected] so we can order sufficient books. And if your schedule keeps you from attending the regular Thursday Simplify sessions, join us for a Simplify ‘Extra’ program on Sunday, March 29th from 4:00 p.m. until Crossroads begins at 5:30 p.m.
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COPE: CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP In partnership with the Bergen Family Center / Thursday, March 19, 7-9 p.m., in the East Room.
Are you feeling the stress of being a caregiver for a sibling, parent, or an adult child? If you are a caregiver looking for resources – or a space to get it all out - come to COPE: FPC’s Caregivers’ Support Group. COPE brings you both a wide array of educational programs, information about available resources, and supportive sharing led by the Bergen Family
Center. For additional information, contact Rev. Hong at [email protected]. Please feel free to forward this invitation to others you know who are feeling the burden of caring for others. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
GRIEFSHARE BEGINS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4
Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. March through May
Anyone who has experienced the death of a family member or friend is invited to attend GriefShare: FPC's new weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. Through each GriefShare session you will find encouragement and help in grieving the death of a spouse, child, parent, sibling, other family member or friend. GriefShare is a nondenominational, Christian support group where each session begins with a video presentation followed by discussion led by the Rev. Kellie Anderson-Picallo. Sign up for Griefshare on the FPC Web site under Happenings/SignUps or email Pastor Kellie at [email protected].
LIVE BOLDLY: A LENTEN SERMON SERIES Our core values at FPC are to LIVE BOLDLY, SHARE BOUNDLESSLY, GROW COMMUNITY, and help BUILD GOD’S WORLD. During March, Rev. Hong will preach a sermon series that explores ways in which we can LIVE BOLDLY. We will look at how to LIVE BOLDLY in four ways: to move forward even through suffering (Mark 8:31-38, March 1); to stand apart from the norms of the world
(1 Corinthians 1:18-25, March 8); to look courageously at our own lives (John 3:14-21, March 15); and to boldly glorify God in our daily living (John 12:20-33, March 22). We hope you’ll make a special effort to attend and invite a friend.
EASTER IS COMING Despite the piles of snow on the ground and the frigid temperatures we experienced in February, EASTER IS COMING. We have TWO identical celebrations of Easter on Sunday, April 5, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (Crossroads does not meet on Easter.) Also remember that our deeply moving Service of Tenebrae is on Good Friday, April 3, at 8:00 p.m.
ECO-PALMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP & FAIR TRADE Why do we use eco-palms on Palm Sunday? The harvest of palm fronds is an important income source for many tropical families and communities. The way that they are harvested makes a huge difference in protecting the valuable natural forests by cutting only the fronds. More than half of the farmers in Guatemala earn income by harvesting palm fronds which do not destroy the entire plant so the palm plants can reproduce several times in a year.
Other News
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BRUCE AND ROSETTA FORSHEE ARE JOINING THE MISSION TRIP TO TAOS!
Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County is sponsoring a Global Village Trip to Taos, New Mexico, October 11 – 17, 2015. The team will work with the Habitat affiliate and partner families constructing adobe block homes. We have complete and detailed information at the church about the mission trip. Talk with Bruce and Rosetta, pick up the information, and hurry to register. Who will join them?
Habitat is grateful that the Grant money they received from your mission dollars is helping to fund this trip by training the team leader and providing for some expenses.
BRING FOOD TO FIRST SUNDAY: MARCH 1 AND APRIL 1
We have donated 28 bags of groceries already in 2015. Keep them coming…it makes a huge difference for families in our area. Thanks again to Charlene Rees who counts it a privilege to serve by bringing the food bags to the Center for Food Action each month.
ROSETTA VOLUNTEERS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT WRAPPING FUNDRAISER FOR HABITAT
“While wrapping gifts at Barnes & Noble, a young girl came up to the table. She was probably 5 years old. Her mother was keeping a watchful eye on her while she was perusing a gift. The young girl saw the clear jar with money in it and asked me what it was for. I told her about Habitat for Humanity and said that the money was to help with their projects.
The young girl turned to her Mom and said that she would like to put money in the jar to help build a house for someone who needed one. Her Mom asked her if she had money and her daughter replied that she did. The young girl took all the money from her pocket, counted it and put it all in the jar. She then said in an excited and proud voice, "Mom, I put $105.00 in the jar to help build a home for someone who needs one!" At first "Mom" said that's nice and then quickly asked again how much she put in... her daughter replied "$105.00". Then her Mom looked at me and I reassured her that it was $1.05 in assorted coins that her daughter had removed from her own pocket.
I thought this was so cute, funny and rewarding all at the same time. She was excited to help those in need and gave up everything she had to do it. Indeed, I felt like she did put $105 in the jar.” -Rosetta Forshee
COME TO A ST. PATRICK’S DAY DINNER
It may be cold out there, but at FPC we are warm and friendly. It is time for some midwinter Fellowship, Fun, and Food. Come join us for our St Patrick's Dinner on March 14 at 6:00 p.m. in Elmore Hall. For just $5.00 you will receive all you could hope for. (Children under 10 come free). We will provide you with
all you can eat, a specialty table of food for children, and a little light entertainment. We just ask you to attend, relax, and join in the fun. Tickets are available on Sundays,
no tickets sold at the door.
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FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY CLASS with Paul Platek begins on Sunday, March 1 at 7 p.m. The FPU Preview will also be held on March 1st at 12:30 p.m.
ADULTS PLAY BASKETBALL ON THURSDAY NIGHT
in Elmore Hall from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., on March 5, 12, 19 and 26. Thanks to Philip Soo who organizes and coordinates this Basketball Fellowship Group. You can contact him at: [email protected]. Come, enjoy good friends and a fun game.
YOU ARE INVITED TO A COMMUNITY FORUM AT GALILEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Our congregation is invited to Monday evenings, March 2, 9, 16 and 23 for a Community Forum on the Christian Response to “The New Jim Crow” discussions from 7 – 9 p.m. at Galilee United Methodist Church, 325 Genesee Ave. in Englewood sponsored by Love in Action Committee of the host church. On March 2, James E. Young, Esq. will discuss “The Color of Justice”. Join others for these important discussions in our community.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE AN IMPACT THROUGH ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING Yes! We want to help provide clean water, feed the hungry, help people build up their own livelihoods, and help respond to disasters with our One Great Hour of Sharing Offering on
Palm Sunday. Our congregation, with others, have always helped answer God’s call by generously providing thousands of people with the help they need. Last year’s contributions provided through Presbyterian’s Disaster Assistance was over $2 million, through our Denomination’s Hunger Program another $2 million, and Self-Development of People, over $2 million. Share Christ’s Love through One Great Hour of Sharing. An offering envelope is enclosed for your gift presented on Palm Sunday.
5 K RACE TO BUILD FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ON APRIL 11 The 3rd annual 5 K Race to Build is at Overpeck County Park, 40 Fort Lee Rd. in Leonia on Saturday, April 11 at 9 a.m. with check-in starting at 8 a.m. Early registration fee is $20. On the day, registration fee is $25. To register, e-mail [email protected]. Information at Coffee & Conversation on Sundays. Come to run, walk, skip, cartwheel, back flip, shimmy, or crawl across the finish line. We welcome anyone and everyone! Bring your family (stroller friendly) and friends.
People You Know CONGRATULATIONS TO: Akira Fujitsuka and Nicole Kim on the birth of their twin sons, Gabriel Haruto and
Benjamin Hiroto Fujitsuka on February 10, 2015.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Michael Bello whose show “Hello Again” in Boston was nominated for 4 awards in the
Independent Reviewers of New England: best director of a musical, best supporting actress, best music director, and best musical.
LOVE AND SYMPATHY TO: Maria and Raul Sepulveda and family on the death of Maria’s mother and Elena
Sepulveda’s grandmother who lived to be 108 years old.
THANK YOU FROM ANNA KOCH: Anna thanks everyone for all the cards and well wishes during her recovery
following a fall and surgery.
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO: Cecil Oberbeck as she retires from Columbia University, Department
of Neuroscience.
A BIG THANK YOU TO: Charlene Niland and Debbie Alvarez for coordinating and hosting Coffee & Conversation
for years providing wonderful hospitality to the congregation every Sunday morning after worship. We thank you!!
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WEATHER CANCELLATIONS In case of INCLEMENT WEATHER, you are now able to dial in to our phone system and hear a recorded announcement of whether any of our activities are impacted. During the opening message, just press 7 (think of pressing "S" for "Snow") to be informed of whether any events have been cancelled.
NEED AN ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE CHURCH BUILDING?
There are two entrances which are barrier-free into the building. There is one into Elmore Hall from the Dwight Place side of the building near the Memorial Garden and the other is through
the Playground down the sidewalk to the entrance door which leads into the long hall between Elmore Hall and the Sanctuary.
DEACONS There will be a Deacons meeting on March 15th at 10 a.m. in the Meeting Room.
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Merry Christmas
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DON’T FORGET - SPRING FORWARD! Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 8th. Don’t forget to set your clocks an hour ahead!
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