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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA

Rev. Kristen M. Papson, Pastor Vicki G. Baldwin, M.M., Organist/Choir Director

Church Office Hours

M-F 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 814/864-6831 office

mclcoffice1603@gmail.com Sunday Worship 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM

Sunday School 9:10 AM

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED November 2015

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Mt. Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church 1603 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 All Saints Day

Unity Brunch following 9:30 AM worship ONLY ONE SERVICE NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

2 6:30 Boy Scouts

7:00 OA

3 6:30 Women’s Group

4 10:00 Bible Study 6:00 Book Group

5 7:00 Choir

6 12:00 OA 7

8 6:00 Council Meeting

9 6:30 Boy Scouts

7:00 OA

10 10:00 Faith Circle

11 10:00 Bible Study 6:00 Book Group

12 12:00 Double Nickels

7:00 Choir

13 12:00 OA

14 5:00 Thanksgiv-ing Dinner prepared by Youth

15 Coffee Hour

16 6:30 Boy Scouts

7:00 OA

17 18 10:00 Bible Study 12-4 Card Group

6:00 Book Group

19 7:00 Choir

20 12:00 OA

21 10:00 Visitation Team

8:00 CSS Snack Night

22 Christ the King & Consecration Sunday

23 6:30 Boy Scouts

7:00 OA

24 6:30 Troop 109 Leaders Mtg.

25 No Bible Study 6:00 Book Group

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OFFICE CLOSED

27 12:00 OA

OFFICE CLOSED

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29 World Hunger

NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

First Sunday of Advent

30 6:30 Boy Scouts

7:00 OA

OFFICE CLOSED

Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 Worship Service 9:10 Sunday School 10:30 Worship Service

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Pastor Kristen out of the office

1603 West 32nd Street Erie, PA 16508-2203

“I have held many things in my hands, and have lost them all; but what-ever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” – Martin Luther

I think this quote from Martin Luther speaks to stewardship very well. As we’re looking ahead to our upcoming Consecration Sunday on November 22nd, we realize that God has given us all of the blessings that we have – not just our income, but our family, our friends, the food on our table, the possessions that we own, along with all of the many talents that we have. But even more than that, we know that God has also given us his Son, who died for our sins and promises us new life and forgiveness no matter what we do. Sometimes, though, I think we can forget this Good news, we for-get that God is the giver of all things, and we struggle with fear, worry, or jealousy. It’s easy to get caught up in the worries of the day – do we have enough for college funds for our kids or retirement, what if something un-expected happens? All of this is good planning, but if we just live this way, we might forget that we have a God of abundance. That this takes a lot of trust to live into this understanding of God, but it’s worth the challenge. So, as you consider the letter that you receive in the mail, take some time to reflect on this quote from Martin Luther and all of the blessings you have been given.

Along those lines, we understand that our church is a place of bless-ing, where others can be invited in, to find forgiveness and healing, to find a community full of support and hospitality, and a place where their faith can be developed and lived out in the world. But, as I heard at Synod Con-vocation and as I’ve talked with some of you about, some people haven’t been exposed to these great parts of church. To me, it’s hard to imagine never hearing about church from when you were a child (like I did), but there are many whose only exposure to church has been what they hear in the media or from family and friends. Part of this, then, might mean that we have to get creative in how we talk about our church or how we present ourselves. Sometimes that’s through our confident sharing of why we go to church or where our faith in God has been present in our lives. Or that might mean through the way we tell others what we’re doing in the church – through church signs or how we invite others in.

But in both of these spheres, in our individual lives and in our church community, we realize the importance of God’s calling – the God who has sustained us and blessed us and who has journeyed with us throughout our lives. Through our faith, it might be surprising what God does in our lives, if we allow ourselves to trust in his leading.

Blessings to you as you celebrate this month of Thanksgiving! Pastor Kristen

Established in 1929

Worship Hours Sunday Worship

8:00 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:10 AM

during school year

Office Hours M-F 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

814/864-6831 - office mclcoffice1603@gmail.com

Pastor Kristen Papson’s e-mail:

Kristen.m.papson@gmail.com

We want to reach out joyfully to the Erie area

and the neighboring communities inviting people to experience

Christ’s acceptance, love, and healing and to help

people grow in their walk with Jesus.

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“Stewardship”

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Mt. Calvary Congregational Council Meeting Minutes Summary – October 4, 2015

Ministry Reports

Education – several committees worked together to make the Neighborhood Picnic a suc-

cess.

ELP – several walked in the annual Crop Walk.

Evangelism – we continue to collect school supplies for Grover Cleveland and Perry Schools.

Thanks to all who helped with the picnic. Dan and Tim May will pass out candy on Halloween.

Servant Outreach – Shrubbery has been removed from the east side of the church. The

front doors are being wrapped with maintenance free material.

Pastor’s Report – The first joint confirmation class was held. Pastor Kristen participated in

the Crop Walk, accompanied some of the Eucharistic ministers on their visits, served sloppy-joes at Holy Trinity, attended the Neighborhood picnic and Double Nickels meeting. She con-tinues to contact members and met with committees. Reminder: Bible study every Wednes-day morning.

Stewardship – envelopes have arrived for next year.

Youth – A total of eleven people attended the Point Fest at Cedar Point. Thanks to Leona and Alyssa for leading games at the Neighborhood picnic. Two of our youth (along with a friend) raised $575 for the Crop Walk! There will be a sleepover at the church on Halloween night along with a Glo-Bowling activity.

Old Business

Twenty+ neighbors and children attended the picnic with approximate 50 total participants. AED training – coming soon. Christmas Eve services will be at 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM (a change from 11:00 PM)

New Business

The Unity Brunch is November 1st. Decorate the church for Christmas with a chili lunch – December 13th. Soup Supper – October 23rd

The Servant Committee continues to research sign options. Congregational Meetings will be scheduled as follows: January Annual Meeting – held after the late service June Semi-Annual Meeting – held between services Specially called meetings – will alternate between those two times

Please call the church office if you or a member of your family are admitted to the hospital. The hospitals may not have you listed as a member of Mt. Cal-vary and we have no way of knowing that you are there.

If you have anything you would like to put in the December 2015 newsletter, please submit it to the church office by Friday, Novem ber 2 0 th. Information can be left on the secretary’s desk or e-mailed to mclcoffice1603@gmail.com

SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP - For the month of November, we will be collecting items needed to help battle colds and flu. These items include hand sanitizer, boxes of tissues, disinfecting wipes, and cough drops. Please place them in the blue box marked “School Supplies.” THANK YOU

Faith Circle meets on the 2nd Tues-day of every month. They will meet on November 10th @ 10:00 AM at the church in the lounge. We would

love to have some new members join us. Come & check us out.

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Please remember our homebound members with your prayers, visits, phone calls, and cards.

Birthday: November 10th Joseph Rayburg

3304 Allegheny Road Erie, PA 16508

WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY A weekly Bible Study will be held at 10:00am on Wednes-days. Bring your favorite Bible or use a copy that is here at the church. Each week we will look at the reading for the coming Sunday's liturgy. Schedule: 10:00am Fellowship and Refreshments, 10:30 to 11:30 Study and Discussion. Coffee and tea will be ready. Bring a friend.

The Soup & Pasta Kitchen at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is in need of canned potatoes. Please put your donation in the tote in the lounge.

Thank you for your support.

Book Group - Our next book is a very popular novel, The Devil in the White City, by Erik Larson. Wikipedia de-scribes it as, “The book is set in Chi-cago, circa 1893, intertwining the true tales of Daniel H. Burnham, the archi-tect behind the 1893 World’s Fair, and Dr. H.H. Holmes, the serial killer who lured his victims to their deaths in his elaborately constructed ‘Murder Castle.’” We hope everyone will join us for what promises to be a good read & a fun discussion. We meet Wednesday nights in the lounge @ 6:00 PM.

Double Nickels meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month. They will be meeting on November 12th @ 12:00 noon in the lounge for a Pot Luck lunch. Bring a dish to share. We will provide the plates, silverware, etc. We would love to see some new faces, so come & join us. Any questions, call Mary Jane Sinicki 864-9930. Daylight Savings —— Don’t

forget to set your clocks back 1 hour when you go to bed October 31st.

Time change: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 2015

4:00 PM & 10:00 PM

ELP churches are collecting flip flops for the Overflow Shelter. When they are at St. John’s, they can wear them in the shower. Someone will be coming in to check their feet for signs of

frostbite and to do diabetic checks. Please put them in the box in the lounge.

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November Altar Flowers

There are two (2) arrangements every week. Each arrangement is $15.00 If you would like to sign up for an open Sunday, sign on the chart or

contact the church office 864-6831.

November 1 Matt, Josh, Brian, Megan, Adam, & Andrew in honor of their parents’ 30th anniversary Sheryll Hardesty in honor of Alyssa’s 16th birthday

November 8 Marty & Judy Kruk in honor of all Veterans Lois Jedynski in memory of her husband Bob

November 15 Jane Connors in memory of Robert & Mary Ellen Meanor OPEN _________________________________

November 22 Evie Warchol in honor of her family OPEN ________________________________

November 29 OPEN ________________________________ OPEN ________________________________

Poinsettia Order Form

Members and friends of Mt. Calvary are invited to place a Poinsettia and/or Decoration Order for Christmas 2015.

I would like to purchase: ___________ Red Poinsettias @ 8.00 each Donation toward purchasing materials for decorating the Church in the amount of $__________

In Memory of:

_________________________________________________________________________________ In Honor of:

__________________________________________________________________________________ My name as I wish it to appear in the bulletin:

__________________________________________________________________________________

Please indicate the number of plants you wish to order. Place this form in an envelope marked “Christmas plants and decorations” together with your check (payable to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church) or cash, and re-turn the order form to Church no later than Sunday, December 13th. Any order placed after this date, will not be filled. Thank you.

For counter’s use only: Amount paid __________________

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November 29, 2015

8:00 AM Communion Assistant: Kathy Lindell Presenters: Sara Hollobaugh & Joanne Swanseger Acolyte: usher Lector: Cindy Boucher Ushers: Sara Hollobaugh

10:30 AM

Communion Assistant: Doug Klick Presenters: Terry & Nancy Cavanaugh Acolyte: Anna Droney Lector: Lew Boucher Greeters: Doug Klick & Jim Brehm Nursery: Narice May Counters: Greg & Liz Gutting, & Marilyn Martin Ushers: Lew Boucher & Earleen Glaser

December 24, 2015—Christmas Eve Services 4:00 PM Communion Assistant: Kelsey Kresse Acolyte: Amanda Wright

Ushers: Matthew & Megan Pfister, Matthew & Josh Wolf

10:00 PM Communion Assistant: Kate Bensink Acolyte: Anna Droney Ushers: Terry & Nancy Cavanaugh, Doug & Cindy Boucher

DECEMBER COFFEE HOUR and BLOOD PRESSURE: ALTAR GUILD: Nancy Cavanaugh & Judy Kruk December 6, 2015 – 8:00 AM

– Kathy Lindell Blood Pressure – Jane Connors December 20, 2015 – 10:30 AM — Mark & Sharon Kresse Blood Pressure – Sharon Kresse

Father & Son Campout—November 20, 21, & 22

Sub Sale - 8 inch subs with all the makings & dressing for $5.00

Judy Welch is taking care of the Warren Christmas Stocking Project. Monetary donations will be greatly appreciated. Please give your support. Please see Judy for more information.

Sunday, November 1st is Unity Sunday. There will be only one service @ 9:30 AM and NO Sunday School. The Unity Brunch will follow the 9:30 AM service. Sign-up sheets will be on the table in the lounge for egg casseroles, set-up, clean-up, & serving.

Time change: CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES 2015

4:00 PM & 10:00 PM

TO ALL PERSONS WHO SERVE ON VARIOUS WORSHIP COMMITTEES: COMMUNION ASSISTANTS, PRESENTERS, LECTORS, USHERS, ACOLYTES, GREETERS, NURSERY ATTENDANTS, COUNTERS, ALTAR GUILD, COFFEE HOURS

IF YOU HAVE VOLUNTEERED, PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO SERVE:

1. The bulletin board located on the office wall 2. The newsletter 3. Weekly in the Sunday Church bulletin

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE ON THE SUNDAY DESIGNATED, PLEASE ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EXCHANGING WITH ANOTHER PERSON ON THE LIST AND NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE. THANK YOU!

THOSE WHO WILL SERVE IN: November 2015

November 1, 2015

9:30 AM

Communion Assistant: Christopher Wright Presenters: Bill Sekula & Diane Baltes Acolyte: Anna Droney Lector: Shirley Dudenhoefer Greeters: Terry & Nancy Cavanaugh Nursery: Margie Droney Counters: Dean & Vicki Baldwin, & Sheryll Hardesty Ushers: Terry & Nancy Cavanaugh

November 8, 2015

8:00 AM Communion Assistant: Christy Wright Presenters: Ralph & Jean Colvin Acolyte: Amanda Wright Lector: Dick Wright Ushers: Sara Hollobaugh & Diane Baltes

10:30 AM

Communion Assistant: Lew Boucher Presenters: Karen Hollinsworth & Jane Manross Acolyte: Mary LaBenne Lector: Karen Hollinsworth Greeters: Tom & Judy Welch Nursery: Earleen Glaser Counters: Earleen Glaser, Doug Klick, & Yvonne Klick Ushers: Liz & Greg Gutting

November 15, 2015

8:00 AM Communion Assistant: Jim Wright Presenters: Kathy & Bren Lindell Acolyte: Usher Lector: Bren Lindell Ushers: Sara Hollobaugh & Diane Baltes

10:30 AM

Communion Assistant: Nancy Cavanaugh Presenters: Earleen Glaser & Lew Boucher Acolyte: Anna Droney Lector: Yvonne Klick Greeters: Jolayne Confer & Joyce Marucci Nursery: Lisa Pfister Counters: Lew Boucher, Chris Gannoe, & Shirley Dudenhoefer Ushers: Liz & Greg Gutting

November 22, 2015

8:00 AM Communion Assistant: Doug Boucher Presenters: Sheryll Hardesty & Alyssa Clark Acolyte: Amanda Wright Lector: Judy Kruk Ushers: Sara Hollobaugh & Diane Baltes

10:30 AM

Communion Assistant: Fred Droney Presenters: Rosalee Gardner & Mary Jane Sinicki Acolyte: Mary LaBenne Lector: Mark Kresse Greeters: Joanne Swanseger & Mary Jane Sinicki Nursery: Karen Hollinsworth Counters: Fred Droney, Norma Jean Grieshober, & Lisa Welch Ushers: Lew Boucher & Earleen Glaser

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NOVEMBER COFFEE HOUR and BLOOD PRESSURE: ALTAR GUILD: Cindy Boucher & Kathy Lindell November 1, 2015 – 8:00 AM

– Unity Sunday—No Coffee Hour & Blood Pressure November 15, 2015 – 10:30 AM — Judy Welch & Bonnie Barthelmes

Blood Pressure – Lisa Pfister

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TO ALL PERSONS WHO SERVE ON VARIOUS WORSHIP COMMITTEES: COMMUNION ASSISTANTS, PRESENTERS, LECTORS, USHERS, ACOLYTES, GREETERS, NURSERY ATTENDANTS, COUNTERS, ALTAR GUILD, COFFEE HOURS

IF YOU HAVE VOLUNTEERED, PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO SERVE:

1. The bulletin board located on the office wall 2. The newsletter 3. Weekly in the Sunday Church bulletin

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO SERVE ON THE SUNDAY DESIGNATED, PLEASE ACCEPT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EXCHANGING WITH ANOTHER PERSON ON THE LIST AND NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE. THANK YOU!

THOSE WHO WILL SERVE IN: December 2015

December 6, 2015

8:00 AM Communion Assistant: Sara Hollobaugh Presenters: Doug & Cindy Boucher Acolyte: Amanda Wright Lector: Sheryll Hardesty Ushers: Dick & Sally Wright

10:30 AM

Communion Assistant: Karen Hollinsworth Presenters: Andrew & Adam Pfister Acolyte: Mary LaBenne Lector: Terry Cavanaugh Greeters: Jan Pfister & Sue Agens Nursery: Lisa Pfister Counters: Don & Barb Proctor, & Karen Hollinsworth Ushers: Tim Pfister & Judy Welch

December 13, 2015

8:00 AM Communion Assistant: Christopher Wright Presenters: Marty & Judy Kruk Acolyte: usher Lector: Christy Wright Ushers: Dick & Sally Wright

10:30 AM

Communion Assistant: Narice May Presenters: Andrew & Adam Pfister Acolyte: Anna Droney Lector: Narice May Greeters: Len Schwemmer & Rosalee Gardner Nursery: Margie Droney Counters: Doug & Cindy Boucher, & Jim Wright Ushers: Tim Pfister & Judy Welch

December 20, 2015

8:00 AM Communion Assistant: Christy Wright Presenters: Bill Sekula & Diane Baltes Acolyte: Amanda Wright Lector: Sara Hollobaugh Ushers: Dick & Sally Wright

10:30 AM

Communion Assistant: Earleen Glaser Presenters: Jane Manross & Lew Boucher Acolyte: Mary LaBenne Lector: Fred Droney Greeters: Tom & Judy Welch Nursery: Karen Hollinsworth Counters: Cheryl LaBenne, Chris Gannoe, & Judy Welch Ushers: Terry & Nancy Cavanaugh

December 27, 2015

8:00 AM Communion Assistant: Jim Wright Presenters: Sara Hollobaugh & Ina Ring Acolyte: usher Lector: Kathy Lindell Ushers: Dick & Sally Wright

10:30 AM

Communion Assistant: Yvonne Klick Presenters: Rosalee Gardner & Mary Jane Sinicki Acolyte: Mary LaBenne Lector: Norma Jeanne Grieshober Greeters: Lew Boucher & Mary Jane Sinicki Nursery: Earleen Glaser Counters: Terry & Nancy Cavanaugh, & Len Schwemmer Ushers: Terry & Nancy Cavanaugh

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Erie Lutheran Parish News

November 2015

The purpose of the Erie Lutheran Parish is to be a shared ministry among the eight congregations within the city of Erie. The parish was established to support and the ministries of the congregations in their various neighborhoods within the city. The congregations of the parish are Holy Trinity, Lamb of God, Luther Memorial, Mt. Calvary, New Jerusalem, St. John’s, St. Matthew’s and St. Stephen’s Lutheran Churches.

New Jerusalem Lutheran Church

You are invited to the 15th Annual Crib To College Scholarship Ball

Held at Concourse of Union Station 121 West 14th Street on Friday November 6, 2015 at 7 pm.

Tickets are $25 per person More information call 455-1972 or email at willard790@aol.com Please consider taking out ads for souvenir booklet. Make checks payable to New Jerusa-

lem Lutheran Church and mail to 1346 East 34th Street, Erie, PA 16504 Full page ads (8 1/2 X 11) are $75 - Half page ads (8 ½ X 5 ½) are $50 - All other Donations will be listed in our Patron List.

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church

Wednesday Bible Study on the Lectionary at 10 AM with Pastor Kristen Papson. All are welcome!

November 1st All Saints Day - One service only @ 9:30 AM followed by Unity Brunch November 14th Thanksgiving Dinner prepared by the Youth beginning at 5 pm. Call office

for RSVP.

Lamb of God Lutheran Church

Lamb of God worships on Saturday evenings at 5:00 pm and Sunday mornings at 10:30 am.

Pastor Kim will be installed by Bishop Jones on Sunday November 8th at the 10:30 wor-ship service. A luncheon will follow in the fellowship hall.

Consecration Sunday will be held on November 22nd. Pledges and Time and Talent forms will be presented at the altar with prayers for God's blessings.

Lamb of God will provide dinner for the overflow shelter at Saint John's on Mondays No-vember 23rd and 30th. Volunteers will be needed to help with the night time rotations at the shelter.

A book / bible study will be held on Wednesday December 2nd at 7:00 pm. We will be reading Charles Dickens a Christmas Carol while considering theological and biblical themes involved in the story. If you are interested in attending please let the Lamb of God office know by November 15th. Books will be ordered at 5.50$ each.

Luther Memorial Church

Super Wednesday will be held on November 4th at 5:30pm with a meal, followed by a short yet meaningful worship, and then wrapped up with Adult and Youth Christian Educa-tion. This is a relaxed and multi-generational event (which means it is for all ages of peo-ple) and exists to more deeply form community. You need to eat anyway, so why not step out of your comfort zones and schedules and give it a try!

Luther Memorial Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, November 14th from 8 am to 1 pm at Luther Memorial Church. The proceeds will benefit our youth activities.

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Erie Lutheran Parish News November 2015

St. John’s Lutheran Church

GEM CITY BANDS’ CONCERT BAND presets a Winter Concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church

on Tuesday, December 1st at 7PM in the Parish Center. Free Admission. A free-will offering will be collect to help defray the cost of light refreshments.

You are cordially invited to the Installation of Rev. Erik Young as Pastor St. John’s Lu-theran Church scheduled on Sunday, November 1st at 6:00 PM. Your presence will be a blessing. Wine and cheese to follow.

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church

A Turkey and Biscuit Dinner will be held on Friday, November 13th as community outreach to the neighborhood. All Erie Lutherans are invited! For more information contact the church office at 814-459-7543.

Erie Lutheran Parish Upcoming Council Meetings

Date

Location

Time

December 1, 2015 St. John’s 7 pm

Erie Lutheran Parish Confirmation Program

The Erie Lutheran Parish now has one confirmation program, which will build good relation-ships for Confirmation Camp at Lutherlyn and the National Youth Gathering in 2018. The ELP confirmation program is for 7th, 8th and 9th graders and meets in the afternoon on the 2nd and 4th Sunday’s of the month. The upcoming class dates are November 8th and 22nd and will be held in the fellowship hall of Luther Memorial Church.

COMING SOON: THE MITTEN TREE Mt. Calvary’s partnership with Perry & Grover Cleveland Elementary Schools will be strengthened as we collect mittens, gloves, scarves, hats, and socks for the stu-dents. Keep your eye out for sales as the weather turns colder so we can cover a

tree with warm items for the neighborhood children.

We will be helping with the overflow shelter at St. John’s again this Novem-ber. Volunteers will be needed to cook & serve meals and to help take shifts during our allotted time. If you are available, please talk with Pastor Kristen.

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