The Presbyterian Church (USA) voted to declare Israel's actions against Palestinians apartheid. Of the $1,216,952 received, $243,390 (20 percent) was contributed to EPC World Outreach. Born in Birmingham, Ala., on April 7, 1937, she grew up in Shelbyville, Tenn., where she attended Central High School. She and her family immigrated to the United States from Brazil in 2022, where she was a Managing Partner for D.F.C. ***Please sign up forCBN Newslettersand download theCBN News appto ensure you keep receiving the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.***. He added that several members of the congregation have lost their homes, though his house was not damaged. I praise God that our churches are so faithful and our POI contributions have caught up, said Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk. Healthy churches lead to healthy pastors, which in turn lead to healthy churches. We embrace the Westminster Confession of Faith as our doctrinal standard, and the rule of spiritually mature elders linked together regionally as the best way to guide local congregations. Todd Stavrakos, a co-convener of Presbyterians for Middle East Peace. As Israel grew stronger, the left and the church grew nastier in their view of Israel, said Fletcher. December PMA/POI support was $300,62851,389 less than the budgeted projection. The EPC is one of several denominational partners for the campaign. Search In All Things on any of these services. As its name suggests, the EPC is an evangelical denomination. The EP Church, Ghana is very committed to its spirituality and social action ministries. The Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly occurs every two years. Subtitled "A Resource for Pastors, Elders, and Church Leaders of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church," the guide was developed by the EPC's Ministerial Vocation and Theology committees, and produced by the EPC Office of the General Assembly. Host Dean Weaver and Wells discuss how inclusive leadership does not necessarily mean racial diversity but is the discipline of seeking information from a variety of sources, listening, pausing, and then reflecting. For international customers: The center is staffed and provides answers on Sundays through Thursdays between 7AM and 14PM Israel time Toll Free number 1-800-448-9291 Telephone +972-3-761-9056 Fax . The event accepted voluntary donations for entry. v.33 No Jew would fail to recognize in this story a picture of the relationship between the Lord and Israel. Click here for a synopsis of the EPCs statements on Scripture as recorded in our governing documents. While my reference to these injustices as slavery may seem extreme to many and, of course, offensive to most Israelis, Mr. Nelson said in a statement, no one who is informed regarding the use of military power and racial bias to control the lives of Palestinian citizens can honestly avoid the truth of this situation.. Notable among themgiven its opposition to Israels presence in Judea and Samariawas Americans for Peace Now. Some of these scholarships require that students attend a Presbyterian-based school, such as the National Presbyterian College Scholarship, while others allow for Presbyterian Church members to attend any accredited institution. The EPC Domestic Emergency Relief Fund is accepting donations to assist in disaster areas with identified needs. Greer is an ordained Teaching Elder in the Presbytery of the Great Plains with ministry experience in Guatemala, Albania, Macedonia, the Philippines, Spain, and numerous domestic mission projects. Marc de Jeu, Church Health Coordinator and Mission Mobilizer for the Presbytery of the Alleghenies., is the guest for episode 66 of the EPCs podcast, In All Things., Host Dean Weaver and de Jeu discuss a variety of avenues for church health, including the role of a mentor in the life of the pastor, how healthy churches are those that are outward-focused and relational, how mission catalyzes community, and how church health and church planting intersect under the EPCs goal for churches of faithfulness in the neighborhood.. St. Paul's Evangelical Presbyterian Church, EPC, Somerset, PA - Pastor. 17:4-7 tells us something of Goliath. The Presbyterian Church, in past years, has earned a reputation for being ardently anti-Israel through its actions, such as expressions of support for the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and calls for the removal of Jewish settlements from historically Jewish Judea and Samaria. There are so many numerous communities within our denomination that have been faithfully seeking to become part of an intentional interfaith relationship with our Jewish neighbors, she said. Hosted by Stated Clerk Dean Weaver, each weeks 30-minute episode in the upcoming season features guests and topics related to the EPCs strategic priorities of Church Planting, Church Revitalization, Global Movement, and Effective Biblical Leadership. A native of Dublin, Ohio, Kearney is a graduate of Grove City College in Grove City, Pa., where she received the prestigious Senior Woman of the Year recognition in 2020. He said the groundwork for todays attitudes in mainline Presbyterian churches were laid 100 years ago when the belief gained ground that much of the Bible was myth. Copyright 2023 The Washington Times, LLC. Host Dean Weaver and Dreesmann discuss discipleship in the post-pandemic church, as well as the importance of the members of a congregation understanding theology. Pray that every parent in town will be reunited with their children this afternoon and that all displaced families will find their physical needs met today, as well as their spiritual and emotional needs in the future. To ensure that the ideals of faith are easily understood but remain foundational, our core belief is contained in a concise list of essentials. Highview Evangelical Presbyterian Church S50 W33042 Town Road GE Dousman, WI 53118 Phone: 262-392-5579 And if Israelite, or Hebrew, history is myth, then its no more valid than anybody elses myth. Rev. Stauffer noted that healthy churches and healthy pastors are closely associated. Divesting from the three companies is "not to be construed or represented by any organization of the PC(USA) as divestment from the State of Israel, or an alignment with or endorsement of the global BDS (Boycott, Divest and Sanctions) movement," said the text of the Presbyterian's overture. She was a member of the Jr. League of Memphis and LeBonheur Club and was a docent and volunteer at The Pink Palace Museum where she served on the board that planned and implemented the first Pink Palace Crafts Fair. Online registration opens on April 1. A Motorola Solutions spokeswoman said the company's checkpoint equipment helps "people to get to their place of work or to carry out their business in a faster and safer way." The Evangelical Church of Greece is a growing Church of 32 congregations with 5,000 members who relinquish ultimate authority to the Scriptures and emphasize Biblical preaching, teaching, pastoral care, and children and youth activities. Greer comes to WO from Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Wichita, Kan., where she served as a Pastoral Resident. Due to space constraints, the following is a partial list of the evangelical Christian leaders who affirm the above statement: Rev. The decision was met with criticism by numerous Christian groups. Rose also serves as Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of the Rivers and Lakes, and previously served as Discipleship Pastor and Executive Pastor at Saddlerock EPC in Wenatchee, Wash. The polity of Presbyterian churches calls for local congregations to elect a board called the session or consistory. Dr. Lon AllisonDirector, Billy Graham Center, Wheaton College; Dr. Mark BaileyPresident, Dallas Theological Seminary; Joel BelzFounder, World Magazine; Richard BewesOBE, former Rector, All Souls Church, Langham Place, London The Presbyterian Church held its combined virtual and physical General Assembly this week in Louisville, Kentucky. January PMA/POI support was $227,465. The EPC exists to carry out the Great Commission, and those four priorities are the way we do that, Weaver noted. He created a consensus of indignation in a Jewish community that usually has a wide range of opinions., Stavrakos said his group is made up of individuals, lay and clergy who are concerned about the trajectory of PCUSA as it relates to conversations about the State of Israel, as well as the impacts that these conversations are having with the American Jewish community., Problem rests with denominations leadership. "PCUSA leadership has violated G-d's commandment not to bear false witness, rendered itself irrelevant in the world of peacemaking, and made a mockery of honest dialogue and interfaith relations," Greenberg said following the vote. Our ability to cover the most important issues in Israel and throughout the Jewish worldwithout the standard media biasdepends on the support of committed readers. The EPC consists of more than 600 churches with approximately 145,000 members. And so, to say Israel has a right to reclaim part of its ancient homeland just doesnt square when seen through the modern lens of geopolitics., Fletcher said the lack of Bible knowledge has unfortunately reached evangelical Christians as well. The church opposed the Nazis in World War II. The blaze was contained to one building, and no injuries were reported. Episodes are available on a variety of podcast platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, and others. Looking back, we highlighted members of the Office of the General Assembly staff, as well as EPC authors, committee members, and thought leaders. Following a series of devastating earthquakes in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria in February, donations to the EPCs International Disaster Relief Fund will be distributed among global workers in the region and ministry partners in both countries. A 2004 resolution called on the church to divest from multinational firms that did business in Israel, although that language was softened two years later to make divestment a last resort.. "We are grateful the church voted not to profit from the suffering of Palestinians under Israel's 47-year-old occupation," said Cecilie Surasky, the organization's deputy director. God is everywhereeven in the news. Bereits im Mittelalter fand der Begriff Verwendung, unter anderem in der kirchenkritischen Parole Vita evangelica et apostolica. It has strong roots in the Evangelical and Reformed tradition and includes approximately 600,000 members and 512 congregations. My heart is that the EPC would habitually be planting churches that become multiplying churcheschurches planting churches planting churches.. But opponents described it as exactly that. In All Things: Charity. The quartet, under the leadership of Assistant Stated Clerk Michael Davis, includes Gabriel de Guia, Executive Director of EPC World Outreach; Tom Ricks, National Director of Church Planting; and Bob Stauffer, National Director of Church Health. Church Profile. Cora serves both WO and the EPC Finance Department led by CFO Pat Coelho. EduNations builds and operates schools in under-resourced communities in the largely impoverished west African nation. Looking forward, we hope to expand beyond the EPC with our guests and talk about what we call our Gospel Priorities and provide even more benefit for our listeners.. The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, which represents 50 national U.S. Jewish groups, said: To use the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to make claims linking the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to enslavement and then call on the American Jewish community to use its influence with the American government is not only unfair, but it is also dangerous., Rather than issue a retraction, Nelson doubled down. The EPC consists of more than 600 churches with approximately 145,000 members. I know many of our churches are struggling, and I praise God for their faithful support of our mission and vision during difficult times.. Position Posting 2. Secure online donations can be made at www.epc.org/donate/internationaldisasterrelief, which also includes instructions for donating by check and text-to-give. Finally, pray for Cornerstone EPC and the churches in Selma as they minister in very practical ways in the name of our Lord.. In a prior interviews and statements, Motorola and Hewlett-Packard representatives have defended their products and cited their safety and human rights protection measures. Wake up to the day's most important news. Separately, delegates to the churchs 225th General Assembly voted to have the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board designate May 15 of each year as Palestinian Nakba Remembrance Day to show solidarity with those suffering under [Israeli] occupation. That move was approved as part of a larger consent agenda used for items less likely to spark floor debate. The Outreach Foundation has a network of churches in Syria and have the relationships to help in areas that are hard for outsiders to get to. The Presbyterian Church (USA) on Friday declared Israel's treatment of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip meets "the international legal definition of apartheid." Call (800) 700-7000 or request prayer. Why does Judaism matter and how is it connected to Christianity? I pray that God continues to bless our congregations financially so that they can continue to reach their communities for Christ.. Others have embraced culture to a detriment and risk losing the essence of who they are and the rich heritage of our faith. The audio recordings also are available on the EPC website at www.epc.org/inallthings. For trip details or to book your reservation, visit EP's page on the Faith . EduNations placed the cost to rebuild the damaged structures and replace the lost contents at $50,833: Thankfully, nobody was injured in the fire, but the damage was catastrophic and left the building demolished and completely destroyed all of the belongings of the 39 staff and students who lived in that dormitory, said Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk and Founder of EduNations. You will receive an email message when new content is posted. Presbyterians have discussed divestment for a decade, and a similar vote was defeated by a slim margin two years ago at the last church assembly. Position Announcement. The revival has spread to other campuses throughout the nation. The divestment, vehemently opposed by many of the nation's prominent Jewish organizations, and hailed by many pro-Palestinian activists, passed by seven votes after hours of tense and complex debate. A small Presbyterian Church. Critics Blast New UN Report Condemning Israel for 11-Day War With Hamas, UN Report Blames Israel for Perpetuating Conflict With Palestinians, Israel and US Reject One-Sided Findings, UN Agency Suspends Six Employees Accused of Calling for Slaughter of Jews, After Asbury Shutters Revival Services, Outpouring Moved to Lexington Arena: See Full Video Here, 'I Prayed in the Name of Jesus, and He Answered': Heroes Rescue 17,000 While 'Saving Aziz' in Afghanistan. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Toledo University Center (Unitoledo) in So Paulo. The Episcopal Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America both have rejected divestment. Davis noted that ongoing collaboration between World Outreach and the Church Planting Team is an example of how the group is fostering teamwork across the various ministry efforts of the EPC. 22 Presbyteries across the U.S. The EP Church, Ghana is one of the oldest self-governing churches in Africa, having adopted its own constitution in 1922. Evangelical Presbyterian Church 32 views4 years ago Bartlett Hess Award Winners Play all Videos from the churches that have received the EPC's Bartlett L. Hess Award, which is given annually. Free shipping for many products! Our Vision To the glory of God, the EPC family aspires to embody and proclaim Jesus' love as a global movement of congregations engaged together in God's mission through transformation, multiplication, and effective biblical leadership. I believe God is the great initiator of mission and has invited us to partner with Him. Stefan Bomberger, Pastor of Manoa Community Church in Havertown, Pa., and Church Health Coordinator for the EPCs Presbytery of the East, is the guest for episode 64 of the EPCs podcast, In All Things.. He was about 9', 9" tall, v. 4. Presbyterians for Middle East Peace was founded in the wake of, and in opposition to, a 2004 resolution by PCUSAs General Assembly (431-62) prohibiting any of the Churchs $7 billion investment fund from going to companies doing business in Israel, giving PCUSA the dubious distinction of being the first major success of the divestment movement even before the BDS movement became official. The amount is $78,070 (6.0 percent) less than the $1,295,022 FY23 PMA/POI support projection to fund the EPCs overall mission, vision, and strategic priorities. On January 24, a storm in the village of Mayatta, Sierra Leone, tore the roof off a building that housed teachers offices and classrooms for grades 4, 5, and 6 at the EduNations Hope Academy Primary School. Also included are the EPC ordination vows and an Emotional and Spiritual Health Inventory. Date Posted 1-26-23 Church of the Atonement, ARP, Silver Spring, MD - Student Ministry Intern. We cannot escape the reality that Jewish community, feeling more and more isolated in the U.S., will no longer view the PCUSA as a friend but instead an enemy riddled with advocates out to destroy Israel as a Jewish state, said a statement from Presbyterians for Middle East Peace. Weaffirm that the Bible is Gods inspired and infallible Word, and that it contains eternal truth that speaks with authority to our life, doctrine, and mission (2 Timothy 3:16). I am thrilled that we had nearly 9,500 downloads in our first season, Weaver said. Of the $1,444,417 received in FY23, $288,883 (20 percent) was contributed to EPC World Outreach. Some Jewish organizations condemned the move, calling it antisemitic. Host Dean Weaver and Allin discuss some of the fundamental principles for how churches flourish, areas of collaboration between ECO and the EPC, how ECOs Flourish Institute of Theology meshes theological education with practical application, and how ECO is defining itself as a church for its second decade and beyond. Our confidence in these two organizations could not be higher for reaching those affected by the earthquake with both physical needs and with the saving knowledge of the gospel.. Home to about 1,600 students, Asbury is a multi-denominational school with roots in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. The spiral-bound, printed edition of the 2022-23 Book of Order is now available for purchase throughEPC Resources. Designated gifts include support for World Outreach global workers and projects, and contributions to EPC Special Projects such as Emergency Relief, church planting and revitalization initiatives, and the EPCs Thanksgiving and Christmas offerings. It makes the 1.76-million member church the largest religious group to vote for divestment, an issue that has been fiercely debated in recent years among mainline Protestants. CBN Israel previously reported that PCUSA membership is slowly diminishing and that its congregations have declined for decades due in part to embracing liberal views. By adjourning on Thursday, people can travel on Friday as they normally would and not miss anything.. Contributions to Per Member Asking (PMA) and Percentage of Income (POI) received by the Office of the General Assembly in fiscal year 2023 (FY23) through January 31 total $1,444,417. It called Zionism a "false theology.". Subtitled A Resource for Pastors, Elders, and Church Leaders of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the guide was developed by the EPCs Ministerial Vocation and Theology committees, and produced by the EPC Office of the General Assembly. The POI model is a request for churches to support the national level of the EPC with 1 percent of undesignated receipts. Our Gospel Priorities It's ironic, perhaps, that the last great Asbury campus revival occurred on February 3, 1970, when, according to Ministry Watch, "2,000 witness teams were sent out from Asbury to churches and colleges across the country.". Each chapter concludes with practical leadership applications and questions for review and discussion. Above all, she quietly lived out her deep and abiding faith. The vote at the church's biennial General Assembly, meeting this week in Detroit, was 310 to 303. Our numbers are somewhat disappointing, but we know that some are end-of-year timing issues and some reflect the larger reality of our current economy, said Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk. The EPCs 43rd General Assembly/Gospel Priorities Summit in June will be a three-day event with plenary equipping sessions each day. CC BY-NC-ND 2018 Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Divestment has become one of our best hopes for change.". The tornado was part of a larger outbreak across the South. Motorola Solutions, she said, was selected because the Israeli Defense Force buys the company's communication technologies. Many of its members are engaged in the church's diverse diaconal work in welfare, social justice and ecology. Also available on most smart TVs and streaming services. In All Things is available on a variety of podcast platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, and others. Presbyterian Mission Agency Israel/Palestine | About Our Work | Presbyterian Mission Agency Home Israel/Palestine Israel/Palestine Like Tweet G+ Pin It Donate to Israel/Palestine Middle East (General Support) Resources for Israel/Palestine A Prayerful Study of Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions Country Fact Sheet on Israel-Palestine This updated edition of our Book of Order includes all the decisions ratified by the 42nd General Assembly at Ward Church last June, said Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk. Statistics reveal that in addition to the United States, the podcast has listeners in 39 countries: Puerto Rico, Malaysia, Canada, Latvia, the Bahamas, Germany, the United Kingdom, Papua New Guinea, the Czech Republic, Argentina, Japan, Romania, Ukraine, Costa Rica, France, Guatemala, Sierra Leone, the Netherlands, Barbados, Italy, Australia, Spain, Mexico, Honduras, Thailand, the Philippines, Norway, Kazakhstan, the Cayman Islands, Kenya, the Dominican Republic, Greece, Ecuador, Denmark, Cuba, Colombia, China, Brazil, and South Africa. Tickets would typically cost $25. John Hagee. Eunpyeong Evangelical Holiness Church Apple Music. Total operating expenses are $94,296 under budget and $11,900 less than the same period in FY22, offsetting the lower support totals. We are eager to plant churches across the United States and especially in urban communities and college towns. All praise to God that so many people listen, Weaver said. On January 24, a storm in the village of Mayatta tore the roof off a building that housed teachers offices, staff room, and classrooms for grades 4, 5, and 6. Search In All Things on any of these services. The largest U.S. Presbyterian church narrowly voted Friday to divest from three multinational corporations that it said supply Israel with products that promote violence in occupied Palestinian territories. Search In All Things on any of these services. Two ads will air during Super Bowl LVII on February 12. ECO presbyteries are designed to be flexible and to cultivate connection and community among member churches. The Rev. More than 1,700 rabbis signed a letter to the church asking it to oppose divestment and criticizing it for selling the network's literature. Finally, we are committed to an overarching authority called the General Assembly that meets annually and assigns responsibilities to committees, ministries, and dedicated staff to serve the needs of the local church. He has held mass church. The seat of the church is in Stuttgart.It is a full member of the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD), and is a Lutheran Church. Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Newark, Delaware. In All Things, the EPCs weekly podcast hosted by Stated Clerk Dean Weaver has reached the milestone of 10,000 downloads. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (often abbreviated as PCUSA) was established by the 1983 merger of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, whose churches were located mainly in the South and in border states, with the United Presbyterian Church in the . I am gratified that so many people take time to spend part of their day with us. (photo credit: AP/Emrah Gurel). Lee Blvd., Suite 510Orlando, FL 32822(407) 930-4239(407) 930-4247 faxinfo@epc.org. I remember once praying and saying, Father, I just want to serve you, please always prepare an opportunity for me. Most of NCLCIs efforts will be directed at evangelical churches, not mainline Presbyterian ones, he said. Also, the business we will address deserves having as many commissioners involved as possible. More than 46,000 people are reported dead in southeastern Turkey and northern Syria, and officials say that number is likely to rise. The Friday vote is not the first time the Presbyterian Church found itself in controversy over statements about Israel. In the past, these concluded by noon on Wednesday. He said the Jewish prayer book known as the Siddur has dozens of references to Zion, or Israel and the return of the Jewish people there., Mr. Cooper said the PCUSA leaders have a political narrative that has no space for historic reality, like a 3500-year relationship between the people of Israel and their land., The rabbi said the resolution makes the bomb-throwers and the missile-launchers among the Palestinians come out stronger against the moderates in the Palestinian camp.. Our name describes us well. Learn more here. The Presbyterian Church of Wales has around 20,000 members who worship in around 620 churches. They soon moved to Memphis, where they established their home and raised their three daughters. [Dr. J. Herbert] Nelsons remarks were so offensive and inflammatory that people who would normally just sit on the sidelines and throw up their hands, even they have been moved to say, We cant allow this, said Rev. "We denounce this rigged process and false resolution that libels the Jewish nation and Judaism," remarked Rabbi Abraham Cooper, SWC's Associate Dean and Director of Global Social Action and Rabbi Yitzchak Adlerstein Director of Interfaith Affairs. Thats why we view every news story through the lens of faith. Gabriel de Guia, Executive Director of World Outreach, said a global worker couple in Turkey several hundred miles north of the devastated region is exploring avenues for relief, including setting up relief teams. 441 were here. Presbyterian Church Makes Controversial Move Against Israel. Launched in 2021, He Gets Us invites spiritual seekers to consider the personal nature of Jesus and see Him as someone who not only understands their struggles but also endured many of the same battles they face. (January 31, 2022 / JNS) A top Presbyterian leader's broadside against Israel in a letter issued on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day may have gone too far even for his own denomination. Rabbi Abraham Cooper, associate dean and director of global social action for the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles, said it was absolute arrogance for Mr. Crouch to make that claim. Redeemer Presbyterian Church at its W. 83rd St. location, New York City (Photo by David Keddie) . We envision our local churches to be evangelical and Presbyterian; hence our name. 1 Samuel 17:32-37 Slaying Giants 1 Sam. It associates mainly with Reformed bodies holding similar or identical beliefs regarding Christology, ecclesiology, and ethical/moral stances. Enter your email address to subscribe to EPConnection. Friday, July 8, 2022, ESG Investments: Free-market solutions to 'woke' investment onslaught, The Front Page Podcast: Unprepared to Succeed, SCOTUS takes on Bidens student debt agenda, NEW: Its not polite to pretend boys can be girls, Click In der Reformationszeit wurde der Begriff evangelisch (d. h.: der . Jewish Voice for Peace, a pro-divestment group based in Oakland, California, and Washington, D.C., sent several rabbis, many of the Reconstructionist denomination, to lobby in Detroit. These amounts only reflect gifts received and distributed by the Office of the General Assembly, and do not reflect donations given directly to WO global workers or other projects. In ECO's Polity, the role of the presbytery is to support, encourage, and be a resource for local congregations. In Isaiah 5:1-2, for example, God is once again the owner of the vineyard and Israel the vineyard itself, yielding bad fruit. Jim Fletcher, executive director of the National Christian Leadership Conference for Israel (NCLCI), an ecumenical group that encourages support for Israel in the North American Christian community, agreed, telling JNS that the leadership in PCUSA basically has carte blanche to do what it wants, and if it wants to lambast Israel, then it will.. "In no way is this a reflection of our lack of love for our Jewish brothers and sisters," Heath Rada, the church assembly's moderator, told the assembly afterwards. Your average Christian knows nothing about the Holocaust. The Washington Times Host Dean Weaver and Farrell discuss the impact of a high school coach on his faith journey, as well as how Farrells 22-year Air Force career prepared him to serve both as a pastor and as Church Health Coordinator for Presbytery of Florida and the Caribbean. 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