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Indianapolis, Indiana
BGS: General Assembly prayer opportunities
The Board of General Superintendents emphasized the importance of prayer for this event by asking Nazarenes around the world to set aside every Friday afternoon — from 24 March through 23 June — as a time of fasting and prayer for General Assembly 2017 and to pray daily during the assembly, Sunday, 25 June through Thursday, 29 June.
The words of Phineas F. Bresee, the denomination’s first general superintendent, remain true today: “These are days that call for Spirit-filled men and women who pray in the Holy Ghost and expect and receive great things from God.”
Before each service, visitors and delegates are encouraged to gather for the Pre-Service Concerts of Prayer. These times of guided intercession will begin precisely 30 minutes prior to each service and last 15 minutes.
The Concerts of Prayer will be held in the same location as the services — Halls HIJK — on the left-hand side of the auditorium near the stage.
Times are as follows:
- Thursday 22 June, 6:30 to 6:45 p.m.
- Friday 23 June, 6:30 to 6:45 p.m.
- Saturday 24 June, 6:30 to 6:45 p.m.
- Sunday 25 June, 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. | 3:30 to 3:45 p.m.
The final Concert of Prayer will be held prior to the opening General Assembly business session in Halls ABC from 8:00 to 8:15 a.m. Monday 26 June.
Two other locations have been set aside for prayer. The 24/7 Prayer Room, located in the Westin Hotel Senate I, II, III, will be available 21-28 June for private prayer. Each evening, from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m., there will be a time of corporate prayer. From 21-26 June, Hal Perkins will lead a morning devotional from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. in the Westin.
In the Indiana Convention Center, Show Office 1 on the second floor will be open 21-26 June from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The room will include Bibles in multiple languages, a basket to leave prayer requests, specific prayer topics from the Board of General Superintendents, and a historic altar used by Phineas Bresee at camp meetings in 1904 and 1905.
For more information on General Assembly, visit nazarene.org/ga.
Related: "General Assembly participants invited to attend prayer retreat". Read more
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Worship services, plenary sessions to be live streamed
The stream will be available at nazarene.org/galive during the following times.
Worship services
- Thursday, June 22, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 23, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 24, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
- Sunday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Plenary sessions
- Monday, June 26, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 3:45-5:00 p.m., 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 27, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:30-3:30 p.m., 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 28, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 2:00-3:45 p.m., 7:00-9:00 p.m.
- Thursday, June 29, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 2:00-5:00 p.m., 7:00-8:30 p.m.
A recording of each worship service will be available within an hour after the stream concludes. A downloadable video (without the copyrighted worship portion) will be available the following day. Recordings of the plenary sessions will also be available the following day.
You can also stay up-to-date on the latest GA news by searching #GA2017 on social media and following the Church of the Nazarene:
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For more information about General Assembly, visit nazarene.org/ga.
All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time. Read more
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GA 2017 app now available
The app includes several features to help attendees keep track of event activities, including a daily schedule and a map of the Indiana Convention Center.
Attendees can filter events or use the search feature to look for specific activities. The schedule section also includes the option to star activities. There are optional reminders for starred events, which are then added to the “Favorites and Notes” section for easy access.
While an account is not required to use the app, attendees can create an account to connect with others at the event.
Additional app features include a General Assembly news section, access to online giving, and a link to the live stream.
To download the app, search “Nazarene GA 2017” on the App Store or Google Play. Read more |
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USA/Canada
2017 USA/Canada Commencement Report
Nazarene News compiled the following list of spring commencement reports from each of the Nazarene institutions of higher education on the USA/Canada Region:
Ambrose University President: Gordon T. Smith Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Web: ambrose.edu Date of Graduation Exercises: April 29Commencement Speakers: Mark MacDonald for undergrad, Deidre Brower Latz for seminary, and Charles Salina for educationNumber of Graduates: 201Fast Facts: Convocation events were held on campus and broadcast live over the Internet ... Video.
Eastern Nazarene College
President: Corlis McGee Location: Quincy, Massachusetts Web: enc.edu Date of Graduation Exercises: May 6Commencement Speaker: Corlis McGee, Eastern Nazarene College PresidentNumber of Graduates: 217Fast Facts: This was ENC's 95th Spring Commencement ... The A Cappella Choir provided music at the ceremony ... Faculty emeritus status was granted to Jan Lanham and Michael Ballard for their distinguished years of service at ENC ... Photos ... Full Story.
MidAmerica Nazarene University
President: David J. SpittalLocation: Olathe, KansasWeb: mnu.edu
Dates of Commencement Exercises: May 6Commencement Speakers: General Superintendent J. K. Warrick, traditional undergraduate ceremony, and President David Spittal, professional and graduate studies ceremonyNumber of Graduates: 693Fast Facts: MNU’s 46th annual commencement was held with two ceremonies, one for traditional undergraduate and one for professional and graduate studies, at College Church of the Nazarene ... This year’s graduates had the honor of graduating during MNU’s 50th anniversary celebration ... The status of professor emeritus was awarded to Mike Gough, who is retiring from full-time teaching but will continue to teach part-time for the School of Business ... Pam Burrus received the Robert I. Brower Award for excellence in teaching in Professional and Graduate Studies ... The honorary Doctor of Humane Letters was awarded to Phyllis Michael and Doctor of Divinity to J. K. Warrick ... The American Heritage Award, the highest award for one undergraduate male and female, was awarded to Thomson Ticum and Jamie Furnas, respectively ... Photos.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University President: Henry W. Spaulding II Location: Mount Vernon, Ohio Web: mvnu.edu Date of Graduation Exercises: April 29 Commencement Speaker: Douglas Wyatt, Eastern Kentucky District SuperintendentNumber of Graduates: 574Fast Facts: This was MVNU's 48th Spring Commencement ... The Class of 2017 included 251 traditional undergraduate students and 323 graduate and professional studies students ... Photos ... Full story.
Nazarene Bible College President: Harold Graves Jr. Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Web: nbc.edu Dates of Graduation Exercises: May 28Commencement Speaker: David Busic, Church of the Nazarene General SuperintendentNumber of Graduates: 97Fast Facts: This was the 48th Spring Commencement at NBC ... Commencement activities were held at Strickland Chapel ... David Ian Fitzpatrick and Norman L. Moore were both awarded with Honorary Doctorates of Divinity ... Jerry D. Lambert was granted president emeritus status in acknowledgment of his contributions to Nazarene Bible College and the church ... Ron Attig was awarded professor emeritus status, as well as his wife, Ann M. Attig, as professor emerita, and Charles Self as adjunct professor emeritus ... NBC celebrated 50 years of excellence and service ... This year’s commencement was the last held on the Colorado Springs campus.
Northwest Nazarene University President: Joel PearsallLocation: Nampa, Idaho Web: nnu.edu Date of Graduation Exercises: May 6 Commencement Speaker: Joel Pearsall, NNU President (arts and sciences), Rhonda Carrim, Associate Professor of Practical TheologyNumber of Graduates: Statistic coming soonFast Facts: This was the university's 101st commencement ceremony ... Photos.
Nazarene Theological Seminary President: Carla Sunberg Location: Kansas City, Missouri Web: nts.edu Date of Graduation Exercises: May 7Commencement Speaker: Roger Hahn, Retiring Dean of the FacultyNumber of graduates: 47Fast Facts: This was the 71st Spring Commencement at NTS ... Commencement activities were held at Kansas City First Church of the Nazarene ... The 47 graduates of the Class of 2017 received degrees as follows: 15 Master of Arts, 25 Master of Divinity, and seven Doctor of Ministry ... Twenty of the graduates earned certificates or diplomas ... The graduates represented nine countries: USA, India, South Korea, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Ecuador, New Zealand, and South Africa... Photos... Full Story.
Olivet Nazarene University President: John Bowling Location: Bourbonnais, Illinois Web: olivet.edu Date of Graduation Exercises: May 6Commencement Speakers: Shannon Bradshaw, 1994 Olivet graduate and Vice President of Education for MongoDB, Inc.Number of Graduates: 1,429Fast Facts: This was Olivet's 104th annual commencement ... At the undergraduate ceremony, awards were presented for the outstanding male and outstanding female graduates, as well as scholarly excellence and teaching excellence. ... Ten students who earned bachelor’s degrees had the distinction of being Honors Program graduates. ... There were 165 adult studies bachelor’s degrees, 609 master’s degrees, and 22 doctorate degrees... Photos... Full story.
Point Loma Nazarene University President: Bob Brower Location: San Diego, California Web: pointloma.edu Date of Graduation Exercises: May 5-6Commencement Speaker: Lori Carter, PLNU alumna and Professor of Computer ScienceNumber of Graduates: 896Fast Facts: Festivities began in the historic Greek Amphitheater on PLNU's campus with the Graduate and Professional Studies Commencement (327) … This year's class included the second and third cohort of graduates from the university's expanded adult degree completion programs, including 23 Bachelor of Science in Nursing and 44 Bachelor of Arts graduates from PLNU’s community college partnerships ... Five retiring faculty members were recognized ... Webpage.
Southern Nazarene University President: Loren Gresham Location: Bethany, Oklahoma Web: snu.edu Date of Graduation Exercises: May 13Commencement Speaker: Loren Gresham, Southern Nazarene University PresidentNumber of Graduates: 478Fast Facts: This was SNU's 114th Spring Commencement ... Brad Moore, president of the SNU Board of Trustees, announced that the SNU Board of Trustees voted to give the title of president emeritus to Gresham, active on his retirement date of July 31. Only one other president in the history of SNU has been given that title ... Colin Ryan Pasque and Jamie Gerbrecht received the President's Award, the highest award at SNU for traditional undergraduate students, based on academic excellence, leadership, and service ... Thirty-four members of the Class of 1967 were presented with commemorative medallions ... The morning commencement was followed by the Tradition of the Ivy Ring with graduating seniors and their families ... Photos ... Full story.
Trevecca Nazarene University President: Dan Boone Location: Nashville, Tennessee Web: trevecca.edu Date of Graduation Exercises: May 6Commencement Speaker: Joy Twillie, Academic Director and Associate Professor in Trevecca’s Physician Assistant ProgramNumber of Graduates: 794Fast Facts: This was Trevecca's 116th commencement ... The university honored retiring faculty member Dan Spross by awarding him emeritus status. ... Trevecca awarded an honorary Doctor of Human Letters to Michael Spalding ... Dan Boone, president of Trevecca, awarded the citizenship award to Michael Foster, outgoing student body president ... Photos ... Full story.
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Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow church opens doors to asylum seekers
On any given night when a football (soccer) game is on TV, you might find 40 to 50 men watching together at Parkhead Church of the Nazarene in the east end of Glasgow, Scotland. Some are Scottish, others are living as refugees from countries including Syria and Sudan.
“For the East Enders of Glasgow to meet football-mad Syrians and Sudanese — that’s a foretaste of heaven for us,” said Dave White, a pastor at the church.
Refugees in Glasgow typically find the church through its English as a Second Language ministry and form relationships from there. While the men play or watch football, women get together to relax. One woman at the church has even partnered with other groups to provide swimming lessons — something the women wouldn’t feel comfortable doing in mixed-gender groups.
The church is located in a working-class neighborhood consisting mainly of locals. East End natives may normally not have interacted with the “other,” but the church is being transformed by its ministry.
Hassan* came to Scotland from Sudan about a year ago. At only 23, he has already had to run from people wielding AK-47s. He crossed into Europe in an unsafe boat and survived a steady stream of hardships.
After landing, Hassan made his way to England, where he claimed asylum before being sent to Glasgow, the only city in Scotland welcoming refugees at the time. There, he got connected with the Parkhead church.
Hassan longs for a family of his own while grieving those he has lost. His father was killed as he watched in Sudan, and he recently learned that a younger brother was also killed while Hassan was gone. His mother and younger siblings are still in Sudan, far away and in constant danger.
The church is embracing Hassan as one of their own. There, he can receive prayer and care, play football, and share food. Someday, he hopes to be able to provide more for his mother and siblings. For now, he is learning what it means to be a part of God’s family, too.
“My deep prayer is that [Hassan] will understand the real love of God from the Christians who love and show grace,” White said.
Sometimes, refugees and asylum seekers are moved to other areas of the city. The strength of the church community is shown by the fact that many will travel 30 to 50 minutes to return regularly.
The church’s goal is simple: To sow seeds of welcome. Those living as refugees have been through terrible ordeals and arrive with nothing. The church is becoming a place where refugees know they can find people who want to welcome them.
“It’s beautiful to see how hearts have been stirred to serve,” White said. “It’s lovely.”
*Name has been changed for protection and security. [Republished with permission from the Summer 2017 edition of NCM Magazine] Read more |
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Flags of the Nations: Togo
Since September 1, 2009, the Church of the Nazarene's Global Ministry Center (GMC) proudly flies a flag each week of one of the many nations in which the denomination is present in ministry. Leaders were invited to send a national flag to be flown at the GMC alongside the flag of the United States*. The national flags rotate weekly, and photos of them raised are sent to the church leaders of that country.
This week: Togo
The Church of the Nazarene officially entered Togo in 1998.
Togo had a population of 7,756,937 in 2016. That same year, Togo reported 168 Churches of the Nazarene, 66 of which had been officially organized. Togo has 7,002 total members.
Located on the Africa Region, Togo has two Pioneer Areas. For more information about the Africa Region, visit africanazarene.org.
* = The weekly highlighted flag is raised on the middle of three poles in compliance with U.S. government protocols. It flies to the left of the GMC host-nation United States flag, which flies above the host-state flag of Kansas. The Christian flag flies on the third pole.
The Global Ministry Center is the mission and service hub of the Church of the Nazarene.. Read more
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Kosova, Eurasia Region
Kosova Nazarenes bring greenhouses to struggling communities
Utilizing the interconnected dynamic of the Kosovar culture, Nazarenes planned to connect three greenhouses to impoverished families living in economically struggling neighborhoods. The Kosovar church submitted a three-year initiative to Nazarene Compassionate Ministries.
Families are chosen based on their needs, such as orphans, widows, or families with a sick member. The chosen family hosts a greenhouse on their property and blesses other needy families with some of the produce for the next three years. The host family reinvests 15 percent of sales back into the fund and commits their time to help build the next one. Local Nazarenes stay connected throughout the entire process.
Thanks to the willingness of local people and businesses to donate and reduce supply costs, the number of greenhouses has increased to five within the project's first year. The response of the people exemplifies a compassionate faith community.
“I did not know that we could do a project like this, but as we see its impact, we are realizing that NCM creates so many global opportunities to make a difference,” said Selim Kolgeci, co-creator of the Kosova Greenhouse Project and pastor of Suhareka Church of the Nazarene. “In our country context, NCM is effective because it is based upon both compassion and promoting Jesus.”
Kolgeci and co-creator Sarah Thibault said their expectations have been exceeded in several key ways, including generous actions from the community and high involvement from church members.
“Everybody in the church has gotten involved,” Thibault said. “From spreading manure to working the ground to donating agricultural expertise — and the results are exciting. Families from the first two greenhouses donated 100 kilograms of food to other families in the first year.”
The Greenhouse Project develops resources and relationships while limiting the possibility of church dependency, stepping towards the end goal of a flourishing church and community. [Church of the Nazarene Eurasia] Read more
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Butler, Pennsylvania
New district superintendent appointed for Pittsburgh
General Superintendent David W. Graves announced the appointment of Daniel Eddings as superintendent of the Pittsburgh District.
Eddings pastors the Endicott, New York, Community Church of the Nazarene. He will be installed during the 7-8 July assembly and begin his new assignment 1 August.
"I am humbled by this appointment and even a little shocked," Eddings said. "I am thankful for the faithfulness of God in the past and continue to trust as He leads, guides, directs, and empowers me for this new assignment. I am looking forward to getting to know the people of the Pittsburgh District, as well as working together with them to continue to see God's kingdom built."
The Pittsburgh District is currently led by Interim Superintendent Kenneth Mills, who was appointed after J. Bret Metcalfe resigned in November 2016 to return to pastoral ministry.
Eddings began pastoring the Endicott church in 2004. He previously led the Springfield, Massachusetts, Church of the Nazarene from 1992 to 2004 and served as associate/youth pastor at St. Paul's Church of the Nazarene in Duxbury, Massachusetts, from 1986 to 1992.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Eastern Nazarene College and is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation program at Nazarene Theological Seminary.
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The COMPASS Initiative launches website
Senior pastors and fulltime associate pastors may be eligible to participate in The COMPASS Journey, a yearlong financial literacy, management and well-being program, after which they will receive specific grants. These grants will assist pastors in student debt relief, personal debt relief, and/or retirement readiness. The list of qualifications and online applications can be found at COMPASSinitiative.org.
The COMPASS Academy, also located on the website, is a compilation of financial resources including personal budgeting, tax laws for the local church, retirement planning for pastors, small group studies on biblical stewardship, and more. The COMPASS Academy is available to any pastor or lay leader with access to the internet. Although these resources are primarily focused on financial and legal issues within the U.S., there are many resources that would be helpful for anyone. [The COMPASS Initiative] Read more
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USA/Canada
Ditch debt with live Web workshops
School loans, credit card debt, car loans, and the normal expenses of daily living can put financial pressure on individuals and families. Pensions and Benefits USA will host specialists from Fidelity Investments 13 and 15 June for live Web workshops to help you “Create a Budget, Ditch Your Debt, and Start Building for the Future.” The sessions will provide tools, tips, and strategies to help persons balance paying down debt with saving for future goals, like college education for children and retirement.
The workshops will be Tuesday, 13 June at 1 p.m. CT and Thursday, 15 June, at 11 a.m. CT.
The sessions are designed for people of all ages who would like to learn how to get their monthly finances on track.
Click here to register. Read more
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In Memoriam
Fannie (Buckman) Buell, 85, of Henryetta, Oklahoma, passed away 30 April. She was the wife of retired minister Marvin Buell, who served in Oklahoma, Kentucky, Kansas, and Vermont.
Patricia (Burns) Conley, 84, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away 14 May. She was the widow of retired minister Cecil Burns, who served in Oklahoma, California, Arizona, and Texas. Cecil Burns passed away in 1997. Patricia is survived by her husband, Howard Conley.
Doris Cloud, 81, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away 6 May. She was the widow of retired minister Charles Cloud, who served in Florida. Charles Cloud passed away in 2013.
Ruth (Leveria) Fowler, 93, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away 31 May. She was the widow of retired minister Robert Fowler, who served in Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin, Maine, Pennsylvania, and Ontario. Robert Fowler passed away in 2013.
Louise Gustafson, 95, of Menomonie, Wisconsin, passed away 4 June. She was the widow of retired minister A. Perm Gustafson, who served in Wisconsin. A. Perm Gustafson passed away in 2003.
Mary Hall, 86, of Bedford, Indiana, passed away 29 May. She was the widow of retired minister Bill Lewis, who served in Indiana, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Bill Lewis passed away in 2007.
Donald Harrison, 77, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, passed away 5 May. He was a retired minister, serving in Kansas, Arizona, and California. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Harrison.
James Calvin Mulder, 75, of Homosassa, Florida, passed away 31 May. He was a retired minister, serving in Florida, Missouri, and Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Judy Mulder.
Kathryn Joanne Stroud, 74, of Orrville, Ohio, passed away 3 June. She was the wife of retired minister Gerald Stroud, who served in Ohio.
For previous editions of In Memoriam, see the "Passings" section by clicking here.
Note: Please join us in prayer for the families who have lost loved ones. Click on names for full stories, funeral information, local online obituaries, and/or guest books (if available). To submit an entry of a minister or church leader, send to news@nazarene.org. [Compiled by NCN News] Read more
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Hunan Resources
NBC, GMC employment opportunities
The Global Ministry Center Human Resources Office professionals strive to deliver the highest possible service to our employees, and are responsible for the recruitment, placement and retention of qualified individuals to staff the ministry and administrative positions of the GMC. The many employee services include compensation and benefit administration, payroll, employment, employee relations, training, counseling, organizational communication and events, and workplace programs.
*Volunteer opportunities for GMC ministries are available now. Email jveigl@nazarene.org for details.
Employment Opportunities
Benefits Technician (Full time)
Pensions & Benefits USA
Description: This position will assist in the processing/review of all benefit plans administered by Pensions and Benefits USA and Pensions and Benefits – International. Additional duties include, but are not limited to customer service tasks such as benefit application processing, benefit verifications, benefit distributions, and processing miscellaneous service requests.
To obtain additional information for GMC positions, please call 913-577-0500 and ask for Human Resources.
Nazarene Bible College
 The following positions are available at the NBC Administrative Offices located within the Global Ministry Center in Lenexa, Kansas:
- Academic Advisor
- Accounts Receivable Specialist
- Admissions Counselor
- Controller
- Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance
- Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment Management
- Institutional Research and Financial Aid Assistant
- Payroll Specialist
For information on NBC positions, visit nbc.edu/jobs.
Location of Global Ministry Center Positions
The GMC is the administrative hub for the Church of the Nazarene denominational ministries in 162 world areas. The GMC is conveniently located in Lenexa, Kansas, with easy access to I-35 and I-435 and within short driving distance to Kansas City International airport. All GMC positions report to this location.
Our Non-Discrimination Policy
The Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center offers equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, sex, or veteran status. The Global Ministry Center is an “at will” employer.
Our Faith-Based Organization
We are a faith-based organization. Acceptance of our Christian Code of Conduct is required and membership in the Church of the Nazarene is required for certain positions. The GMC and applicable remote work sites are smoke-, alcohol-, and drug-free Christian workplaces.
Application Processing
Our Human Resources Office receives and processes many employment applications annually for a limited number of positions. While we regret that we cannot respond to each applicant, we do contact those individuals possessing the skills, education/training, and experience that best match the requirements of the open position for which the application was submitted.
An application must be completed by all applicants and an application must be completed for each position for which one wishes to be considered. Applications are retained for one year. Resumés are not necessary for entry-level positions, but they are preferred for professional level positions.
Applying for Employment with the GMC
Application forms may be requested by calling 913-577-0500, emailing humanresourcesgroup@nazarene.org, or obtained in person from Human Resources at the Church of the Nazarene Global Ministry Center, 17001 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, Kansas, 66220, Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 U.S. Central Time. Completed applications may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the Human Resources Office. Read more
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