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Scary Gross And Weird Stories From The Bible
$19.99Most of the youth in your ministry undoubtedly know the familiar, likely Bible accounts. They’ve read them dozens of times. Adam and Eve in Eden, God calling Samuel, Esther’s courage, Saul’s transformation into Paul. Of course: these are amazing highlights from the story of God’s loving relationship with his people. But what about the unfamiliar characters? The unlikely accounts? Do your students know just how offbeat and uncomfortable some parts of the Bible can be? How terrifying? How….dare we say it…weird?
Scary, Gross , & Weird Stories from the Bible explores thirteen bizarre true stories with a can’t-look-away approach. Now, we understand very well that your teenagers probably won’t be shocked by what they find in these passages; they’ve become immune to drama and gore and the grotesque like no generation before. However, they may have never before associated any of that with God’s Word. In fact, their view of the Bible might run more along these lines: sterilized, predictable, safe, dull. So, here’s your opportunity to surprise them, shake the faith-dialogue up a bit, and guide them through some provocative, life-transforming experiences. Think of these thirteen decidedly non-safe stories as the back-alley accounts of the Bible…where God’s light often shines the brightest.
Your students will be surprised and intrigued by the strange things (and people) in these passages-but keep in mind that strangeness isn’t the focus. We’re not helping your students encounter weirdness for weirdness’ sake (or grossness for grossness’ sake-you get the picture). Instead, the goal of these unique encounters with unexpected, unsettling stories is solely to show your teenagers more of who God is…and, well, God is pretty unexpected and unsettling. Not too mention utterly creative. So creative, in fact, that he included a lot of head-scratching, cringe-inducing, and downright disturbing stories in his Word. And each one reveals something about God, and what it means to be in an intimate, redeeming relationship with Jesus Christ.
We’ve designed each of the thirteen studies in this resource to achieve that very purpose: to equip your students to really dig into fresh, startling Scripture passages…so they’ll be astounded by our extraordinary Creator and Savior, and moved to love and serve him with their lives.
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701 Sentence Sermons 4
$14.99A new set of simple truths to be conveyed succinctly and quickly via the church marquee.
People can get daily truth injections through a very inexpensive yet effective method – the church sign. In this age of short attention spans and slogan-lovers, it is important that churches effectively communicate the gospel in sound bites. Each quote – some from Scripture, some from contemporary thought, and some from the sages of life – encapsulates an entire sermon in just a sentence, giving people an idea that is profound yet simple. Indexed by topic and Scripture references, it also includes practical advice on how to effectively use your church sign.
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On The Spot No Prep Games For Youth Ministry
$5.99The phrase on the spot usually has negative connotations. Ever been put on the spot at work? Perhaps you’ve been called upon to offer an impromptu speech in front of a group of unsympathetic peers. Nothing brings on the flop sweat like being put on the spot.
Well, we’re turning that phrase upside-down. Now on the spot is all about fun, not fear. It’s all about possibility, not panic. Are things dragging in your youth group meeting? You can fix that on the spot. Just choose a game from these pages and liven things up in an instant. Find yourself with a moment between activities, surrounded by a crowd of restless teenagers? Flip to a game in this book and turn that boredom into fun.
On the Spot games are easy to lead and require no props (except for the occasional chair or items group members already have in their possession). In fact, these are so easy to use, you don’t have to plan ahead at all. (Thus, the whole on the spot theme we’ve been promoting.) The games in this book work well as crowdbreakers or time-eaters or just-for-fun-ers.
You’ll be cheered as a hero for saving the day. Revered for your ability to “think on your feet.” (Okay, maybe “read on your feet” is more accurate. But it’s still a valuable skill worthy of reverence.) Or maybe you’ll just end up turning a down time into an up one.
Forget the flop sweat. Have fun with your group instead. Right where you are. Right now.
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Wiggles And Squiggles 3-8
$11.99There comes a time in every Christian classroom when students tire of being seated and facing forward. Learning stops, Disruptions start. At times such as these, organized play helps to channel energy and encourages the development of important social skills, such as following directions, taking turns, and working in teams.
Wiggles and Squiggles offers creative and unusual ideas for classroom games. Each game or activity is designed to help teach fundamental Bible concepts and give children an outlet for expression of their faith (as well as energy). These creative ideas engage children in discovering new ways to review and remember Bible stories. Activities and games reinforce learning about interaction among God’s children, the Creator’s power and forgiveness, prayer, Jesus’ work on earth, and Christ’s work in our lives.
Each idea reinforces Christian themes and concepts children learn through the school year by coordinating games with a Bible verse or story. Teachers appreciate the easy-to-follow instruction, positive reinforcement, active learning, and lesson application that are part of every activity in this book.
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Coloring Creations 2
$21.99Have a few minutes…and want to keep kids engaged with
Bible learning-and not just a bunch of busywork? Give them a creative coloring page that instantly connects them with a Bible story.Pull together a lesson fast. Coloring Creations works well alone or can enhance an existing lesson. Reproducible pages included.
Easy to use. Every coloring page comes with instructions on what you need, what to do, and what to talk about.
Supply lists. 3-D pages require supplies nearly all classrooms have on hand.
Connect kids with the Bible. Every coloring page includes a Scripture verse and Bible story.
Prompt great discussions. Discussion starters and questions add depth to what kids create-and help them apply the lessons to their lives.
Find the perfect page to enhance an existing lesson-or create one of your own.Includes a Bible story index, a Scripture index, and a topical/theme index.
These Bible come-to-life coloring experiences include 52 pages of art with a purpose. Kids will love coloring a Bible story image-then adding a fun 3-D element to it such as cotton balls, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. And teachers will find it easy to connect with kids as they color, and engage them in Scripture.
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Funeral Services
$13.99Circumstances Include:
Miscarriage
Infant Death Due To Mistreatment
Child Death By Drowning
Youth Murder
Youth Suicide
Youth Death From Hazing
Adult Who Dies In Prison
Adult Death Due To Work Accident
Older Adult Who Dies In Nursing Home
Older Adult Who Dies AloneAdditional Info
The pain of loss comes to all ages and life situations. Funeral Services helps pastors prepare for especially difficult funerals. Services are included for infants, children, youth, younger adults, adults, and elderly persons in a wide variety of tragic circumstances.
Each service is set in a ministry context and includes a sample sermon, Scripture text, and prayers.Add to cart2 in stock
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Work Of The Chaplain
$13.00The Work of the Chaplain is the ideal starting point for all-including seminarians-who are exploring a call to minister outside the walls of the church. Unlike most other books in this field which are specific to one form of chaplaincy and are often written from an autobiographical viewpoint only, this new resource meets a critical need for an introductory and overview look at chaplaincy in general.
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Wounded For Us
$12.95By focusing on the sacrifice Jesus made on our behalf — and powerfully linking it to our lives today — this comprehensive resource offers a compelling approach to observing Lent that truly prepares worshipers to experience Easter’s new hope, new possibilities, and new life. Based on the ancient tradition of the five wounds of Christ, Wounded For Us identifies places where we find ourselves hurting, then connects them to one of the wounds Jesus suffered and explores how Christ’s resurrection offers reconciliation and healing.
Wounded For Us draws an imaginative analogy between Jesus’ wounds and these areas in our lives where we are wounded:
* Head (crown of thorns) — our thoughts
* Side (piercing) — our spirit and emotions
* Back (scourging) — our hopes and dreams
* Hands (nails) — our relationships
* Feet (nails) — our actionsWith sermon and worship material for Ash Wednesday, the Sundays in Lent, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, Wounded For Us provides a complete package with everything needed for developing meaningful, thematically unified services throughout the Lenten season. Each sermon suggests an action plan that applies the “cure” of the gospel to our wounds, and reproducible outlines that help the congregation focus on the main themes are also included.
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Abingdons Books Of The Bible Games
$14.99Books of the Bible Games will help students learn the books of the Old and New Testaments through games played in the classroom. Contains reproducible Books of the Bible cards for the students. Over 20 fun games that build on one another.
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Even The Sound Waves Obey Him PreK-1
$11.99This Bible story activity book consists of 44 stories with simple science activities.
The activities are safe and simple, use simple household materials (talcum powder, corn starch, black pepper, etc.), and produce immediate results. Instructions are short and simple.
The Bible stories are familiar and are visual in nature. Old Testament (22 in all) stories demonstrate various aspects of God’s character (His power, faithfulness, compassion). New Testament (22 in all) stories focus on Jesus’ life and work (His healing ministry, teachings, parables) and our response to Him.
Perfect for the preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade classrooms. Offers easy and effective activities for day school, Sunday School, and home school teachers.
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Creative Church Bulletin Boards
$10.95Do church bulletin boards have to be dull and boring? Not if you have Creative Church Bulletin Boards in hand! The uplifting, thought-provoking theme messages presented in this practical “how-to” guide will both educate and entertain your entire congregation. Capturing the attention of media-jaded children – and adults – is much easier when the message of our faith is displayed in eye-catching splashes of color and design, rather than in faded construction paper or dry “memos.”
Packed with unique design ideas that will spark your creativity, Creative Church Bulletin Boards offers plenty of specific advice on shopping for supplies and keeping expenses within a limited budget, as well as detailed directions for using a wide variety of non-conventional tools to mount interesting items. You’ll learn how to put together attractive displays that reinforce Christian teachings on subjects such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, and caring. Material appropriate for both general use and specific seasons throughout the year is provided, with plenty of possible slogans or phrases for you to choose from. And to help get you started, each grouping includes a thorough discussion of one example along with a color picture and explicit step-by-step instructions for assembling the board. Creative Church Bulletin Boards gives you everything you need to put a powerful but often overlooked evangelism tool to work in your church!
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God Takes Care Of Me
$14.99Get toddlers into Bible learning with this series of complete lessons patterned after our best-selling Instant Bible Lessons series for older children. Each lesson begins with a Bibley story followed by a clever visual teachers can make to enhance learning. Then a variety of themed puzzles, games, crafts, and snacks allow flexibility in shaping the biblical message for any class.
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Bible Adventures : For Preschoolers
$14.99Lead preschoolers in a quick project that helps them learn more about God and His ways. Patterned after our Five-Minute Sunday School Activities for older kids, this series helps you teach preschoolers in just 5 minutes! Also includes the Extra Time section, as well as a variety of crafts, games and puzzles.
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Coloring Creations : 52 Creative Bible Lessons
$21.99Creative coloring pages instantly connect kids with a Bible story! They’ll love coloring the page – then adding a meaningful 3-D element to it, such as cotton balls, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners. Includes Bible story, Scripture, and topical indexes. Reproducibles included!
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Splash Pack 25-36 Months
$15.99Splash! Pack for year 3 includes:
12 Splash! Monthly Newsletters
Parent Pages are monthly newsletters that support families. Each issue of Parent Pages helps families incorporate faith formation into the events of daily life. Families will love the lively, engaging ways to enjoy Bible stories, prayer, worship, and devotion times with their young children. Because none of the activities require elaborate preparations or materials, families can try out ideas from the Parent Pages during everyday activities.Splash! Year 3 Music CD
Singable Sunday Tunes introduce Sunday school songs to children between 25 and 36 months. Kids and their families will love to listen and sing along.Add to cart1 in stock
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Splash Pack 13-24 Months
$15.99Splash! Pack for toddlers includes:
12 Splash! Monthly Newsletters
Parent Pages are monthly newsletters that support families. Each issue of Parent Pages helps families incorporate faith formation into the events of daily life. Families will love the lively, engaging ways to enjoy Bible stories, prayer, worship, and devotion times with their young children. Because none of the activities require elaborate preparations or materials, families can try out ideas from the Parent Pages during everyday activities.Splash! Year 2 Music CD
Totally Toddler Tunes CD is filled with active Bible story songs.Add to cart1 in stock
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Splash Pack 1-12 Months
$15.99Splash! Pack for infants includes:
12 Splash! Monthly Newsletters
Parent Pages are monthly newsletters that support families. Each issue of Parent Pages helps families incorporate faith formation into the events of daily life. Families will love the lively, engaging ways to enjoy Bible stories, prayer, worship, and devotion times with their young children. Because none of the activities require elaborate preparations or materials, families can try out ideas from the Parent Pages during everyday activities.Splash! Year 1 Music CD
Lullabies on the Sleepy Time Tunes CD will lull little ones to sleep.Add to cart1 in stock
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Celebrations Of The Bible
$29.99Lessons highlight the biblical meaning, traditional observance, and New Testament fulfillment of the biblical festivals. Insights for planning, materials, lists, and detailed instructions for crafts and games. The lay-flat binding makes reproduction of 70-handouts and worksheets easy. For congregations, Sunday schools, homeschoolers, and individuals.
8 holidays, 4 levels each. Preschool, Primary, Junior and Children’s Worship. Trumpets, Atonement, Tabernacles, Hanukkah, The Feast of Esther, Passover, Firstfruits, and Pentecost.Add to cart1 in stock
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1 Rehearsal Christmas Plays For Ages 3-14
$19.99This book is the answer to gaining an extra hour or two, feeling less harried and focusing on Christ while directing the church Christmas program! With this book, your Sunday school department will encourage, entertain, and enlighten the congregation as they follow the “Footsteps to the Manger” or as they present a slightly altered version of “T’was the Night before Christmas.” This book features these production and ten others with a Scriptural message and minimal preparation.
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Do You Wonder Why
$0.50A key word in times of crisis is WHY? This newest Wonder booklet was designed to help children troubled by natural disasters, national crises and personal problems. After a clear Gospel presentation the booklet closes with an invitation to trust Jesus as their personal savior.
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Acolytes Book : A Basic Guide For The Church Acolytes Complete With Certifi
$5.99Clearly defines the procedures and duties of acolytes, and the equipment and key words used. Features illustrations of vestments. The important final chapter discusses special church events. Nondenominational certificate included in the front.
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Serving As A Church Usher
$7.99Your importance as an usher can’t be overstated. Your impact is enormous both in meeting the needs of people and in keeping the church service running smoothly.
Serving as a Church Usher sheds light on:The Ministry of Ushers
The Functions of an Usher
An Usher’s Standard of Excellence
The Authority and Responsibility of Ushers
Ushers as Greeters
Zondervan Practical Ministry Guides provide you with simple, practical insights for serving in today’s churches. Written by experienced pastors and church workers, these easy-to-read, to-the-point booklets address the fundamentals of different ministries as practiced effectively in real life. You’ll find biblical insight and wise, field-tested advice you can apply today, as well as discussion questions to help you think through and integrate what you read.Add to cart1 in stock
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Top 13 Questions About God
$21.99Not Going To Lose Them Anymore
How To Use This Book
A Few ParticularsDiscussions
1. How Can I Know God Exists?
2. Which Is Right: Evolution Or Creation?
3. How Is Jesus Different From Mohammed And Buddha?
4. What Happened When Jesus Died On The Cross And Was Resurrected?
5. What Is Salvation All About?
6. Will God Forgive Any And Every Sin?
7. Why Would A Loving God Send People To Hell?
8. Why Does God Allow Suffering?
9. Who Is The Holy Spirit?
10. How Do Demons And Angels Influence My World?
11. How Was The Bible Written?
12. How Can I Understand The Bible And Apply It To My Life?
13. How Can I Hear God Communicate To Me?Endnotes
Additional Info
These 13 dynamic lessons will help students grapple with the tough questions that impact their Christian faith – questions youth leaders feel are most important for their teenagers. Includes reproducible student pages for in-depth discussion.Add to cart1 in stock
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Shepherd And His Sheep
$14.95One of the most striking representations of Jesus in the scriptures is that of a shepherd. Based on John 10’s statement that He is the Good Shepherd, this series of eight lessons teaches youngsters of Jesus’ unfailing love and care (even to the point of death on the cross). Like all of her previous collections, each children’s message is accompanied by a two-sided activity page — one side that’s a coloring page for younger children, and the other with numerous puzzles and activities to reinforce the lesson’s theme for older children. Bland has a well-earned reputation for biblical faithfulness, creativity, and practicality. Busy pastors and teachers have found her ready-to-use materials just what they need for their children’s time — we know you’ll love her latest release!
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Chrismons They Point To Jesus
$8.95This book provides patterns, instructions and background information for twenty different Chrismons, or “monograms of Christ.” It also includes a church program for presenting and explaining the meanings of these Christian symbols. The program includes children and adults and incoorporates the singing of the Christmas hymns.
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Bad Chicks : And Other Sketches And Monologues For Easter
$19.99Bad Chicks is a unique collection of sketches and monologues that give modern-day application to Lenten themes. The Enscoes have carefully crafted both comic and dramatic pieces that speak to the churched and the unchurched in a style that is both liberating and fresh. No sugary-coatings here, just honest, open, and relevant messages that will move audiences to laughter and sometimes tears. Most sketches are 3 to 8 minutes in length.
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Ministers Handbook
$19.991. Helps For Worshipping
– Preparing To Worship
– Using Liturgy
– Preparing The Church Music
– Writing The Worship Service2. Helps For Special Occasions In Worship
– The Lord’s Supper
– The Ordinance Of Baptism
– Dedications In The Life Of The Church
– A Service For Licensing To The Ministry
– A Model Service Of Ordination
– Models For Installation Of Pastor
– Commissioning Service For Lay Ministers/Missionaries
– A Model Service For Anniversary Celebrations
– Special Days Or Seasons3. Helps For Special Occasions In The Lives Of People
– When A Baby Is Born
– At Graduation
– When Young People Enter New Phases Of Life
– When Marriage Takes Place
– When A Remarriage Takes Place
– Renewal Of Vows
– When Sickness Strikes
– When Death Comes4. Prayers For Pastoral Spiritual Growth
– Prayers For Personal Needs
– Prayers For The Church
– Prayers For The CommunityAppendix 1: Helps For One Considering The Ministry
Appendix 2: When Retirement Comes
Appendix 3: Preparing Communion
Appendix 4: BaptismAdditional Info
THE MINISTER’S HANDBOOKThe contents of this handbook are the result of years of experience as a pastor in small and large churches, as a denominational executive, and as a missionary in a land of another language and culture. It is the result, too, of various stages of change and growth.
May this book be a practical manual for pastors that will enable them to have resources to utilize during their ministry to others.
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5 Minute Messages For Children
$16.99Captivate and challenge young listeners with 52 Bible-based messages
Bring children closer to God with faith-building sermons just for them. Each creative message uses language kids readily understand so you’ll teach meaningful lessons on Bible-based topics like:
Discipleship, faith, stewardship, the Holy Spirit; God’s love, forgiveness, servanthood, putting God first, and dozens of other topics. Plus, each talk uses involving activities to grab and hold kids’ attention so they’ll remember the truths you present.You’ll also find seasonal ideas for:
Advent, Good Friday, Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, Pentecost, and other important days in the church calendar.
Use these messages for children’s moments in Sunday worship or at camps, retreats and other special events.
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Believe It Or Not
$16.99Believe-It-or-Not Bible Studies highlights 13 wild—but true—Bible stories that pack powerful points. With attention-grabbing true Bible stories, outrageous, memorable activities and intense scriptural truths, your teens will learn the Bible like they never have before…and love every minute of it! Guaranteed to provoke discussion in any group, these easy-to-prepare lessons are flexible enough for 30-, 45- or 60-minute lessons. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Introduction An Unusual Messenger: Balaam’s Donkey – God Knows our heart Forgiving God, Forever Loyal: Ehud & the Fat King – God Forgives Using the Unexpected: Jael and the Tent Peg – God can use anyone An Odd Weapon: Samson and the Donkey Jaw – Nothing is impossible with God Gods Rightful Place: Dagon’s Fall – We must honor God Unbelievable Power Elisha and the Bears – God has amazing power Healing Water: Naaman’s Baths – We can trust God Amazing God: Ezekiel’s Vision – God’s glory is beyond our comprehension Dead Bones Rise: The Valley of Dry Bones – God alone bring us life A Marriage with a message: Hosea’s Marriage – God is faithful Sight and Salvation: Jesus places spit on a Blind Man – God makes us whole Falling andFailings: Eutychus’ Fatal Nap – God is full of Grace Snake Attack: Paul and the Snake – God Protects us Scripture Index.
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101 Great Games For Kids
$18.99Children learn best when they hear the rich stories from Scripture over and over again. Just sitting and listening, however, can become boring. This volume, a collection of 101 active games for Christian education programs suitable for chldren ages 3-12, will help dispel any boredom. This is a book that mainline professionals and lay leaders can turn to for a quick idea or when they are creating lesson plans. Each of the 101 games are presented in ways that adults can use immediately.
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Boundaries In Marriage Workbook (Workbook)
$19.991. What’s A Boundary, Anyway?
2. Applying The Ten Laws Of Boundaries To Marriage
3. Setting Boundaries With Yourself
4. It Takes Two To Make One
5. What You Value Is What You’ll Have
6. Value One
7. Value Two
8. Value Three
9. Value Four
10. Value Five
11. Value Six
12. Three’s A Crowd
13. Six Kinds Of Conflict
14. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Loving Spouse
15. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Resistant Spouse
16. Avoiding The Misuse Of Boundaries In Marriage
208 PagesAdditional Info
1. What’s A Boundary, Anyway?
2. Applying The Ten Laws Of Boundaries To Marriage
3. Setting Boundaries With Yourself
4. It Takes Two To Make One
5. What You Value Is What You’ll Have
6. Value One
7. Value Two
8. Value Three
9. Value Four
10. Value Five
11. Value Six
12. Three’s A Crowd
13. Six Kinds Of Conflict
14. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Loving Spouse
15. Resolving Conflict With A Boundary-Resistant Spouse
16. Avoiding The Misuse Of Boundaries In Marriage
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