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Emmanuel Reformed Church
March 2022
202 East Morris Street, Morrison, IL 61270
Church office: 815-772-3890
www.emmanuelreformedchurch.org
Rev. Luke Schouten, Sr. Pastor Rich Criss, Ministry Coordinator
920-889-3911 (cell) 815-751-8326 (cell)
pastorluke@emmanuelreformedchurch.org ministrycoordinator@emmanuelreformedchurch.org
Pam Muur, Secretary office@emmanuelreformedchurch.org
Lydia Ohlsen, Director of Children’s Ministries
childrensministry@emmanuelreformedchurch.org
Jamie Rodriguez, Director of Sr. & Jr. High Ministries
youthministry@emmanuelreformedchurch.org
Carol Stralow, Director of SONSHINE Early Education
sonshine@emmanuelreformedchurch.org
Lydia Ohlsen & Paula Jansma, Janitors
Mark Pruis, Custodian
Sunday Worship – 9:00 a.m. Sunday School – 10:15 a.m.
It’s been a little quiet lately when it comes to what is happening with
our church and our relationship with the RCA. I wanted to update you
on our next steps. Currently the Discernment Team has done its job
and has brought 4 denomination/network recommendations to the
consistory. The consistory was introduced to them at February’s
meeting.
The consistory will now look at those recommendations, ask more questions and seek input from
representatives for each denomination/network. We hope to get this down to our top two possibilities by
May. This doesn’t mean the move is for sure.
As stated before there are two key votes to our relationship with the RCA. The first was done by the
consistory in January and with a greater than 75% margin, voted to leave the RCA. The second vote and the
more important vote will come from you as communicant members. This will take place in April.
At the next consistory meeting on March 8th, the consistory will be approving a document as to why we are
choosing to leave the RCA which will be sent out to you upon their approval. Look for this mailing fairly soon
after that March 8 meeting. Once you receive that document we ask you take the time to read over it.
The document is fairly long. It is almost 10 pages, but we wanted to clearly explain why it is time to depart
from the RCA. You will find many things within that document that you might not even have been aware of,
that are currently happening within our denomination. You will also see our decision to leave goes beyond
the issue of same sex marriage. Within the document you will discover the greater concern and direction the
RCA is going.
Following receiving that document, there will be a time for questions and discussion. On Sunday, April 3 at
3:00 pm we will have a congregational meeting in which you will have the opportunity to express your feelings
on leaving or staying with the RCA. This will be a time to listen, not a time of dialogue. We want to give every
individual who chooses to be given the chance to share their personal feelings on this issue. For the rest it is a
time to listen.
Once we have had our time to listen we will then ask you to spend the next couple of weeks prayerfully lifting
up this issue and our final vote. On Sunday, April 24 we will be taking our official vote for staying or leaving
the RCA. This will take place right after our morning worship service on that day. In order for a change to
happen the vote needs to pass by a 75% margin of all the attending communicate members. Absentee ballots
will be accepted at that meeting, so long as they are approved before the vote. Anything less than the 75%
requirement will mean that we remain with the RCA.
If the vote passes with a greater than 75% requirement the consistory will move forward to select a
denominational choice to join and then have a congregational meeting to present the information about that
denomination and then a vote from the congregational for approval for the move. There is a lot to think
about.
I urge you to educate yourself on what is happening, ask questions, seek counsel, dig into the scriptures, and
most importantly pray!!! Ask God for guidance and direction and seek the Holy Spirit as we make this
decision. When we are faithful to God he is faithful to us.
I love you, but God loves you even more!!!
Pastor Luke
From Our Ministry Coordinator… Dear Emmanuel Family, Please find below my monthly report I submitted for the February consistory meeting. I wanted to share it with all of you this month because we have so much to be thankful for. At the same time, we must not get “comfortable” but must continue to respond to God’s calling in the life of this church. I hope you will become as excited as I am!! Excited about Sanctuary Choir/Voices of Praise: Sanctuary Choir resumed regular Monday night rehearsals and have added 7 new members in the last three weeks!! Voices of Praise has begun practicing the upcoming Spring cantata, “We Will Stand!” which will be presented April 22, 23 & 24. Excited because we have about a dozen more singers than we did for Christmas. Most excited because Monday nights have become a time of Worship and we leave feeling like we are “having church!” Praise God! Excited about YEAH where sign ups are going well for the 2022 events. Excited that we a great turnout for our Christian movie day last month! Excited that we had close to 50 attending the Valentine's Day Banquet last Monday, including singles and widows that may spend a lonely day otherwise. Excited that 6 people have already signed up for the June and August work days at the Rockford Rescue Mission and 5 have signed up for the July trip to work at the City Rescue Mission Thrift Store in Lansing, Michigan. Looking forward to even more jumping on board to serve! Excited because Nick Becker reports the Thursday grocery delivery to those in need of delivery is going great with wonderful volunteers! We are making a difference! Excited that Wednesday night meals are going well. Crowds have been smaller, which is typically the case in the winter, serving between 160-280 people, but people have loved the food and the “inside folks” are enjoying the fellowship very much. Excited that the Worship/Choral Conference I had to cancel out on in Nashville in January has been offered again in Houston, TX in July. I will be flying to Houston for five days to attend that continuing education opportunity being held at a large Baptist Church just outside Houston. For several years now, my annual continuing education week has been paid for by the generous cantata offerings. A reminder that no budgeted funds are used to finance the Adult Choral ministries each year! Cantata offerings keep that ministry completely self-sufficient! Excited that the Little Folks Choir resumes singing monthly once again for the first time since COVID entered the picture! So thrilled to hear the little ones lift their voices to God one Sunday each month!! Excited to look out from the organ each week during Worship and see the pews filling up with worshippers engaged in the music and awesome preaching taking place each week. Visitors that attend for the first time and staying and coming back week after week…God is doing a work here at Emmanuel and it is so exciting to be a part of it. It has been noticeable to see the increased number of children here, as well. The Sunday School is pumping!!! GO GOD GO!!!!!!!!!!!! Rich~
Upcoming dates/events
▪ Wednesday, Mar. 2 – 6:00-7:00 p.m.-Jr. High JAM
▪ Sunday, Mar. 6 – 5:30-7:00 p.m.-Sr. High YF
▪ Wednesday, Mar. 9 – 6:00-7:00 p.m.-Jr. High JAM
▪ Sunday, Mar. 13 – 5:30-7:00 p.m.-Sr. High YF
▪ Wednesday, Mar. 16 – 5:30-7:15 p.m.-Jr. High JAM Pizza/Swim Party at High School
▪ Sunday, Mar. 20 – 5:30-7:00 p.m.- Sr. High YF
▪ Wednesday, Mar. 23 – 5:00-6:30 p.m.-Sr. High YF Meatloaf Dinner Fundraiser
▪ Wednesday, Mar. 23 – 6:00-7:30 p.m.-Jr. High JAM
▪ Sunday, Mar. 27 – NO Sr. High YF (Spring Break)
▪ Wednesday, Mar. 30 – NO Jr. High JAM (Spring Break)
Please contact me with any questions @ 815-535-8630 or email:
youthministry@emmanuelreformedchurch.org
Jamie Rodriguez
Director of Jr. & Sr. High Ministries
Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel with Hilary
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
• Registration for Camp Manitoqua will open March 1st. Families will need to contact
me so that I can give them the information needed to register their camper.
• Little Folks Choir will be singing on Sunday, March 20th as part of the praise set during
the morning worship service.
• The VBS committee has already started meeting. We are looking at June 20-24 for VBS
this year. Please tentatively make your calendars for those dates and consider being a
part of this wonderful ministry. Emmanuel will once again be helping with the preschool-
kindergarten this year.
Lydia Ohlsen
Director of Children’s Ministries
563-212-0325 or childrensministry@emmanuelreformedchurch.org
End of the year DELTA Club Party!!!
• Wednesday, March 16th we will be having our Pizza and Swimming Party
• Everyone is invited for the pizza party at the High School from 5:30-6:00 pm
• All Youth are invited to swim from 6:00-7:15 pm at Morrison High School
ALL CHILDREN MUST have a signed permission slip in order for them to participate in swimming.
Permission slips will be sent home and will be available the night of the party.
Please join us as we celebrate the end of a wonderful year of DELTA Club!
Please uPhold In Prayer …
All who have yet to trust the Savior Jesus.
The persecuted church around the world.
The world, national & state leaders.
Those battling addictions in their lives.
Many families in our congregation who are suffering the loss of loved ones.
The families and marriages of our community and church.
The Missionaries our Emmanuel family supports: the Fields’ serving in Columbia; the McCleerys serving in Latin
America; the Pitchers serving in South Africa; the Smith-Mathers serving in South Sudan & the Sundararajans serving in
Asia.
Those who are healing & recovering: Nancy Venhuizen, Dar Hook, Tiny VanderVinne & Jason Kuehl
Those undergoing cancer treatments:
Kathy Merema, Donney Smith & Jonelle Hook
Those who have long-term needs:
Linda Damhoff, Jacob Green, and Doris Vandermyde
Those who are confined to their homes or nursing homes:
Rollie Ebbers at his daughter’s (Linda Snyder) home.
Bob Atherton, Gene Bonneur, Betty Tegeler & Lois Wiebenga at Resthave.
Norma Boeck at Windsor Manor.
Elwyn Nice at Allure of Prophetstown.
Our servicemen and women serving our country, including:
Riley Coffey, Brad Eissens, Britt Ottens, Brevin Pruis, and Lloyd Wicker
Remember to set your clocks
ahead one hour before going to
bed on Saturday, March 12th so
that you arrive to church at the
correct time on Sunday!
If Time Could Talk
Time is one element in life that is constant regardless of what happens in an attempt to speed it up or slow it
down, it does not budge. The one thing it does do though is collect memories of past happenings, challenges
and events. Every memory recorded has a time element connected to it that reflects certain thoughts and
memories that surround and designate the memory and its importance in one’s life.
Well, time has recorded the past seventy-five (75) years in the history of Emmanuel Reformed Church and as
preparation to celebrate the anniversary nears everyone is invited to take a trip “back in time” and gather any
and all memories and/or photographs related to Emmanuel over the past years. Sharing of these memories
and photos will be made available to the community via publications that will be prepared for the upcoming
anniversary celebration and kept for the generations that follow in Emmanuel's future.
Details of the forthcoming anniversary activities will surface within the next weeks, but in the interim you are
asked to submit any and all photos that reveal past activities or events that were related to Emmanuel
Reformed Church.
This anniversary celebration is a great opportunity to relive the past while offering a vision into the past for our
younger members. Regardless of one’s age, the time spent worshiping God with friends and relatives holds
special memories and sharing that time during 2022 will be a blessing for all to view. Your assistance is
appreciated and will establish new memories for all attending.
Any photos and/or commemorative items that you wish to share should be brought to the office with some
form of I.D. attached so all can be returned following their usage.
Voices of Praise will present our 13th Spring celebration:
“We Will Stand!”
Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday April 23 at 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m.
“Take Ten” All men are invited to spend just 10 minutes to connect, pray and debrief,
immediately after Worship in front of the Sanctuary each week.
Men’s Bible Study meets on Saturday mornings at 7:00 a.m. in the Christ Center. It is open to
any man that would like to participate. Please contact Scott Findley @ 309-236-3832 for more
information.
Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference April 2nd, Davenport, IA.
Men, join us Saturday, April 2nd at the Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference in
Davenport. This is a Great opportunity to join likeminded men in masculine
worship and fellowship. There will be sixteen different seminars designed for men
at different seasons of life, so we know there will be something for every one of
us. We would like to take as many men as we can to this unique event. This one-
day conference is for men of all ages; beginning with men age 13 and older. Cost is
only $57 per man and $40 per student (ages 13-22). Price includes onsite lunch
from Chick-fil-A. Sign up in the Fireside Room by Sunday, March 27th.
Women's Ministry meets the first Thursday of each month for an activity and the third Thursday of each
month for Bible Study. Please look for sign-up sheets in the Fireside Room for the activities. Looking forward
to doing life together!!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES FOR WOMEN'S MINISTRY:
March 3rd – Dinner Out – leaving the church at 6:00 p.m. we will carpool to Harvest Bakery in
Erie for dinner at 6:30 p.m.!
April 7th – Game Night!! – 6:30 p.m. @ Pastor Luke & Chris Schouten’s House
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY:
We meet every third Thursday at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room for a 6-session Bible Study
called "Messy People" by Jennifer Cowart. Upcoming dates: 3/17, 4/21, 5/19, 6/16 & 7/21
2022 Consistory Teams
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the consistory members listed in the area of your
concern.
1. Pulpit Supply: Mark Pruis
2. Congregational Care: Pastor Luke and Loren Tenboer
3. Prayer Team: Scott Findley
4. Communion Team: Doug Leech, Lloyd DeShane and Jeff Eissens
5. Audio Visual Team: Russ Wallander, Scott Findley and Matt VanDrew
6. Youth Education: Scott Findley and Jamie Rodriguez
7. Christian Education: Suzi Mills, Lydia Ohlsen and Hilary McDearmon
8. Buildings & Grounds: Mark Pruis, Scott Findley and Loren Tenboer
9. Missions: Becky & Martin Koster, Robin Henard, Tom & Amy Venhuizen, Russ & Holly Wallander, Corey
& Tammy Johnson, Laurie Adolph and Pastor Luke
10. Personnel: Doug Leech and Tim Dauphin
11. Safety: Doug Leech, Russ Wallander, Jeff Eissens and Lloyd DeShane
12. SONSHINE PreSchool: Carol (Ken) Stralow, Suzi Mills, Jenn VanderMolen, Lindsey Buis, Amber Wright
and Daniel & Sarah Deter
13. Discipleship (Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Small Groups): Scott Findley and Anna Ryder
14. RCA Discernment Team: Pastor Luke, Becky Koster, Suzi Mills, Lloyd DeShane, Scott Findley, Denny
Boeck, Laurie Adolph, Sue Costello and Cal Vandermyde
15. 75th Anniversary Team: Loren & Connie Tenboer, Todd & Christine Schlegel, Jerry & Sally Lindsey,
Gerry & Marcia Meinsma, Doug & Judy Leech and Pastor Luke
2022 Executive Team consists of the President (Pastor Luke), VP (Loren Tenboer), Clerk (Dave Wiersema),
Chair of the Deacons (Scott Findley) and Treasurer (Jerry Lindsey)
“Rooted in Christ” Women’s Event
April 2nd @ Ebenezer Reformed
8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Keynote Speakers:
Lee Nienhuis, Katie M. Reed & Danielle Decker
Tickets are $25 each through Mar. 15th,
$30 after that date.
Shirts are available in Clay or Iced Blue for $10 each for all unisex sizes.
Order/pay by Mar. 15th to guarantee to have it to wear to the conference.
Sign up for the conference &/or shirts in the Christ Center
or contact Brittany VanDrew
@ 815-751-2682 with any questionsMagnifying Our Missions
March’s Designated Benevolent Offering
Church World Services
Church World Service (CWS) is dedicated to assisting the marginalized and vulnerable people
of the world. CWS helps the world’s poorest by addressing basic needs like food, water and
community infrastructure. Also, CWS advocates for changes in policy, representing the voice
of poverty and injustice.
We ask that you prayerfully consider supporting this wonderful ministry with a second
specifically marked offering in addition to your regular offering when it is received on March
27th.
Serving Together as Christ’s Church,
The Missions Committee
Martin & Becky Koster, Corey & Tammy Johnson, Tom & Amy Venhuizen, Russ & Holly
Wallander, Robin Henard, Laurie Adolph and Pastor Luke
Please know that your generosity in supporting this Christ-centered ministry IS making a great
difference! We appreciate it more than we can express. God Bless You & Keep You!
Sincerely,
Team Jesus of The Pregnancy CenterMarch Volunteers
**Please remember… If you are unable to be here on your assigned Sunday,
it is your responsibility to make arrangements to trade with someone.
Greeters in the Elevator Foyer (nametags will be on the counter & masks are optional)
March 6 – Lloyd & Pat DeShane
March 13 – Scott & Breeanne Findley and family
March 20 – Karine Fulton
March 27 – Dale & Kathy Green
Ushers (nametags will be on the table & masks are optional)
March 6 – Scott Mouw, Mark Pruis, Todd Schlegel
March 13 – Art Pruis, Mark Pruis, Jim Landheer
March 20 – Ernie Renkes, Mark Pruis, Andrea Folkers
March 27 – Corey Johnson, Mark Pruis, Suzi Mills
Nursery **Volunteers needed (7th grade – adult)**
March 6 – Jamie & Katie Rodriguez
March 13 – Jamie Dauphin, Olivia Dauphin
March 20 – Breeanne Finley, Corbin Allen
March 27 – Sam Wiersema, Shelby Wiersema1 2 3 4
Bill Anderson Pat Anderson Lilyana Deter Pat Mills
Kim Vandermyde Scott & Linda Weets Dewey & Karen Mulnix
5 6 7 8
Stan Merema Dawson Kuehl Ron Garwick Allen Bush
Martha Smith Paul Vandermyde Kaleb McCoy Jeremy Roberts
Ezra Wallander
9 10 11 12
Peyton Emerson Conner Bealer Ashley Damhoff Preston & Rebecca Hoffman
Al Ohlsen Scott & Missy Mouw Hal & Linda Snyder
13 14 15 16
Mike Longanecker
Jacob Tegeler
17 18 19 20
Adam Lindstrom Zach Schuler Emerson Vegter Pam Muur
21 22 23 24
Judy Leech Al & Donna Wagenecht Patti Nice Denielle Peters
Sue Temple
25 26 27 28
Jamie Dauphin Dave Brands Becky Coons
Luke Kuehl Jordan Wright
Sally Lindsey Bill & Carla Bush
Katie Bush
Paul & Deb Wikoff
29 30 31
Faith Green Sarah Stralow Phil & Teri Bealer
Eryn Young March2022
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
9:30 am-Bible Study 7:00 am-Men’s Bible
Study
8:30 am -MOMSnext
5:30 pm-Dinner
DELTA Club
6:00 pm-K-2 & 3-5 6:00 pm-W. Ministry
7:00 pm-HS Girls Bible 6:00 pm-Jr. High JAM departs for Dinner @
Study 6:00 pm-Profession of Harvest Bakery
Faith Class
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
9:30 am-Bible Study 7:00 am-Men’s Bible
NO Knitting Study
Final Wed. Night
5:30 pm-Pizza Party at
6:30 pm-Elders Mtg/ H.S.
5:30 pm-Sr. High YF 6:30 pm-Choir Deacons Mtg 6-7:15 pm-Swim Party
7:30 pm-EVOP 7:00 pm-Consistory Mtg at H.S.
7:00 pm-HS Girls Bible 6:00 pm-Profession of
Study Faith Class
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
9:30 am-Bible Study 7:00 am-Men’s Bible
Study
8:30 am -MOMSnext
5:00-6:30 pm-YF
Meatloaf Dinner
5:30 pm-Sr. High YF 6:30 pm-Choir 6:00 pm-Jr. High JAM
7:30 pm-EVOP 7:00 pm-HS Girls Bible 6:00 pm-Profession of 6:30 pm-Women’s
Study Faith Class Bible Study
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
9:30 am-Bible Study 7:00 am-Men’s Bible
Study
5:30 pm-Sr. High YF 6:30 pm-Choir 6:00 pm-Jr. High JAM
7:30 pm-EVOP 7:00 pm-HS Girls Bible 6:00 pm-Profession of
Study Faith Class
27 28 29 30 31
8:00 am-YEAH Trip to 9:30 am-Bible Study
Fireside Theatre
NO Sr. High YF 6:30 pm-Choir NO Jr. High JAM
7:30 pm-EVOP NO HS Girls Bible 6:00 pm-Profession of
Study Faith ClassMarch 2022 Menu:
(**Subject to change)
Wednesday, Mar. 2:
Tater Tot Casserole, Bread Stick, Salad
& Pumpkin Pie Bars
Wednesday, Mar. 9:
(Final meal at the church until September)
Grilled Hot Dogs/Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Chips
& Brownies
Wednesday, Mar. 16:
Pizza, Pop, Water & Cookies
at Morrison High School Commons
(No Drive-Thru)YF MEATLOAF DINNER
March 23, 2022
From 5-6:30 pm
Meal includes: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes,
Green Beans and Fruit Cobbler
Proceeds will go towards the Sr. High YF Summer
Mission Trip to Elliot County, Kentucky
The Mission
Deep in the Appalachian range, in the small town of Sandy Hook in
Elliott County, Kentucky, students can expect to connect with God’s
creative design for their lives personally by actively engaging with
our initial efforts to be part of bringing restoration to the land in
this community.
At the Adullam Kentucky Project, students will have the
opportunity observe how the land on which God created us to live
has been brilliantly and lovingly created to provide all that is
necessary for us to thrive. As part of this, they will get to be part of
the creation of a spiritual center that will be used as a house of
prayer. In bringing revival to misused and damaged land, we can
more clearly understand the spiritual principles that God uses to
bring revival to the hearts of people. Our hope is that the discovery
of God’s incredible design of life will unfold through adventure and
learning as a living model of people gather to glorify God through
working together and sharing a reflection of God’s love to the world
around us.
This is a DINE-IN or CARRY OUT Dinner Event
(there will be no drive-thru service)2022’s YEAH Events & Motor Coach Trips!
Tuesday, March 29 Depart 8 a.m. Return approx. 6 p.m.
“Greater Vision” at the Fireside Theatre!
Since December of 1990, Greater Vision has inspired audiences around the world with their rich vocal blend,
becoming the most awarded trio in the history of Gospel music. Join us as they present the message of the
Gospel through music in their own special way which endears them to audiences around the world!
Price: $80.00 includes motor coach, driver tip, buffet meal, dessert and concert
Thursday, April 28 Depart: 7:00 a.m. Return: 9:30 p.m.
Tulips in Pella, Iowa!
Come and experience the beauty of Pella, Iowa with its hundreds of thousands of blooming tulips, along with
Dutch architecture and tradition which grace this town in central Iowa. While on this trip, you will enjoy a
breakfast stop at Machine Shed in Davenport enroute to Pella. After arrival in Pella late-morning, a guided bus
tour of Pella will introduce you to this city of joy. There will be time to shop, have lunch and walk through the
magnificent tulip beds, as well as guided tours of the 22-building Historical Village and largest operating
windmill in the United States. A delicious authentic Dutch dinner, hosted by Central College, will complete our
wonderful day together.
Price: $115.00 per person includes motor coach, tips, tours, meals and a gift!
Thursday, June 16 Mission Daytrip #1: Rockford Rescue Mission Thrift Store
All are invited to drive with Rich up to Rockford to assist in the thrift store of the Rockford Rescue Mission
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Duties will include sorting, pricing and displaying items being sold to provide funds to
allow the Rockford Rescue Mission to continue its ministry reaching those in need of help. On the way home,
will stop for a great early dinner at the Machine Shed with dinner (paid by each person.)
Price: Free
Mon-Fri, July 18-22 Depart Monday at 8:00 a.m. Return Friday at 4:00 p.m.
Adult Mission to Serve the Lansing City Rescue Mission, Lansing, MI
A unique opportunity to serve geared specifically for the 50+ age group
Monday will be a travel day as we head to Lansing, MI, stopping enroute for late breakfast/early lunch before
arriving in Michigan. We will stay at the Sleep Inn, which was found by last year’s mission team to be very
convenient, inexpensive and we were able to each have our own room. It featured a hot breakfast each
morning, as well. Directly across the parking lot is a Bob Evans the group ate their dinners at each night,
featuring a large menu with lots of options for our evening meals. Bible Study together completes our
wonderful and rewarding days after serving the people of Lansing.
Our last group in 2019 Sharon Criss, Rich Criss, Karine Fulton, Martin Koster, Jeff McDearmon and Judy Smith
came home so tremendously blessed from this experience. Any of them would love to tell you about their trip
if you have questions.
Price: $700 per person includes transportation, single lodging and all meals.
If rooming with someone, the cost drops to $400.00
Thursday, August 11 Mission Daytrip #2: Rockford Rescue Mission Thrift Store
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