Caption describing picture or graphic. Savior? Envision a comfortable chair in your home; add to that a quiet time during the day. See yourself there, connecting daily to the Savior. Guaranteed, your faith will grow, your life’s foundation will firm-up and your compass heading will be clearer; your obstacles will be easier to navigate. Have you been ignoring the care and feeding your soul? There is no better time than this very second to turn that around, would you agree? Emotions, soul, mind and body. There they are, the four components of a human. Taking care of one and ignoring the others would be like keeping air and good tread on one tire of our vehicle and ignoring the care of the other three. Imagine running down the road with three tires we cared for and ignoring the fourth one. Yikes! Our whole being is a gift from God: emo- tions, soul, mind and body. All four are in need of maintenance and constant care. Ignore one of them and all of them suffer. Yet, would you agree, often we neglect one or more of these four vital components? Which ones do you give attention to? Which ones get less or no attention? How about with the people in our lives, especially our loved ones and primarily our children? As moms and dads, we are called to care for them “wholly,” that is, every component. Were we just to feed them, would that be enough? Were we to feed them and listen to their cries when they stub their toes, would that be complete? Were we to add, caring for their minds by reading with them and educating them, would something else still be missing? How about their soul? Consider family prayers at meal time, prayers at their bedside, reading from the Bible or Catechism during the evening. How about reciting the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostle’s Creed with them, and having them know the Ten Commandments? And this goes for us as well. Do we compartmentalize the care of our soul just on Sundays? How about, for our own soul’s sake, we set a daily time for refreshing our relationship with our Taking care of all four OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH LUTHERAN CHURCH- MISSOURI SYNOD GREEN BAY, WIS. THE VOICE JUNE 2010 VOLUME 6, ISSUE 18 David H. Hatch Find us on the Web! http://www.oslc-gb.org
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Caption describing picture
or graphic.
Savior? Envision a
comfortable chair in
your home; add to that a
quiet time during the
day. See yourself there,
connecting daily to the
Savior. Guaranteed, your
faith will grow, your
life’s foundation will
firm-up and your
compass heading will be
clearer; your obstacles
will be easier to
navigate.
Have you been
ignoring the care and
feeding your soul? There
is no better time than this
very second to turn that
around, would you
agree?
Emotions, soul,
mind and body.
There they are,
the four components of a
human. Taking care of
one and ignoring the
others would be like
keeping air and good
tread on one tire of our
vehicle and ignoring the
care of the other three.
Imagine running down
the road with three tires
we cared for and
ignoring the fourth one.
Yikes! Our whole being
is a gift from God: emo-
tions, soul, mind and
body. All four are in
need of maintenance and
constant care. Ignore one
of them and all of them
suffer.
Yet, would you agree,
often we
neglect one or more of
these four vital
components? Which
ones do you give
attention to? Which ones
get less or no attention?
How about with
the people in our lives,
especially our loved ones
and primarily our
children? As moms and
dads, we are called to
care for them “wholly,”
that is, every component.
Were we just to feed
them, would that be
enough? Were we to
feed them and listen to
their cries when they
stub their toes, would
that be complete? Were
we to add, caring for
their minds by reading
with them and educating
them, would something
else still be missing?
How about their soul?
Consider family prayers
at meal time, prayers at
their bedside, reading
from the Bible or
Catechism during the
evening. How about
reciting the Lord’s
Prayer and the Apostle’s
Creed with them, and
having them know the
Ten Commandments?
And this goes for
us as well. Do we
compartmentalize the
care of our soul just on
Sundays? How about, for
our own soul’s sake, we
set a daily time for
refreshing our
relationship with our
Taking care of all four
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What is Scrip?
Wouldn’t it be cool if a
bunch of stores would
give a percentage of their
profits to OSLC? They
do! That is what Scrip is!
Scrip looks like
gift cards, and are the
same as cash, but the
church benefits. The store
you shop at gives Our
Saviour a percentage of
what you spend when you
purchase the card. All you
do is buy the cards at the
Welcome Center for the
store(s) where you plan to
shop, just as if you were
buying a gift card. The
proceeds go to Our
Saviour’s ministries.
If you have a student at
Trinity, NEW Lutheran
High, Our Saviour’s
preschool or in our youth
program, every time you
purchase Scrip, 50 percent
of the profit will go into
your child’s account.*
This puts your regular
shopping dollars to work
for
ministry. Scrip can be
used to purchase anything
from groceries and fuel to
clothing,
toys, entertainment and
more. Offering freedom of
choice and versatility,
Scrip is also a great gift
idea for anyone and any
occasion. What do I have
to do? Just go to the
Welcome Center and buy
the Scrip cards for many
of the local businesses you
shop. It is a win-win
arrangement for everyone.
How much can Our
Saviour earn? The sky is
the limit. We invite you to
join us in the good habit of
purchasing Scrip at the
Welcome Center as we all
support the mission!
*You must enroll for this program. Details at the Welcome Center.
T H E V O I C E
OSLC official acts Baptisms:
Mara Corin Ebbers Born: December 28, 2009 Baptized: April 18, 2010 Daughter of Richard and Leah Ebbers Conner Lawrence Jeffords Born: January 6, 2010 Baptized: May 2, 2010 Son of Ryan and Jennifer Jeffords Kaitlyn Lydia Dillenburg Born: January 11, 2010 Baptized: May 9, 2010 Daughter of Shane Dillenburg and Heather Groth
Trenton James Ramel Born: March 27, 2010 Baptized: May 9, 2010 Son of Joseph and Melissa Ramel Received his/her Crown: Pamela J. Koeller August 28, 1951 - April 16, 2010 Funeral service held in Clintonville, WI on April 19, 2010 Robert ‘Bob’ Clark February 10, 1920 - May 9, 2010 Funeral service held at Our Saviour Lutheran Church on May 14, 2010
A Scrip everyone may want to read
Learn more
about the Lutheran
Women's Missionary
League or Lutheran
Women in Mission by
reading their blog at
oslclwml.blogspot.com.
Meeting minutes and
any other news from
the group is posted on
this blog. Ladies are
encouraged to leave
messages and guys can
do it too!
P A G E 3
Messages from the Stewardship Board:
Our Saviour
Lutheran Church
supports Christian
education for our
children. As such, we
provide financial support
for Trinity Lutheran
School, which uses our
building, and for N.E.W.
Lutheran High School.
Our annual obligation to
Trinity, which is a
mission project of the
church, is $40,600, or
about $1,400 per student
per year, or $117 per
student per month.
Members of the Our
Saviour congregation are
invited to "adopt a
student" by designating
additional contributions
toward students at
Trinity. Write on your
giving envelope the
amount of money you
would like to be
designated for Trinity
students and the money
will be applied to our
obligation to the school.
God has blessed us with a
great opportunity to
provide Christian
education to our young
people and we joyfully
return some of our
blessings for that
purpose.
Summer vacations
are upon us and that's a
good thing. We all need
our batteries recharged.
But while we are fishing,
sightseeing and camping,
the work of our
congregation goes on and
our fixed costs remain,
well, fixed. We ask that
everyone would
prayerfully remember
Our Saviour congregation
and not let their summer
giving fall behind. June
and July are always our
lowest giving months. It
is much easier for our
treasurer, Gay Pivonka, to
pay the bills when there
is a consistent flow of
income and not a roller
coaster-like ebb and flow
of cash. We are very
fortunate to have pastors
such as Dave and Greg,
all of our excellent staff
members and this
building in which to
worship, and we thank
God every day for our
blessings. So, please, if
you are going to be gone,
be consistent in your
giving so that the mission
of the church can
continue.
Adopt a student through weekly tithing
Help avoid the summer slump
Changes at the North Wisconsin Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod District Office were placed into
effect May 28, 2010. The toll-free number (1-800-322-2421) is no longer in service. Please use the local
number, 1-715-845-8241. As of July 30, 2010, the P.O. Box 8064 will no longer be in service, either. Mail
may begin to be addressed immediately to: North Wisconsin District Office, 3103 Seymour Lane,
Take
note!
P A G E 4
From Pastor Greg
Help your teenagers stay connected to God
A close relationship with God is both the core of our Christian life and our highest end as human
beings. As we learn about God and develop intimacy with him, our faith morphs from a “practice”
to a lifestyle. Worship and Bible study not only help us experience God, they strengthen us for
life’s daily challenges.
When Group Magazine recently surveyed 20,000 Christian teenagers about their priorities,
“praying and developing a relationship with God.” was at the top. But many youth ministers were
surprised by those survey results. “Kids’ actions
communicate something different,” noted one youth minister. “They’re so busy…that it seems the
first things to get dropped are the items listed as priorities.”
Another wrote, “My teens struggle with prayer, and many tell me a relationship with God is hard,
confusing, and at times, not relevant.”
Taking time to “Be still, and know that I am God!” (Psalm 46:10) is challenging in our always-on-
the-go culture. Kids are surrounded by noise—and have a lot of noise in their hearts. Distractions, worries, fears, and hurts often
make a relationship with God more difficult, but they also make it more important.
Kids look to their parents as examples of how to stay connected to God. If you’ve kept this relationship
private, let your teenagers in on ways you stay in touch with God. Also share ways it has sustained you through life’s ups and
downs, and assure your kids that the same will be true for them too.
Dare 2 Share Ministries president, Greg Stier
discusses staying connected through prayer:
Prayer is emptied of its power when it’s for public show
or word-count dependent. How fancy our prayers
sound doesn’t matter to God; it’s whether or not we
actually believe he will answer our prayers. In James 1:6,
God tells us how a Christian should approach God in
prayer: “But when he asks, he must believe and not
doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea,
blown and tossed by the wind.” (NIV)
We must teach our teenagers to pray in faith. How? By
showing them how to pray! Every time you pray with
your kids, you have an opportunity to exemplify
authentic, faith-filled conversations with God. Remind
teenagers of the awesome encouragement prayer
brings. When you feel the odds are stacked against you,
just imagine the scene in heaven as the Holy Spirit and
Jesus himself are praying for you in that very moment.
Prayer is an unbelievable honor. The way is open
through the sacrifice of Christ for us to have direct
access to the supreme power in the universe. Take time
to pray. Make time to pray. Run to Jesus! Kneel by his
side and the Spirit’s side at heaven’s prayer bench, and
watch what happens.
Search Institute researchers surveyed more than 7,000
kids in eight countries (including America) to gauge how
teenagers around the world view their relationship with
God. Some responses:
55 percent of teens surveyed say their “spirituality” has grown
stronger over the last few years, and 43 percent of U.S. kids
say they’re both spiritual and
religious.
What nourishes teenagers’
spiritual lives?
Nature—87%
Listening to or playing music—
82%
The influence of parents—76%
Spending time helping others—76%
Being alone in a quiet place—74%
The influence of friends—71%
What activities feed kids’ spiritual growth?
Reading books—47%
Praying—44%
Helping others—44%
Attending religious worship or prayer services—40%
June 2010
Going Deeper On SimplyYouthMinistry.com, Andy Blanks, Student Life’s resource
development director, writes about lessons he learned by setting aside time for teenagers
to connect with God
When I led my youth group in a “spiritual disciplines” retreat
awhile back, I was overwhelmed at the number of teenagers
who, when given an opportunity, chose to spend meaningful
time cultivating their relationship with Christ.
Most teenagers took the time seriously, practicing a mix of
some guided Scripture meditation and some in-depth study
based on a study guide I had created for them. All in all, it was
a great event, a time of spiritual recharging for kids and adults
alike. Throughout the weekend, kids came up to me saying
how much fun they had praying and listening.
The main thing I learned is that the Holy Spirit is capable of moving in the lives of all Christians, even
the most non-committed, spiritually distracted teenager. The key is that the Holy Spirit must be given
room to move! That was the point of our weekend, to provide intentional room for an encounter. We
made the time, and the Holy Spirit came through. I watched life-change happen before my eyes.
I also learned that even though I talk the good talk about guiding teenagers deeper into their
relationship with God, I had some significant-if-secret hesitations about how a weekend centered on
“disciplines” would go over. Well, the kids proved me wrong at every turn. And this is one time I was
glad to be proven wrong.
Great Questions
to Ask Your Kids
Use these discussion starters
to connect with your teenag-
ers about connecting with
God:
1. How close do you usually feel to
God, and why? How do you view
him: as a friend? a Savior? A
judge? Other?
2. What does it mean to “be still”
before God? What makes that
challenging?
3. What happens in your life when
you don’t keep in touch with God?
What times and places are best for
you to pray and why?
4. How does reading the Bible
make you feel about God? About
yourself? What are your favorite
verses?
5. How can we encourage others
as we walk with God?
PRAY THAT:
1. Your teenagers will keep their relationship with God as a top
priority.
2. Your teenagers develop a strong prayer life and dig into
God’s Word to grow closer to him.
3. The relationship your kids develop with God will help them
persevere during difficulties and will encourage them to
reach out to others.
4. Your own connection with God stays strong and that you set
a positive example for your teenagers in this area.
Verse of the Month “The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He
grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their
cries for help and rescues them. The Lord protects all
those who love him.” (Psalm 145:18-20)
We aren’t the only participants in maintaining a relationship
with God. Thankfully, he’s in charge of that, too. God gives us a
desire to know him. He reaches out by answering our prayers,
meeting our needs, and providing fellow Christians to build up
our faith. Jesus, who has endured human struggles, intercedes
to God on our behalf. And the Holy Spirit lives in our hearts,
guiding us to truth and true life.
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P A G E 6
T H E V O I C E
This page is designed to inform and educate parents and isn’t meant to endorse any music or movie.
Our prayer is that you will make informed decisions on what your kids listen to and watch.
MUSICSPOTLIGHT
Mainstream Artist
Background: The 23-year-old dance-pop singer
has made a huge splash on the music scene in a
very short time. In 2009, she sang on Flo Rida’s
hit “Right Round.” Her lone album came out in
January 2010 and debuted at No. 1 on the
Billboard charts. She’s already played on Saturday
Night Live.
Album: Animal (2010)
What Parents should know: Kesha has said
she’s all about having fun—that if it feels good,
you should do it. Lyrics from her hit “Tik Tok”
refer to drinking and partying. She sees herself as
working to empower women, but that’s probably
not the type of power parents want for their girls.
What Kesha says: “I wrote every song on this
album so it’s a really accurate description of my
life over the last four years. I’ll write about a guy,
I’ll write about a girl, I’ll write about a bar, I’ll
write about an old guy hitting on me…”
Discussion questions: Does Kesha’s life appeal
to you? Why or why not? What are the dangers
in living for only fun things? How would living
that way make you happier, or not? Explain.
Read aloud Matthew 5:1-10. How does Jesus’
idea of happiness compare with the world’s idea?
Is happiness a choice? What can you do to be
happier?
Christian Artist
Background: This pop-punk band got its start
playing in youth group and went on to play youth
camps, where they got their name. “Me and
Jesus” was a No. 1 song on Christian charts and
won a Dove Award. The band tours frequently,
opening for bands such as Kutless and Newsboys.
Albums: Everything Is Different Now (2010),
Expect the Impossible (2008), All Gas. No
Brake. (2005)
What Parents should know: Stellar Kart is one
of many pop-punk bands in Christian music. Their
positive message is a wonderful antidote to the
disillusionment of many secular bands in that
genre.
What Stellar Kart says: “The album certainly
has a positive outlook on life and [is] full of hope.
It's a realization that we can’t make it though this
life on our own…but we can do it with God’s help
by allowing him to step in and take control.”
Discussion questions: Do you feel you have
control of your life? Why or why not? How do
you deal with feeling out of control? Read aloud
Deuteronomy 4:39. What does trying to control
our lives say about our faith? How much
responsibility do we have for our own lives? How
much control of your life are you willing to hand
over to God, and why?
Movie: The A-Team (releases June 11); Genre: Action-adventure; Rating: Not yet rated
Synopsis: In this remake of the 1980s hit TV show, a group of former soldiers are arrested for
a crime they didn’t commit. They escape from prison and become soldiers of fortune, fighting
on the side of justice.
Discussion questions: Have you ever been blamed for something you didn’t do? How did you
react to that? Have you ever wrongly accused someone else? How did it make you feel when
you discovered the truth? Read aloud Genesis 39:6-23. How did Joseph react to being falsely
imprisoned? What were the consequences of his actions? When and how should we fight against
false accusations?
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New charitable giving program from Thrivent Financial
From Thrivent Financial representatives
Thrivent Choice is a new member-directed giving program that gives members a voice in helping choose where Thrivent Financial for Lutherans distributes a portion of its charitable grant funds. Thrivent Financial members can participate in Thrivent Choice in one or two ways based on their involvement with Thrivent Financial:
Thrivent Choice Voting Events: All benefit and associate members (age 16 or older) can “vote” to distribute charitable funds among a short list of national charities (Lutheran and non-Lutheran), one to two times per year.
Choice Dollars: About 30 percent of benefit members will be able to help direct Choice Dollars to thousands of Lutheran nonprofit organizations, including Our Saviour Lutheran Church.
Eligibility to help direct Choice Dollars is based on a benefit member’s involvement in Thrivent Financial—via their level of fraternal benefit society product ownership (life insurance, health insurance and annuities) or Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership. 80 percent of those eligible for Choice Dollars will be able to direct between $25 and $100, while some may be able to direct as much as $500.
Note: Directing Choice Dollars will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of Thrivent Choice.
Why
To get more members involved in determining how Thrivent Financial distributes its charitable dollars.
To support nonprofit organizations that are important to members.
To highlight Thrivent Financial’s uniqueness as a fraternal benefit society by seeking member input to distribute charitable grant funds. To provide members with a unique benefit of membership. When
April 19 to May 21: First Voting Event for all benefit and associate members
Summer: Choice Dollars launch to eligible members via a direct mail campaign over six weeks. The letters will include eligible members’ approximate designated Choice Dollars for 2010.* (continued on page 10) December: Potential second Voting Event for all benefit and associate members How
April 19 to May 21: Members may vote for their favorite national organization online (Thrivent.com/choicevote) or via business reply card in the spring issue of “Thrivent” magazine Summer: Eligible benefit members may help direct Choice Dollars online or by calling our service center Learn more
Contact the Fraternal Service Center at 800-236-3736 or [email protected].
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July 2010 OSLC Usher Schedule Day: Date: Service: Lead Usher Team:
Thu. 01-Jul 7:00 pm J. Boettcher Bryant Clayton; Anthony Clayton; †UN
Sun. 04-Jul 7:45 am M. Dalebroux Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 04-Jul 9:15 am R. Vande Hei Walt Juhnke; Tiffany Duff; Brian Duff; Chelsea Vande Hei; Rachel Vande Hei
Sun. 04-Jul 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 08-Jul 7:00 pm HC C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 11-Jul 7:45 am HC M. Morgan Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 11-Jul 9:15 am HC D. Bitters Robin Williams; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Shelly Williams; Trey Boerschinger
Sun. 11-Jul 10:45 am M. Charles Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; †UN
Thu. 15-Jul 7:00 pm P. Kuehl Bill Baneck; †UN; †UN
Sun. 18-Jul 7:45 am A. Knaus Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 18-Jul 9:15 am W. Chamberlain Randy Dyle; Roxanne Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Elyssa Ammerman; Kathy Ammerman
Sun. 18-Jul 10:45 am R. Bruhn Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Thu. 22-Jul 7:00 pm HC J. Boettcher Bryant Clayton; Anthony Clayton; †UN
Sun. 25-Jul 7:45 am HC J. Kielpikowski Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; †UN
Sun. 25-Jul 9:15 am HC D. Wians Lonnie Peerenboom; Todd Korth; Barb Korth; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer
Sun. 25-Jul 10:45 am G. Buechner Carmen Leuthner; Lloyd Leuthner; DeVonte King; Rich Spangenberg
Thu. 29-Jul 7:00 pm C. Arthur Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
†UN-Usher needed: If you'd like to volunteer as an usher, please contact the Lead usher of the group you'd like to join, or contact Rich Spangenberg at (920) 983-9821or e-mail [email protected]
Without a prayer submitted by Adeline Grieser
After being interviewed by the school administration for a job as a seventh grade
teacher, Paul nodded thoughtfully and said, “Let me see if I’ve got this right. I’m to fill
every moment of their school life with a love for learning, a sense of pride in their
ethnicity and modify any disruptive behavior. I look for signs of abuse and censor their
dress habits. I’m to wage a war on drugs, check backpacks for weapons and raise their
self-esteem. You want me to teach them patriotism, good citizenship, sportsmanship and
fair play. I’m to check their heads for lice, maintain a safe environment, offer advice,
write letters of recommendation for scholarships and encourage respect for the cultural
diversity of others.
“My contract requires me to work on my own time after school, evenings and
weekends grading papers. Also, I must spend my summer vacation working toward
advance certification and a master’s degree. I also have to attend
faculty meetings and PTA meetings on my own time. I am to be a
paragon of virtue, such that my very presence will awe my students
into being obedient and respectful of authority no matter where in
the world they may travel. You want me to incorporate technology
into the learning experience and relate personally to each student?
And you want all this without a prayer?”
More of
Adeline’s
wit can be
found on
the
outside
cover of
this
month’s
issue!
The Office of Lay Ministry explained
P A G E 1 0 V O L U M E 6 , I S S U E 1 8
From the Stewardship Board
For more than five
years, The Board of
Stewardship has been
visioning and blueprinting a
special place called the Office
of Lay Ministry. This office
will be an information hub for
the church family, a needs-and
-gifts matching office. The
word “lay” is related to the
word “laity” which is the non-
clergy
members of the
church. Therefore, in loose
terms it means “the office, or
hub, from which the members
of the church do ministry.”
This office will
eventually offer the following
ministry connections, and
more:
The office will hold a list
of our member’s interests and
skill sets so that, if needed,
they can be contacted and
offered an
opportunity to serve.
(Remember the pink inventory
forms folks have been filling
out?) For example,
woodworkers may be needed
to build benches or some may
wish to start a quilter’s group;
we can find and invite those
folks. Likewise, perhaps a shut
-in needs his/her lawn mowed
and can be connected to a
young person who is in the
neighborhood.
OLM will help the pastors
and office staff to secure
volunteers for assisting at
funerals, weddings,
general church events and to
track special needs.
Volunteers may send
birthday cards to shut-ins,
coordinate meal deliveries to
someone recovering at home,
assist in folding bulletins,
label the Voice for mailing,
help with data entry, etc.
This will be the place
where a board or committee in
need of new folks for a special
project or to serve on the team
can find
assistance in locating members
to help.
In the future, this may be
where folks may come to
adopt a space and so maintain
the building. For example, a
family may choose to adopt
washing the windows in the
atrium once a month.
The office can track who is
on what board or
committee and who is doing
what task or project.
Here, members can come
to find where they can
volunteer time or see, and
consider, short-term
projects that need to be
completed.
Much more is to come.
Exciting? Practical?
Helpful? Ministry-centered?
Family-like? You bet!
Complete? No. Making
progress? Yes! The OLM has
been “blueprinting” for some
time now, with the pooling of
minds, seeking outside ideas
and processing every angle of
this program. We have many
bricks to lay, so to speak. Yet
the OLM has its direction and
foundation. You will hear
more about this as the months
roll by. We welcome your
input! Your contact is Richard
Ryman, chairman of the Board
of Stewardship.
Want to knit for the homeless? Hats, mittens, gloves, scarves are needed. Anyone who wants to knit is welcome to help us. There are patterns available; needles can be borrowed. Lessons are available. For more information, call Caroline Arndt: 920-469-3140.
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