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THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION AT TRINITY: The Lord’s Supper is
celebrated in this congregation in the belief and confidence that
in this Sacra-
ment, Christ is truly present, giving us His body and blood, in,
with and under the forms of bread
and wine (1 Corinthians 10:16, Mark 14:22-24). As Christians
(and specifically as Missouri Syn-
od Lutherans), we believe that it is through Jesus Christ alone
that we have the hope of eternal life.
We believe that we are sinners in need of forgiveness and that
in the Lord’s Supper, God gives that
forgiveness, strengthens our faith, and strengthens our union
with Him and each other (Romans 3:23, Matthew
26:26-28). As Christians, we also believe that as we come to the
Lord’s Supper, we are making a commitment to
amend our sinful lives with the help of the Holy Spirit (2
Timothy 2:19, Romans 8:6).
GUESTS AND VISITORS: Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s
body and blood unworthily do so to their
harm and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith
which is confessed at this altar, any who are not yet
instructed or confirmed, or who hold to a doctrinal position
differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran
Church - Missouri Synod, and yet desire to receive the
sacrament, are asked first to speak with the pastor (1 Corin-
thians 11:27-29). At Trinity we practice Close Communion as
adopted by our Synod in Convention.
ALCOHOL CONTENT IN WINE: The “red” wine in the chalice and in
the outer rings of the communion cup tray
contains alcohol. The “white” wine in the center of the tray is
de-alcoholized wine (alcohol nearly 100% removed).
You may use the red or white wine in the tray but please
remember that the chalice has only “red” wine with normal
alcohol content.
Q: Typical question asked by visitors: Can only LCMS members
take communion at Trinity Burr Ridge?
A: The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has never understood or
applied the historic practice of close[d]
Communion in such a way as to mean that only LCMS members are
permitted to commune at LCMS altars.
The official position of the Synod is that not only are members
of other Lutheran churches with whom we are in altar
and pulpit fellowship invited to commune with us, but also that
in certain extraordinary cases of pastoral care and in
emergencies members of churches not in fellowship with us may be
given Communion. The Synod stated, for exam-
ple, in 1986 "that pastors and congregations of The Lutheran
Church—Missouri Synod continue to abide by the prac-
tice of close Communion, which includes the necessity of
exercising responsible pastoral care in extraordinary situa-
tions and circumstances" (1986 Res. 3-08 "To Maintain Practice
of Close Communion"). Please see
www.lcms.org for more information.
Gluten Free Communion Wafers Available Upon Request ~ Please
request from Pastor Bob at least
10 minutes before the service.
Trinity Lutheran Church and School To save the lost and to
strengthen the saved ~ Matthew 28:18-20
Church Announcements For The Week of December 10, 2017
Second Sunday in Advent 8:30 a.m. Devine service will follow
page #184
Opening #343; Sermon: #347; Closing: #344
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service HC
9:45 a.m. Bible Class in the Church Library
Advent comes from the Latin adventus, meaning “coming” or
“arrival.” The
focus of the entire season is the celebra-tion of the birth of
Jesus Christ in his
First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ in
his Second Advent.
Today is the Second Sunday of Advent, another purple or
blue candle, the Candle of “ Preparation for the coming King” is
lit.
The poinsettias are placed on God’s altar by The Altar
Guild,
thanking and praising God for the gift of his son, Jesus.
Gift cards will be available for purchase at church between
services on December 10 and 17. The sale of these cards are a
fund-raiser for Trinity Lutheran
Rejoice Choir, Grades 3 & 4 ~ 8:30 a.m. Devine Service
"Dance and Sing for the Lord Will be With us" arr by Hal
Hopson.
Dance and sing for the Lord will be with us. Glory, hallelujah.
Peace and justice soon will be with us. Glory, hallelujah. Clap
your hands and sing. Glory, hallelujah. Joyful voices ring. Glory,
hallelujah.
Soon a Son will come through Jesse. His delight shall be the
Lord. He shall reign with truth and justice. Come, O Savior come.
Wolf and lamb shall rest together, calf and lion shall join as
friends. Peace shall come to all the na-tions. Come, O Savior,
come.
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JOY CLUB: Join us on Thursday, December 14 at 11:30 a.m. Please
bring a $3.00 gift for Crazy Bunco. Contact Joyce Tomes at
630-257-2927
or Helen Voelz at 630-325-1063 if you have questions.
Church News
COME AND JOIN THE BELL AND/OR SANCTUARY CHOIRS!!!
The Bell Choir plays in church, at the 8:30 a.m. services only,
about once a month, and we have weekly rehearsals. The Bell Choir
rehearsals will be on Wednesday evenings in the church narthex from
6:30 to 7:15 p.m. The ability to read music is not required, but
helpful, and anyone high school age and beyond is most welcome to
join us!
The Sanctuary Choir sings in church, at the 8:30 a.m. services
only, and also has Wednesday evening rehearsals, in the church
balcony, from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. We sing in unison, 2-part and
4-part harmony formats, and all voice parts are needed and welcome!
We sing anthems from the 16th Century right up to the present, and,
WE HAVE LOTS OF FUN!
Weekend of October 5, 6 and 7th of 2018! Hosted by The Board of
Christian Education…. Road trip to the Ark En-counter ~
https://arkencounter.com/ and Creation Museum ~
https://creationmuseum.org/ both located outside of Cin-cinnati,
OH. We will be taking a Charter Bus and will be staying in a Hotel
for 2 nights. In order to plan this trip we will need to know who
is interested. If you are interested we will need a $50.00 deposit
by Sunday ~ December 3, 2017 to hold your spot. We are limited to
only 56 people. Costs are estimated as follows for transportation,
meals, en-trance fees and hotel: These are maximum costs and could
be reduced. This is a great fellowship event and hope this is the
first of future trips. Please reach out to Rob Grady at
[email protected] or myself at [email protected] with any
questions you may have.
Saturday, December 23 ~ No Church Sunday, December 24 ~ 9:00
a.m.
4:30 p.m. Contemporary HC 6:30 p.m. Traditional HC, 10:00 p.m.
Candlelight
Monday, December 25 ~ 10:00 a.m. HC
Age 59 and under - $425 for single occupancy$285 for double
occupancy $235 for triple occupancy
Age 60 and over - $405 for single occupancy $265 for double
occupancy $220 for triple occupancy
Our Advent Worship Services The services will focus on different
Chrismons.
Advent 2 ~ Wednesday, December 13 ~ Star of David
Advent 3 ~ Wednesday, December 20 ~ Dove and Seashell Advent 4 ~
Sunday Morning, December 24 ~ Anchor Cross
It is my pleasure to introduce to you our new Visitation Pastor
at Trinity, Pastor David Bottorff. Pastor Bottorff was most
recently the Senior Pastor at Saint John Lutheran Church in Darien,
IL.
He is in a retirement plan where he is working part time at St.
John and will now also help Pastor Bob at Trinity. Pastor Bottorff
will preach one weekend a month at Trinity and will visit some of
our members at their homes or assisted living communities once a
month. He will bring God’s Word and Sacrament
with him during these visits. Please join me in welcoming Pastor
Bottorff to our church.
Mark your calendar for the Trinity Dinner-Dance and Auction
-Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018! If you are purchasing gift cards for a
friend or family member this Christmas, please consid-er buying an
extra one to donate to our “Gift Card Pull”. Any amount would be
appreciated - $5, $10, $25 - categories could include: coffee,
restaurants, gas, grocery stores…… You can easily order gift cards
through the school TRIP program! Donations can be left in the
school office. Questions? Please see Mrs. Hansen or Mrs.
Michaelsen. THANK YOU!!!!!
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BIBLE STUDIES All studies are weekly unless otherwise noted.
Sunday Morning Adult and Youth Bible Studies – 9:45 a.m. – 10:45
a.m. The Adult Study is held in the Church Library, they are using
the Answers in Genesis curriculum. Small Group TLC meets in the
lower level of school, “The Miracles of Mercy” Sunday School is
held in the church lower level for Three-Year-Olds through Grade
8
Sunday Evening “Fit for Life” our Adult Confirmation Class will
meet from 6:30 - 8p.m. in the church library.
Tuesday Evening We are studying “Driven Heroes of the Faith” in
the school conference room at 7:00 p.m. This class is facilitated
by Rob Grady.
Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Class meets weekly at 6:30 a.m. in
the Church Library. Facilitated by Roy Carr (630-323-3688) we will
continue a study of Hebrews. Come when you can. Extra study guides
available.
Wednesday Morning TLC TLC Bible Study Group will meet in the
Church Library. This class is led by Rob Grady (708-839-1200 ext.
6). They are studying the book of “Romans”.
Thursday Afternoon Ladies Bible Class meets weekly at 1:00 p.m.
in the home of Susie Carr (630-323-3688).
Thursday Evening TLC TLC Bible Study Group meets the second and
fourth Thursday. The class is led by Sharon Wendte
(630-455-1775).
Friday Evening TLC TLC Bible Study Group meets at the
Gustafson’s and is led by Cliff Gustafson (815-372-9937).
Youth News
Church News
Please use the “Trinity Lutheran and Blueberry Hill Voucher”
found in the church narthex or at school. When you plan your next
meal out, go to the Darien Blueberry Hill Café. This is an easy way
to
help the school raise money. 10% of your bill will be donated to
Trinity Lutheran School.
School News
Winter Retreat to Camp Luther on January 2-5. The cost will
remain at $150 and monies can be used from your ac-count. The sign
up sheets are up in the Youth Room and in the Seventh Grade
Confirmation room. Friends are welcome to attend. Parents are
needed to drive the 6 hours to the camp.
The new flower calendar for 2018 is now up and ready for people
to sign up. Sign up early to get your favorite date.
The cost is $40 which pays for two bouquets of flowers. Thank
you for helping us beautify the altar. ~ The Altar Guild.
Pizza sales will be during the month of January. They can be
picked up on Friday, February 2, from noon till 1 p.m. And from 3
p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
In the past, we have collected Coke product codes to enter here
in the office to earn money for our school. Now, Coke has changed
to a new program. You can enter the codes yourself at home or
bring them into the office to have someone else enter them. Step
1: Go to https://us.coca-cola.com/give/
Step 2: Choose Donate to School Step 3: Enter Trinity Lutheran
School, Burr Ridge
Step 4: Sign up/sign in Step 5: Enter codes (Codes can be
scanned directly using a mobile device.)
This is an easy way everyone can earn money for our school!
Trinity’s annual Children’s Christmas Program will be held
on
Sunday, December 17 at 1:30 p.m. in the school gym. They are
excited to share the good news of Jesus’ birth with you
as they present “The Colors of Christmas.
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WORSHIP FOR SHUT-INS is a 30-minute, weekly
television program led by a Lutheran pastor and the
messages are focused toward those who are at home or
in the hospital featuring classic Lutheran Worship.
Sunday 11:30am ~ (TLN) Comcast 138
Aging Care Connections and Hope Lutheran Church invite you to
join them for a free senior lunch, fellowship and entertainment on
Wednesday, December 13th at 12 p.m. A Bible Study begins at 11:15
a.m. with lunch
following at Hope Lutheran Church, 6455 Joliet Road,
Countryside. Please RSVP by calling Aging Care Con-nections at
708.354.1323 before Tuesday, Dec 12. A pasta meal from Salerno’s
and Christmas carols to sing.
Community News
March for Life Chicago~ Join area Lutherans and thousands of
pro-life advocates at the March for Life Chicago on January 14,
2018, to witness to the sanctity of human life and hear
inspira-
tional speakers affirming the value of life and underscoring the
importance of continuing to speak out for life. Meet on Federal
Plaza, 50 W. Adams Street, Chicago, at 1:55 p.m. under the
LOVE AFFIRMS LIFE banner, or Ride a bus leaving from Trinity
Lutheran Church, 1001 Kimberly Way, Lisle, leaving at 1 p.m.
Suggested bus ride donation is $10 (to cover cost for the
round-trip bus ride). Call Kris Blackwell at 630-234-1491 to
reserve your seat. Space is limited.
St. John’s Lutheran Church and School cordially invites you to
our Annual Christmas Concert, “JOY HAS DAWNED”, 505 South Park
Road, LaGrange, IL 60525, on Sunday evening, December 10th, at 6:30
p.m. Under the direction of David Lincoln, this evening of music
will feature St. John’s adult and youth choirs and orchestra. The
program will include a variety of sacred music and familiar carols.
A free-will offering will be received at the concert in support of
St. John’s Music Ministry. For further information, please contact
our church office at 708.354.1690 or visit our website at
sjlagrange.com.
Historic St. Matthew Lutheran Church and Soup Kitchen, 2108 W.
21st Street, Chicago
We thank you for your continued support of this ministry through
your prayers, gifts of time and talents.
We are always in need of Styrofoam cups, paper products such as
plates, silverware,
Napkins, paper towels and toilet paper. If you would like to
help serve food,
the next opportunity is December 12 . Meet at the church office
at 11 a.m.
The West Towns Chorus presents “Jingle All The Way” with special
guests: Midwest Crossroad Chorus, First United Methodist Chancel
Ringers,
Affinity Strings, Carolyn May, and more! Tivoli Theatre 5021
Highland Ave., Downers Grove,
Sunday, December 10, 2 p.m. Ticket Price starting at $20.
Purchase tickets online at WestTowns.org/christmas or by calling
630-201-5544. A shuttle
from the Curtiss Street parking deck to the Tivoli will be
available before and after each show.
The Singing Men of Oak Brook & Director Lee McGinty Present
“And on Earth, Peace” Sunday, December 17 at 2:30 p.m. ~ Featuring
Guest Artist, The Chicago
Brass Band, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush
Hill Road, Elmhurst. Tickets are $15.00 for an adult, $5 for a
teenager, under 12 are free. Payment can be made online at
www.singingmenoakbrook.org, day of: you can pay cash, check or
This Christmas season, you are encouraged to come and be a part
of Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle, special
“Service of Remembrance” to be held on
Saturday, December 16, at 6:30 p.m. Contact Trinity church
office at 630-964-1272 or [email protected]. Holidays can be
hard when you have lost someone close. This beautiful candlelit
service will help you to experience the amazing gift of God’s
eternal presence with us, always. Refreshments will be served
following the service.
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Those Serving This Weekend…..
Sunday Preacher…...………………………..................……….....Pastor
Dave Bottorff
Saturday Preacher…….…………………..…………………….……Pastor Dave Bottorff
Organist..……..……..….…...…....……………….……………………….....Howard
Eggert
Contemporary Worship Leader……………………………..……………......Kiko
Negron
Saturday Reader……………………………………………..…………...…….....Poppi Sass
Guitarist………………...…………..…………………………………..………...…..Lisa Haak
Altar Guild ~ Volunteers
Usher Group 3: 8:30 a.m. ~ Steve Voelz, Alan VanDahm, Keith
Wendte
Usher Group 1: 11:00 a.m. ~ Richard Thorburn, Jr., Gerald
Tiedt,
Gene Weisbecker, Frank Mika Jr., Bill Harris
Communion Assistants: Saturday ~ 6:30 p.m.: Jake Bulthuis
Sunday ~ 11:00 a.m. : Mark Winterroth and Cliff Gustafson
Acolytes: Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m.: Zachary Schwoebel and Jackson
Crispin
11:00 a.m.: Lawton Knappenburger and Matthew Gerhardt
Greeters: Sunday ~ 8:30 a.m.: Matilda Koppera
11:00 a.m.: Todd and Christine Suddreth
Sunday Advent 2 December 10
8:30 a.m. Devine Service
9:45 a.m. Bible Class and Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship HC
6:30 p.m. Fit for Life (CL)
Monday December 11
6:30 p.m. Advent Tea (TFH)
Tuesday December 12
11:15 a.m. St. Matthews (OP)
6:30 p.m. Bell Choir (N)
7:00 p.m. Co-ed Basketball (G)
7:00 p.m. TLC(CR)
7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir (CH)
Wednesday December 13
10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Advent 2 Service
6:30 a.m. Men’s BC (CL)
10:30 a.m. TLC (CL)
4:45 p.m. Public School Confirmation (CL)
Thursday December 14
11:30 a.m. JOY Club (TFH)
1:00 p.m. Ladies BC (OP)
6:45 p.m. TLC Wendte (CR)
7:30 p.m. Praise Band (CH)
Friday December 15
Saturday December 16
8:30 a.m. Trustees
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Santa’s Helper
5:00 p.m. Youth to Mini-golf
6:30 p.m. Celebration Service HC
We Invite You To View Our
Website WEEKLY : www.TLBR.org
For All Your Trinity Informational Needs! Announcements &
Sermons,
Weekly Events & Highlights,
Announcements, Our Ministries Bible Studies, and More!
Trinity Lutheran Church & School 11500 German Church Rd.
Burr Ridge, IL 60527 708-839-1200 /church 708-839-1444 /school
www.TLBR.org.
Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered
to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" "Because white
is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her
life." The child
thought about this for a moment, then said "So why is the groom
wearing black?"
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Our Members who are homebound…. Don Tomes, Aileen Mastney
Our Members who are in assisted living or nursing homes…. Joyce
Miegel, Joyce Rabas, Lorraine Buczko,
Jeanette Wielebinicki, Laurie Verba
“As we bask in the glow of God Himself choosing, from His
freedom and through His immeasur-able power, to sanctify every
aspect and moment of human life by taking flesh and passing
through
every stage of human growth and development, and sanctifying
each of those moments, let’s do the very hard work of taking our
faith seriously and, knowing God loves us and will always for-give
every sin, let’s winsomely and gently live in such a way we show
the world a better way.
Our Members or Friends of Our Members In The Military….. Peter
Davidovitch (South Korea) US Army Pilot, godson of Bill & Judy
Jung
Thomas Logan ~nephew of Cathy LaFlame Andrea Logan ~niece of
Cathy LaFlame
Sarah Mears~ National Guard Kris Randolph (Active Duty~Scott
AFB) Air Force airman ~ son of Joan Randolph
Jeremy Marwitz (US) ~ Grandson of Lee Marwitz Chaplain Mike
Sneath (Virginia)
Lt. Col. Timothy Luther Albrecht ~ Kirtland Air Force Base, New
Mexico
Lt. Col. Angie Marie Albrecht, MD (Kirtland, AFB, NM)
Daughter-in-law of Pastor & Janet Albrecht
Michael Grimes (Ft. Carson, CO) member, son of Janet Grimes
Chaplain Mike Moreno~ Pursuing a masters degree in order to serve
with wounded warriors.
nephew of Bessie Kuske
Adam Koshiol ~ ARNG-2006-2012, Air Force National Guard, son of
Kim Valentino
Michael Michalek ~ (Oxnard, CA) Reservist ~ son of Cindy
Stutz
Serrica Michalek ~ (Oxnard, CA) Reservist ~ daughter-in-law of
Cindy Stutz
Devin Mosely ~ (US Army, Ft. Carson ,CO) Deployed to
Afghanistan
Connor Mersch ~ US Army, Fort Benning, GA
Riley Gentile ~ US Army Paratrooper in Texas, cousin of Sharleen
VanDahm
Our Members who are celebrating their baptismal birthdays the
week of Dec. 10
Joyce Tomes, Andrew DeWitt, Dorothy Anderson, Lauren Grady,
Alexis Ternig, David Bottger, Brian Orrick, Joanne Wielebnicki,
Joel Vickers, Lisa Haak, Kathleen Howard, John Moore
Our Members who are celebrating wedding anniversaries the week
of Dec. 10
None
Week of December 3 Weekend Worship Attendance ~ 274 Communion ~
144
Planning a Baptism or a Wedding at Trinity? A Meeting with
Pastor Geaschel is required before every Baptism & Wedding.
Please call the church
office to schedule your appointment with Pastor Bob.
Prayers
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The Week of December 10 Don Baumruck ~ Prayers for healing ~
Req. by Sandy
Sherry LaFlame ~ Prayers of thanks that she is home recovering ~
Req. by Greg and Cathy LaFlame Roberta Kleyweg ~ Prayers for
healing from cancer ~ Req. by Susan Kleyweg
Family of Jeri Machino ~ Prayers of comfort after Jeri’s passing
~ Req. by Melinda Borchardt Jenifer ~ Prayers for good health ~
Req. by Barbara
Armando Cantele ~ Prayers for healing ~ Req. by Nicole Cantele
Liem Nguyen ~ Prayers for healing after surgery ~ Req. by Jeanne
Arturi
Scott Browne ~ Prayers for strength George Keltz ~ Prayers for
comfort and healing
Burt Beyer ~ Prayers for continued healing after surgery Richard
and Alysa Kocek ~ Blessings on their marriage
December 3 Jon Beck ~ Prayers for health and healing ~ Req. by
Lori Trinche
Pat MacLeod ~ Prayers for healing ~ Req. by Betty Pastori Brian
Murray ~ Prayers for healing ~ Req. by Betty Pastori
Prayers for comfort for the family of Ellen Tomes on the death
of Ellen’s mother ~ Req by Joyce Tomes Ed DeWitt ~ Prayers for
healing ~ Req by Andy Dewitt (Andy’s uncle)
Ann Finney Family ~ Prayers for comfort after Ann’s passing ~
Req Nancy Montelbano (cousin) Herb Marohn Family ~ Prayers for
comfort after Herb’s passing ~ Req by Nancy Montelbano (friend)
Russell Anderson Family ~ Prayers for comfort after Russell’s
passing
November 26 Sherry LaFlame ~ Prayers for comfort and healing
after heart surgery ~ Req. by Cathy LaFlame
Mary Girvzanski Family ~ Prayers for comfort after Mary’s death
~ Req. by Crista Childers (her aunt) Rachel Morgan ~ Prayers for
healing from cancer ~ Req. by Rick Thorburn
If you would like a prayer request continued, please email or
call the church office. If you have a Private Prayer
Request (NOT announced during the worship service) for our
Prayer Circle Group please email or call the church office
708-839-1200 or [email protected] Thank you, Nancy
USE THIS QR CODE FOR ELECTRONIC GIVING AT TRINITY!!! When you
scan this barcode-like QR code image with a smart phone's QR
decoder, it will instantly con-nect you to the mobile version of
our church web page. To individuals who are familiar with QR codes,
it will provide a quick and easy way to access our electronic
giving por-tal. Take your announcements home, create a profile and
giving is easy!
Weekly Prayers CANCER PATIENTS: Ted Bulthuis ~ Brother of Jake
Bulthuis,
Sheryl Ill ~ Req. by Sandi Bulthuis, Dan Stastny,
Joey O’Shea ~ Brother-in-law of Karla O’Shea, Roberta
Kleyweg
Marjorie Duhatschek ~ Judy Jung’s mom, Bob Bordak,
Bill Harris, Peter Trinche ~ Req. by Lori Trinche, John Calkins
~ Lori Trinche
Wilson Gregory ~ 4 years old ~ Req. Nancy Richter, grandson of
Dennis Kelly,
Gay Roby and Beth Johnson ~ Req. by Jan Miller,
Joseph Ritson ~ Req. by Ava Franco, Elaine Rice ~ Req. by Susan
Villarreal,
Margie Hammes ~ Req. Neil Hammes, Rich Kruse ~ Req. Carol
Ball
Rachel & Hope Salverredy, Nanci Saucier, Joyce Meigel,
Scott Browne, Don Tomes ~ Prayers for healing.
Prayers
To Prepare For Next Week’s Worship Service Read: Isaiah 61:1-4,
8-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28
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