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St. Paul Lutheran Church A Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Community Phone: 505  242  5942 Fax: 505  242  7067 Email: [email protected] Website: www.StPaulABQ.org Pastoral Care Emergency Phone: 505  249  9859 Calico Bu erfly Preschool Phone: 505  242  4504 Email: [email protected] Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. First Light Eucharist 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion Personnel S
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Leroy Mar nez 2 Table of Contents From The Senior Pastor .......................................................................... 2 Confirma on Class ................................................................................. 3 From The Associate Pastor ..................................................................... 4 From The Congrega on President .......................................................... 5 A Note From The Music Director ............................................................ 6 Calico Bu erfly Preschool ....................................................................... 7 Adult Faith Development ........................................................................ 8 All Saints’ Day/Nursery Job Opportunity ................................................ 9 Camino De Vida Celebrates New Building ............................................ 10 Albuquerque Interfaith In Research Phase. .......................................... 11 Movie Night .......................................................................................... 12 CROP Walk News .................................................................................. 13 Adopted Families .................................................................................. 14 The Saint Olaf Band .............................................................................. 15 Sunflower: An Extension Of An Important Ministry ............................. 16 Thank You, Saint Paul ........................................................................... 17 Advocacy 2014 ..................................................................................... 18 Southwest Educa onal Partners (SWEPT) ............................................ 19 Council Highlights ................................................................................. 20 Calendar and Worship Assistants Schedule .................................... Insert Saint Paul Lutheran Church, as a community of faith in Christ, is radically welcoming, strives for jus ce, and loves its neighbors as itself. B
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: October 15 at noon. From The Senior Pastor WARMING THE GLOBE Global warming is a hot topic. Various disciplines from scien fic study to ethical and moral delibera on and discernment have been hos ng conferences to share research results and mobilize people for ac on – some to support their globing warming agen‐
da and others to counter that claim. September brought to New York City a demonstra on of climate ac vists raising awareness of the need to act NOW, and a special United Na ons gathering of world leaders to make progress on a shared understanding of the need to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The “Pastoral Mes‐
sage on Climate Change” signed by four denomina onal leaders in the USA and Canada, including ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, aﬃrms our hope: “In Christ God sets us free from the cap‐
vity of blaming and shaming. God liberates us for shared en‐
deavors where we find each other at our best (Pastoral Le er 19 September 2014, www.elca.org).” In my li le corner of the world, through reading and reflec on and in consulta on with folks I know and respect, I am daily mak‐
ing decisions that I hope and pray will assure a healthy future for my grandchildren and theirs. Whatever our poli cal or scien fic or moral persuasion on the subject of global warming, the call of the gospel, the example of Christ Jesus is related: we are to be about “warming the globe.” Readings from the gospel of Ma hew this fall remind us how to do that…  Seek reconcilia on: If you are in conflict with a brother or sister, try to resolve it and, failing that, stay connected in hope.  Keep forgiving: If you are having trouble forgiving yourself or a sister or brother, keep prac cing! Seventy‐seven mes or seventy mes seven – keep forgiving un l you lose count so that by your example the world may know the hope that is in you. 2 
Share: Live out of a vision of abundance, not scarcity, a vision of hope deeply trus ng God the Judge who is merciful and just, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. We live in chao c and challenging mes, with real threats to global peace and well‐being coming from every direc on. Instead of cowering in fear we can as a community in Christ model the s ll more excellent way. We can warm the globe in life‐giving ways by extending love, acceptance and welcome. Share. Reconcile. Forgive. Choose life in order that glimpses of grace and mercy, compassion and generosity, hope and love – so that glimpses of God‐with‐us might warm the globe. <>< Pr. Pat Holman Confirma on Class By Pastor Holman Classes for those desiring to aﬃrm their bap sm will begin soon. An informa onal gathering for all 6th grade youth and older and their parents/guardians/sponsors will be held a er the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, September 28th. For more infor‐
ma on, please contact Pr. Holman. 3 From The Associate Pastor Ma hew 19: 4 ‐ Jesus said, “Let the li le children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” We began Sunday School on September 14th, it was our wel‐
come back day. We did half an hour of songs and then we sepa‐
rated groups by li le ones and the youth. The li le ones began a journey filled with Bible stories, like Joseph and Ruth. In the youth class we talked about how they will learn Chris an stories in a more eﬀec ve way, including more "hands on" projects. I think Chris an Educa on is an important part of people's lives. Since I began working with the youth, I realized how hard it is being a youth at this me. Star ng with unfulfilled childhoods, some begin having adult responsibili es as soon as they learn to speak. Youth are facing serious issues at school we didn't face before, like bullying. A strong Chris an founda on will help them to face many issues with hope, trus ng they are not alone and God is with them, that He is alongside their life's journey all the me. Building their con‐
nec on with God as children will help them to find healthy ways to solve problems in their future as youth and then adults. Parents' par cipa on is really important. It allows them to know what is happening with their children and also shows children how important it is to learn about how God has been ac ng and accompanying His people throughout the ages. We can do a great work with children and youth. Let's do it to‐
gether! Blessings! Pastor Carmen E. Miranda 4 From The Congrega on President By Nancy Jenkins The smell of roas ng chile is in the air and so are the hot air bal‐
loons. It’s great living in New Mexico! In September we had several opportuni es to do “God’s Work, Our Hands.” On Saturday, September 7th, members of several Lutheran churches joined with the members of Habitat for Hu‐
manity and worked on a house in the south valley. It was a won‐
derful group of people and we got a lot of work done. I am just glad I wasn’t charged for all the bent nails I created. It was a great day to build a house! We also had opportuni es to work with the Camino De Vida members on their new worship space. It was a me of hard work and good fellowship. There is s ll a lot to be done, so check with Pastor Carmen if you are interested in spending a few hours on Saturday mornings to lend a hand. Sunday School started in September. We are using a rota on model which consists of units that are 3‐4 weeks long with diﬀer‐
ent ac vi es each week that reinforce the story. All the supplies needed to teach the unit will be provided, as well as lesson plans so li le prepara on by the leader is necessary. Since units are only a few weeks long, you are not being asked to teach for the whole year. I hope you will consider leading one or two sessions. The list of units is available from Pastor Carmen. We reviewed the RFP responses in September and we are close to presen ng a labyrinth/ landscape plan to the congrega on for approval. This is a very exci ng next step. Thanks to all of you for your input and ideas. The second Mission and Ministry Quarterly Mee ng was held on Sept. 27th. Ministry, commi ee, and Council members had a 5 very interes ng conversa on about the budget for 2015. We are trying to find ways to be fiscally responsible while con nuing to follow God’s Will. Evenings are ge ng cooler as we head into Fall. Be careful when ligh ng your furnaces. This thought may sound odd coming from your President, but as a Red Cross volunteer I am concerned that as temperatures fall, the number of home fires increase. Many of these fires are directly related to furnaces and/or heaters. Stay safe! Blessings A Note From The Music Director By Seth Hartwell I am excited to announce that the St. Paul Chancel Choir will par‐
cipate in the Hymn Fes val at St. Luke Lutheran Church on Sun‐
day, October 19th at 5:30 p.m. with a recep on to follow. It will feature plenty of congrega onal singing, all are invited to a end this free event. I always enjoy when Lutherans come together in worship, especially with our partner congrega ons. I am also thrilled that the New Mexico Performing Arts Society was so delighted with the sanctuary at St. Paul, that they have asked to hold a second helping of their annual Winter's Sols ce program. Please Save the date: November 29th at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available from $28.50 for General Admission and $25.50 for Senior Admission, and can be purchased through www.holdmy cket.com or by calling (505) 886‐1251 anyone who volunteers can receive a free complimentary cket to the concert! 6 By Doreen Kleinsasser The curriculum theme for October is “Community Helpers.” It is a great me to make children aware of the people in our lives that provide service to us in the community. It’s an appropriate me to recognize how important police oﬃcers, firefighters, mili‐
tary personnel, doctors, nurses, and many others are in pro‐
tec ng and keeping us safe. Calico Bu erfly Preschool will be soon promo ng its annual fund raising event, the Fall Fes val to be held on November 6th. Please be watching for addi onal publicity for the dinner. It is a wonderful me to recognize the preschool and its connec on as a ministry of St. Paul. It is an evening of good food, entertain‐
ment, and fellowship. It is an approved Thrivent fundraiser and will receive matching funds from Care Abounds in Communi es. Calico Bu erfly par cipates in the Smith’s Community Rewards Program. Addi onally, if you would like to help throughout the year, use your rewards card at Smiths and help Calico earn money by swip‐
ing your card each me you shop. Here’s how to enroll: 1. Visit SmithsCommunityRewards.com 2. Sign in to your Online Account or create an account 3. Find and select your organiza on and click “save.” Nonprofit Organiza on #84315 Your support is appreciated! 7 Adult Faith Development By Bob Ma hews It's October and Adult Faith Development is in full swing. Here's what we'll be up to this month: On Sunday, October 5th, the session will be about building rela‐
onships between St. Paul and Sunflower Orphanage in Cambo‐
dia. It will include watching a video of the children there, listen‐
ing to their stories, and discussing Sunflower in the context of the recent history of Cambodia. Three sessions, October 12, 19, and 26, will take a ramble through some of the books of prophesy in the Old Testament, guided by four intriguing characters. On the 12th we'll meet Gomer, Hosea's some me wife. On the 19th, we'll learn a bit more about two prophets, specifically Isaiah and Jeremiah. And on the 26th, we'll renew our acquaintance with poor old Job. All sessions start at 9:15 on Sunday morning (between services), and everyone is welcome! Addi onal opportuni es to grow your faith are headed our way through Saint Timothy’s Bible Study. St. Timothy Lutheran Church invites St. Paul members to par ci‐
pate in a year‐long Bible study course based on Brian McLaren’s book We Make the Road by Walking. The study has two ses‐
sions: one on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and the other on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. You only need to a end one session a week to keep current. If you are interested in a ending, please contact Pastor Rachael at St. Timothy's, 255‐8001, or by email at prs [email protected]. 8 All Saints’ Day By Jo Browning We will be observing All Saints Day on November 2nd, the day for remembering those who have died. The Visual Choir would like your help in con nuing our project of the banners with the pictures of our loved ones who have passed away. This is NOT limited to members of St. Paul Lutheran, but is open to those who have been precious in your life. Please bring a picture which we can scan into the computer and then print out for the ban‐
ners. You can also send a picture electronically to me at [email protected] or place the picture in the box located in the Welcome Center. Please include your name, the name of the deceased, and your e‐mail or phone number in the event that I might have a ques on and, of course, so the picture can be re‐
turned to you. We will not harm the pictures and they will be returned intact. Thank you for your support of this project in the past. It has been so moving to see members sharing stories of friends and family as they look at the banners. God's peace. Nursery Job Opportunity By Alicia Ruch‐Flynn
The St. Paul nursery is looking for members 18 years or older who are interested in being subs tutes in the nursery. The pay is $10/hr. Please see Greg Flynn or Alicia Ruch‐Flynn if you are in‐
terested. Thanks! 9 Camino De Vida Celebrates New Building By Ivan Westergaard A celebra on will take place on Sunday, October 5, when our Hispanic/La no ministry has a joyful beginning in its new perma‐
nent space. At 3 p.m. that Sunday, a special service of dedica on and celebra on will take place at 3907 Isleta Blvd. SW (several blocks south of Rio Bravo Blvd.), once known as Cristo del Valle Presbyterian Church. The Presbytery of Santa Fe recently turned that property over to the emerging Camino de Vida congrega‐
on. This eﬀort of new church development among our Spanish speaking friends is jointly supported by our ELCA and the Presby‐
terian Church USA. A joint call from the Lutherans and the Pres‐
byterians brought Pastor Carmen Miranda to Albuquerque to assist Pastor Yela and our Pastor Holman. Please join the celebra on on October 5, 3 p.m., and share the excitement of "new" worship and ac vity space for this congre‐
ga on. Your presence, along with Lutherans and Presbyterians from all over the Albuquerque area, will show our support for this new ministry. 10 Albuquerque Interfaith In Research Phase By Katryn Fraher, Justin Remer Thamert, Jeff Sorensen, Else
Tasseron, Paul Thompson, and Ivan Westergaard In order to understand the problems we are hearing about from rela onal mee ngs and small group mee ngs, and to determine what, if any, ac on we should take, A.I. has been mee ng with a variety of people. We have had at least a dozen mee ngs as of this wri ng, with many more scheduled. Two of those mee ngs were held at St. Paul: 1) State Senator Lisa Torraco shared thoughts about public educa on and was concerned when she heard the sharp decline in GED comple ons since a private for‐
profit corpora on took over and copyrighted "GED," put it all on computer only (no paper test), and raised the cost $100; 2) Dr. Paul Hopkins, former Director of Samaritan Counseling Center, gave us informa on on behavioral health services and lack‐there
‐of in the Albuquerque area, a problem that has come to greater light with the Police Department crisis (A.I. is trying to determine if this is a concern that we should look into further given the in‐
terest shown in many A.I. member ins tu ons). We have had mee ngs with the Psychiatrist who heads up the APD Crisis In‐
terven on Team; the ac ng APS Superintendent, Dr. Brad Win‐
ter; County Commissioner Maggie Hart Stebbins; City Council President Ken Sanchez; Rep. Rick Miera; Dr. Bill Miller, an addic‐
ons expert; Jim Ogle, Na onal Alliance on Mental Illness; and more. Stay tuned! A.I.'s next regular mee ng is October 2 at St. Mark's Episcopal (431 Richmond NE) at 6 p.m. 11 Movie Night By Alicia Ruch‐Flynn Plan to join us on Friday evening, October 17th, for a showing of The Sixth Sense. The Sixth Sense is rated PG‐13, but it has a lot of suspense in it that younger people might find unnerving. The sto‐
ry follows a young boy and his discussions with his therapist and has a lot of twists and turns. This movie has themes of courage, faith, grace, grief, loss, healing, journey, reconcilia on, and re‐
demp on. Without giving too much away, please come prepared to be engaged and surprised by the film. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. ‐‐ main dish provided (pancakes hot oﬀ the grill with sau‐
sage). Bring a side to share. The movie will start about 6:30 p.m. Upcoming movies are Manny and Lo on November 21st, and It's a Wonderful Life on Sunday, Dec 14th, a er the second service (pizza and Christmas cookies!) 2 CROP Walk News By Alicia Ruch‐Flynn Come walk with St. Paul's Team and help fight hunger locally and globally! This year's walk will be on Sunday, the 26th of October, and we will walk around the Albuquerque Academy! The hos ng congrega on is Holy Cross Lutheran (at 6601 Wyoming NE). The walk will start at 2 p.m. ‐ registra on starts at 1:15 p.m. There will be a short walk of about 1.5 miles and a longer walk of 3.3 miles. You can par cipate as a member of our team or sponsor the team. Sign up as either at www.cropwalkonline.org and choose New Mexico, then choose our walk here in Albuquerque. You can also donate and/or sign up to walk between services and a er second service October 5th, 12th, and 19th. Look forward to seeing everyone there! For another way to help with Hunger Relief, enjoy a nice evening out at Tractor Brewery. Monday night, October 6th, between 4 and 8 p.m., Tractor will donate $1 from every beer order to the Albuquerque Metro Area Crop Walk! A great way to be with friends, build rela onships, and help fight hunger at the same me. 13 Adopted Families By Kay Schoenefeld We recently lost another good and faithful servant, Jack Cur n was our go‐to guy for any kind of work that required carpentry skills. Over the years we were able to pass along several pieces of furniture that Jack fixed. We will miss you, Jack; thanks for all you did. This past month we helped two single moms. The first mom, who has children ages 9 and 13, had a fairly large gas bill. She is work‐
ing but had other bills to pay and just couldn't catch up with the gas bill. She couldn't cook and had no hot water, and she is dia‐
be c. She had to shu le her kids around to school and her par‐
ents. We worked together with St. Vincent de Paul to get her gas back on. She was very grateful. The second mom was about to lose her public housing when we met her. She is Navajo and has a son with Down Syndrome. She is working but has to have a job that allows her to help her son when he needs it, so she doesn't earn a lot. She is close to an as‐
sociate's degree and is very interested in ge ng more educa on. She is also good at following up on leads for help. We helped with her rent and gas bill while she found help for her electric bill. Then through some connec ons at CNM we were able to get her an appointment with a counselor who helped her with a plan to achieve her goals. She will be star ng a class very soon at CNM; we helped with tui on and she will buy her book (which is not cheap!). She has thanked me many, many mes. We con nue to have a special need for adult diapers (size medi‐
um for women), and we can always use furniture, toilet paper, laundry soap, dish soap, toothpaste, tooth brushes, shampoo, cleaning supplies, TVs, blankets, bath towels, sheets, dishes, sil‐
verware, pots and pans, lamps, and anything else useable. If you have large items to donate, call Kay to arrange for pickup; bring 14 small items to the narthex coatroom (by the Adopted Families sign). To donate money, make checks payable to St. Paul, mark them for Adopted Families and place them in the Sunday oﬀer‐
ing or church oﬃce. Thank you for remembering our families. Kay Schoenefeld, 281‐4037 Cheri and Ted Parson, 291‐8394 Dave Lund Bill and Paula Eglinton Randy and Marsha Kearney Fred and Helen Disque Jack and Pat Cur n Hal and Cheryl Schultz The Saint Olaf Band By Liz Hartwell The St. Olaf Band, dubbed "one of America's preeminent bands" by The New Yorker, will perform in Albuquerque as part of its 2014 na onal tour. The concert will take place on Tuesday, Octo‐
ber 14 at 8 p.m. at Manzano High School Performing Arts Cen‐
ter. The concert is free for students and $10 for adults/seniors. Tickets are available on the night of the concert, in advance at unm ckets.com, or by calling (505) 277‐4569. The St. Olaf Band's na onal tour program, "Mostly Bri sh," will center around music from the United Kingdom. Works by Holst, Elgar, and Vaughan Williams, as well as the well‐known Grainger "Lincolnshire Posy," acknowledge the tradi onal, while Sparke's Dance Movements and Hesketh's Masque will represent the lat‐
est music for band from the UK. A new work by conductor Timo‐
thy Mahr, By Blue Lake, Listening, Dancing will also be per‐
formed, along with a few works featuring soloists. Founded in 1891, the St. Olaf Band is the oldest music organiza‐
on at St. Olaf College, a campus interna onally renowned for its high caliber of musical ensembles. Under the leadership of con‐
ductor Dr. Timothy Mahr, the St. Olaf Band performs the very best composi ons and transcrip ons for symphonic band. 15 Sunflower: An Extension Of An Important Ministry By Hal Schultz If you read last month's newsle er you already know that the church council, a er extensive ques ons and discussing, voted to extend the connec on between St. Paul and Sunflower Or‐
phanage Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for another year. You may not know exactly what this ac on means or how it benefits Sunflower, let me a empt an explana on. The ac on by council essen ally designates Sunflower as a recognized charity that is part of the St. Paul family. It does not provide funding for Sun‐
flower, it does, however, authorize Sunflower as a "flow through" organiza on. Or, to say it another way, individuals who wish to contribute to Sunflower can do so in the same way that contribu ons are made to Adopted Families, AIF, The Store‐
house, — through St. Paul. This in and of itself is an important ministry. During the past 2‐3 years, more than $10,000 has "flowed" to Sunflower through St. Paul. This is in addi on to the funds from the St. Paul endowment. As a result, Sunflower children, though they are orphans, do in fact have a family and their basic needs are provided; including food, clothing, and school supplies. We are now pu ng the fin‐
ishing touches on their new home. The building project has in‐
deed been a struggle, including the death of one of the workers some months ago which stopped work for a me. But now the children have moved in and they are so happy. We are no longer dependent on an unfriendly landlord, the children have a home that is theirs. This would not have been possible were it not for the generosity of St. Paul — its youth, adult membership, friends, — everyone that has par cipated in the St. Paul ‐ Sun‐
flower connec on. We at Sunflower are so very grateful. The hands of St. Paul have indeed reached half way around the world. Thanks be to God. 16 Thank You, Saint Paul By teachers in Mahajanga, Madagascar On July 18th 2014, St Paul member and PhD student in educa on at UNM, Rijasoa Andriamanana, facilitated a teachers’ training workshop in Mahajanga, Madagascar. 84 teachers a ended the workshop en tled Incorpora ng the na ve language into the teaching of foreign language in Madagascar, Rijasoa’s tenta ve disserta on topic. The workshop was an opportunity for Rijasoa to exchange knowledge with prac oners there and receive feedback from them about a possible pedagogy that could im‐
prove the teaching of foreign language in Madagascar. An actual study in Malagasy high school classrooms is planned for 2015 before an extensive research in 2016. Addi onally, more work‐
shops in other school districts need to be oﬀered as foreign lan‐
guage teaching is a key to students’ success in Madagascar, where French remains the language of instruc on. The workshop was funded by generous dona ons raised at St. Paul during a Malagasy event in June. A big thank you to all who supported this cause, whether you came to the fundraising event or not. A special apprecia on goes to Pastor Holman and the church com‐
mi ee who allowed the event to take place at St. Paul. Terry Cole, the main brain of the event, also deserves a round of ap‐
plause for her hard work with the fundraising. On behalf of the foreign language teachers of Madagascar, Rijasoa appreciates the congrega on and its members. 17 Advocacy 2014 By Ruth Hoﬀman The 2014 Lutheran Advocacy Ministry‐New Mexico conference will be held on Saturday, November 8th at St. Timothy Lutheran Church (211 Jeﬀerson NE 87108). The conference will take place from 9:00 a.m. un l 1:00 p.m. and the cost is $15 per person, including lunch. Session topics will include advocacy basics, hun‐
ger, immigra on and more. Our featured speaker will be Pastor David Vasquez, author of several Bible studies from the perspec‐
ve of immigrants and refugees. Pastor Vasquez is currently the campus pastor at Luther College and recently selected as the new president of Pacific School of Religion. Plan now to a end and learn more about advoca ng for our many neighbors living in poverty. To register or for more informa on, contact Ruth Hoﬀman at [email protected] or (505) 984‐8005. The registra on deadline is November 4th. 18 Southwest Educa onal Partners (SWEPT) By Katryn Fraher We need your help again! SWEPT and our students want to thank you for your support last March in helping our students take the GED test. Because of your support, all of our students have been able aﬀord the test. Due to priva za on, the cost of GED test has risen from $35‐$85 up to $120. This cost is a huge burden for those working hard to provide a be er opportunity for themselves and their families. Fortunately, SWEPT has made significant steps towards address‐
ing this issue. We have partnered with the UNM Educa onal Op‐
portunity Center, UNM High School Equivalency Program, and SL Start to cover our student’s fees. We have also received a grant from the City of Albuquerque which will cover all of our stu‐
dent’s tests star ng next year. We have also partnered with the Undios Project, a collabora on of GED instruc on ins tu ons and exam providers, to encouraged the state to adopt two lower cost alterna ves to the GED. Unfortunately, we s ll don’t have enough money to cover the cost of our students for the remainder of this year. Currently, we have two full classes in session which will end on November 6, 2014. Not all of our students can aﬀord the $120 fee for taking the GED test. We are working to fund raise $2,500 to cover our students who cannot aﬀord the test. Our deadline for dona ons is October 23, 2014. Please donate to this tax deduc ble cause today! Thank you! Dona ons can be sent to P.O. Box 12318, Albuquerque, NM 87195. For more informa on, please contact Katryn Fraher at (505) 261‐2182 or at [email protected]. 19 Council Highlights Submi ed by Jan Krakow 
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cerns about a endance at two services. Council received informa on about becoming a full Mission Partner with Iglesia Luterana Cristo Rey in El Paso; it will be discussed at the October council mee ng. Treasurer John Adolphi reported that financially we are not in a good place right now. A Quarterly Mission and Ministry event will be held on Satur‐
day, September 27. Bids for the Labyrinth are due on Wednesday, September 17, 2014. A nomina ng commi ee will be formed as soon as possible. A task force was appointed to begin discussions about a sab‐
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