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Sunday, September 23, 2018

"Ministering - RS/Priesthood Responsibilities"



Dear friends and members of the Kingsland Ward and around the world:

When I first became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I was called as Junior Companion to Paul Toner to Home Teach the Regional Representative of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. This was a great experience – sort’ve starting at the top. Soon after when I became an Elder and had my first Temple Recommend interview with my Bishop Dallin H. Dallon – he charged me to be a 100% Home Teacher to retain my recommend. As expected I said ‘yes!’

Somehow the Elder’s Quorum President learned of this and I was assigned 19 inactive families some who nobody knew where they lived or who they were. Eventually I learned as much as I could at least their addresses and phone numbers. My companion couldn’t believe we were going to visit each of their homes. So we prayed and had a plan. We wrote letters to each of the families introducing ourselves and that we would be calling for an appointment. Knowing this would give them a reason to refuse our visits we added a short note to each letter. We asked the question “would you steal from our families?” Hoping your answer would be a ‘no’ then I’ve been directed to be a 100% home teacher in order to retain my Temple Recommend. We’d just like to meet you – say ‘hi’ and see if there’s anything you need or we can assist your family. When we called for appointments each agreed (mostly reluctantly) but we set up appointments. By the end of the first month we visited all 19 families. During the second month we found out three of the families moved out of our Ward. However, we saw the remaining 16. The circumstances were dire – smoking, drinking, some profanity (not much) and we started to make friends. Apparently some called the Church and asked for us to be removed as their home teachers! Eventually we were down to 7 or 8 families and by the end of the year most of these had been reassigned. (Note: during this year I lost 2 companions who couldn’t take the situations we encountered.) At this our oldest son was about 3 years old and he started to go with me. And for the next 30 years both of our sons were my companions.

Why tell you this – because we need to be creative in how we minister to our brothers and sisters in the Church. We need to understand the Lord asks nothing of us which we cannot accomplish. (Note: 1 Nephi 3:And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them.) However, I’ve learned over our 45 years in the Church that Home Teaching/Visiting Teaching causes a great reluctance and even inactivity for many in the Church. Why is this the case? Over those 45 years as my beginning experience I’ve had a very high number of inactive members assigned to be home taught as my wife with the Sisters to be visited. We’ve had home teachers who wouldn’t call us or come to visit us. We solved this by showing up at their homes to be home taught – smile – it worked. Therefore I believe I can say that between Joyce and I we’ve seen or communicated with every family assigned to be home taught or visited – and in turn we’ve been Home Taught and Visited. Sometimes these visits to us have been under very interesting circumstances. We’ve a record of every one of our Home Teachers and every family assigned to us. When I was recovering from my various heart surgeries – we would have families we home taught show up to our home knowing how important these visits were to them and us (many being inactive families).

Everyone needs someone – in the Church it is even more important especially if you’re inactive. Love is contagious – and can be felt. If you’re one of those who either inactive or have been offended remember we joined the Church because we had a testimony from the Holy Ghost that it was true. To those of my friends who get this and are not members that’s okay – you still let me reach out to you to share a friendship relationship and many have promised to feed the Missionaries if they call at your door. You see eternal life means to have eternal friends and to have eternal friends you’ve to make them in mortality and you are them!

The remainder of this message comes from President Russell M. Nelson – the living Prophet of God on this earth in these latter-days.

President Russell M. Nelson April 2018 General Conference:
Now, may I voice a concern? It is this: Too many of our brothers and sisters do not fully understand the concept of priesthood power and authority. They act as though they would rather satisfy their own selfish desires and appetites than use the power of God to bless His children.
I fear that too many of our brothers and sisters do not grasp the privileges that could be theirs.3 Some of our brethren, for example, act like they do not understand what the priesthood is and what it enables them to do. Let me give you some specific examples.
Not long ago, I attended a sacrament meeting in which a new baby was to be given a name and a father’s blessing. The young father held his precious infant in his arms, gave her a name, and then offered a beautiful prayer. But he did not give that child a blessing. That sweet baby girl got a name but no blessing! That dear elder did not know the difference between a prayer and a priesthood blessing. With his priesthood authority and power, he could have blessed his infant, but he did not. I thought, “What a missed opportunity!”
Let me cite some other examples. We know of brethren who set sisters apart as Primary, Young Women, or Relief Society leaders and teachers but fail to bless them—to bless them with the power to fulfill their callings. They give only admonitions and instructions. We see a worthy father who fails to give his wife and his children priesthood blessings when that is exactly what they need. Priesthood power has been restored to this earth, and yet far too many brothers and sisters go through terrible trials in life without ever receiving a true priesthood blessing. What a tragedy! That’s a tragedy that we can eliminate.
Brethren, we hold the holy priesthood of God! We have His authority to bless His people. Just think of the remarkable assurance the Lord gave us when He said, “Whomsoever you bless I will bless.”4 It is our privilege to act in the name of Jesus Christ to bless God’s children according to His will for them. Stake presidents and bishops, please ensure that every member of the quorums within your stewardship understands how to give a priesthood blessing—including the personal worthiness and spiritual preparation required to call fully upon the power of God.5
To all brethren holding the priesthood, I invite you to inspire members to keep their covenants, fast and pray, study the scriptures, worship in the temple, and serve with faith as men and women of God. We can help all to see with the eye of faith that obedience and righteousness will draw them closer to Jesus Christ, allow them to enjoy the companionship of the Holy Ghost, and experience joy in life!
A hallmark of the Lord’s true and living Church will always be an organized, directed effort to minister to individual children of God and their families.6 Because it is His Church, we as His servants will minister to the one, just as He did.7 We will minister in His name, with His power and authority, and with His loving-kindness.
An experience I had more than 60 years ago in Boston taught me just how powerful the privilege of ministering one-on-one can be. I was then a resident surgeon at the Massachusetts General Hospital—on duty every day, every other night, and every other weekend. I had limited time for my wife, our four children, and Church activity. Nonetheless, our branch president assigned me to visit the home of Wilbur and Leonora Cox with the hope that Brother Cox might come back into activity in the Church. He and Leonora had been sealed in the temple.8 Yet Wilbur had not participated for many years.
My companion and I went to their home. As we entered, Sister Cox welcomed us warmly,9 but Brother Cox abruptly walked into another room and closed the door.
I went to the closed door and knocked. After a moment, I heard a muffled “Come in.” I opened the door to find Brother Cox sitting beside an array of amateur radio equipment. In that small room, he lit up a cigar. Clearly, my visit was not all that welcome.
I gazed about the room with wonderment and said, “Brother Cox, I have always wanted to learn more about amateur radio work. Would you be willing to teach me about it? I’m sorry I can’t stay any longer tonight, but could I come back another time?”
He hesitated for a moment and then said yes. That was the beginning of what became a wonderful friendship. I returned and he taught me. I began to love and respect him. Through our subsequent visits, the greatness of this man emerged. We became very good friends, as did our dear eternal companions. Then, with the passage of time, our family moved away. Local leaders continued to nurture the Cox family.10
About eight years after that first visit, the Boston Stake was created.11 Can you guess who its first stake president was? Yes! Brother Cox! During subsequent years, he also served as a mission president and a temple president.
Years later, I, as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, was assigned to create a new stake in Sanpete County, Utah. During the usual interviews, I was pleasantly surprised to encounter again my dear friend Brother Cox! I felt impressed to call him as the new stake patriarch. After I ordained him, we embraced each other and wept. People in the room were wondering why these two grown men were crying. But we knew. And Sister Cox knew. Ours were tears of joy! We silently remembered the incredible journey of love and repentance that began more than 30 years ago, one night in their home.
The account doesn’t end there. Brother and Sister Cox’s family grew to include 3 children, 20 grandchildren, and 54 great-grandchildren. Add to that their impact on hundreds of missionaries, on thousands more in the temple, and on hundreds more who received patriarchal blessings at the hands of Wilbur Cox. His and Leonora’s influence will continue to ripple through many generations throughout the world.
Experiences such as this with Wilbur and Leonora Cox occur every week—hopefully, every day—within this Church. Dedicated servants of the Lord Jesus Christ carry out His work, with His power and authority.
Brethren, there are doors we can open, priesthood blessings we can give, hearts we can heal, burdens we can lift, testimonies we can strengthen, lives we can save, and joy we can bring into the homes of the Latter-day Saints—all because we hold the priesthood of God. We are the men who have been “called and prepared from the foundation of the world according to the foreknowledge of God, on account of [our] exceeding faith,” to do this work.12  https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2018/04/ministering-with-the-power-and-authority-of-god?lang=eng 
The experience which President Nelson shares is one which many of us can share with the families we’ve met over the years. Hopefully if you’re inactive or struggling you’ll reach out – if you don’t know who to reach to – there’s our Bishopric – RS Presidency – or you could reach to Joyce or I.

“Into Darkness’s Light”

cji
9/23/18

Assigned to call on you
warned of darkness
knowing there’s light
you’ve a new infant
needing a blessing
asking someone to do
in turn being asked
‘why not you?’
after time and caring
understanding Priesthood
you accepted responsibility
into darkness’s light view
finding love and friendship
Father’s call to you!




Copyright © 2018 – cji

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Ministering “Why or why not to belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints”








Ministering “Why or why not to belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints”

The following message comes from a recent Sacrament talk and will be loosely organized as no notes were taken. The idea of the talk was to get to the basics of why one does or doesn’t belong to the Church. A secondary message is why those who do belong to the Church but choose to be inactive and not attend.

Therefore there are three groups of discussion. First we’ve non-members of the Church; second inactive members of the Church; and third active members of the Church. The third group can be further divided into at least two groups those Temple worthy and those without a Temple Recommend.

First, what follows is from a talk given by Russell M. Nelson as member of the Quorum of the 12 in 1992. He describes being on a two engine plane who had an engine catch fire. The pilot put the plane into a steep dive – where upon many of the passengers started to scream in fear for their lives. On the other hand this was his response.

“Throughout that ordeal, though I “knew” death was coming, my paramount feeling was that I was not afraid to die. I remember a sense of returning home to meet ancestors for whom I had done temple work. I remember my deep sense of gratitude that my sweetheart and I had been sealed eternally to each other and to our children, born and reared in the covenant. I realized that our marriage in the temple was my most important accomplishment. Honors bestowed upon me by men could not approach the inner peace provided by sealings performed in the house of the Lord.”

Think about his calmness – would you have such calmness – such a testimony of eternal truths. Let us be forewarned from the Scriptures:
“Seek not for riches but for wisdom, and behold, the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto you, and then shall you be made rich. Behold, he that hath eternal life is rich.” (D&C 6:7; see also D&C 11:7.)

In bright contrast to such bitter chaos, the light of the gospel of Jesus Christ beams as the hope of the world. Missionaries and members courageously proclaim its brilliance. Wise students throughout the world heed its light and enrich their education by adding the curriculum of Church Seminaries and Institutes. The Lord hides His wisdom from no one: “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.” (James 1:5.)

“I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little; and blessed are those who hearken unto my precepts, and lend an ear unto my counsel, for they shall learn wisdom; for unto him that receiveth I will give more.” (2 Ne. 28:30.)

A further witness is found given by Elder Uchtdorf of the Council of Twelve Apostles:

“Most of all, I am deeply humbled and very happy to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where millions of men, women, and children are willing to lift where they stand—in whatever capacity or calling—and strive with all their hearts to serve God and His children, building the kingdom of God.

First, we all die. No matter how young, beautiful, healthy, or cautious you are, someday your body will become lifeless. Friends and family will mourn you. But they cannot bring you back.
Nevertheless, because of Jesus Christ, your death will be temporary. Your spirit one day will reunite with your body. This resurrected body will not be subject to death,3 and you will live in the eternities, free from pain and physical suffering.4
This will happen because of Jesus the Christ, who laid down His life and took it up again.
He did this for all who believe in Him.
He did this for all who do not believe in Him.
Second, we have all sinned. Our sins would forever keep us from living with God, because “no unclean thing can enter into his kingdom.6
As a result, every man, woman, and child was shut out of His presence—that is, until Jesus Christ, the Lamb without spot, offered His life as a ransom for our sins. Because Jesus owed no debt to justice, He could pay our debt and meet the demands of justice for every soul. And that includes you and me.
Jesus Christ paid the price for our sins.” (Elder Uchtdorf)
Next I would recommend one review the hymns of Sister Eliza R. Snow – one of the truly inspired women of this last dispensation of The Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
292 (O My Father) – 122 (Though Deepening Sorrows)– and (Think Not When You Gather to Zion?) 

Eliza R. Snow addressed the lines of a provocative pioneer hymn to those who were coming to Zion in the belief that they were leaving the afflictions of the world behind. Her words are also appropriate for all of us who embark on new experiences in which we expect to find “a nice life.”
Think not when you gather to Zion,
Your troubles and trials are through,
That nothing but comfort and pleasure
Are waiting in Zion for you: …
Think not when you gather to Zion,
That all will be holy and pure;
That fraud and deception are banished,
And confidence wholly secure: …
Think not when you gather to Zion,
The prize and the victory won.
Think not that the warfare is ended,
The work of salvation is done.
No, no; for the great prince of darkness
A tenfold exertion will make,
When he sees you go to the fountain,
Where freely the truth you may take.
(Hymns, 1948, no. 21.)
There is opposition in Zion, because there is opposition in all things, even those experiences made memorable partly by their implied promise of better times ahead.


122

Though Deepening Trials

Though deep’ning trials throng your way,
Press on, press on, ye Saints of God!
Ere long the resurrection day
Will spread its life and truth abroad,
Will spread its life and truth abroad.
Though outward ills await us here,
The time, at longest, is not long
Ere Jesus Christ will reappear,
Surrounded by a glorious throng,
Surrounded by a glorious throng.
Lift up your hearts in praise to God;
Let your rejoicings never cease.
Though tribulations rage abroad,
Christ says, “In me ye shall have peace.”
Christ says, “In me ye shall have peace.”
What though our rights have been assailed?
What though by foes we’ve been despoiled?
Jehovah’s promise has not failed;
Jehovah’s purpose is not foiled.
Jehovah’s purpose is not foiled.
This work is moving on apace,
And great events are rolling forth;
The kingdom of the latter days,
The “little stone,” must fill the earth.
The “little stone,” must fill the earth.
Though Satan rage, ’tis all in vain;
The words the ancient prophet spoke
Sure as the throne of God remain;
Nor men nor devils can revoke.
Nor men nor devils can revoke.
All glory to his holy name
Who sends his faithful servants forth
To prove the nations, to proclaim
Salvation’s tidings through the earth.
Salvation’s tidings through the earth.
Text: Eliza R. Snow, 1804–1887
Music: George Careless, 1839–1932

I’ll add “O My Father” at the end.

Why all of the above is to present to all who read this the feeling of both peace and understanding of part and parcel of our having been born into this world at this time. If your found among those who feel there is no God or Divine being then this mostly will be found amusing to you until you consider the odds of what you believe and what I believe (actually know to be true).

Okay let’s now look at the first group – those who do not belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This represents about 99% of the world’s population. It would be surmised that many have never heard of the Church – while there are some who have but have not responded. Why have they not responded can be from family traditions – refusing to want to change – listening to others who influence their behaviors to be among some of their reasons. Yet mostly they don’t know much of the Scriptures or of our eternal purpose of this life.

Many proclaim their love of the Savior and therefore of their Heavenly Father and the Savior’s Father. Yet fail to understand the Scriptures – all of them. When anyone lets another interpret the Scriptures for them they are living on very thin ice. When we leave our eternal progression up to another, why? What interest do they have about your eternal progression? Why would most of these who do so for income and indeed incorporate philosophy with the Scriptures ignoring that which doesn’t fit their conception of truth. Let’s give an example – life after death. Too many have passed the veil – to return to life having described finding those who’ve gone before on the other side. But how can this be so if we believe the Creeds of men and women which deny this occurring. Yet the Scriptures are full of life after death – seek out Malachi or Paul or the Savior.

Next they’re taught there is no more revelation and that the heavens are closed – but then why do little children get answers to their prayers or why indeed do we offer up prayers to a non-interested Father or His Son. In any event theirs is a world of confusion, contention, mis-understanding and when seeking common sense of the Scriptures it is not found when comparing what they’re taught compared to what they can read. One must consider the Scriptures – all of them – as they teach the Bible stands not alone.

Next we’ll look at those who’re members but for reasons of their own they’re inactive; not attending meetings, not following the Word of Wisdom, or otherwise not living to the covenants they made at Baptism or in other ordinances to which they’ve covenanted. Why when they’ve a truth given and received walk away? There are many reasons for this – some because they were raised in the Church and never obtained their own testimony. Some are inactive because they refuse to live one or more of the commandments. Others simply find membership too difficult to live and therefore walk away.

(Note: Let me clarify there’s a difference between being inactive and having been excommunicated. Excommunication takes place for one of two reasons. One and primary reason for excommunication is to allow a member who has fallen to various temptations to be able to repent and come back into full fellow-ship. The second is for those who deny the Holy Ghost – and therefore renounce their membership. It is these who seemingly willingly leave the Church but cannot seem to leave it alone.)

Too many following the training of the worldly feel too embarrassed to return – or worse feel that the Atonement was never intended for them. Some because of being offended – or otherwise disaffected feel they cannot forgive or be forgiven.

In any event it appears that those who become inactive do so without truly having a firm testimony of the truthfulness or Jesus Christ – the Scriptures and that Joseph Smith, Jr. is a Prophet of God and are all those who’ve been called since his passing. Now this is the pivot point to understand the next group or those who are active members of the Church.

The number one reason to be an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to have a firm knowing testimony of Jesus Christ – the Scriptures and that of those called from the Restoration of the Gospel as Prophets and Apostles. Knowing i.e. to know – never doubting that the Atonement of our Lord and Saviors was done for us and has full effect in our lives.

This is only part of the why we belong – a friend of mine when he was called on his mission was directed to bring people to the understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and prepare them to go to the Temple. And this is the reason one should belong to the Church. i.e. if you’re a member and are of age – you should have a Temple Recommend and then attend the Temple when able.

If you’ve no desire to have a Temple Recommend – then why do you belong to a Church which because it is the Lord’s restored Church in these latter-days? Hopefully the reason is that you need to gain the knowledge of why having a Temple Recommend is so important.

When I was home-teaching two sisters who were both ill (mother – daughter) and unable to attend the Temple – we would arrange for a member of the Bishopric and Stake Presidency to interview them each time their recommends came up for renewal. They always had their Temple Recommend active.

Thus the reason anyone should belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to have a Temple Recommend – to have their family Sealed for Time and All Eternity. And then to do the sealing and other Temple ordinances for their generations who’ve gone before. This is the Gospel plan for eternal families spoken of throughout the Scriptures. This what President Nelson was speaking about at the beginning of this essay.

Remember the Savior gave the Sealing power to the twelve Apostles to that what they Seal on Earth would be Sealed in Heaven – there would be no other way. Today that same Sealing power is held by Prophet and the Apostles and so delegated to worthy Priesthood holders for performing these Temple ordinances – for the Lord is the same yesterday – today and forever.

Can you appreciate what this means – read carefully Malachi – for is this Sealing work is not accomplished the whole purpose of this earth would be totally wasted. Satan knows this and will and is doing everything in his powers with his minions – to destroy the family unit. Next to the two greatest sins – murder (shedding innocent blood) and denying the Holy Ghost is that of sexual immorality.

We’ve each choices to be made – it’s easy to be among the 99% and far more difficult to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This is the Lord’s Church – Restored in these latter-days to prepare His Kingdom upon this earth for Him to return to at His 2nd coming. There’s another hymn – “Who’s on the Lord’s Side? Who?”

Who’s on the Lord’s Side?

Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Now is the time to show.
We ask it fearlessly:
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
We wage no common war,
Cope with no common foe.
The enemy’s awake;
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Now is the time to show.
We ask it fearlessly:
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
We serve the living God,
And want his foes to know
That, if but few, we’re great;
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
We’re going on to win;
No fear must blanch the brow.
The Lord of Hosts is ours;
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Now is the time to show.
We ask it fearlessly:
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
The stone cut without hands
To fill the earth must grow.
Who’ll help to roll it on?
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Our ensign to the world
Is floating proudly now.
No coward bears our flag;
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Now is the time to show.
We ask it fearlessly:
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
The pow’rs of earth and hell
In rage direct the blow
That’s aimed to crush the work;
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Truth, life, and liberty,
Freedom from death and woe,
Are stakes we’re fighting for;
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Now is the time to show.
We ask it fearlessly:
Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who?
Text: Hannah Last Cornaby, 1822–1905
Music: Henry H. Russell, 1818–1900, alt.

We’ve each to consider where we stand and why? I’ve an advantage in that I know and testify that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior – that He restored His Church in these the latter-days. That in so doing He’s called Prophets and Apostles – and re-established Temples for the eternal ordinances for both the living and the dead. And that He did this for all living and dead of this world – i.e. He did it for us – for those who believe and for those who do not.




“Sealed For Eternity”
cji
5/1/15
Unlocking the key of happiness
eternal and unending forever
what the world searches always
while right there in the Scriptures
Psalms 73 – 1 Peter 3:7
and so many more to be found
family it’s all about family
our family – generations ago
generations still to occur
knowing who we are and why
children of our Heavenly Father
mortal probation to be proven
worthy of eternal progression
sealed for eternity within family!
Copyright © 2015 – cji

Closing now I’ll leave each of us with the Hymn “O My Father” and ask the question how many of us will be able to ask the question in the last verse. I’m hoping I’ll be worthy to do so and you also. A friend of mine long ago said to me, “Chuck sometimes having a testimony will come hard for some things – do this – use my testimony until you get your testimony – and then share as I’ve done with you.”  In the name of Jesus Christ amen – c/ork

292
O My Father

1. O my Father, thou that dwellest
In the high and glorious place,
When shall I regain thy presence
And again behold thy face?
In thy holy habitation,
Did my spirit once reside?
In my first primeval childhood
Was I nurtured near thy side?
2. For a wise and glorious purpose
Thou hast placed me here on earth
And withheld the recollection
Of my former friends and birth;
Yet ofttimes a secret something
Whispered, "You're a stranger here,"
And I felt that I had wandered
From a more exalted sphere.
3. I had learned to call thee Father,
Thru thy Spirit from on high,
But, until the key of knowledge
Was restored, I knew not why.
In the heav'ns are parents single?
No, the thought makes reason stare!
Truth is reason; truth eternal
Tells me I've a mother there.
4. When I leave this frail existence,
When I lay this mortal by,
Father, Mother, may I meet you
In your royal courts on high?
Then, at length, when I've completed
All you sent me forth to do,
With your mutual approbation
Let me come and dwell with you.
Text: Eliza R. Snow, 1804-1887
Music: James McGranahan, 1840-1907

Copyright © 2018 – cji


'Chuck' Charles J. Ingerson, CPCM, Fellow (NCMA)



“Father loves us dearly each day a new sunrise-sunset – with music and adornments – we can chose to love Him more dearly – but being obedient to Him always – or … what? To follow the world expecting what? Love teaches – trials and tribulations – so we too then teach of eternal life and the Gospel of His Only Begotten Son.” Cjingerson 12/31/17

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