September 13, 2020 Trinity Season

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Preparation for WorshipWelcome to Second Presbyterian Church! If you are visiting with us, we are especially glad you are here. You will notice that Scripture suffuses every part of our worship services. For example:

• We call one another to our awesome task of worshipping God with Scripture.• We sing God’s praise with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs in order to

make God’s Word memorable and vivid.• The Spirit uses God’s Word to convict us of sin and to show us our fresh

need for His forgiveness and grace.• We use the precious promises of God’s Word to assure us of His pardon.• We give attention to reading His Scriptures because faith comes by hearing

the Word of God.• His Word equips us to live for Christ and to make an impact for His

kingdom during the perilous times in which we live.• Lastly, God sends us out with His blessing to serve a needy world.

Why do we make such a big deal about the Word saturating all of our worship? Because “All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever” (Isaiah 40:6b, 8).Therefore let us prepare to give our undivided attention to the reading, hearing, and singing of God’s Word!

Morning Worship8:15 & 11:00 a.m.

• The order of worship for the evening service begins on page 7 of this booklet.• It is helpful for us to know who is worshipping on campus. If you haven’t registered to

attend, please visit 2pc.org now and use the buttons at the top of the homepage to let us know you’re here!

• To help everyone keep proper distance when exiting, please exit by row to the closest exterior Sanctuary door (back rows to the North doors; front rows to the South doors). Also, please keep masks on throughout the worship service and while on campus.

• A live stream of services is available at 2pc.org/live for those unable to attend at this time.• Please take this order of worship with you as you exit. Hint: You can bring it back for

worship this evening at 6:00!

Things to Note

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Praise Jesus, the King of GloryORGAN PRELUDE: “Pastorale in C Major” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louis Lefébure-Wély

Samuel Metzger, organ

CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Todd EricksonFor the protection of our community during the pandemic, singing along to hymns is discouraged.

WHYMN OF PRAISE: “Jesus Shall Reign” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DUKE STREET

Words: Isaac Watts / Music: John Hatton; arr. Metzger / Psalm 72:8

Jesus shall reign where’er the sun does his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more.To Him shall endless prayer be made, and praises throng to crown His head; His name, like sweet perfume, shall rise with ev’ry morning sacrifice.People and realms of ev’ry tongue dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on His name.Blessings abound where’er He reigns; the pris’ner leaps to lose his chains, The weary find eternal rest, and all the sons of want are blest.Let ev’ry creature rise and bring peculiar honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud amen!

WINVOCATION

WSTATEMENT OF FAITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 104

For what do we pray in the fourth request?In the fourth request (Give us today our daily bread) we pray that we may receive an adequate amount of the good things in this life as a free gift of God and that with them we may enjoy His blessing.

This question will be the topic of the sermon this evening.

WDOXOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OLD HUNDREDTH

Words: Thomas Ken / Psalm 150

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him, above ye heav’nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

SACRAMENT OF CHRISTIAN BAPTISM8:15 a.m. Poppy Ann Heflin, born August 3, 2019, daughter of Alex and Rob Heflin11:00 a.m. John Owen Mercer, Jr., born December 6, 2019, son of Sarah and Owen Mercer

SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: “Jesus Loves You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JESUS LOVES ME

Jesus loves you, this we know, for the Bible tells us so; Little ones to Him belong, you are weak but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves you! Yes, Jesus loves you! Yes, Jesus loves you! The Bible tells us so.

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Trust Jesus, Our Only RedeemerCORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Most merciful Father, we acknowledge and confess that we are prone to evil and lazy in doing good. All our shortcomings and offenses are against You. You alone know how often we have sinned by wandering from Your ways, in wasting Your gifts, and in forgetting Your love. O Lord, have pity upon us. Teach us to hate our errors and cleanse us from our secret faults. Forgive all our sins on account of Your dear Son, our Savior. Send Your purifying grace into our hearts, that we may live in Your light and walk according to the commandments of Jesus Christ, our Lord.

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psalm 130:4-5, 7-8

But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope; O Israel, hope in the LORD!

For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him is plentiful redemption.And he will redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

WORSHIP OF GOD WITH THE GIFTS OF GOD

Baskets at Exits: We will not pass the offering plate. Baskets are available at the Sanctuary exits.Give Online: 2pc.org/giveGive by Text: Text SECOND followed by the gift amount to (901) 410-9500 to give to the General Fund. To give to World Missions, text WORLD followed by an amount to the same number.Give by Mail: Second Presbyterian Church, 4055 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “City Called Heaven” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josephine PoelinitzMusic: Josephine Poelinitz / Hebrews 11:16

I am a pilgrim of sorrow, I’m left in this wide world, this wide world alone! Oh, I ain’t got no hope, got no hope for tomorrow trying to make it, make Heaven my home.

Sometimes I’m tossed and I’m driven, Lord. Sometimes I just don’t know which way to turn. Oh, I heard of a city, of a city called heaven. I’m trying to make it, make Heaven my home.

The Chancel Choir Calvin Ellis, soloist

James Ryan, conductor PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (See announcements on page 6.)

VIDEO: A WORD TO THE CHILDREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jennifer Wilson

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Follow Jesus, the Light of MenWPRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

WHYMN OF PREPARATION: “Psalm 67: O God, Show Mercy to Us” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THAXTED

Music: Gustav Holst / Psalm 67

O God, show mercy to us and bless us with Your grace; And cause to shine upon us the brightness of Your face, So that Your way most holy on earth may soon be known, And unto ev’ry people Your saving grace be shown. Let all the peoples praise You; let all the nations sing; In ev’ry land let praises and songs of gladness ring.For You will judge the peoples in truth and righteousness, And on the earth all nations will Your just rule confess. Let all the peoples praise You; let all the nations sing. Then earth in rich abundance to us its fruit will bring. The Lord our God will bless us; our God will blessing send, And all the earth will worship to its remotest end.

SCRIPTURE LESSON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exodus 34:1–14

The Lord said to Moses, “Cut for yourself two tablets of stone like the first, and I will write on the tablets the words that were on the first tablets, which you broke. Be ready by the morning, and come up in the morning to Mount Sinai, and present yourself there to me on the top of the mountain. No one shall come up with you, and let no one be seen throughout all the mountain. Let no flocks or herds graze opposite that mountain.” So Moses cut two tablets of stone like the first. And he rose early in the morning and went up on Mount Sinai, as the Lord had commanded him, and took in his hand two tablets of stone. The Lord descended in the cloud and stood with him there, and proclaimed the name of the Lord. The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children and the children’s children, to the third and the fourth generation.”

And Moses quickly bowed his head toward the earth and worshiped. And he said, “If now I have found favor in your sight, O Lord, please let the Lord go in the midst of us, for it is a stiff-necked people, and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us for your inheritance.” And he said, “Behold, I am making a covenant. Before all your people I will do marvels, such as have not been created in all the earth or in any nation. And all the people among whom you are shall see the work of the Lord, for it is an awesome thing that I will do with you.

“Observe what I command you this day. Behold, I will drive out before you the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. Take care, lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land to which you go, lest it become a snare in your midst. You shall tear down their altars and break their pillars and cut down their Asherim (for you shall worship no other god, for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God).

The grass withers, the flower fades,but the Word of our God will stand forever. (Isaiah 40:8)

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SERMON: Restoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George Robertson

I. Retells (Exodus 34:1-4, 10)II. Reimagines (Exodus 34:5-7a)III. Repairs (Exodus 34:7b-14)

PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

WBENEDICTION

WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Pièce Pour Grand Orgue” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Joseph Jongen

WIndicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778

August

YTD 7/1/20–8/31/20

General Fund Giving Update

$ 645,645 $ 1,250,203

$ 18,596 $ (10,075)

$ 598,375 $1,204,893

This Year Actual Variance

Last Year Actual

This Year Budget

$ 627,049 $ 1,260,278

September Flowers

The flowers in the Sanctuary for the month of September are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Meredith Fox by Roy, Terri, Roy III, and Margaux; Demetra Patton Quinn by her children and grandchildren; Forrest Spence by his parents, Brittany and David, and his siblings, Austin, Miller, and Maggie; and Jack Cox by his wife, Helen, and his family and in honor of: Jeanne Broemmelsick Smith’s birthday by her daughters.

Restarting CC Life On Campus

Our two-week CC elective classes start today at 9:45! Many of you have pre-registered to attend a class, which was helpful to us in preparing for seating limits. The list of classes and locations is below. For those who did not pre-register but would like to attend a class, please note: you might arrive at a classroom and be told it is at capacity. If that happens, we encourage you to try another class.Also, as you head to the classrooms, please keep distance between you and others in the hallways. The D basement classrooms must be accessed through the C basement tunnel (exterior D building doors are locked).

Young Adult: Fellowship HallNavigating the Maze: DB11 Contentment: PDS Cafeteria (D Basement)

Redeeming the Time: C100Our City, My Neighborhood: C310 Isaiah: Chapel

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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Burns

Baskets at Exits: We will not pass the offering plate. Baskets are available at the Sanctuary exits.Give Online: 2pc.org/giveGive by Text: Text SECOND followed by the gift amount to (901) 410-9500 to give to the General Fund. To give to World Missions, text WORLD followed by an amount to the same number.Give by Mail: Second Presbyterian Church, 4055 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111

CALL TO WORSHIPFor the protection of our community during the pandemic, singing along to hymns is discouraged.

WTHIS IS AMAZING GRACEWho breaks the power of sin and darkness; Whose love is mighty and so much stronger? The King of Glory, the King above all kings. Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder; Who leaves us breathless in awe and wonder? The King of Glory, the King above all kings.

This is amazing grace; this is unfailing love; That You would take my place, that You would bear my cross. You laid down Your life that I would be set free! O, Jesus, I sing for all that You’ve done for me.

Who brings our chaos back into order; Who makes the orphan a son and daughter? The King of Glory, the King above all kings. Who rules the nations with truth and justice, Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance? The King of Glory, the King above all kings.Worthy is the Lamb who was slain; Worthy is the King who conquered the grave.

Words and Music: Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro, Phil Wickham; arr. Mott / I Chronicles 17:16

WINVOCATION

WBLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL/HE’S WORTHYBless the Lord, O my soul, And everything within me, Bless His holy name.I will bless the Lord. He’s worthy! He’s worthy! Hallelu, hallelu! He’s worthy, of glory! Hallelu, hallelu! He’s righteous! Hallelu, hallelu!

Words and Music: Judith McAllister

Sunday Night Worship6:00 p.m.

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PRAYER FOR THE 2020-21 FELLOWS (Get to know the Fellows! See pages 10-11.)

WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Question 104

For what do we pray in the fourth request?In the fourth request (Give us today our daily bread) we pray that we may receive an adequate amount of the good things in this life as a free gift of God and that with them we may enjoy His blessing.

SCRIPTURE LESSON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew 6:5-13

“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that

they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this:Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

The grass withers, the flower fades,but the Word of our God will stand forever. (Isaiah 40:8)

SERMON: The Disciples’ Petition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barton Kimbro

PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

The Liturgy of the Table

INVITATION TO THE TABLEThis is the Lord’s table. All who profess their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are invited to receive communion. If this is not your faith, we would still encourage you to walk forward, knowing that no one will make you take the elements. Any of our elders or pastors will be happy to talk to you about questions or doubts you have about faith in Christ. We encourage children not to take communion until they have joined the church but do welcome them to come forward with their parents to receive a blessing. All communion wafers are gluten free.

PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUP

WHEAL USHeal us, Emmanuel, here we are. We long to feel Thy touch. Deep wounded souls to Thee we fly. O Savior, hear our cry.

Our faith is feeble, we confess. We faintly trust Thy word. But will You pity us, the less? Be that far from You, Lord!Remember Him who once applied with trembling for relief.

“Lord, I believe,” with tears he cried. “O help my unbelief!”She, too, who touched You in the press and healing virtue stole, Was answered, “Daughter, go in peace. Thy faith has made thee whole.”Like her, with hopes and fears, we come to touch You, if we may. O send us not despairing home; send none unhealed away.

Words: William Cowper / Music: Kevin Twit and Lucas Morton / Jeremiah 17:14

WALL I HAVE IS CHRIST

I once was lost in darkest night, yet thought I knew the way. The sin that promised joy and life had led me to the grave. I had no hope that You would own a rebel to Your will. And if You had not loved me first, I would refuse You still.

Hallelujah! All I have is Christ. Hallelujah! Jesus is my life.

But as I ran my hell-bound race, indiff’rent to the cost You looked upon my helpless state and led me to the cross; And I beheld God’s love displayed, You suffered in my place, And bore the wrath reserved for me, now all I know is grace.

Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone and live so all might see The strength to follow Your commands could never come from me. O Father, use my ransomed life in any way You choose And let my song forever be: My only boast is You.

Music: Jordan Kauflin / Isaiah 53:4-6

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

WBENEDICTION

GOSPEL AMEN

Gospel Choir: Jauna Ellis, Kristin Jones, Daija McNeil, Mandy Webb, Shelbie Pittman, Gregory Mason, Levi Gresham, Calvin Ellis

Instrumentalists: Joe Mariencheck, Josh Johnson, Koleton Williams, Claude Hinds, James Ryan, Samuel Metzger

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Michelle Barnett attended the University of Tennessee where she received a degree in His-panic Studies. She is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, and is excited to become a Memphian! Michelle is looking forward to the biblical coursework and

Christian Worldview class. She will be working at Esperanza Church and will be mentored by Nancy Foster. Michelle’s adoptive family will be Matthew, Lauren, and Mary Steele Gant.

Welcome to the 2020-21 Class of Fellows! The Fellows Program is an intensely practical nine-month spiritual and vocational leadership program that prepares the Fellows to live a seamless life of faith. The program includes a part-time job in fields of interest, biblical coursework, Bible study, mentoring, and service. All of this takes place in community within the context of the local church. This is our 16th class of Fellows at Second Presbyterian Church!

James Boone is from Murray, Kentucky, and graduated from Murray State University with a degree in Finance. In his free time, he enjoys pickup basket-ball, thrifting, reading, and watching the NBA. He is grate-ful for the opportunity to spend

his first year out of college surrounded by peo-ple who care about his relationship with Christ and want to invest in his future. James will be working in the 2PC Recreation Department. His adoptive family will be Brandon, Rachel, Blake, Andrew, and Evan Hammons, and he will be mentored by Jimmy Edwards.

Rebecca Byrd grew up in Sum-merville, South Carolina, and she recently graduated from Wofford College majoring in Bi-ology and minoring in History. She loves baking and exploring coffee shops. Rebecca is most looking forward to growing in

Christian community with the other Fellows and in the workplace. She will be working at OrthoSouth. Her adoptive family will be David, Brittany, Austin, Miller, and Maggie Spence, and she will be mentored by Sandy Eggers.

Ariel Chavers is a native Memphian, and she recently graduated from Rhodes College with a major in Psychology. She loves to dance, read, and watch movies. Ariel is looking forward to walking alongside the amaz-ing nine others who are also in

the program and building a life-long bond with each of them. She will be working at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Ariel’s host family will be David and Lee Bowen and she will be mentored by Anna Jenness.

Seth Fink grew up in Spring-field, Illinois, and he attended Southeast Missouri State Uni-versity. He received a degree in Graphic Design. Seth enjoys listening to indie music and play-ing soccer. He is looking forward to being invested in by the local

church. Seth will be working at Monogram Foods. His adoptive family will be Brian, Roberta, Jack, Charlie, and Laura Eason, and he will be men-tored by Daniel Pouget.

Kaleigh Holt is from Lawrence-burg, Tennessee. She recently graduated from the University of North Alabama with a degree in Social Work. Kaleigh hopes to grow this year in knowledge, wis-dom, and understanding of God’s Word. She enjoys exploring out-

side, a good book, and nice cup of coffee. Kaleigh’s adoptive family will be Garrett, Courtney, Sam, Coco, and Rett Davis, whom she will also be work-ing for. She will be mentored by Rachael Miller.

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David Huh is from Portland, Oregon, and graduated from Boston University with a de-gree in History and a minor in Classical Civilization. He loves to read, watch sports, and play strategy games. David really looks forward to growing in his

faith and knowing God more. He will be work-ing at Builders VC. David’s adoptive family will be Frank and Sandy Eggers, and he will be mentored by Eddie Foster.

Nick Kokoropolous grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and he attended Rhodes College, receiving a degree in Greek and Roman Studies. He loves playing gui-tar, reading and playing basket-ball. Nick hopes to grow in his knowledge of God’s word, to

serve more actively in the church, and ultimate-ly, to fall more deeply in love with Christ. He will be working for the Salvation Army. Nick’s host family will be Sam, Lacey, Archer, Mary Hudson and Walt Moody and he will be men-tored by Reid Wesson.

Yasmeen Phillips graduated with a Criminal Justice degree with a minor in Political Sci-ence from Middle Tennessee State University, and she is from Nashville, Tennessee. She loves maps, Memphis football, burgers, exercising, and laugh-

ing. Yas is excited to grow through having a community of people pushing her closer to Christ daily. She will be working at My Cup of Tea and the YMCA. Her adoptive family will be Ryan, Stacey, and Eleanor Hays, and her mentor will be Maddy Bobango.

Kevesha Snow is from Olive Branch, Mississippi, and she received her Engineering Management degree from Christian Brothers University with an emphasis in Packaging Concentration. Kevesha hopes to grow in her understanding

of God’s Word, especially as to how it applies to the world today. She will be working at the Bryce Corporation. Kevesha’s adoptive family will be Chad, Rachel, Anne-Faith, Chase, and Frankie Bennett, and she will be mentored by Cathy Housholder.

Fellows Steering CommitteeKem Wilson, Chairman; Jonny Ballinger, Work Placement Chairman;

Larry Higginbotham, Admissions Chairman; Barton Kimbro, Pastoral Liaison; Todd Erickson, Christian Worldview Teacher; Vicki Simmons, Speaker

Series Chair and TFI Board Member; Deborah Coleman, Director

Fellows CommitteeJonny Ballinger, David Bowen, Gil Brandon, Cole Criddle*, Conner Davis*, Danny Donavan, Marissa Duarte*, Rogelio Duarte, Mary Edwards, Todd

Erickson, Larry Higginbotham, Camille Holmes, Morgan Hoog, Tyler Hoog*, McKee Humphreys, Audrey Hurst*, Jordan Jeffers*, Drew Kimberlin*, Barton

Kimbro, Isaac O’Hare*, Rachael Miller*, Debbie Perkins, Chase Presson, Emalea Rieckhoff*, Kelsey Rivers*, Christina Roberts, Brian Schneider, Tee Shipmon,

Grace Simmons*, Vicki Simmons, Susan Washam*, Reid Wesson*, Clayton Williams*, Delaney Williams, Kem Wilson, Norma Wilson (*Memphis Fellows alumni)

Keep Up with the Fellows!Facebook: Memphis Fellows at 2PCInstagram: @memphisfellows2pc

Twitter: @2pcfellowsWebsite: memphisfellows.com

Email: fellows@2pc.org

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