Father's Day, June 20 . and thAglory of children are their fathers." -Proverbs 17:16
Reflections on Proclamation Day — A Christian Perspective
Mita by D. Douglas Devnich, Director, Department of Public Affairs, Canadian Union Conference The paradox of Canadian sovereignty bring certitude and purpose into full play. It minorities from the tyranny of the majority. came to an end on April 17, 1982. In an act was not by chance either that the archi- And, when he was through, tens of thou- of profound meaning, Her Majesty Queen tects of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms sands cheered and waved their red maple Elizabeth The Second, of Great Britain, set out the preamble with the words, leafed flags. Oh, that assurance were given signed the proclamation of the Constitu- "Whereas Canada is founded upon princi- that all who applauded could fully under- tion Act, 1982. From that moment on, ples that recognize the supremacy of God stand how to live in order to see the reality Canada shall be the master of its own fate, and the rule of law . . .:" of the fully protected rights and freedoms not only in theory, but in practice. The To confirm the Canadian heritage of of all. country now has its "made in Canada" faith in God, the Secretary of State, the Let no one forget! Section 2 of the now Constitution! Honourable Gerald Regan, P.C., M.P.. supreme law of Canada guarantees: In 1931, Britain enacted the Statute of Q.C., announced the hymn to be sung by 2. Everyone has the following freedoms: Westminster, which made provision for a the guest choirs: (a) freedom of conscience and religion legal basis for Canada to establish its own "All people that on earth do dwell, (b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion Supreme law. However, since that time, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; and expression, including freedom of Canadians were unable to harmonize on Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell; the press, and other media of com- those essential provisions of a Constitution Come ye before Him and rejoice." munication which would be acceptable in all the Not a few deeply religious ones blinked (c) freedom of peaceful assembly provinces. Until April 17, 1982, Canada back tears of spiritual joy. How inspiring (d) freedom of association functioned under a special clause in the indeed! There is one country on earth As the Queen was seated at the cere- Statute of Westminster, which contained today which is fearlessly prepared to monial table to sign into law those freedoms Britain's authority over the British North verbalize its recognition of dependence which Canadians cherish, gentle drops of America Act. Canada, as an independent upon God the Almighty. Canada, young state, now has the ability to amend its own rain fell from the heavens, as if to grace the and brilliant, may yet become the world's Constitution in all respects. signing of the great proclamation. Moments exemplification of democracy where A primary desire of many Canadians later, a cloud-burst of rain descended on religion and conscience are never to be over the years of delay, was that the Ottawa, Canada, as if to symbolize the trammeled. Constitution of the country must provide readiness of God, the Creator of the rain, This may have been the thought of for the recognition of the fundamental the wind, the fire, and life itself—to outpour Canada's Prime Minister, The Right rights and freedoms of citizens. This desire His showers of blessing upon Canada — a Honourable Pierre Elliott Trudeau, as he is now a fulfilled reality under the en- country with every advantage for becoming gave his eloquent address which identified trenched Charter of Rights and Freedoms. an exemplary Nation of Freedom and the Canadian ideal as "an act of defiance Proclamation day in Ottawa began with Justice. against the history of mankind." Students mild breezes, wafting gently across the As this country's designated leaders, of history have often squirmed for noting courtyard on Parliament Hill. Three or four along with its common citizens, seek to the shameful acts of the inhumanity of man hours before the appointed time, peace- practice the basic elements of democracy toward his fellowmen. It remains to be seen fully joyous Canadians began to gather at now entrenched in our Supreme Law—The if Canadians will abide by this resolve to the dais to witness an historic moment. Constitution Act — may we use the oppor- defy the forces of injustice often aimed at They came from the east and from the tunity to bring to the world, out of our those who so often are defenseless. ti west, and the closer they pressed toward abundance, new courage and new faith in As if to underscore his preoccupation centre-stage, the more they felt like a Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of mankind. with justice for all, the Prime Minister went o. united nation. on to emphasize in bold defence of the new Little was left to chance in the pro- Constitution, that its Charter of Rights and -0 gramme outline. Each manoeuvre was Freedoms provide for the protection of ct expertly planned and precisely timed to
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MESSENGER, June 3, 1982 page 2 Christian Education in Canada's Secondary Schools Is Example Still the Best Teacher? by Dr. Leroy Kuhn, President, Kingsway College
Were it possible to grow up in an Adventist youth want to be trusted, do but accept responsibility for what we environment of complete harmony and loved, accepted. They will progress favour- can do. were the child to have perfect parents, ably toward a mature, happy Christian 10. Have fun together. would there be extreme misbehaviour, lack experience if adults fulfill their respon- "In every youth, every child, lies the of orderliness and maladjustment? Per- sibilities toward them. These are: to love power, by the help of God, to form a haps — as even in heaven a rebel came forth them when they fall, support them in character of integrity and to live a life of —but in an age where even adults find it decision making, set an example that will usefulness." Education, p. 289. difficult to meet the expectations of society lead them to love the Lord. A child is a person who is going to carry — how can a child acquire acceptable Dr. Rudolph Driekurs suggests some on what you have started. He is going to sit behaviour except by the loving help of his basic principles adults can use in helping where you are sitting and, when you are parents in particular, and society in general? their youth to achieve maturity and to feel gone, attend to those things which you A young person desperately wants to good about it. These are: think are important. You may adopt all the belong, to be loved, and to be accepted as a 1. The Golden Rule policies you please, but how they will be normal person. If he feels accepted, courage 2. Mutual respect carried out depends on him. He will is maintained, and usually he presents few 3. Encouragement assume control of your cities, provinces problems. Useful participation in group 4. Logical consequences of reality and nations. He is going to move in and situations gives him a sense of belonging. 5. Taking time for training essential take over your churches, schools, univer- Without this he becomes discouraged. His habits and skills. sities and corporations—all your books—to interest turns from that of developing the 6. Permitting the child to do what he can be judged, praised or condemned by him. good of the whole group to the desperate for humanity. The fate of humanity is squarely in his attempt of maintaining personal status. His 7. Understand the child's goal. hands. weapon is aggressive, demanding and 8. Minimize mistakes. So while example is still the best teacher, selfish misbehaviour. 9. Don't be concerned with what others it might be well to pay him some attention. Leroy Kuhn, President Kingsway College Kingsway College
Kingsway student activities
MESSENGER, June 3, 1982 page 3 Kingsway Musicians To Visit Eastern Camp Meetings rmqm..1 elr at=THE ADVENTIST COLLEGE IN CANADA . ors 8 0.3
Students France Pean, soprano; Paul Devnich, violinist; and Bonny Bornstein, accompanist, with Carl Anderson, tenor, are preparing for the Eastern Camp Meeing Summer Tour. Zoe Brandstater, guitarist, not pictured.
Carl Anderson, tenor and chairman of the music department at Kingsway College, will be making a summer music tour to the Eastern Canadian Camp Meetings this summer to represent Kingsway College and Christian education. He will be accompanied by four music students who love sharing their Christian music. Bonny Bornstein, a grade 10 student and pianist, will accompany the soloists and ensembles. Zoe Brandstater, alto and guitarist, will play and sing some of her own compositions. She is a grade 11 student. Paul Devnich, a grade 10 student, is a solo violinist and trumpeter. France Pean, a lyric soprano and graduate of Kingsway College. will present vocal solos and join Carl Anderson in several duets. Anyone needing information regarding Kingsway College can visit with Mr. Anderson or his group at any of the Eastern camp meetings. They will be at the Ontario camp in Hamilton from July 2-10, Quebec camp from July 23-26, Newfoundland camp from July 28-Aug. 1 and at the Maritimes camp meeting at Pugwash from August 2-8.
MESSENGER, June 3, 1982 page 4 PARKVIEW ADVENTIST ACADEMY
The work- study program at C. U.C. - as old as gospel principles -as modern as electronics
MESSENGER, June 3, 1982 page 5 Okanagan Adventist Academy Cariboo Academy Celebrating its sixty-fifth anniversary, school; a smaller number will be involved in Cariboo Adventist Academy, located at Okanagan Adventist Academy, located in a WCTU program. Williams Lake, a grade 1-12 school, serves the centre of British Columbia's beautiful The Journalism class has not only the education needs of Seventh-day Okanagan Valley, continues to develop as continued publication of the school paper, Adventists and other committed Christians one of the church's finest schools in The Glance, but also prepared a sound- in central British Columbia. The excellence Canada. slide program depicting activities at the of the school's program is attested to by the Through the unstinted support of its school. fact that both the junior and senior choirs constituency, the school has furthered the The results of the 1981 administration won the trophies in the Williams Lake development of its physical plant through of the Canadian Test of Basic Skills Music Festival. the addition of a large "Big Toy" unit to the revealed the academic standards as high. The Academy section provides a sound, elementary grades' playground; electric Class averages ranged as high as the balanced Christian education program, water coolers throughout the school; a ninety-fourth percentile, while no class preparing students for either continued grand piano for the school auditorium; the averaged less than the sixtieth. When it is education in college or for accepting work complete renovation and refurbishing of understood that these percentiles are opportunities. the administrative offices and medical based upon the performances of thousands The following comments from students room; and, equipment additions to various of students from the public and private in the elementary section emphasize the classrooms: a microwave unit, power and schools in Canada, it can be appreciated rewards of providing Christian education hand tools, electric typewriter, and audio that Seventh-day Adventist students at for the children of the church. visual and science hardware. Okanagan Adventist Academy are receiving "What I like about this school is that I To keep abreast of a rapidly changing a quality education. learn some more about the Bible. I also like society, the school's computer was up- To foster this, the school's administrator, to get lots of attention and you get lots at graded, enabling the introduction of a new Elder Lloyd Erickson, has arranged a school." Ursula. course in computer science. Another cur- number of Professional Development days "Other schools do not talk about Jesus. riculum addition was a popular program in for faculty. In addition, faculty growth has We do in our school. They do not pray gymnastics. The latter has matured suffi- been cultivated through attendance at and before dinner. They do not have worship. ciently to enable the students, named the participation in a number of educational They play baseball all the time. We play "Gymnairs," to make appearances in conventions. One academy staff member is different games. Their work is easy. Our churches and schools throughout British involved in summer teaching at a Seventh- work is a bit harder. We learn more. I just Columbia. day Adventist graduate school while others like our teachers and friends better. They Other student groups have prepared continue to pursue advanced degrees. are Christians." Elizabeth. programs and services for presentation in Okanagan Adventist Academy has "Christian education to me means a surrounding churches. A number of stu- graduated many students who have served new life with Christ, and it is different from dents will be involved in a major youth in the world field in positions of respon- any other school. We sing before we start evangelism outreach before the close of sibility. Under God's blessing, it will our class. All the teachers and classmates continue to do so. are so kind and smiling. It is very nice to
A group of Okanagan academy students
MESSENGER, June 3, 1982 page 6 Cariboo Adventist Academy staff and 127 happy students. have a school with kind people. That's what Sinner Jesus the Forgiver and the Saviour I like about a school. A Christian school is Deceitful unhappy Tries to help us with our behaviour the best." Lorrie. Loved forgiven cleansed He listens to our every need A teacher says, "My most important goal Happy thankful And helps the broken hearts that bleed. in teaching is to show students the relevancy Saint (Gr. 7 girl) (Gr. 8 boy) of Christ in their every day lives as well as in the future. One of the most rewarding and Sinner satisfying experiences I have had was Immoral wicked receiving the following from some non- Cleansed reborn sanctified We summarize with the words of Timmy Adventist students. Faithful pleasant whose reason for wanting to attend a Saint (Gr. 7 girl) Christian school is "It's a lot funner."
St. John's Academy by Gerry Karst, President Newfoundland For the first time in the history of Seventh-day Adventist education in New- foundland, denominational evaluations have been conducted in all the elementary schools, and a preliminary evaluation has been conducted in the St. John's Academy. While various recommendations were made at the individual schools to improve and strengthen the program, the evaluating teams had many commendations to offer. Teachers were praised for their dedication and hard work, often in facilities which are St. John's Academy evaluation team far from ideal. The personal attention given to the students, and the cooperative re- sponse from the students were noted. Great improvements in facilities were witnessed during recent years. Education in Newfoundland has been a strong support factor in the development of the work of the church. The evaluations will strengthen the seven schools with their student population of 358 students and 30 instructors.
The staff at St. John's Academy
Schaber Reunion July 16, 17, 18 Everybody Welcome To be held at Beiseker Leveland Hall Send inquiries or requests to: Roy Schaber Box 114, Carbon, Alberta TOM OLO Phone (403)947-2187 Farewell gift presented to M. Graham at St. Teacher Eric Buckley John's Academy.
MESSENGER, June 3, 1982 page 7 Youth Mission Outings - The Canadian group on the work site in Puerto Plata. The Puerto Barry Bell, a student from Kingsway a way, to touch hearts and to help in Plata Project College in Ontario, wrote, "I have often spreading His good news by the construc- wondered what it was like to be a mission- tion of His church." ary in a strange country far away from Heidi Hoffman from Edmonton, home and God has recently granted me the Canada's first Youth Mission Outing Alberta said that, "The trip to the Dominican opportunity to take part in such an adven- was a tremendous success! The group of Republic is one of the most meaningful, ture. I found the time we spent in the 35 young people, from across the Canadian uplifting, spiritual experiences I've had. I Dominican Republic as one of the most Union, returned safely from the Dominican found myself in a rut, needing a change. exciting, challenging, and most of all, Republic on April22. The church that they Those who find themselves in this same rewarding experiences that I have went to build in the remote village of ever frame of mind, should definitely get into been involved with. It opened my eyes to Lalsabela, was completed in just nine one of these experiences. One is not likely an absolutely astonishing fact. There are days. It was, without a doubt, a first-rate to forget it. This trip has really lifted my people in all parts of the world who are adventure and an experience in spiritual spirits to go back home and tell the people starving for the truth and security we have growth for all the participants. Here's how about the beautiful friends in Christ I've with our Saviour. God has impressed me they felt about the trip. made, the struggles they have and that the with the work He has for missionaries. work is going forth in remote places. I'm I'm going back in the fall." so glad to be part of the family of God." We're Back . . . Wouldn't Bruce Wentzell from Halifax, Nova Terry Gallant from Watson, Sas- Have Missed It for the Scotia commented, "Well, to tell the truth, I katchewan stated, "I looked forward to this World ! ! ! didn't know what to expect, but what I trip for months. I wanted to take part in a received was far beyond my anticipations. missionary project for years. I now have To be with such a fantastic group of youth, from British Columbia had the great opportunity to help in God's Bruce Toews to enjoy fellowship with one another, and has this to say to the youth of Canada. "If work. I am very happy for that. I feel that to have plain fun, outweighs any minor you have a 'programmed life'; one run by this trip taught me many things. This trip setbacks we may have encountered. Praise routine to the extent that life is unexciting, helped me to appreciate life a lot more." the Lord, that He was able to use us in such more than boring, and maybe not even worth living for, I have just what you need, for I have something to break that line of routine and repetition, and it's simply this. The youth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Canada have undergone a project with the goal to build a church in the Dominican Republic in just two weeks. They have had a tremendous experience and an 'eye-opener.' I, for one, was blind to the needs, the cares, and the cultures of our world, but this trip has opened my eyes and has helped me to see what the beautiful love of Jesus has done on a different part of the globe. I would highly recommend that every youth needing something exciting, something different, something that will draw you closer to God, sign up for a YMO The new Seventh-day Adventist Church in Lalsabela, which will accommodate up to 200 project. You'll never regret it!" people, built in nine days by our Canadian youth.
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When Are Most People Responsive to the Gospel? Part II - Patterns of Dissatisfaction by W.R. Bornstein, Ministerial Dept. Canadian Union Conference
Jesus said to His disciples on one occa- some impersonal, some weak, some In the final article of this series we will sion, "Do you say, 'There are yet four intense — still these concerns were clearly continue to develop this profile of the new months, and then comes the harvest'? not relevant to evangelistic persuasion. To convert and the strategies made possible Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes, and express it in the reporter's words, "Sub- through this study. look on the fields, that they are white for jects who had inappropriate patterns of harvest." (John 4:35 NASB) He was speak- dissatisfaction were less likely to be in the Receptivity-Rating Scale ing of the Samaritans on this particular convert category and more likely to be in occasion, and in essence He was saying, the non-convert and dropout categories." DEA, C., SPOUS DIVORCE "Right now is the time for reaping among Those people interviewed who had "ap- MARITAL SEPARATION 66 JAIL TERM these Samaritans. God has brought the propriate patterns of dissatisfaction," which 63 Gospel seed to full ripeness." 53 DEATH OF CLOSE FAMILY MEMMEC were related to evangelistic persuasion, PERSONAL PNURY OR ILLNESS 53 There is an important principle in Jesus' MARRIAGE were more likely to become converts. 50 FIRED FROM WORN words which should not be missed. There is Particularly was this true if their dissatis- 47 45 MARITAL RECONCILIATION a right time to plant, and there is a right faction were intense and personal. RETIREMENT 45 time to reap. Blessed is the gospel worker The tables show that only 8 percent of CHANGE IN .101, MEMBER S HEALTH PREGNANCY BA who knows the difference and acts accord- the converts had "inappropriate concerns" • E OIFFICULTIES 39 ADDITION TO FAMLY ingly. — that is, they could not be related to evan- 39 BUSINESS HE ACuuSTPAEN T Some very interesting research in recent 39 gelistic persuasion — while 50 percent of CHANGE IN FINANCIAL STATUS 351 years has focused on this very principle DEATH OF CLOSE FRIEND the dropouts and non-converts had "inap- 37 CHANGE N NUMBER OF MARITAL ARGUMENTS Jesus ennunciated long ago. Careful studies propriate concerns." Less than 3 percent of 5 MOR TGAGE OR LOAN OVER 9I0 have demonstrated that there is indeed a the converts reported no dissatisfaction. FORECLOSUliOG MORTGAGE OR LOAN CHANGE 54 WORK RESPONS,BILITES time when people are "ready for the har- Eighty-nine percent of the converts reported 29 SON OR DAUGHTER LEAVING NOME 29 vest," and there is also a time when these appropriate concerns, and only 23 percent TROUBLE WITH IN-LAWS 20 very same people will have little interest in of the dropouts and 14 percent of the non- OursiAND1NG FLRSONAL ACHEvEmENT SPOUSE STARTS WORN the gospel message. But how can we know converts reported appropriate concerns. 26 STARTING OR FINISHING SCHOOL 24 the difference? The same study has given a What evangelistic strategy should this CHANGE N LAANG CONDITIONS 25 REVISON OF PERSONAL HABITS very interesting answer. teach us? Many evangelistic programs of 24 TRouBLE WITH BOSS Those who respond most strongly to the the church through the years have been CHANGE IN WORD TOURS CONDITIONS CHANGE IN RESIDENCE gospel are those who show the greatest deliberately designed to be as non-selective 20 CHANGE IN SCHOOLS "patterns of dissatisfaction" in their lives. 2 as possible. We have printed tracts and CHANGE IN RECREATIONAL HASH'S The more intense this dissatisfaction magazines with this thought in view. What CHANGE IN SC'oir AcTN1TIES becomes, the more likely the individual is would happen if we targeted in on those MORTGAGE OR LOAN UNDER $10000 EASTER- to turn to the Lord. with specific felt needs and with "appro- CHANGE IN SLEEPING HABITS 16 Curiously enough, this same dissatisfac- priate concerns" which could be related to CHANGE IN NI-A46ER OE FAMILY CATHERINGS tion influences not only people's inclina- I4OATEN evangelistic persuasion? Perhaps we should CHRSTMAS4EASON tion towards conversion, but it affects them begin to redesign our evangelistic strategies MINOR vOUTION OF THE LAW in other ways even after their conversion. 11 with these things more clearly in mind. •41VIINI MEW 14•Yna•-fthe Strom Too Unmsfy 00 VIsalmoton Mger Scnooi Note the graphs below. Each person in the study was classified a into one of three categories: (1) "converts" INAPPROPRIATE CONCERNS APPROPRIATE CONCERNS 0 Ca — those presently active as responsible ¢al z Intense Strong Moderate Weak = Weak Moderate Strong Intense church members, (2) "dropouts" — those and/or very and/or and/or and/Or very X Qw and/or very and/or anO/Or anWor very personal personal Impersonal impersonal z Impersonal impersonal personal personal who became church members but have SUBJECT 0 5 since become inactive, and (3) "non- CATEGORIES Z converts" — those who never responded to •• • • • • • • • • • • • •0 ;0 go a church's evangelistic approaches. 77 The people interviewed in the survey 46 CONVERTS 240 were asked whether or not they were dis- 24 satisfied with their lifestyle before anyone from the church attempted to influence 5 7 6 6 them. If they were dissatisfied, they were asked to explain why they were dissatis- 65 fied. They were also asked what things 36 worried them and what things they were DROP-OUTS 31, 0/ 240 29 ‘23 looking for in life at the time just before 24 .. someone from the church endeavoured to influence them. Of those interviewed who reported no
dissatisfaction, very few were found to be i 37 active church members. Most of them at NON-CONVERTS 33 / 240 the time of the interview were non-converts 26 24/ ‘19 9 or dropouts. While the others did list con- 4 2 ...... cerns or dissatisfactions — some personal,
MESSENGER, June 3, 1982 page 10 We invite you to come to British Columbia Camp Meeting Camp Hope July 23 - 31
Share our inspirational speakers:
Del Delker H. LaRondelle P. Lemon R. Pierson
H.M.S. Richards Sr. A. Wallenkampf R. Williams J. Wilson
Come and enjoy "An Evening with James White" - a live play with Larry Richardson
Other guest speakers are J. Millet and G. Bertochini Phone Call Leads to Baptism by Brad Thorp, Director, Radiant Living Seminar Team Samuel Peli is an earnest seeker after Bible truth. He is a man who wants to know what the Bible teaches and then follow it. As he prayed to God for guidance in his search for meaning in his life, Samuel was led to begin viewing the It Is Written television program with Pastor George Vandeman. Week after week, he intensely followed the messages that Pastor Vandeman pre- sented. He found the television messages exciting and informa- tive, and there began in his heart a longing for a deeper study of the Bible. Upon learning that the It Is Written television program Samuel Peli, centre, with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Long. is sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Samuel turned to the Yellow Pages of the Vancouver telephone directory. Sabbath, August 29, 1981 was a high day for Samuel as There he discovered an advertisement for all of the Seventh-day Pastor Bob Tetz, pastor of the Vancouver Central Seventh- Adventist Churches in the metropolitan Vancouver area. In the day Adventist Church, led Samuel into the water of baptism, ad was information about services and the location of churches signifying his complete surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ and to as well as a general information number. all of His truth. Since that time, Samuel, along with his sister, has Reaching for his telephone, Samuel dialed the general continued to care for their invalid father and Samuel is using information number which is the number for Radiant Living every opportunity he can to share the news of Jesus' return. Seminars, the evangelistic team working in metropolitan God is weaving about interested souls a network of influences Vancouver. Jack Long, the lay Bible worker who, along with his to draw them to His truth. Through the use of the It Is Written wife, is responsible for the Radiant Living Centre, base of television ministry and dedicated Bible workers, scores of operations for the evangelistic team, answered the telephone. individuals are coming to know of Jesus Christ's saving power Samuel expressed his deep interest in Bible studies and an and His unique truths for today. The importance of a general appointment was made for studies to begin. information phone number for a large metropolitan area cannot Jack, along with his wife, Trudy, began regularly studying with be underestimated. Every week, the Radiant Living Seminar Samuel Peli and discovered a man who was intensely interested receives many phone calls of people interested in different in scripture. Although he was a Roman Catholic, his great desire aspects of Bible truth. A number of Bible studies have been was to follow the Bible truth and week by week he eagerly drank started as a direct result of general inquiries about the beliefs of in the messages from God's Word. Seventh-day Adventists. This important service is just one way As Bible studies progressed, Jack and Trudy shared the entire that individuals can be led to understand God's great truths for Conflict of the Ages series with Samuel, and before his baptism, today and ought to be a part of the evangelistic outreach of every Samuel had read the complete series through. Adventist Church in the cities and towns of Canada.
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BLACKSTRAP Friday, June 25 to Sabbath, July 3 CLEAR LAKE Thursday, July 8 to Sunday, July 11 Visiting speakers who will be attending one or both camp meetings.
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