New Testament |
Theme |
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Principles |
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Video Clip |
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Objective |
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“The Oil of Preparedness" |
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Preparedness
Second Coming |
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The Kingdom of Heaven |
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You can't share your spiritual oil, but this lesson, story, and fun activity will help you teach your little ones how to obtain their own oil so they will be prepared to meet the bridegroom (Jesus Christ) when He comes again. |
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“Peace, Be Still" |
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Peace
Faith in Jesus Christ |
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The Miracles of Jesus |
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The inspiring clip from "The Miracles of Jesus" along with this lesson activity and story of a family who's vacation is threatened by a storm will help your children learn how Jesus Christ will bring us peace if we have faith and are obedient to God's commandments even amidst life's storms. |
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“Who Am I to Judge Another" |
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Righteous Judgment |
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The Righteous Judge |
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Some scriptures command us not to judge and others instruct us that we should judge. This lesson, video clip and activity will help your family understand that only God makes final, righteous judgements, but we can judge righteously by first focusing on our own heart and actions; while the easy and fun treat serves as a reminder to not judge unrighteously! |
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“Rejoice With Me" |
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Mercy
Grace |
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The Lost is Found |
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This lesson, fun activity, and moving video clip use the perfect example of Jesus Christ to help your children understand the importance of reaching out to "lost sheep" by being merciful and gracious and the aroma of fresh baked bread will help your family quickly find the "Lost Sheep," made with Rhodes(TM) frozen dinner rolls, delicious! |
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“Come, Follow Me" |
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Eternal LIfe
Following Christ |
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Treasures in Heaven |
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This lesson, activity and video clip will help your children better understand how following Jesus Christ's admonition to "Come, follow me" can lead them back to our loving Heavenly Father and how this freely offered gift is greater than all the treasures on earth. |
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“Faith in Jesus Christ" |
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Faith in Jesus Christ |
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Lazarus Lives |
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Teach your children that “the gift of faith at times takes the form of miraculous healings of body and mind. However, faith is usually expressed in the simple trust and calm assurance that God will provide.” The activity, "Frame your life with faith," will serve as a daily reminder that faith brings "a perfect brightness of hope." |
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“Separate, Yet One in Purpose" |
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Godhead |
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Jesus, Son of God |
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Are Mormons Christian? Are God the Father, His Son, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost distinct, separate, immortal beings? This lesson, activity and fun recipe, answers these questions, while strengthening your family's testimonies of the Godhead. |
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“Behold Thy Mother" |
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Honoring Mothers |
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Worthy is the Lamb |
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Use the perfect example of Jesus Christ to help your family understand the importance of honoring their mother. This lesson, activity and moving video clip will not only teach your children to honor their mother on Mother's Day, but everyday! Included is an easy dinner recipe father and children can make to honor mother with a break!
(It is important for all children to learn to honor their mother. Mothers are encouraged to adapt this lesson in homes where a father does not reside.) |
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“Go the Second Mile" |
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Work/Service |
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The Messiah Comes |
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When we go the first mile we are doing what is expected of us. This lesson, activity and tasty recipe will help your family explore going the second mile, which is given freely, and discover the joy and happiness that work and service can bring. |
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“Bread From Heaven" |
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Eternal Life |
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Bread From Heaven |
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The lesson, video clip and meaningful activity will help your family learn ways to nourish their spirits in order to partake of the bread of life and making and partaking of our wholesome "Barley Loaves" recipe will nourish your bodies as well. |
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"From This Day On" |
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Commitment
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Saul of Tarsus |
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Guide your children in making and committing to New Year's Resolutions that help them "from this day on" to live their lives as followers of Jesus Christ; read the story of how one little boy found happiness by keeping his New Year's Resolutions; the easy and savory treat will get your family excited about committing to "turnover" a new leaf in the new year. |
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"The Admonition of Paul" |
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Salvation
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The Ministry of Paul |
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Learn about the similarities between the 'Admonition of Paul" and the "Thirteenth Article of Faith" and the authors who wrote them. A fun activity and recipe will help your children understand the importance of following these two scriptures and enduring to the end as The Apostle Paul and The Prophet Joseph Smith did. |
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"Priesthood Power" |
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Spiritual Power
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Lord, I Believe |
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This lesson will help your family better understand how the power of the priesthood and the keys of the priesthood work together to not only bless families, but bestow the gospel ordinances that are essential for us to return to live with Heavenly Father. |
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"I Will Be Baptized Like Jesus" |
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Baptism
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John the Baptist |
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Help your children cherish their baptism day, while learning about baptism by immersion, the Baptismal Covenant and how we renew these covenants each Sunday. A fun activity on following Christ's example along with a scrumptious treat, are fun ways to help your children understand how we are baptized by immersion, just like Jesus was. |
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"Did Jesus Really Live Again? " |
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Resurrection |
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He Is Risen |
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Help your children better understand the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Build a mobile as a constant reminder of Heavenly Father's promise of providing us a Savior and then have fun sculpting sepulcher stones from the quick and easy candy recipe. |
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"Ask, and It Shall be Given You " |
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Prayer |
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The Lord's Prayer |
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Teach your children how to follow Christ's example of prayer. Use the "Prayer Children" activity to discuss how we should prepare ourselves for prayer and then enjoy making and eating the "Praying Arms" treat! |
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"He Taketh Away My Sins" |
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Atonement |
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Worthy is the Lamb |
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Help your children understand the importance of the Atonement of Jesus Christ and the symbolism of the sacrificial lamb. Have fun decorating cupcakes to look like lambs. |
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"Prepare for His Return" |
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Second Coming |
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Signs of the Times |
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Join us as we teach about the joys and the truths of the second coming in a way both children and parents can learn and enjoy... and don't miss the yummy lemon chiffon cream treats. |
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"Love One Another"
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Love |
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The Greatest is the Least |
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Sing a variety of songs from the Children's Songbook about our Savior's love for his children while weaving valentine hearts for Jesus. |
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"The Gift of Joy" |
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Joy |
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The King is Born |
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Teach your children about Jesus and his plan to bring us all joy and happiness this Christmas. And don't miss the fun Gingerbread and Marzipan Nativity. You have to see it to believe it. |
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"Upon this Rock" |
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Testimony |
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Built Upon the Rock |
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Teach your family the importance of putting their faith and trust in the Gospel in this lesson about being built upon the rock of our Redeemer "... whereon if men build they cannot fall." |
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"Listen With Your Heart" |
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Parables |
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The Parables of Jesus |
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Use this parable to write your own parable and discuss how parables help us learn. Make Ice Cream Bibles (Ice Cream Sandwiches) and watch the music video “Listen with Your Heart.” |
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“Welcome Home” |
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Eternal Life |
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The Prodigal Son |
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The video clip from “The Prodigal Son” and the short story of a family member that leaves home provide opportunities to remember the importance of family and the need to forgive and support each other. |
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"Latter-day Good Samaritan" |
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Service
Charity |
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The Good Samaritan |
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We can all be a “good Samaritan” by finding ways to serve others. |
Bible |
Theme |
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Principles |
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Video Clip |
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Objective |
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“Trust in God and His Prophet " |
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Trust in God |
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Elisha |
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The video clip of Elisha and Naaman is a great example of how pride can keep us from receiving the blessing the Lord has to give, yet if we humble ourselves and trust in Him, He will pour out His Spirit upon us. The activity and story emphasizes how faith & trust in the Lord and His prophets will bless our lives. Complete the lesson with a wonderful recipe that will remind you that "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.” (Psalms 28:7.) |
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“Give Me Wisdom" |
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Wisdom |
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Solomon |
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True wisdom comes from God. The video clip of Solomon asking for God's help is a great example of how seeking after wisdom and knowledge is pleasing to the Lord, while the fun activity emphasizes that the real jewels in life are the things that are eternal. Complete the lesson by strengthening your family's ability for gaining wisdom with the delightfully simple waffle cookie recipe. |
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“Modern-Day Goliaths" |
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Being True
Faith |
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Modern-Day Goliaths |
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The video clip from “David and Goliath" is a great example of David’s great faith in the Lord. This lesson, short story and fun activity will explore the idea of overcoming modern-day Goliaths; Also included is a quick and fun recipe your famiy will enjoy slinging into their mouths. |
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“Come What May, and Love It" |
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Compensation
Enduring Well |
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Joseph In Egypt |
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As part of Heavenly Father's plan, we all must experience adversity during our lifetime, but how we react to adversity will bring us happiness or misery. This lesson, activity and story will help teach your family how to react to adversity in a positive way, while emphasizing that Heavenly Father compensates us when we endure well. |
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“Thy Servant Heareth" |
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Listening to the Spirit
Personal Revelation |
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Samuel |
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When we listen to the Spirit we are receiving personal revelation. Samuel was just a boy when the Lord spoke to him. Do your children recognize the Spirit when the Lord speaks to them?
This heart warming video clip, lesson, activity and fun treat will help your children learn to recognize and listen to the still small voice. |
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“Follow the Prophet" |
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Guidance
Following the Prophet |
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Noah Build an Ark |
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God speaks to His people through prophets. This lesson will help prepare your children to better understand the importance of listening to Conference and following the Prophet. |
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“Am I Willing to Serve?" |
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Service |
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Elijah |
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Our willingness to help, and the graciousness to give come from a heart filled with love for our Heavenly Father. This lesson, story, activity and treat will help children learn how they can show their love for Heavenly Father by serving others. |
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."Obedience and Sacrifice" |
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Obedience Sacrifice |
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Abraham and Isaac |
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Teach your children that, like Abraham & Isaac and Heavenly Father & Jesus Christ, obedience requires sacrifice, yet unlike sacrifice of old, today we sacrifice our time and means by giving up something to help someone else. The fun activity; story; and recipe will help children find their own ways to sacrifice for others. |
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"Forgiveness Brings Earthly & Heavenly Rewards" |
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Forgiveness |
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Joseph's Reunion |
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Teach your children how the atonement of Jesus Christ will heal our souls, while bringing us earthly and heavenly rewards, when we follow Joseph's great example of forgiveness. |
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"Children Honor & Obey Your Parents"
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Honoring Parents |
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Esther |
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Help your children understand the importance of keeping the fifth commandment through Esther's example and a fun matching game and traditional Jewish recipe. |
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"Trust in God
No Matter What" |
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Trust in God |
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Daniel |
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Emphasize the importance of trusting in God no matter what circumstances you face.
Talk about learning to trust in God while in your youth. |
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“Be a Loyal Servant” |
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Loyalty |
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Ruth |
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The video clip from “Ruth” is a great example of Ruth’s great loyalty to her mother-in-law. |
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