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Even when we were dead in sins,
hath quickened us together with
Christ, (by grace ye are saved;
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Dr. Brazier Names New Assistant Pastors | Getting in Rhythm with Grace | When Kids Make Life-Changing Choices
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The Ultimate Verdict
A
courtroom drama set the scene for the Fine Arts Guild’s 2012 production, The Ultimate Verdict.
Performed in the Kenwood Sanctuary the last weekend in February and the first weekend in March, the
play’s storyline was based on the certain guilt of humankind—and our pardon by God. The Strivettes
held a scholarship dinner on opening night of the play. Photos by Leonard McGee
Pastor
Dr. Byron T. Brazier
Founding Editor
Therese McGee
Managing Editor
Jennifer LuVert
Editors
Darlene Dennard, Reginald Griffin
Samira Robinson, Sharon Prince
Church Office Assistant
Doris Williams
Photography
Donnie Hampton
Tyrone Mason
Leonard E. McGee
Editorial Assistant
Sharon Prince
Distribution
Eric Owens
Mary Robinson
April Contributors
Stephanie Blackwell
Patricia Caire
Jacquelin McCord-Harris
Laura Penson
Sharon Prince
Design/Layout
LaShaunn Tappler
LT ComDesign, LLC
comingUP
Joy of Easter. ACOG will
commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with a
musical celebration Sunday,
April 8, at 9:10 a.m. and
11:40 a.m. Tye Tribbett,
Anita Wilson, the Chicago
Sinfonietta, and ACOG’s
Dwayne Lee, Kiel Williams,
and Elizabeth Sojourner will join the Sanctuary Choir.
Amazed by Grace. This year’s Annual Bible
Conference marks the 80th anniversary of the
Apostolic Church of God. It will be held April 23–27,
commencing with a Bible class daily at 11 a.m. and
closing out with a worship service at 7:30 p.m. each
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evening. There will also be a
6 p.m. Bible class and
programming designed just
for youth. Guest speakers
include Bishop Noel Jones,
Pastor Kimberly Ray, Bishop
Horace Smith, M.D.,
Pastor E. Dewey Smith,
Bishop Rudolph McKissick,
Dr. Cynthia James, Bishop
Monroe Saunders, Pastor
James Meeks, and many
more. For a complete list of speakers, pick up a flyer
from an usher or a kiosk near you on Sundays.
You can also visit us at www.acog-chicago.org or
Facebook.com/ACOGChicago.
The Cross & Crown is published
monthly by the Apostolic Church of
God, 6320 South Dorchester Avenue,
Chicago, Illinois 60637 © 2012.
All submissions are welcome and
will be reviewed for publication.
The deadline for advertisements is
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to the month in which the ad will
appear. Submissions should be left
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administrative office.
ISSN: 1543-9712 Volume 10 Issue 4
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ministryNEWS
New Assignments for
Elders Conley and Pearce
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And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a
hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah’s womb. He did not waver at the promise of God through
unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had
promised He was also able to perform. Romans 4:19–21, NKJV
Photo by Victor Powell
G
od promised Abraham
that he and Sarah would
have a son. That promise
was not fulfilled until Abraham was
100 and Sarah was 90, when it was
physically impossible for them to
conceive. Throughout the twentyfive years Abraham waited, he never
questioned God—even when he
went along with his wife and took
matters into his own hands, he
continued to believe.
In the face of what is difficult
(or impossible), do you stagger in
unbelief or do you stand firm on
God’s promise? When you are fully persuaded, your mind is steady.
You know the Lord is present in
the midst of your trial, that nothing can separate you from His love, and that you
are kept by His power. You don’t have to guess at
it. You can go on your knees fully persuaded the
Lord will hear your prayer. When we seek Him
diligently, we can
be certain that we
will find Him.
Some people
may feel like it’s
too late to give
their life to the
Lord or to build
a stronger
relationship
with Him.
Experiences
that left deep
scars on their
lives make
them
feel like damaged goods. Consider a woman who has a saving
knowledge of Jesus Christ (she
repented of her sins and confessed
Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior).
However, she struggles to trust
Him with her life and tends to
make poor choices as she tries to
navigate life without His guidance
primarily because as a child she
experienced horrific abuse at the
hands of a relative. That experience negatively impacted her
identity, the way she views life,
and the way she manages her relationships, particularly with men.
Intellectually, she knows God
loves her and wants what’s best for
her, but deep down she doesn’t feel
worthy of His love, and she feels it’s impossible to
overcome the devastation of her past. Or consider
a man who was rebellious in his youth and his
early adult years. He made a series of mistakes—
some that led to legal trouble—and now he feels
that society will never give him a second chance
and perhaps God won’t either.
Whatever it is going on in your life, whether
it’s a struggle with your sexuality, drug addiction,
finances, or your mental health, the Lord can
bring you out. Nothing you experience can make
null and void the promises of God in your life.
God’s promises were made before your circumstances were even manifested. Therefore, your
circumstances have nothing to do with the power
and promise of God in your life.
Sometimes you endure great pain and disappointment, but God is always faithful. He gives
you power to press on when you think it’s over.
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Nothing you
experience can
make null and void
the promises of
God in your life. …
Your circumstances
have nothing to do
with the power and
promise of God in
your life.
pastor’sCOLUMN
Mission Minded
Photo: Brie Anderson
by Dr. Byron T. Brazier
n March,
Elder Alan
Conley and
Elder Nicholas
Pearce were
named the
newest
assistant
pastors of the
Apostolic
Elders Alan Conley (l) and
Nicholas Pearce
Church of God.
Photo: Donnie Hampton
They were
received with thunderous applause as
Dr. Brazier introduced them to the
congregation during both Sunday morning
services on March 4. Elder Conley, who is
married to ACOG praise team member
Tamika Conley and works with the youth
ministry’s Worship on the Wall service, was
humbled by the appointment. “In this position,
I will always endeavor to be a servant,” he told
the congregation. Elder Pearce, who was born
and raised in the church, was equally humble
in his response. “It is an honor and privilege to
be asked by the pastor to serve in this role,” he
said. Reminiscent of something our late pastor
emeritus might have said, Elder Pearce went
on to say, “I love this church, I love the
sanctuary, I love the people of God.” Elder
Pearce will be taking on a number of new roles
this year. He will marry Tammy Freeman on
July 1, and he is also working on his doctorate
degree. For Elder Conley, it’s a high note after
experiencing a great low earlier this year when
he unexpectedly lost his mother. Both men are
“covetous” of our prayers.
A
t ACOG, we’re striving to make an
impact inside and outside the four walls
of the church—that’s exactly what our Project
Outreach group is doing. Every Tuesday, the
group of ladies (and the occasional male)
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Someone You Should Know: The Gospel According to Paul (Hollis) by Fran Allen-Leake
How did you get started?
E
ven if you’ve never seen Paul Hollis
around, you’ve certainly heard his work.
He’s a sound engineer who, according to
Fran Allen-Leake, co-editor of The Live Corner,
is becoming a household name in the world of
FOH audio engineering. Paul travels throughout
the world—to places like the Middle East—doing
sound work for entertainers like Charlie Wilson,
but he got his start right here at the Apostolic
Church of God. Following is an excerpt from a
Q&A between Paul and Allen-Leake for The Live
Corner.
Now Paul, I know you through our association
at Apostolic Church of God. But I don’t really
“know” you. Tell me a little about yourself.
I grew up on Chicago’s south side—I still live
there. I graduated from Hyde Park Academy.
Did you take any classes in audio engineering?
No formal classes. Just baptism by fire!
Back in 1998 Evangelist Ivory Nuckolls asked if
I wanted to get involved in the church’s audio
ministry. I said sure. So I started by doing the
basics: being support, riding shotgun, wrapping
mic cables, straightening up, etc. One Sunday
we were doing a Saving Grace Ministries
anniversary concert with Take 6, and Ernie
Greene (Sound of Authority) was bringing in
an additional board for Take 6. I was there to
help set up. Then Ernie asked me, “Hey, are
you working at this time?” I said no. So he said,
“Come by the shop on Monday.” I did and began
the usual: doing mic inventory, wrapping mic
cables, etc. I did that for a while. Then he asked
me to help unload trucks, then patching the
stages. Then we did a show … with the Ohio
Players; later, I became a pit engineer—did that
for about a year. Then one of the engineers had
surgery and that elevated me to FOH (Front of
the House). My first FOH show for Ernie was
the Chicago Historical Society’s Jazz Series for
WNUA. That was my first show with a major
artist, and it was jazz. I’d never done jazz before!
But I learned.
Let’s go back to your “Roots”—Apostolic
Church of God. What is your exact title there?
My current position is “Johnny, Jack of All
Trades.” I do FOH, act as systems engineer,
broadcast engineer, post-editing for audio, and
I do the Sunday morning services (when I’m in
town.) One Sunday I’ll do FOH, another Sunday
I’ll do TV broadcast. The services are being
broadcast and dubbed. We record on Sunday,
and now edit on Tuesday, post-caption on
Wednesday, then off to the station on Thursday.
For duplication, we record the services live in the
tape duplication room; after duplicating to DVD,
they are sent to the bookstore for sale.
So you still manage to hold down the church
job in between all of the Charlie Wilson stuff
you’re doing?
All the Charlie stuff…whew! We just got back
from Kuwait and Iraq last Thursday. We flew in
to Kuwait, had a day off, did the show, then did
another show on another base in Kuwait. Then,
we flew into Iraq, had the day off, did a show
in Baghdad, did another show in Baghdad the
next day, flew further into Iraq and did another
show. These shows are for US servicemen and
servicewomen—to boost their moral—and we
do them on the actual bases.
How often are you guys on the road?
We typically do two to three shows per weekend.
That’s not including the overseas stuff. So
basically, we’re traveling forty to fifty times per
year in the States.
What do you think it takes to really be an
effective FOH engineer?
It takes patience—that and taking advice from
those who have been in the business for
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Getting Rooted and Grounded
newMEMBERS
Rejoice! The following people were baptized in Jesus’ name and received the Holy Spirit in February 2012
Symphanee Allen
Rakesh Baker
Linda Barnes
Maurice Bishop
Sharon Bond
Ana Brandon
Tiffany Briggs
Auneste Caldwell
Percy Carter
Michael Collins
Courtney Cox
Eddie Cox
Ronald Crawford
Karen Davenport
Tracey Davenport
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Amari Dotson
Tonya Emery
Gale Ettawageshik
Dlelicici Farmer
Sonae Harris
Antwoin Harrison
Demetrius Hill
Horace Howard
Marcus Jackson
Cydnee Johnson
Randi Joyner-Flowers
Cedric King
Shallahda Liddell
Tyrek Mahomes
Charles Martin
Craig Murray
Diane Murray
Edward Ross
Ronald Shaw
Marielle Smith
Heidi Sommer
Deonta Terry
Kalvin Truitt
Lisa Washington
Ronnie Washington
Terrance White Jr.
Kathleen Williams
Roger Williams
Steven Young
The New Members Annual Conference,
“Rooted and Grounded,” is May 5, from
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you joined ACOG
between October 2010 and now, plan
to attend. The conference will focus
on being “Rooted and Grounded in
Love, Faith, and Knowledge.” Breakfast
and lunch will be served. You can
register in Fellowship Hall after first
service or online at www.acog-chicago.
org. Registration is free. Registration
begins April 1. Come out and join us.
You will truly be blessed as your travel
this journey. For more information, call
773.256.4204.
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Hollis, continued from page 4
twenty or thirty years—having a critical ear, listening to music and different studio mixes. The
customer who buys the ticket for a live show wants to hear what’s on the record. The artist wants to
give a live version of the recording, but the customer wants to hear the clarity that’s on the record:
like they’re sitting in their living room listening to it.
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Resurrection Time
by Jacquelin McCord-Harris
A
listener called into a Christian
radio station. She obviously felt
she had discovered something that
no one else had thought about before now.
She wanted to know how Christians can say
Jesus died and rose in three days and three
nights. There simply weren’t enough hours
within that timeframe to support the claim
between Friday evening and Sunday
morning.
The host explained to her that in the
Jewish tradition any part of a day was
counted as a full day. Christ was dead by
three o’clock and buried before six o’clock
on Friday; that counted as one day. From
Friday night at six o’clock to Saturday at
six o’clock counts as another day, and from
Saturday at six o’clock until Sunday morning
was counted as the third day.
The caller had missed the entire point
of one of the basic tenants of Christianity.
Ephesians 2:4 reads, “But because of his
great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
made us alive with Christ even when we were
dead in transgressions—it is by grace you
have been saved” (NIV 1984). Most believers
probably would never think to challenge
the timeline of the death and resurrection
of Jesus. We cannot fathom where we would
be without the love, grace, and mercy of our
Father God. We praise God for providing
us with a way out of eternal death. Instead
we are alive with Christ and have eternal life
because of His death and resurrection.
Source: http://www.letusreason.org/doct10.htm
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But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by
grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might
shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast (Ephesians 2:4–9, KJV).
B
ible scholar Donald Barnhouse wrote, “Love that goes upward
is worship; love that goes outward is affection; love that stoops
is grace.”1 God looked down upon His lowly children and sent
a living testimony of His grace in the form of His only Son. It
is God’s grace that draws us near Him and distances us from the ungodly.
That grace gives us peace, gives us protection, and gives us power. There
is an absolute rhythm to revelation of God’s grace—a rhythm that
compels us to move some part of this living-breathing temple of God.
It is this same grace that Paul wrote of in his epistle to the church at
Ephesus. The Open Bible describes the Ephesians as “a group of believers
who are rich beyond measure in Jesus Christ, yet living as beggars, and
only because they are ignorant of their wealth. Since they have yet to
accept their wealth, they relegate themselves to living as spiritual
paupers.”2 It wasn’t that the Ephesians lacked knowledge of God’s
richness in mercy; this knowledge had been freely given to them. What
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they were lacking, at that time, was the “rhythm” to dance in God’s grace.
It would seem that we, like the Ephesians, have either heard or read
about God’s grace so many times, that rather than this good news
invigorating us and giving us the will to press in praise, this “grace thing”
has become as background noise or wallpaper—largely going unnoticed.
There are times that, even though we know that our very existence is
dependent upon God’s grace—during our trials and situations that seem
impossible to escape—the knowledge of God’s grace may bear little
significance. We know Jesus went to the cross for our sins, we know we
are redeemed by His blood, and we know God will get us through this
thing—no matter how dire and insurmountable it may seem. We also
know that we know. It is the power of the Holy Spirit from whence
comes the rhythm. So if we have the Holy Spirit and we know that we
know, “why aren’t we rejoicing more and worrying less?”3 Why aren’t
we dancing?
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Grace is a word conveying power, strength, and
at the same time, complete compassion. One
source defines grace as “that which affords joy,
pleasure, delight, sweetness, charm, loveliness,
good will, and loving-kindness.” This is the grace,
often strived for but seldom attained by human
beings. God’s grace, however, is defined as “God,
exerting His holy influence upon souls, turns them
to Christ, keeps, strengthens, increases them in
Christian faith, knowledge, affection, and kindles
them to the exercise of the Christian virtues.”4
Now that is grace!
As Paul was locked away in a Roman prison, it was he that reassured
the believers in Ephesus of their “heavenly bank account.”5 Paul’s
attitude of unalloyed worship, even in his punitive environment, should
encourage us today to count it all joy when we fall into various situations; for we should be well aware that it is in the trying of our faith that
we gain patience. And we should let patience do her perfect work, so
we can be both mentally and spiritually whole, “wanting nothing”
(James 1:2–4), and dancing to the rhythm of God’s grace without
inhibition.
“To many people, grace is nothing more than something to be said
with heads bowed before dinner. But that idea, simple and beautiful as
it may be, is light-years removed from the depth of meaning presented
in Scripture regarding grace. This biblical concept of grace is profound,
and its effects are both far-reaching and life-changing. Were we to study
it for a full decade we would not come close to plumbing its depths.”6
Happy little children dance joyously in carefree abandon in their
private celebrations. No worries, no anxieties—displaying an innate
rhythm in the knowledge that somewhere (back at the house, back at
the camp) they are being watched over. This is the same joyous dancing
by the children of Israel when they had been rescued from slavery in
Egypt and had crossed the Red Sea. Mariam the prophetess (sister of
Aaron) led the people with timbrels in their dance of joy (Exodus
15:20). King David danced before the Lord and “leaped with all his
might” (2 Samuel 6:12–14) when the ark of the Lord was returned to
his city. The father of the prodigal son called for a celebration (Luke
15:22-25:31–32), and nearly his entire household danced elatedly at his
son’s return. All these followers of Almighty God
were celebrating His great grace—He had turned
their “mourning into dancing” (Psalm 30:11–12).
Throughout the Old Testament the servants
of Jehovah found grace in His sight: Noah,
(Genesis 6:8); Jacob, (32:5); Joseph, (39–45); Moses,
(Exodus 33); Gideon, (Judges 6:17–24). And in the
New Testament, each and every writer assures and
reassures his audience—thereby assuring and
reassuring the believers of today—of the grace of
God through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Just the thought of God’s grace should make us
spiritually, and even physically if we are able, lift our hands, lift our
eyes, lift one foot, then the other, and dance! To dance in the presence
of the Lord is a celebration of joy in His being. And joy is cyclical: joy
begets dancing; dancing begets joy. We cannot dance to the Lord
without being joyful, and it is virtually impossible to be joyful to the
Lord without dancing.
What is this dancing? It is moving to a song that only you and the
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ can hear. It doesn’t matter if you are on
your feet, sitting, or lying down. You can be dancing externally or
internally because this is the very private dance of you and your Savior.
And the grace of God will bring joy to your very being.
Modern Christians have become accustomed to celebrating God
corporately, in worship and prayer services. But there comes a time
when we must separate ourselves from the cares, the evils, and the
negativity of the day, from the telephone and all distractions. Jesus tells
us to “Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is
great in heaven” (Luke 6:23a).
It is good to dance before the Lord: in the home, on the street, at
work, school, or play—dance. No one needs know you are dancing. See
that person sitting next to you in the pew, with eyes closed, swaying
ever so slightly—almost imperceptibly? That person is probably
dancing. If we pay close attention, we will begin to hear that still, small
voice “humming” the rhythm. Hear God speaking; experience the
rhythm of His grace. Each of us has it. If we have the Holy Spirit, we
have the rhythm and we need only to break it out. Go on! Enter into the
joy of the Lord and dance in the rhythm of God’s grace.
It is good to dance
before the Lord: in the
home, on the street, at
work, school, or play—
dance.
1
Donald Grey Barnhouse, Romans, Man’s Ruin, vol. 1 (Grand Rapids, Mich.:
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1952), 72.
2
The Open Bible, Expanded Edition, (Nashville, Tenn.: World Publishing, 1977), 1182.
3
Charles R. Swindoll, The Grace Awakening, (Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson
Publishers, 2003), x.
A Greek Bible dictionary, found on an iPhone ‘ap.’
The Open Bible, Expanded Edition, (Nashville, Tenn.: World Publishing, 1977), 1182.
6
Charles R. Swindoll, The Grace Awakening, (Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson
Publishers, 2003), 49.
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Grace and Grace Alone
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n Matthew 9:9, Jesus greets the tax collector Matthew
with the words, “Follow Me.” To the dismay of the
Pharisees, Jesus not only dines at Matthew’s home, but
He also makes him a disciple. But Jesus’ response is “for I
am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repent”
(Matthew 9:13).
Imagine living in a world without repentance and
forgiveness. Imagine living in a world where the decisions
of our youth, our fears, and even our ignorance have only
one consequence. In other words, a world without grace.
Through grace, we are freed from the slavery of sin, and
we become servants of righteousness. In grace, we grow
in the knowledge of God. For by grace are we saved; it is
a gift of God. (Ephesians 2:8). — Sharon Prince
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His Amazing Grace. When the pastor can’t stop talking about something, it has to be good. He couldn’t stop talking about “His Amazing Grace,” the
Liturgical Dance Ministry’s 2012 worship service—and it was more than good. It was two hours of excellent and moving worship in the Dorchester Sanctuary
Sunday, March 4. Each section (Our Relationship, Our Covering, and Our Faith to Believe) was introduced with clips of our late pastor emeritus, Bishop Arthur M.
Brazier, preaching powerfully about the grace of God. Photos: Donnie Hampton
1) Opening: “We Shall Say Grace” The entire ensemble opens the service with
“prayer.” 2) “He Wants it All” The youth of LDM give God their all. 3) “Hero”
4&5) Darrell and Sherry Loving amaze the congregation in “You Amaze Me.”
6) “I’m Still Here” 7&8) “We are…Because HE is” The dancers show are
identity is in Christ. 9) Dancer Candice Beasley represents a woman who loses
herself in trying to please others in “We Are…Because HE is,” a dance
choreographed by Kellie Medious. 10,11,12) “Keeper of My Soul” The men
know Who keeps their soul. 13,14,15) Jesus the gift—The entire youth ministry
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ministered “Special Gift” for the third time, but it was just as moving.
16,17, 18) LDM ministers a beautiful piece showcasing God’s great grace.
19&20) Jesus carries us over our mountains and bears our burdens, as LDM
demonstrates in the climatic moment of “Faith is What Moves Mountains.”
21) Kayla Russell sings during the offering. 22) Shana Anderson dances in “We
Shall Say Grace.” 23) The Brotherhood Chorale participates in one of the men’s
dances. 24) LDM director Gloria Chapman presents a photo of the youth
dancing “Special Gift” to the pastor.
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April Youth Calendar
Tweens
The ACOG Parenting Ministry:
Real Talk: When Our Teens Go Astray by Stephanie Blackwell
PIVOT — 2nd, 3rd, 4th Tuesdays and
Thursdays, 6 p.m.
Teen Guys
Lions of Judah — 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th Fridays, 7 p.m.
Teen Girls
G.R.A.C.E. — 1st Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. — 1st, 3rd, 5th Fridays, 6:45 p.m.
Also..
Young Brothers for Christ —
2nd, 3rd & 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Young Sisters for Christ — 2nd, 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Homework Lab (all ages) —
Monday – Friday, 3 p.m.
Tutoring, Monday – Thursday, 6 p.m.
For a complete listing of Destiny1212 Youth
Ministry activities, visit www.acog-chicago.org
April 23–27—Youth Bible Conference:
“Amazed by Grace”
There will be special programming for youth
during the 80th Bible Conference. Children 4
to 13 will be on the third floor of the banquet
hall building, beginning at 5:30 p.m. each day.
Registration at that time is required. Teens will
be in the Family Center and Kenwood Sanctuary
with speakers like Ronald Smith Jr., Jermone
Glenn, and Ricky Allmon leading the way.
Tools for Training
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them get on the right path
and make better decisions
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Barbara Rainey’s retreat kit. To be sure, talking
about sex with our children can be awkward (for
kids and parents), but it is necessary for helping
them make informed choices when they feel the
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popular—even if it’s wrong. The kit includes a
64-page student guide, a manual for parents, five
CDs, gold seals, and a commemorative passport.
$29.99
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I
t is no longer uncommon to see a teen
girl pregnant (there are even reality
shows like “16 and Pregnant” and “Teen
Mom”), but teen pregnancy doesn’t seem to be
addressed much in the church. Unfortunately,
the occurrence of teen pregnancy in the
church seems to be on the rise. Could it
be we think that it shouldn’t happen to us?
Are we too afraid to have real conversations
about sex with our teens? We raised our
children in church, provided for them a good
home environment, and tried our best—yet
still we’re met with their choice to have sex
without the benefit of marriage.
I can answer those questions for myself as
a parent of a teen who now has a child. The
thought of my daughter’s sin being fully out
there for all to see was difficult. I thought this
shouldn’t or couldn’t happen in a Christian
home. I hurt for my daughter, but I also felt
like a failure as a parent. In addition to those
feelings, I realized God was dealing with my
pride. Although we do our best as parents,
it is not our strength that keeps our children
from sin; and it is not our relationship with
the Lord, or the power of the Holy Spirit in us,
that brings them to repentance.
Teen pregnancy may not be the situation
in your home. Maybe your son or daughter
is experimenting with drugs, disinterested
in school, or just not living up to his or her
potential. While we have the responsibility to
be alert for destructive or dangerous activities,
we also have to trust God with our children.
It’s more important than ever to stay active
in your teen’s life. At times it may be difficult,
but your teen still needs love, support, and
direction. Ask God to help you stay calm and
have His peace when dealing with your teen.
Although anger may be warranted, how we
display it can show our children what God
can do. Lashing out can give the enemy the
foothold he needs to make our teens feel even
more misunderstood.
Remember, God is faithful. His promises
extend to our teens. We must be role models
to them on how to live a godly life. When
they have sinned, we can show them about
forgiveness and teach repentance. During such
times, it is important not to try to hide the
problem. Talk to your teen, to trusted loved
ones, and even a youth leader in your church.
The feeling of loneliness and desperation can
creep in when your child goes astray, but the
worst thing you can do is close yourself off.
As I struggle with raising a teen in today’s
media-fueled world, I seek God more and
more. I search for godly role models for myself
and for my teen. I have asked God to help me
endure the trials raising a child brings. And
when I am weary, I remember all Jesus did.
lifeAPPLICATION
RealEstateNotes
Prep School: How to ready
your walls for paint or paper
Spring Clean
T
o many people, April means spring
is in the air; educational facilities
are on spring break from classes;
churches and families are preparing for
Easter celebration. With the unusually warm
weather, health-care professionals have
indicated the flu season is still active. If you
have a cold or persistent cough for more
than two weeks, seek the advice of a healthcare professional to rule out a more serious
condition. Remember to keep your body
moving.
The Health and Wellness Ministry would like to welcome you back to the 360 Degree Health of
Health Speaker series on April 12 with Dr. James Hill of Northwestern Hospital. To topic of Dr. Hill’s
discussion is “Muscles, Bones and Joints.” Join us and learn about how we move and keep moving.
Come early to register and pick up your passport. Dinner begins at 6:30.
April has been designated as:
• National Minority Health Month. At last year’s 360 Degree session, one of the presenters
shared important information about health disparity among African Americans. Visit http://
minorityhealth.hhs.gov/ to learn what the Office of Minority Health is doing to reduce health
(medical and mental) disparities across all age groups.
• National Donate Life Month. Did you know one donor can save up to eight lives? To
understand why it is important to give, to learn how to become a donor, to learn healthy habits
to reduce your risk of needing a transplant, to learn about being a living organ and tissue
donor, and how you can help, visit www.organdonor.gov.
At the Women’s Heart Health Event in February, cardiologist Dr. Jeannine Turner mentioned
the need to donate blood. Statistics indicate that while African Americans are the recipients of
blood transfusions, we do not donate at the rate we need. Let’s change that by donating blood.
Visit www.lifesource.org for more information.
Income Tax Rates for 2011
H
ere’s a breakdown of how much single filers
pay in federal income tax, depending on
their taxable income for 2011:
1. 10 percent: income up to $8,500.
2. 15 percent: $8,501 to $34,500.
3. 25 percent: $34,501 to $83,600.
4. 28 percent: $83,601 to $174,000.
5. 33 percent: $174,401 to $379,150.
6. 35 percent: more than $379,150.
Income earned from long-term investments
such as stocks, mutual funds, and real estate held
for at least a year, is classified as capital gains and taxed at a flat 15 percent, regardless of whether it is
$100 or $1 million.
Brian Santos, “The Wall Wizard,” gives this
advice for painting like a pro:
1. Clean the surface. Buy a 90-percent pure
solution of rubbing alcohol and a self-wringing
sponge mop with a scrubbing strip. Put a
half-gallon into a bucket and scrub the walls
with an up-and-down motion. Wring the
mop into an empty bucket so the solution isn’t
contaminated. Rubbing alcohol will remove
dirt, fingerprints, cooking grease, nicotine
stains, and crayon.
2. Smooth the surface. Darken the room and
put a halogen work light ($15) on the floor
next to the wall. Use a wallboard sanding strip
to remove anything that shows up. To fill any
depression, use a vinyl surfacing
compound and a drywall knife to
smooth it out. Tap in nail heads
and use the compound to fill the
holes and depressions made by
hammer strikes.
3. Apply the first coat. Use a sealer
over any remaining stains, mold,
mildew, and porous surfaces, such
as unpainted plaster or drywall and
large areas of joint compound or
patching plaster. Use a primer on
all other surfaces. If the top coat will be paint,
have the primer tinted to match the finish color
so you don’t have to apply a second coat.
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Books & Music
mediaMATTERS
Let it Go: Forgive So You Can Be Forgiven by T.D. Jakes
Bishop T.D. Jakes has written another book. This one is about letting go
of the stuff that weighs us down, mostly the inability to forgive. Jakes
hopes his latest book will help you “gain insight into what prevents you
from being the husband you want to be, the wife you long to be, the
mother or father you know is inside you, the creative person you were
born to be.” $25.00
Believe by Jennifer Silver
When we lose a loved one unexpectedly—and tragically—our faith can
take a hit. That happened to Jennifer Silvera when she suddenly lost her
husband, a police officer who died in the line of duty. Left to raise two
young children on her own, Jennifer nearly drowned in her own grief
until she found a reason to believe. $12.00
The Lazarus Life by Stephen W. Smith
Does God feel distant and unresponsive? Are you facing a situation that
feels impossible to overcome? Find yourself—and your story—in the wellknown story of Lazarus. Encounter a Savior who can forever change your
world. $
All titles are available in Saving Grace Book Center, 773.256.4113. Prices
are subject to change.
Far from Here (A Novel) by Nicole Baart
Danica Greene always hated flying, so it was almost laughable that the
boy of her dreams was a pilot. She married him anyway, and together she
and Etsell settled into a life where love really did seem to conquer all. One
day, while away helping a friend, Etsell’s plane vanishes, sending Danica
into an emotional tailspin. As she’s forced to search for the truth in her
marriage, she grapples with the impossible questions about her husband’s
mysterious disappearance. When she learns that he wasn’t flying alone,
the bits and pieces of the careful life that she constructed for them take to
the wind. $16.00
The Jouney by Andraé Crouch
This deluxe edition includes “Somebody Told Me About Jesus,” featuring
Tata Vega; and “Let the Church Say Amen,” featuring Marvin Winans. It
includes a bonus DVD.
I Win by Marvin Sapp
This is Marvin Sapp’s first recording since the passing of his wife,
MaLinda, who died of cancer in 2010. Recorded live at Evangel Cathedral
outside of Washington, D.C., it will be released April 3. It’s the first live
CD recorded outside of Sapp’s Grand Rapids, Michigan, hometown. The
first single, “My Testimony,” is quickly approaching the top spot position
at Gospel radio.
InREVIEW
21 Days to Discover Who You are in Jesus by Connie Witter
It doesn’t seem as grand a holiday as Christmas or Thanksgiving, but Easter is
just as important a holiday for believers (if not more so) because it’s the day we
celebrate a promise fulfilled; it’s the day we celebrate the hope of everlasting life
made certain. Because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, humankind can live
and not die. Yet many of us who have made Jesus our Lord and Savior often
don’t fully understand who we are in Christ and the freedom salvation grants
us. In this booklet, written especially with women in mind, Connie Witter sets
out to help believers develop a resurrected mindset—in twenty-one days. When
we really understand the sacrifice Jesus made for us and begin to think of
ourselves as royalty, writes Witter, we will begin to see ourselves differently. We
will begin to see ourselves as God sees us. $4.99.
12 | The Cross&Crown
aroundACOG
Neighborhoods of the World
April 8, 12 – 5 p.m.
Navy Pier (Crystal Gardens) • Chicago
Powerful: African Americans in Energy
Through April 15
Museum of Science and Industry • Chicago
If you’re a first-service saint looking for something interesting to do
when you get out of church Sunday morning, check out Navy Pier’s
“Africa in Chicago.” It’s part of the park’s Neighborhoods of the World,
weekly performances that honor Chicago’s ethnic neighborhoods and
cultural diversity. Admission is free, and it’s ideal for all ages.
This year’s Black Creativity exhibit recognizes the contributions of African
Americans in energy. In addition to playing an interactive game of
miniature golf as you learn about different sources of energy, you will
explore the fuels of tomorrow and meet leaders in today’s energy research,
production, and distribution. The exhibit is part of general admission;
however a time-entry ticket is required.
FRIDAY
April 6
Good Friday
Service, 7 p.m.
comingUP
SUNDAY
April 8
Joy of Easter
9:10 a.m., 11:40 a.m.
SATURDAY
April 14
MBS Staying
Connected, 11 a.m
YAM Movie Night. Come out for food,
fun, and fellowship with the Young Adult
Ministry as we watch The Encounter,
where five strangers are forced to come
together at a remote roadside diner where
the omniscient owner seems to know
everything about them. Join us Friday,
April 13, in room 300, at 7 p.m. Tickets are
only $5. Light refreshments will be served.
Register in Fellowship Hall Sundays after
first service. We look forward to seeing you
there!
Upcoming Singles Events. Living the Single Life Ministry is springing
into action with a couple of upcoming events. The first is “Waging War,”
a service designed to cover police officers, fire fighters, and related
professionals in prayer as they protect our city. It’s Friday, April 13, at 7
p.m. in the Kenwood Sanctuary. The second event is the first of a series of
breakfast seminars for teens, parents, young adults, and singles touching
on issues not only impacting the world but members of the body of
Christ. Part one is Saturday, May 12, and the topic is the dangers of mixing
technology and dating. Evangelist Stacy Dority-Edwards will be on hand
to discuss the dangers of Internet dating and texting. The seminar will be
held in the Banquet Hall from 9 to 12:30 p.m. Breakfast will be served at
9 a.m. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased in Fellowship Hall after
first service, in the bookstore during the week, and online at www.acogchicago.net.
FRIDAY
April 13
FRIDAY
April 13
Waging War Service
7 p.m.
YAM Movie Night
7 p.m.
MONDAY –
FRIDAY
April 23–27
80th Annual Bible
Conference
APRIL ‘12
CALENDAR
Alternatives (CommunityCalendar)
Mother’s Day Luncheon. Mother’s Day is a family affair—so celebrate
it with your entire family at this year’s Mother’s Day Luncheon. It’s
Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Chicago,
151 E. Wacker Dr., Grand Ballroom (East Tower, Gold Level). This year’s
luncheon speaker is Dr. Lorrie Reed. This year’s program will feature
a fashion show, vendors, and family portraits. Get your tickets early!
They are $20 and can be purchased today between morning services in
Fellowship Hall, in the bookstore throughout the week, and online at
www.acog-chicago.org anytime. If you cannot attend, please consider
sponsoring someone who would love to go. Transportation is available
for a nominal fee.
Chosen Champions for Christ. Register
your children for five weeks of youthcentered, interactive activities like
swimming, field trips, and much more
as they learn to live a Spirit-filled life
during the Chosen Champions 4 Christ
summer program. Dates run from June
25 to July 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., MondayFriday, in the Family Center for kids ages
6 to 12. Registration continues today in
Fellowship Hall after first service. Get more
information in Fellowship Hall or by calling 773.256.6839 or sending an
e-mail to [email protected].
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ACROSS
1 cleanse, purify (Deut 22:24)
6 Bring my sons from ____ and my daughters (Isa 43:6)
10 Cain talked with ____ his brother (Gen 4:8)
14 Having believed, you were marked in him with ___ ___ (1,4) (Eph 1:13)
15 rabbit (Deut 14:7) (KJV)
16 the poor ____ the gospel preached to them (Matt 11:5)
17 hatch cockatrice’ eggs, and ___ the spider’s web (Isaiah 59:5)
18 and stayed in ___ ___ in the rock (1,4) (Judg 15:8)
20 and for the ____ that is in the land of Assyria. (Isaiah 7:18)
21 complacent, who are like wine left on its ___ (Zeph 1:12)
23 the ___ shall tread out no wine intheir presses (Isa 16:10) KJV
26 thou shalt take an ___, and thrust it through his ear (Deut 15:17) KJV
28 Benjamites chased them and ___overran them (Judg 20:43)
29 and cried, ____: Blessed is the King of Israel (John 12:13)
33 make bare the ____, uncover the thigh (Isaiah 47:2)
35 there is one ___ to the righteous, and to the wicked (Eccles 9:2)
36 saw them with her eyes, she ___ upon them (Ezek 23:16) (KJV)
39 Tabitha, arise. And ___ opened
41 ____ me, O LORD, in thy righteousness (Ps 5:8)
42 five, ___ ___ twenty days (3,2) (Num 11:19)
43 Many are the ___ of the wicked (Ps 32:10)
44 by his right hand, and by the ___ of his strength (Isaiah 62:8)
45 a man of understanding and knowledge maintains ___ (Prov 28:2)
46 no longer to call her ___; hername will be Sarah.(Gen 17:15)
47 But as the serpent beguiled ____ through his subtilty (2 Cor 11:3)
48 spoken in the ear in ___ shall beproclaimed upon (Luke 12:3) KJV
50 chose five smooth stones from the ___ (1 Sam 17:40)
53 Forsake ____ not, and she shall preserve thee (Prov 4:6)
54 Do not touch my ___ ones (Ps 105:15)
56 Gideon heard the ___ and its interpretation, (Judg 7:15)
60 Eat not of it ____, nor sodden at all with water (Exodus 12:9)
61 a scroll with writing on both ___ and sealed (Rev 5:1)
63 This miraculous sign will ___ tomorrow (Ex 8:23)
65 Adam and Eve both ate from the __ of good and evil (Gen 3:12-13)
67 Ask, and it shall be given you; ____, and ye shall find (Matt 7:7)
68 gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the ___ world (Matt 24:14)
69 Go, ___ everything you have and give to the poor (Mark 10:21)
70 sent me from Kadesh-barnea to ___ out the land (Josh 14:7) KJV
71 They ___ fields and planted vineyards (Ps 107:37)
DOWN
34 ___ the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4:7)
37 “No ___ sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment(Matt 9:16)
38 He then fastened a ___ to every pair of tails (Judg 15:4-5)
39 if the ____ has faded and has not spread in the skin (Lev 13:6)
40 cold and ____, and summer and winter (Gen 8:22)
42 The former ___ have I made, O Theophilus (Acts 1:1) KJV
43 spoken by the Lord, and ____ confirmed unto us (Heb 2:3)
45 into your ___ and kneading troughs. (Ex 8:3)
46 a man of ___, and familiar with suffering (Isa 53:3)
47 sons of Gad: Zephon, Haggi, Shuni, Ezbon, ___ (Gen 46:16)
49 I have ____ thee in right paths (Prov 4:11) KJV
50 or birds are taken in a ___ (Eccl 9:12)
51 wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the ____ (John 13:5)
52 divided and given to the ___ and
54 the magicians tried to produce gnats by their secret ___ (Ex 8:18)
55 all things, yea, the ____ things of God (1 Cor 2:10)
57 Their calls will ___ through the windows (Zeph 2:14)
58 ___ ___ or a sheep and its young (1,3) (Lev 22:28)
59 beast of burden (Psm.32:9)
62 foul weather to day: for the ____ is red and lowring. (Matt 16:3)
64 By faith they passed through the ____ sea (Heb 11:29)
66 God, deity
Puzzle Solution
1 The LORD who delivered me from the ___ of the lion (1 Sam 17:37)
2 with their tongues they have ____ deceit (Romans 3:13)
3 the God of Israel will be your ___ guard (Isa 52:12)
4 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God ____ unto him (Rev 1:1)
5 mocked him. Dressing him in an ___ robe (Luke 23:11)
6 Because thou saidst, ____, against my sanctuary (Ezek 25:3) KJV
7 who sins breaks the law; in ___, sin is lawlessness (I Jn 3:4)
8 but lips that speak knowledge are___ ___ jewel (1,4) (Prov 20:15)
9 the Lord of kings and a ___ of mysteries (Dan 2:47)
10 Then said I, ___ Lord GOD! behold (Ezek 4:14)
11 The tower of ___ (Gen 11:9)
12 and the hold of ___ fowl spirit (Rev 18:2) (KJV)
13 a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the ____ (Isaiah 25:6)
19 I mean not that other men be ___, and ye burdened (2 Cor 8:13) (KJV)
22 From the rising of the ____ unto the going down (Ps 113:3)
24 if a man shall ____ a pit, and not cover it, (Exodus 21:33)
25 Arphaxad was the father of ___ (1 Chron 1:18)
27 and ___ every man his ass, and returned (Gen 44:13) KJV
30 I will make thee ruler ____ many things (Matt 25:23) KJV
31 close to the ___ just above the waistband (Ex 39:20)
32 appearing of the great God ___ our Saviour Jesus (Titus 2:13)
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For Rent
■ Woodlawn—1-bdrm apt in quiet, rehabbed
bldg on tree-lined street w/appliances, laundry
in bldg., off-street parking, utilities not
included. No dogs, cat ok., $600/mo. + 1-mo.
security deposit, $35 appl. fee. Avail.
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■ Bronzeville—2-bdrm apt near green line
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Tenant pays heat, $975. Patricia Powell,
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■ Dolton—4-bdrm brick home, 1.5 baths, hrwd
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■ 7410 S. Evans—1-bdrm apt. w/living room,
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included, $575/mo. + sec. Call, S. Scanlon
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■ 2-bdrm garden apt. near public
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■ South Shore—small 2-bdrm apt. w/heat and
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Real Estate
■ Offering home purchase loans as low as 2%
down. Contact Rod Atkins at Wells Fargo for
details, 773.239.1330 or visit www.wfhm.com/
loans/rodney-atkins/index.page
General
■ Flute choir looking for all ages. For info, call
815.348.2723.
■ Piano lessons for ages 3 and up, 5234-30 S.
Blackstone Ste. L. Call Ericka Lyda,
312.914.9805.
■ Dora La Couture—prom season is here. Call
today and make an appointment with Mrs.
Gaines for your prom gown, 773.374.8863, 8246
S. Kimbark, 10am – 6pm.
■ Cleaning and restoration—water damage
restoration, mold remediation, stain removal. In
business since 1992, 24-hr emergency service.
Call Tom Athey, 847.652.6728.
■ Val’s Home Childcare—8112 S. Bennett, 6
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care, nutritional meals, daily activities &
learning curriculum, field trips, warm loving
environment, Action 4 Children subsidies
accepted, state licensed, 773.316.0363.
■ Paint On Me Face Painting will make your
next event a hit. Contact Deborah at
773.209.5325 or [email protected]
www.PaintOnMe.com. We paint smiles on faces!
■ Garden of Eden Landscaping—spring has
arrived. For professional lawn care and
landscaping, call 773.459.4132.
■ Salon on Wheels—650 E. 43rd St., hair-care
service brought to your home: relaxers, natural
hair, hair additions, micro takedowns. We take
walk-ins. Call Jeana, 312.848.8050 or Sherry
773.968.0400.
Rising, continued from page 3
Mission, continued from page 3
He will whisper in your ear, “It’s not too late.” He’ll tell you in your spirit, “I know who you are, I know
where you’ve been, and all you have to do is fall on your knees and worship Me because I have the power to
wash you of everything that’s going wrong in your life. I’ve got the power to keep you.”
When the Hebrew boys had to face the fiery furnace, they didn’t care about the wrath of Nebuchanezzar nor the fiery furnace. They put their trust in God and refused to bow. Don’t allow your pain or
your trouble to distract you. Whatever you experience in this life—persecution, lack, lost—know that
ultimately it’s about Jesus Christ and the ways He wants to reveal His presence in your life and demonstrate His love for you (Romans 8:28-39).
You may feel weak this very moment, yet even in your weakness the Lord is with you. Like Abraham,
don’t stagger. Like the Hebrew boys, take your sights off your trouble and your enemies, and keep them
on God. If you don’t know Him in the pardon of your sins, be fully persuaded that it’s not too late to try
Christ. If you do, be fully persuaded it’s not too late to grow closer to the Lord. It’s not too late for the
Lord to turn your life around. It’s not too late for him to give you a different vision. It’s not too late for
your character to be enhanced to glorify and magnify the Lord in your life. It’s never too late.
Finally, be persuaded that He is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless before the
presence of His glory with exceeding joy.
comes together to make things like quilts, hats,
and blankets for individuals with a need. In
March, they went RED for Women Heart, the
National Coalition for Women with Heart
Disease, and made scarves for women battling
heart disease. What are you doing to make an
impact in the lives of others? Please share with us
at Facebook.com/ACOGChicago—and don’t
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This month’s column is based on the sermon “It’s Not Too Late,” preached March 2012.
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