THE BUC
BULLETIN BOARD
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Church
Office... Summer Hours
Tuesday -
Wednesday - Thursday
10:00am
- 2:00pm
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 BUC
Summer
Sunday,
Aug. 1
Preacher: Roger Snelling
Music: Kerry-Anne Kutz
Sunday,
Aug. 8
Preacher: Dr.Alwin Spence
Music: Kerry-Anne Kutz
Sunday, Aug. 15
Preacher: Rev. Bill
Jay
Music: Laura
Coulter-Low
Sunday, Aug. 22
Preacher: Dr. Alwin Spence
Music: Wilhelmina Tiemersma
Sunday, Aug. 29
Preacher: Rev. Bill Jay
Music: Wilhelmina Tiemersma
Sunday, Sept. 5
Preacher: Dr. Alwin Spense
Music: Paul Suchan
Sunday, Sept. 12
Preacher: Rev. Shaun Fryday
Music: Paul Suchan
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BUC Fall
We are in the process of
organizing
the 6th Annual Fall Golf
Tournament for BUC.
This tournament is designed for golfers
and non-golfers alike.
We will hold the tournament at St. Zotique Golf Course
on September
18th.
Cost is $70.00 per person (includes green fees, dinner & prizes!).
Cart rental is available.
In order to help with our planning could you please let
Al Cere (695-0700) or Cindy Casey know if you can either arrange
a foursome or if you would like to be part of a foursome
. Come and join us for an event that is always lot of fun,
with lots of laughs and a great opportunity
to get to know one another.
We
are actively seeking out corporate sponsors
for this important fundraising event so if you or your company
would consider supporting us in this manner please let us know.
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 Breaking Barriers
in the Church
the
Conversation Continues
As promised a number of commonly
asked questions
and responses regarding our Affirming process have
been answered in this section of our announcement sheet.
To date, three important questions have been responded
to in this section and we invite you to pick up copies of these
questions and their responses in the main hall.
Our next question is:
Q.
What are our next steps?
Our next steps
towards becoming an Affirming
Congregation
are:
o A concluding Workshop
to be held following worship
on Sunday, October 17th,
2010.
o A congregational
vote to support becoming an
Affirming
congregation and
being open and welcoming
to the LGBTQ community, their families and the broader community
on Sunday, November 7th, 2010.
In the meantime we
continue to encourage you to direct any questions you may have to
one of the members of the Affirming Committee.:
Emily Frank,
Robin Little, Jen Owers, Cindy Casey, Lysanne Bullen, Janis Morrow,
Kathy Fairbairn, Roger Snelling, or Evelyn Walker.
Through this process we have the opportunity to be welcoming to those
who have so often been turned away.
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Looney
Breakfasts
Yes,
the Looney Club Breakfasts
offer you fun, food and fellowship
for only $3 (three
loonies)
.
We usually
meet every Thursday at 9:00am.
Everyone
from
the community at large is
welcome.
During
July & August there will be NO breakfasts at BUC.
Special "off-site" Thursday breakfasts will be
planned. The remaining ones are as follows:
Aug. 12 at Ben & Florentine Restaurant
(8:30am
Aug. 26 at Ben & Florentine Restaurant
(8:30am
Please
also note that the regular weekly breakfasts
will start up again at BUC on
Thursday,
Sept. 16th (9:00am)
For
further info please call .....
Ed
& Audrey Lepine (514-630-1566) or
Lloyd
& Lynda Jean Coffin (514-694-8214)
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Sunday School
Teachers
Needed
to follow curriculum and beautiful space -
all we need is you to
volunteer as
a teacher in our Sunday School.
We team teach so don’t let a busy
work or travel schedule keep you from helping out.
Please speak with Sherry
English or
Cindy Casey
during the Coffee Hourto learn more about it.
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Wanted !!!
Coffee Hour
We
are always in search of weekly volunteers to host Coffee Hour.
This involves arriving at
9:30am,
preparing the coffee, tea and juice; setting it up in the main hall and
then cleaning up afterwards .
We would appreciate you
signing up for a week
of your choice on the poster just outside the kitchen.
If you are new to this
task, please speak with
the Coordinators Laurie
Kirkpatrick and Pam Holcroft
or to
Cindy Casey
for details.
We thank you for your assistance with this
important opportunity for our community to gather.
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Shaun's
Blog
As many of you are
already
aware, our minister, Reverend
Shaun Fryday,
was away recently for three weeks in the Philippines
as part of the Canadian Delegation acting in
the capacity
of International Observer for the
Philippine elections held on May 10th.
Through this blog he kept us up to date on what was
occuring as the election time approached both in Manila and
in the Northern Luzon region which was the area he was
observing.
As well he sent photos which gave us
the
opportunity
to witness this election and its many stories through photos.
We thank Shaun, the members of the delegation
and the entire Philippine community for their support and you
for your prayers during this important time of transition.
Click here to read
Shaun's Blog
Blog
For up-to-date information on the situation
please
check the Centre for
Philippine Concerns website
click here
For more news and statements from the
United Church of
Canada
click
here
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Nextr meeting of the
Stewardship
Council will be following Worship on
11:15am Sunday, Sept.
26th
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Naomi’s Daughters
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We invite all women of the
congregation to attend these
gatherings
which are designed to explore our spiritual lives
and share the stories of our faith, wisdom and generations.
We use worship, Bible study and personal experience
to engage our hearts and minds in discovering new ways
that women can work, worship and be together
as women of the church, as Naomi’s Daughters.
Meetings are held at 12:00 noon
in the Main Hall
once a month on Wednesdays. (Sept. meeting date to
be advised).
A
light lunch is served followed by our program.
The study is led by Reverend Shaun Fryday.
If you have further questions or wish to attend
please speak with Shaun.
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 Youth Group News .
For all information regarding Youth
Group please contact our
Youth Worker Jen Owers at
jenowers@hotmail.com
or (514) 426-9376.
The Youth Group will start up again
in early September.
See ya there!
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the United Church
...and You
Have you ever checked out YouTube
for
United Church videos and info?
It's the place for sharing messages from
The United Church of Canada Moderator,
events,
outreach programs, and much, much more!
- Watch the video of Isaac Mundy and the Green Church service at BUC.click
here
- 'Stop
the Killings in the Phillipines' Vigil (Montréal) click here
For many other interesting and informative
aspects
of United Church activities please
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 ..... So
don't forget
Tues.Aug 3 - Moms
&
Tots
(10:00am)
Tues.Aug 10 - Moms
&
Tots
(10:00am)
Thur.Aug 12 - Looney Club
Breakfast
(chez Ben & Florentine Restaurant)
Tues.Aug 17 - Moms
&
Tots
(10:00am)
Tues.Aug 24 - Moms
&
Tots
(10:00am)
Thur.Aug 26 - Looney Club
Breakfast
(chez Ben & Florentine Restaurant)
Tues.Aug 31 - Moms
&
Tots
(10:00am)
Tues.Sep 7 - Moms
&
Tots
(10:00am)
Thur.Sep 9 -
Looney Club
Breakfast
(locale
to be advised)
Tues.Sep 14 - Moms
&
Tots
(10:00am)
Thur.Sep 16 - Looney Club
Breakfast (9:00am) at BUC
Sat., Sep 18 -
Fall Golf Tournament
Tues.Sep 21 - Moms
&
Tots
(10:00am)
Thur.Sep 23 - Looney Club
Breakfast (9:00am)
Sun.,Sep 26 -
Stewardship Council meeting (11:15am)
Tues.Sep 28 - Moms
&
Tots
(10:00am)
Thur.Sep 30- Looney Club
Breakfast (9:00am)
Sun.,Oct 17 -
Affirming Comm. workshop after Worship
Sat., Nov 6
- Official Board mtg & retreat (10:00am-3:00pm)
Sun.,Nov 7 - Affirming Congregational vote after
Worship
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 Official Board
will
take place on
Saturday,
November
6,
10:00am -
3:00pm
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 The
Prayer Chain
Praying
for others
The Prayer Chain at Beaconsfield United Church
continues to provide prayerful support
and care to our community.
If you have a concern you would like the Prayer Chain
to include or if you would like to become
part of our Prayer Chain Team
please call Beryl Ball (514)
695-7033.
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Lectionary
readings
For the complete
Lectionary readings by season
or by year please
log on here.
All
readings are from the New
Revised
Standard Bible.
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Sound
System
Campaign
For many years and from many different pew locations
there have been
repeated concerns
and complaints over our Sound System including its inability
to link it with newer technology for presentations, concerts,
events (such as Philippine Delegation, Montreal & Ottawa Conference
Ordination Service), weddings, funerals and memorial services,
as well as our regular Sunday morning worship.
A number of groups, individuals and committees have considered
this issue so that all the different voices may be heard:
voices of children and adults, speakers and singers,
worship leaders and puppet show animators.
Additionally, last year alone we spent $532.76
having the
system readjusted on four different occasions
in order for it to
work to the best of its ability
- occasionally not working at all!
We are pleased to announce that the Official Board has
approved a project for a new system provided
the funds are raised in advance of its installation.
As this is not part of our regular budget,
we are asking everyone
to consider how they may best be able
to support this project
financially.
Donations large or small, immediate or post-dated,
by cheque or cash, in memory of or just because of,
will all be gratefully received.
Additionally, if you have a fundraising idea for this
particular project, please let us know.
All donations will be
added to your 2010 tax receipt.
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We gratefully
acknowledge the donations of:
Ed Goralcyzk; Evelyn &
Lorne Walker; Barbara
Tate; Betty Frechette;
Beryl Ball; Maryse Barbeau; Wallace Beardsell; Irma
Coffin;
Dave &
Rosemary Shurtleff; Bruce & Audrey Williamson;
Peter & Stella
Charleson; Karen & Laurie Dotto;
Gail & Lloyd Johns ; Jeff & Helen Lusher; Liz &
Murray McAuslane ,
Alma Boyce, Keith & Margaret Bowman, Karen Knechtel,
an anonymous donor and in memory of Ruth MacDonald,
who have helped us raise $5,120.00 to date!!
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 Chancel Committee
The
Chancel committee is the group responsible
for the artistic and seasonal decorations
and care of the sanctuary.
If you would like to become involved
in these exciting projects
and assist in the
work of the community please speak with
Chona
Coleman, 514-697-7227
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 The
During the month of July there will be an
exhibition
of photographs by
Ashley Coleman
of Beaconsfield United Church.
BUC Gallery hours are:
Mon-Thurs
9am-3pm
Sundays 11am-1pm
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Are you an artist or do
you know of someone
who would like to exhibit in our Gallery?
Please contact Linda Barry through the
Church office
at
514-695-0600
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BUC Drivers
Always Needed
We are looking for
individuals
who would be willing to deliver food
and other items we collect to St Columba House
which is located in Point St. Charles.
There is always someone there to help you unload
your car and of course, our Property Manager Tim Burke
is available to help load the car at our end.
Generally we need to make a trip once a month and with a
number of drivers we would not need to call on you too
often.
So, if this is something you would consider,
please speak with Cindy Casey after worship or throughout
the week by calling the church office.
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Haiti Relief
Fundraising Dinner
Click here for some fun and some
fuzzy photos of a very
successful
evening.
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Looney Club Christmas
Party |
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BUC Choir Christmas Party
For photos of our
annual get-together
chez the
Yeudalls
click here
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 Christmas
Children's Pageant
Fuzzy fotos but
fun
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Attention
Shutterbugs!
We are looking for volunteer photographers
to take expert snaps of church events.
Whether you are a professional or an enthusiastic amateur, we
would love to have you on our call list.
Photo credits provided.
If interested, please speak with Cindy. |
Fun
Fotos from BUC
Click on the links below to see photos of
people and activities in our church
community.
Children's Christmas pageant click
here
Choir Christmas
party (2009) click here
Looney Club Christmas breakfast (2009) click here
Here are others you may
have missed.........
Cupid pays a call at
BUC 2008 click
here
Visit
of Moderator / Dedication of first banner click
here
Some of these photos
are quite
high resolution and may take
a bit of
time to download.
Remember....patience
is a virtue!!
If you have taken any photos
recently which
involve the BUC community,
please hand them in at the office or give them to
Murray McAuslane
and we'll
post them on our website.
All photos will be returned to
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News from the UCW
Would you like to know more about
the UCW (United Church Women) in the
United Church of
Canada?
Click here
for
the
UCW Mission Statement, etc.
and other information about the
Women's Ministries Network .
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 UCW Penny Fund
Now is the
time to start collecting
and donating all the pennies
that you can collect to the U.C.W. Penny Fund.
The money is sent to St. Columba House
to send children to the 2011
Literacy
Summer Day Camp.
If you
leave a container or bag of change,
please include your name
so a tax receipt may be issued.
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 Seniors for Seniors
This program which has been designed
as a stimulating,
fun and interesting way to encourage seniors
to
become
involved with other seniors who
are experiencing life challenges.
Activities will include socialization, creative arts,
hobbies and
a hot lunch.
This outreach programme operates as needed.
If you or someone you know would benefit from this program
please speak to Shaun
Fryday or Carolyn
Blair.
In addition if you feel you would like to be a
‘helping senior’ by either volunteering at the program
or by preparing lunch (ie; shepherd’s pie, etc), baking cookies,
etc. please contact
Cindy
Casey or
Shelley
Goulet.
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the United Church
...and You
Have you ever checked out YouTube
for
United Church videos and info?
It's the place for sharing messages from
The United Church of Canada Moderator,
events,
outreach programs, and much, much more!
- Watch the video of Isaac Mundy and the Green Church service at BUC.click
here
- 'Stop
the Killings in the Phillipines' Vigil (Montréal) click here
For many other interesting and informative
aspects
of United Church activities please
Click
here for
YouTube
Happy
viewing!
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 Moms
&Tots
the summer!
Are
you a mom with small children at home (ages 4 and under)
who would like to meet some
other moms while giving your
young children an opportunity
to play with youngsters their age?
If so, we
have a place for you!
Each
Tuesday morning from
10:00am - noon,
BUC will host a Moms & Tots group in our Nursery.
Invite your friends and neighbours - you do not have to be a
member
of BUC to join, and there is no registration fee.
For further details please call
Kate
Labelle (514) 783-1555 or Dawn Briand (514) 887-4432.
Weather permitting, the group will also have park days, so if
you plan
to attend please be sure to speak with either Dawn or Kate.
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 The
Family Life Centre
is an
outreach
ministry
supported by BUC
and eight other West Island churches which provides
West Island families with counselling
for individuals, couples and families.
Asd it a
voicemail service, trained volunteers respond
from home to phone messages, offering referrals to
community resources or arranging short term counselling.
To volunteer or seek help, please contact
familylifecentre@gmail.com
or call (514) 630-7794 and
leave a message.
Trained
counsellors, able to donate pro
bono hours,
are always appreciated.
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Retirement:
The Second Journey
"One journey ends, another begins"
The Family
Life Centre and Cedar Park
United are
co-sponsoring a series of workshops for
women.
Six Thursdays from 1-
3pm staring Sept.23.
Facilitator:
Terri Cole
Cost: $5 per session
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Explore the many
non-financial aspects
of retirement for women.
Topics include how to find meaning and purpose
on the retirement journey, staying fit, personnel connections,
planning and managing time, dealing with change, exploring
new facets of yourself and so much more.
Register at (514) 630.7794
or
email familylifecentre@gmail.com
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 100
Years Old!
In
2010 Girl
Guides of Canada will be
100 years old.
On May 15th, 2010,
special events were held across
Canada
to celebrate this milestone.
Special Guiding
Anniversary Service
This service of celebration will take place in the fall.
If you are a Girl Guide, Guide leader or were ever
involved
in the Guiding movement and wish to participate,
please speak with Beryl Ball (514) 695-7033 or Shaun.
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Would you like to help fight......
World
iliterarcy? Breast cancer?
World hunger?
Would you also like to
support....
Child health
welfare?
Animal rescue? The Rainforests?
You can do this completely FREE of charge
and what's more,
you can make these no-cost donations on a daily
basis !!!
Click here for details.
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 If God
Advertised....
Click here to see a recent ad campaign
which ran in
Singapore.
It"s fun, pertinent and
uplifting.
Happy viewing.
(Note: This is a Microsoft
Power Point slide show)
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 Community
Service Hours
For those students whose
curriculum
has a Community Service component
and would like to commit some
of these hours to the church,
please contact Cindy Casey
after worship, through the church office (514) 695-0600
or by email at bu1@bellnet.ca
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Hillcrest
Preschool
Hillcrest Preschool, located in
the lower area
of our church, is now registering children
for the 2009- 2010 school year.
The bilingual program, taught by two qualified teachers,
runs four days a week, from Monday through Thursday,
and offers a three year old program in the mornings
and a four year old program in the afternoon.
If you would like information , or would like to arrange a visit,
please call (514) 697- 4860).
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Have you discovered the Wondercafé yet ?
No. What is it?
It's
an exciting venture by the United Church of Canada.
It
is the home of open-minded
discussion and exploration
of spiritual topics, moral issues and life's big questions.
You'll
find lots to talk about in the Discussion Lounge,
and you'll get
your
very own Profile
Page for telling
others a little about yourself,
starting
a blog, or sending and receiving wondermails.
So
pull up a chair join up and join in.
Check
out their website
Click
here
Watch their video.
Click
here
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 Looking for
some great
The BUC website has a
section devoted to warm,
inspirational and fascinating human interest stories.
Why not take a moment to browse through these true stories
to renew your faith in human nature
while getting that warm, fuzzy feeling!
Just click here.....
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St. Columba Food
Basket
Just
a reminder we continue to collect dried and
canned foods for
St. Columba House.
Special
treats for the various holiday seasons
are always
appreciated.
Just
leave your donations in the Main Hall
in the
shopping cart.
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NameTags
in the Main Hall, by the door, after the Coffee Hour.
If you need a new name tag,
please note it
on the paper on the large table in the Gallery.
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 Memorial Flowers
their support to those of you who would like
to place flowers in the church in memory of a loved one
or in celebration of a special occasion.
Please speak to Chona Coleman
Chancel Committee Chair .
If you wish to have this noted in our Order of Service
you need to speak to Chona or Cindy at least one week in
advance.
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Offerings
are important
to the health of BUC...
why not offer your time?
"I am only one; but still I am one.
I cannot do everything,
but still I can do
something.
I will not refuse to do the something
I can do."
-- Helen
Keller
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Social Justice News
United
Action for Justice
Read the latest newsletter
from
The United Church of Canada.
November 2009 issue Urgent action request!!!!
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On-line
Petitions
Would you like to
have your say
on bringing about change?
Check out this web site which has links
to active petitions in 75 countries.
Sign petitions on-line to have your
sayand make a difference!
Click
here
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Montreal City Mission
For
information about the programmes and activities of this
United Church community outreach centre just log on here |
Green
Church Project
A website on how to become environmentally
friendly
in your ministry.Check out the website www.greenchurchproject.org
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BUC
Social Justice links
Are you concerned about the many issues
facing
our society and our world today?
Would you like to
know more about what is going on
and how you might possibly get involved?
Check the
BUC Social Justice page
for more information by
clicking here.
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Ship of Fools
Find out what "Mystery Worshippers"
think of services
at various congregations in Canada.
This web site has up-to-date religious news,
humorous signs and blunders, and reports by incognito visitors
about the various aspects of worship
encountered by them in various churches throughout the world.
It's both entertaining and revealing.
Log on here for their Canadian section
or for their home page
with complete contents.
This site also has some weird and rather nutty reports
on what fringe Christian groups are doing and saying.
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 What does the
United Church stand for?
Have you ever thought about what we
in
the United Church of Canada believe?
What are our articles of
faith?
How many sacraments do we
observe?
What was the basis of union with the other
reform churches in Canada in 1925?
Click on the link below to read our Articles of Faith.
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Gloomy
day?
Need a laugh?
Why
not log onto our own BUC laugh site
and chase those
blues away!
Church
Chuckles 
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Something to think about 
Mission & Service 
