harvestoc.net blog, Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Praise for Grant's Successful Surgery
Bruce and Tammy report that Grant's surgery went great and that he is recovering well. Praise be to God! Thank you for praying. Please also remember the next couple weeks of healing and several months of physical therapy.
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¶ 4:21 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Home Again! (Praise Report Regarding Heather and Thank-you to the Congregation)
In the wee hours of Monday morning Heather's blood pressure steadily declined for four hours before holding at normal values. In the morning, her bloodwork showed that her liver enzyme levels were improving. And late yesterday afternoon we finally came home.
Thank you for all your prayers; praise be to God who hears and answers prayer!
Thank you also for all the visits, gifts, and inquiries after our well-being. The love of believers for each other is a witness to the character of God our Father and of Jesus our Lord. We rejoice in Him over you all and over the pleasant and comfortable providences of the last twenty-four hours.
The Hakims
Thank you for all your prayers; praise be to God who hears and answers prayer!
Thank you also for all the visits, gifts, and inquiries after our well-being. The love of believers for each other is a witness to the character of God our Father and of Jesus our Lord. We rejoice in Him over you all and over the pleasant and comfortable providences of the last twenty-four hours.
The Hakims
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¶ 11:06 AM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Thursday, November 12, 2009
Baptism this Lord's Day (?) / Praise for Healthy Babies and Mommy
Thank you all so much for your thoughts, visits, calls, and prayers. Yesterday at 12:05 p.m., Jonathan Isaac Hakim was born, followed by Beatrice Christi at 12:06. He weighed 5lbs 12oz, she 5lbs 6oz. He 19 1/4 inches, she 19. Everyone is doing great, and it looks like we may even be in worship on the Lord's Day (in which case, with the elders' permission, I hope to baptize Jon and Bea in the morning). If you would like, you may see more photos [here].
Thank you all so much for your thoughts, visits, calls, and prayers. Yesterday at 12:05 p.m., Jonathan Isaac Hakim was born, followed by Beatrice Christi at 12:06. He weighed 5lbs 12oz, she 5lbs 6oz. He 19 1/4 inches, she 19. Everyone is doing great, and it looks like we may even be in worship on the Lord's Day (in which case, with the elders' permission, I hope to baptize Jon and Bea in the morning). If you would like, you may see more photos [here].Labels: Praise Reports
¶ 12:21 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Saturday, June 27, 2009
Praise God for Tucker Harvey Doughan
From Adam:
Yup,
My wife had a baby. PRAISE GOD!! We have another member of the Doughan family. Tucker Harvey Doughan joined us June 24th at about 12:22 pm. He is 8 pounds 6 ounces and 19 inches long. He has dark skin and lots of dark hair. He looks a little like his sister. We had a little scare when Kim's blood pressure and pulse dropped once she recieved her epidural. I was freaking out, however everyone is okay now. Lilly and Thatcher are excited for Tucker to come home. We got Tucker a tiny set of football pads to protect him from Thatcher. We are blessed. Thank you God.
Adam
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¶ 8:40 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Thursday, May 21, 2009
Praise Report for Joel De Groot
This praise report is late, as it was Tuesday night when Jo phoned with the joyful news. Joel's surgery was so completely successful that there isn't even any aftercare needed. Praise the Lord!
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¶ 9:12 AM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Saturday, May 2, 2009
Genesis 25:22
Thank you all for your prayers. I write from Saint Mary's Mercy Hospital in Livonia, Michigan. After tests and diagnostics, it seems that Heather's bleeding was due to a little overactivity. As for tightness and tenseness in the uterus, that was likely due to the twins taking more space than those of previous pregnancies. Praise the Lord! The seven of us look forward to worshiping with you again soon.
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¶ 6:01 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Reminders for Tomorrow, Wed 1/21, and an Update on Heather
TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 21 (all in the Iowa State Bank basement)
7:00a.m. - Orange City Community Development meeting. I've been sitting in on a couple weeks of these. If you would like to help lead in the community's being intentional about how it would like to grow (including how to be more godly as a city), please come. This is another way for us to love our neighbor.
7:00p.m. - Prayer Meeting. Since last week was canceled, the lesson will be the same (which is a nice providence for a pastor who's spent Mon and Tue occupied with other things). One thing we see about true, healthy churches in the New Testament is how significant and prominent a thing group prayer is in the life of the church. Do we not rest upon God alone for all good? Ought we not then call upon His name together for that good?
8:15p.m. - Elders' Meeting. Again, these are PUBLIC meetings. And the elders would be grateful for congregational input. You may also benefit from the devotionals (we're going through1 Corinthians at the moment), which are first up (in case you don't want to stay until 11 like your dear, devoted ruling elders whom I hope you appreciate and for whom I hope you pray!)
update on Heather... she had surgery today; Dr. Shepherd says she did great, and we are praying for a quick and complete recovery. We're so grateful to the Lord for yet another new mercy; they are new every morning! And afternoon! And evening! Praise be to His name.
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¶ 5:14 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Thursday, January 15, 2009
Announcements, Praise, Prayer Request
Congregational Announcement: Please remember the workday at the new building on Saturday! Come when you can; leave when you must.
Community Announcements (requested by others to announce to the church)
- The Northwest Iowa Symphony Orchestra will present its popular WINTER POPS CONCERT on Saturday, February 7 at 7:30 PM in BJ Haan Auditorium on the campus of Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. Guest conductor John Thomson will lead the orchestra in performing works by Arriaga, Falla, Gimenez, and more. Joining NISO will be the Stoneback Sisters and the Stoneback Brass which includes family members Ron, Margie, and triplet daughters Mary, Kristin, and Sarah Stoneback. Also performing on this concert, both individually and with the Stoneback Brass, will be the jazz bands from Northwestern College and Dordt College. Tickets may be ordered through e-mail at niso@dordt.edu or by calling 712-722-6230. They may also be purchased at the door the night of the concert. Don’t miss this exciting performance! [obviously, this announcement will be abbreviated for the worship folder]
- The Bridge will be holding training sessions for volunteers, Thurs Jan 22 or Thurs Jan 29, 7p-10p at First Reformed Church in Orange City. Though aimed at those who already plan to volunteer, this would also be a good way for you to learn about this ministry and how you can serve in it. For more information, please contact Rebecca James at 712-707-9922 or volunteers@thebridgehousing.org
Praise: Perry Krosschell is doing great--back to work, not really limited in what he can do, etc.!
Prayer Request: Heather Hakim is pregnant and began bleeding this week; the doctor says she is probably miscarrying, but is trying to help save the baby. We'll find out more tomorrow (Fri).
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¶ 6:13 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Friday, December 19, 2008
Shiyan's Surgery Successful
Shiyan Vander Plaats had successful surgery on her mouth yesterday, and Jean was actually able to bring her home the same day! The doctor was very pleased. She will need one more for her nose. Thanks for praying!
Update with more details from Jean:
Update with more details from Jean:
Thank you all for your prayers for Shiyan yesterday. She did wonderfully!! She went to sleep so calmly, no resisting the mask at all, and woke up just as peacefully. Her surgeon decided to just reconstruct her upper lip for now -- that alone took him 2 1/2 hours. He thought that doing the nose at the same time might be too much for her, and that it would also benefit her to be a bit older for that. She is managing the pain well with a little help from codeine, but she looks horrible! Very swollen and bruised with stitches sticking out of her lips and going up to her nose. She'll be on a liquid diet for at least a week. We were very thankful to come home before the snowfall last night. Thank you all so much for holding her up in prayer!Jean
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¶ 6:48 AM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Thursday, November 20, 2008
Karissa home and happy
She was released from the hospital at 8 p.m. tonight. Already, it appears that giving her the medicine orally will be a challenge, but it's so much better than seeing her tied to that IV! We praise God for His mercy and thank Him for all your kindnesses to us. The Hakim Family.
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¶ 9:08 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Prayer Request from the Hakims, Praise Report from Robin
Karissa has pneumonia and is receiving IV antibiotics overnight at the hospital tonight. Thanks for praying!
Also, I just got this from Robin regarding yesterday and today's procedures. Praise the Lord!
Also, I just got this from Robin regarding yesterday and today's procedures. Praise the Lord!
Hello Pastor James and Bob,Thank you for your prayers! I am home and feeling okay. I have several clots in my jugular and subclavian vein. They are not new clots. The cardiovascular surgeon is almost positive that they are old clots that did not completely dissolve. This is common, I guess. They are attached to the walls of the vein, so they are not dangerous and will not move. They will just cause some pain and swelling now and then, because they affect my circulation a little. I will continue on my blood thinner and hopefully they will eventually dissolve, or my blood will find new pathways and the pain will subside. I also have some nerve damage from my original, large blood clot. It is not severe, however, so that is wonderful! The pain and swelling is being caused by the clots. So, this is better news than I was even praying for! I love it when God does something even better than I think is possible!Thanks again for your prayers,Robin
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¶ 6:04 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Joyful News from the Wassinks
I received the following from Cornie this morning. Let us continue to pray that God would grant them blessing and favor in every area of their lives and continue to establish the work of Matt's hands in the gospel ministry.
Pastor Hakim,
I thought that some members of your congregation would be interested in learning that Matt and Hannah Wassink were blessed with the birth of a son on Thursday, September 25. Case Benjamin Wassink and mother are both doing well.
Matt is really enjoying his experience at Pastor’s College.
Blessings,
Cornie Wassink
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¶ 7:12 AM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Reminders, Prayer Request Updates, Website Updates
REMINDERS
THE LORD'S SUPPER will be celebrated this Lord's Day evening. Please prepare yourself and your families accordingly. There is help for that [here] and [here]
FELLOWSHIP MEAL will be after worship this Lord's Day morning.
NEXT SESSION MEETING is Wed evening the 13th, 8:30p, 110 Central Ave NW
EASTERN-IOWA DISASTER RELIEF trips need volunteers; Thurs eve to Sat eve trip possibilities currently include 8/21-23, 8/28-30, 9/4-6, 9/11-13. Look for bright yellow sign-up sheet at worship, or phone Bruce Kobza
POSTER DESIGNERS NEEDED to make Harvest Community Church posters for campus bulletin boards at Northwestern and Dordt
PRAYER MEETING LOCATIONS: July 30--Marlo and Darlene Fedders, Aug 6--Gary and Jean Vander Plaats, Aug 13--James and Heather Hakim
PRESBYTERY MEETING is Aug 9; please pray for the Presbytery and for our delegates, elders Fedders, Hilbelink, and Hakim
MOVE-IN HELP tomorrow (Thurs) all day will be quite welcomed by the Hakims (moving from 3742 460th to 217 3rd St NW)
PRAYER REQUEST UPDATES
RON DE GROOT, son of Leo and Jo, underwent successful surgery following his motorcycle accident to relieve a clot between vertebrae in his neck. Sensation and use of limbs is expected to return after swelling decreases. He also has other spine injuries, broken ribs, and a punctured lung. Pray also for the De Groots as they fly down next week.
HEATHER HAKIM'S ULTRASOUND AND DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT today left her hopeful that she will be able to recover without needing a surgical procedure. She has another ultrasound next week to verify that this has taken place. Thank you for praying.
WEBSITE UPDATES
[Sermon Manuscripts], [Sermon Audio], and [Worship Service Audio] from the Lord's Day are all online.
As always, keep up with sermon follow-ups over at the Rod & Staff
Those who are suffering, have recently suffered, or may yet suffer (I think that covers just about all of us) may want to read [this article] over at 'Harvest'ed Text - Other about how God gave the Hakims peace in their recent trial
Those who have never read JI Packer (see the Theology Thursday series on his book, Knowing God) may have their reading appetites whetted as they benefit by [these two quotes] that intersect with the life of our congregation over at 'Harvest'ed Text - Other
THE LORD'S SUPPER will be celebrated this Lord's Day evening. Please prepare yourself and your families accordingly. There is help for that [here] and [here]
FELLOWSHIP MEAL will be after worship this Lord's Day morning.
NEXT SESSION MEETING is Wed evening the 13th, 8:30p, 110 Central Ave NW
EASTERN-IOWA DISASTER RELIEF trips need volunteers; Thurs eve to Sat eve trip possibilities currently include 8/21-23, 8/28-30, 9/4-6, 9/11-13. Look for bright yellow sign-up sheet at worship, or phone Bruce Kobza
POSTER DESIGNERS NEEDED to make Harvest Community Church posters for campus bulletin boards at Northwestern and Dordt
PRAYER MEETING LOCATIONS: July 30--Marlo and Darlene Fedders, Aug 6--Gary and Jean Vander Plaats, Aug 13--James and Heather Hakim
PRESBYTERY MEETING is Aug 9; please pray for the Presbytery and for our delegates, elders Fedders, Hilbelink, and Hakim
MOVE-IN HELP tomorrow (Thurs) all day will be quite welcomed by the Hakims (moving from 3742 460th to 217 3rd St NW)
PRAYER REQUEST UPDATES
RON DE GROOT, son of Leo and Jo, underwent successful surgery following his motorcycle accident to relieve a clot between vertebrae in his neck. Sensation and use of limbs is expected to return after swelling decreases. He also has other spine injuries, broken ribs, and a punctured lung. Pray also for the De Groots as they fly down next week.
HEATHER HAKIM'S ULTRASOUND AND DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT today left her hopeful that she will be able to recover without needing a surgical procedure. She has another ultrasound next week to verify that this has taken place. Thank you for praying.
WEBSITE UPDATES
[Sermon Manuscripts], [Sermon Audio], and [Worship Service Audio] from the Lord's Day are all online.
As always, keep up with sermon follow-ups over at the Rod & Staff
Those who are suffering, have recently suffered, or may yet suffer (I think that covers just about all of us) may want to read [this article] over at 'Harvest'ed Text - Other about how God gave the Hakims peace in their recent trial
Those who have never read JI Packer (see the Theology Thursday series on his book, Knowing God) may have their reading appetites whetted as they benefit by [these two quotes] that intersect with the life of our congregation over at 'Harvest'ed Text - Other
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¶ 2:24 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Thursday, July 24, 2008
Thank-You from Darlene Fedders
"Thanks to Pastor Hakim, Elder Fedders, and the congregation for their prayers before and after my knee surgery. Thanks also for the food, cards, and flowers. Above all I give thanks to my Heavenly Father for the healing He has given me." - Darlene Fedders
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¶ 10:48 AM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Praise, Prayer Request
The Lord has taken our child, probably a few weeks ago. All of our children are more His than they are ever ours. We thank Him that Ezekiel had such a short, easy life. I suspect that each of us who are in Christ will from eternity view our earthly life as having been short and easy, as we look back upon the mercy with which our Lord carried us through it.
His peace is ruling my and Heather's hearts in a substantive manner, and we are grateful to our Savior who was once "gestationally 6 weeks old" and went on to absorb our Hell and conquer death. These are all matters of praise, and when you pray for us, do not forget to praise His glorious name.
Matters for further prayer: Heather is not done miscarrying yet and may need a d&c; there are various threats to health associated with that. Emmet in particular has taken it hard and has been beside himself with grief. Please pray for the Holy Spirit's ministry to my son to give him faith, love, joy, and peace in Christ.
Thank you all for your fellowship in Christ. See you tonight for prayer at 7.
James
His peace is ruling my and Heather's hearts in a substantive manner, and we are grateful to our Savior who was once "gestationally 6 weeks old" and went on to absorb our Hell and conquer death. These are all matters of praise, and when you pray for us, do not forget to praise His glorious name.
Matters for further prayer: Heather is not done miscarrying yet and may need a d&c; there are various threats to health associated with that. Emmet in particular has taken it hard and has been beside himself with grief. Please pray for the Holy Spirit's ministry to my son to give him faith, love, joy, and peace in Christ.
Thank you all for your fellowship in Christ. See you tonight for prayer at 7.
James
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¶ 11:28 AM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Monday, July 14, 2008
Praise Report from Bill Nibbelink
Bill had his follow-up appointment today.
The biopsy showed zero evidence of any abnormal tissue. The cultures showed zero evidence of any harmful bacteria. This means that the only remaining health issue is the amount of acid being produced and the healing of tissue that has been irritated/damaged by that acid. The acid is easily treated with medication, which he is already taking and to which he is already responding. The tissue is then expected to "heal itself."
We continue to thank God for these good reports and pray that He will continue to grant healing. Thanks for praying!
The biopsy showed zero evidence of any abnormal tissue. The cultures showed zero evidence of any harmful bacteria. This means that the only remaining health issue is the amount of acid being produced and the healing of tissue that has been irritated/damaged by that acid. The acid is easily treated with medication, which he is already taking and to which he is already responding. The tissue is then expected to "heal itself."
We continue to thank God for these good reports and pray that He will continue to grant healing. Thanks for praying!
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¶ 3:00 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Monday, July 7, 2008
Good Report from the Nibbelinks
Bill had his scope early today, and they discovered some pretty intense gastritis (inflammation of the tissue in his stomach lining and esophagus). That might sound bad to you, but what they did not find was any perforation of the esophagus. That means that the pain wasn't his heart at all, and that his condition is as treatable as it was painful. We thank God with them for His tender mercy and pray that the treatment is effective and the healing complete. Thanks to all who prayed.
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¶ 6:06 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Saturday, June 28, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
JOANN VANDER PLAATS RECOVERING well. The physicians plan on sending her home sometime tomorrow afternoon. She already feels the difference in her heart function. She and Ron are grateful for all your prayers and ask that you continue to do so.
TOMORROW'S WORSHIP FOLDER IS ONLINE [here] with links to the words and tunes for all of the hymns for those who would like to practice for worship.
SERMON PODCAST/BLOG UPDATED -- all of the sermons since particularization have now been added; you may find them [here].
FELLOWSHIP MEAL NEXT WEEK -- not tomorrow, so if you bring food tomorrow, bring enough for about 80 people
TOMORROW'S WORSHIP FOLDER IS ONLINE [here] with links to the words and tunes for all of the hymns for those who would like to practice for worship.
SERMON PODCAST/BLOG UPDATED -- all of the sermons since particularization have now been added; you may find them [here].
FELLOWSHIP MEAL NEXT WEEK -- not tomorrow, so if you bring food tomorrow, bring enough for about 80 people
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¶ 6:23 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Thursday, June 26, 2008
JoAnn Vander Plaats Moved to a Room
Mercy Hospital, rm6132. She has all her tubes out, is enjoying meals and company and doing well. Thanks for your prayers.
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¶ 12:30 PM 0 Comments Links to this post
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
MIDWEEK MEETING AT PIONEER HOME went well. Thanks to Gary Vander Hart, Jean Vander Plaats, and all of the children who served the residents so graciously. Thank you to all of you who came alongside residents in fellowship and prayer afterward.
NEXT WEEK'S PRAYER MEETING is a regular prayer meeting at Gary and Jean Vander Plaats's in Ireton. Wouldn't it be neat if we had so many people who wanted to pray, and so little time and space that we had to have multiple meeting locations? Let's have that problem!
JOANN VANDER PLAATS UPDATE - Dr. Allen brought his entire surgical team back; they found the leak; and fixed her up. They tell us that the recovery schedule is still about the same. Please continue to pray for her and Ron.
DARLENE FEDDERS UPDATE - Darlene is able to walk some, will have stitches out Tuesday, and maybe even water aerobics Wednesday.
NEXT WEEK'S PRAYER MEETING is a regular prayer meeting at Gary and Jean Vander Plaats's in Ireton. Wouldn't it be neat if we had so many people who wanted to pray, and so little time and space that we had to have multiple meeting locations? Let's have that problem!
JOANN VANDER PLAATS UPDATE - Dr. Allen brought his entire surgical team back; they found the leak; and fixed her up. They tell us that the recovery schedule is still about the same. Please continue to pray for her and Ron.
DARLENE FEDDERS UPDATE - Darlene is able to walk some, will have stitches out Tuesday, and maybe even water aerobics Wednesday.
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¶ 12:01 AM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Wednesday, June 25, 2008
JoAnn Vander Plaats's Successful Bypass Surgery
Dr. Allen, the surgeon, tells us that she had four grafts (bypasses) and did great. She won't be coming home until the Lord's Day at the earliest. She will be in a room tomorrow. Thanks for praying; praise the Lord, and keep praying!
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¶ 4:07 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Thursday, April 17, 2008
Praise Report: Leo's Eye Surgery
Leo DeGroot had his eye surgery today. They got him in early and finished more quickly than expected. Those are miracles in modern medicine. And here's a miracle of modern medicine: the procedure went splendidly. The surgeon is very pleased, and Leo will be going back for a checkup tomorrow. Praise God for His miraculous mercy, and pray for Leo for continued recovery.
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¶ 2:27 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Thursday, March 13, 2008
Praise and Request for Jessica Ward
Jes's surgery went well, but recovery is a bit of a bear. She's in a fair amount of pain and has been feeling rather ill (perhaps from all the blood that went to her stomach). Please pray for God's nearness to her in recovery and that it would be swift. Thank you!
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¶ 9:29 PM 0 Comments Links to this postharvestoc.net blog, Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Praise Report from Leo DeGroot
Thank you for praying for the DeGroots. All went well in Sioux City today. He was a good candidate for the treatment and received the first--and possibly last--dose. He should be seeing much better in a couple weeks and will have a follow-up on March 27th. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
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