Missionary Update: Thorntons in Ukraine

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April 27 Worship Service

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Announcements from April 27 Bulletin

Summer Children’s Church Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help with children’s church this summer. Please see Lynnette Killy. 419.868.9889 or lynnettek@sbcglobal.net. Thank you.

Next Sunday Evening: Altman Commissioning Service
This summer, Steve Altman will begin working as “stated supply” (he’ll be preaching on a regular basis) at Peace Reformed Church in Napoleon. In anticipation of this, we are sending the Altmans to Napoleon with a commissioning service. Please lift up the Altmans in prayer during this time.

May 25: Morning Service with Exchange of Marriage Vows
On May 25 our morning service will include the wedding ceremony of Craig Twining and Martha Harmon. Craig and Martha would like to invite everyone in attendance to a reception in the fellowship hall immediately following the service.

CTW Family Camp Outing: June 26-29
Our 2nd Annual family camping trip is scheduled Thursday, June 26th – Sunday, June 29th. We will be camping at East Harbor State Park (same location as last year). The cost per family is $20 a night and covers the campsite cost only. Families should bring their own food and supplies. Families can choose to stay as many as three nights or as few as one, or if you are unable to stay the night please feel free to come up and spend a day in fellowship. CTW will hold worship services at both the state park and at our normal location in Toledo. You can begin SIGNING-UP NOW on the CTW Website Events page by clicking the “Sign Up For Events” link near the top of the page. You will likely have to add your name and create a password, but this will enable you to sign-up for future events using this same information.

May 3: Bridal Shower For Martha Harmon
The ladies of Christ the Word are invited to a Bridal Shower honoring Martha Harmon who will wed Craig Twining May 25. The Shower will be held May 3 at 10am at the Forney residence (8825 W. Bancroft Street). Martha and Craig are registered at Target and JCPenney. Any questions or to RSVP (not necessary but helpful) should be directed to Lisa Twining or Michelle Holder.

Save the Date: Annual Father/Son Canoe Trip
We will be camping at the rustic Hartwick Pines State Park & canoeing along the AuSable River. August 8-10, 2008. More Info coming soon. Questions? Talk with Tyson Turner (419-490-6864).

Wanted: Shoppers!
If you are able to purchase some of the snack ingredients for this summer’s Back Yard Bible Clubs, please find Sarah Dionne today, who hopes to be stationed in the lobby with her clipboard. She will have a list of specific food items that need to be collected soon. Thank you!

CTW Coed Softball Team Sign-up
Spring is here and that means it’s time for CTW to put together the 2008 Coed softball team. The team will compete in the WPOS softball league with games played at WPOS Christian Center located on Angola Rd in Holland OH. Consider using your softball skills to compete this season and sign-up in the narthex immediately following worship. All but two of the players must be at least 18 years old. If you have any questions or you are not 18 and would like to play please see Coach Mario Dominguez.

Reminder: No Food or Drinks Outside of the Fellowship Hall
In an effort to maintain a clean building the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) has a policy that all food and drinks must be consumed inside the fellowship hall. Please help us ensure everyone is in compliance with this expectation by refraining from eating/drinking anything outside of the fellowship hall and by reminding visitors or others that may not be aware they are doing something against our rental agreement with the SDA. Thank you.

Missionary Need
John & Deb Siegel are planning their furlough and are in need of a reliable car. They expect to be in northwest Ohio by mid-June. Their furlough extends through mid-July, 2009. If anyone knows of an automobile that may be available please contact either Jack McHenney or Scott Killy.

Deacon of the Day
This Sunday’s “Deacon of the Day” is Paul Drees. Next week: Steve Altman.

Missionary Update: Cummings in Mexico

Dear Friends and Family,

Once again we find ourselves sending out a one and a half month newsletter. Sorry! God has been very good to us in providing us with a new home to sufficiently house our growing family, homeschooling and provide for hospitality and ministry needs as well. We are truly enjoying have more space, although we are lacking in furniture! But that will all come in time! The last two weeks have been spent moving into our new home and out of the old one. As a result, we have also had our internet connection down during this time as well.

Tessa and Hannah are adjusting very well to living with us. We have seen great changes in them over the last three weeks, especially in their physical appearance. There were difficult concerns that came up at the doctor’s office as we found out that Tessa had been abused. We also started a treatment on Hannah for parasites, and about a week later started seeing 8 inch long worms coming out in her diaper. To date there have been thirteen that we have seen, which explains why she is so underweight and small for her age.

PLEASE PRAY!!!!!!!! We have had quite a few problems with the mother of the girls recently. Yesterday she arrived at our church during the service with some of her family and the police. She was accusing us of stealing her children and caused quite a scene. She was very aggressive towards the people that confronted her, but God was so good in providing for Susanna to be escorted away to Larry’s office before she could get to her. She was able to remain inside as the police did not have a warrant for her, so they did not enter the building. (Jon was at home with the kids and Susanna was at church playing for the Spanish service.) Our church family responded so lovingly in having some stay with Susanna, some talking to the police and others coming to get me and the paperwork. The policemen were very kind and professional through all of the proceedings, and once we produced the paperwork from the lawyer, they were satisfied of the legality of things. They began to get quite annoyed with the mother as she continued to make accusations of us and was rude to them. It was very difficult for us to hear all of her lies and accusations. Please pray for wisdom in dealing with this situation! Jon is going to meet with the lawyer today and also get a report from the doctor in regards to his medical examination and opinion of the girls. We will not be returning to Santa Ana for a little while to try to take some time to figure this out. It is a dangerous place to begin with, and we cannot chance being there as she is talking/lying to so many about the situation. They have been searching for us everywhere. Please pray for the safety of the girls through all of this! The policemen indicated to the mother that the children could stay with us or go with the government, but based on what has happened, they would never be going back to her.

There is a simple song that our family loves, and it has been on our hearts and we’ve been singing it a lot lately and wanted to share it with you!

GOD IS A GOOD GOD!

HE’S A GREAT GOD!

HE CAN DO ANYTHING BUT FAIL!

HE CAN MOVE SO MANY MOUNTAINS OUT OF OUR WAY!

OH GOD IS A WONDERFUL GOD!

Mexico is wonderful in that there is a two week break from school around Easter. We truly enjoyed having the children home from school, and spending a lot of time together as a new family of seven! Lily and Ian have greatly enjoyed having this time off and it was a good time for them to get used to having new siblings. Each time Ian prays, he thanks God for his new sisters. One of the highlights of the weeks off was going to see Chuy and Amy in the home they are serving in five days of the week on the other side of Lake Chapala. They were able to ride horses, climb rocks, play with dirt, sticks and leaves (Ian’s favorite!). Lily is becoming more and more the artist of the family. She draws about twenty or more pictures a day for various friends and teachers. This past month also saw Elijah taking his first steps, and now he is always roaming the house! He has almost grown into the large Cummings head of his, which has definitely helped with his balance!! And we’re very excited to finally see some hair…which is curly…and red! He is also talking up a storm…although all in Spanish, which is definitely his preferred language.

Susanna has been very busy adjusting to life with five children and packing and unpacking! She has many plans for the new house and is looking forward to having the space to set up for homeschooling. She has also started playing piano again on the worship team and is glad to use her talents again in this way. She was able to lead the women’s English Bible study this past week and share about joy, and also was able to participate in a bi-monthly women’s breakfast last Saturday. We are so thankful for these times of encouragement and sharing to build us up and encourage us in our Savior!

Jon has been busy supervising the construction progress on the second classroom, which you can check out at http://www.eirenemexico.org/blog. We are hoping to have this finished by the beginning of May. There has also been a lot of work this month in trying to finalize groups and interns for this summer and figure out exactly what their projects are going to be. Also, because Kristin will be heading back in the fall and will no longer be directing the school, we have been doing a lot of work to prepare for her departure and figure out how the ministry will continue this coming year and in the future. We have been working with a couple more families in regards to caring for their children. There are eight children with two sisters as their parents. The mothers are 18 and 21. The children have severe problems with malnutrition, but thankfully, there doesn’t appear to be any abuse. We are working with Chuy, Amy and the parents to have the children live with them for a while and work to help the parents provide an adequate living situation for the kids and themselves. We are begging for your prayers and support for the many hurting children in Mexico!

ANSWERS TO PRAYER/THANKSGIVING:

1. For Tessa and Hannah being added to our family!
2. For God’s protection of our family and moving the hearts of the policemen who came to the church.
3. For God’s provision of a good, caring lawyer to help us with the legal process.
4. For God’s provision of a new home for us.
5. For the progress in the construction on the second classroom.
6. For a well-done Easter program at the school and a clear presentation of the gospel.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. For the adoption process and the mother of Hannah and Tessa. Please pray for wisdom in dealing with this situation and for the peace of God to rule in our hearts. Please pray that we would be able to get the paperwork done quickly and that the girls would be able to stay with us and not have to go to the government. Above all, please pray that through this God would bring salvation to this family that has lived in darkness and hatred for so long!
2. For a quick settling in period into our new home and for strength for Susanna as all five children will now be home due to Ian and Lily no longer being able to go to the school in Santa Ana.
3. For the planning of the future of the school and the interviews we will be having this month to look for new teachers and a new director.
4. For the families of Santa Ana that God would work in them and they would understand the importance of caring for their children.
5. For Susanna as she participates in the worship team. Please pray that God would use this ministry to assist the congregation in glorifying Him through music.
6. For Jon as he is taking part in the deacon training being given to the three men elected this past fall. Please pray for wisdom as we seek to work together, through the deacons and Eirene, to minister to the physical needs of many and that we would be able to encourage many in the church to be involved in reaching out and ministering in this way.
7. For the preparations that are being made for this coming summer. For the teams that will be coming to serve as they meet and prepare and for us as we develop projects for construction and locations for VBS.
8. That God would provide the funds necessary for us to complete the remodeling of the existing structure we have for the school by the beginning of the next school year.
9. For Jon as he tries to develop internal policies and procedures for Eirene so that we can be good stewards of the human and financial resources that God has blessed us with.
10. Please pray that God would begin to work in the hearts of teachers who would be willing to come and serve in our school and someone to direct an ESL school
11. Please pray for continued healing within Jon’s family that only God can provide and that He would refine and use us for His glory.
12. That God would raise up the men of the church to be leaders, both in their homes and in the church.

Thank you so much for serving with us and being part of our ministry. It means a lot to know that you’re praying for us, and that we’re laboring together for the Lord. Thank you for your faithfulness to Him and to us!

Again, we’re praying for you, and may God bless you as you serve Him and proclaim His name – no matter where you are!

In Christ,

Jon, Susanna and our 5 little missionaries:

Tessa, Lily, Ian, Hannah & Elijah

Missionary Update: Adams in Bolivia

April 20 Worship Service

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Announcements from April 20 Bulletin

Summer Children’s Church Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help with children’s church this summer. Please see Lynnette Killy. 419.868.9889 or lynnettek@sbcglobal.net. Thank you.

WOW April Event: Consumed with Joy—Day by Day
Consumed with Joy – Day by Day will be held this coming Tuesday evening at the Ward Pavilion off Central Avenue. This will be a special time of learning and fellowship. Alli Daugherty will be our speaker. So invite your friends, bring along a food that is a joy to you and enjoy a spring evening in the park.

CTW Family Camp Outing: June 26-29
Our 2nd Annual family camping trip is scheduled Thursday, June 26th – Sunday, June 29th. We will be camping at East Harbor State Park (same location as last year). The cost per family is $20 a night and covers the campsite cost only. Families should bring their own food and supplies. Families can choose to stay as many as three nights or as few as one, or if you are unable to stay the night please feel free to come up and spend a day in fellowship. CTW will hold worship services at both the state park and at our normal location in Toledo. You can begin SIGNING-UP NOW on the CTW Website Events page by clicking the “Sign Up For Events” link near the top of the page. You will likely have to add your name and create a password, but this will enable you to sign-up for future events using this same information.

Bridal Shower For Martha Harmon
The ladies of Christ the Word are invited to a Bridal Shower honoring Martha Harmon who will wed Craig Twining May 25. The Shower will be held May 3 at 10am at the Forney residence (8824 W. Bancroft Street). Martha and Craig are registered at Target and JCPenney. Any questions or to RSVP (not necessary but helpful) should be directed to Lisa Twining or Michelle Holder.

Kid’s Clubs Thank You
Kid’s Clubs are wrapping up for the year and we want to thank you for joining us in praying for this valuable ministry and the children it reaches. Thank you also for your support in our “juice box rally.” The kids benefitted greatly from your committment!

Living Word Youth Flower/Mulch Sale
Annual youth group flower and mulch sales are under way. Please see a youth to order from Hoens Greenhouse (prices are cheaper than if you went there) or Andersons (prices the same at the store, but the youth get a percentage.) Orders must be submitted by April 23. Thanks for your support. Living Word Youth Group.

Save the Date: Annual Father/Son Canoe Trip
We will be camping at the rustic Hartwick Pines State Park & canoeing along the AuSable River. August 8-10, 2008. More Info coming soon. Questions? Talk with Tyson Turner (419-490-6864).

CTW Coed Softball Team Sign-up
Spring is here and that means it’s time for CTW to put together the 2008 Coed softball team. The team will compete in the WPOS softball league with games played at WPOS Christian Center located on Angola Rd in Holland OH. Consider using your softball skills to compete this season and sign-up in the narthex immediately following worship. All but two of the players must be at least 18 years old. If you have any questions or you are not 18 and would like to play please see Coach Mario Dominguez.

Reminder: No Food or Drinks Outside of the Fellowship Hall
In an effort to maintain a clean building the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) has a policy that all food and drinks must be consumed inside the fellowship hall. Please help us ensure everyone is in compliance with this expectation by refraining from eating/drinking anything outside of the fellowship hall and by reminding visitors or others that may not be aware they are doing something against our rental agreement with the SDA. Thank you.

Missionary Need
John & Deb Siegel are planning their furlough and are in need of a reliable car. They expect to be in northwest Ohio by mid-June. Their furlough extends through mid-July, 2009. If anyone knows of an automobile that may be available please contact either Jack McHenney or Scott Killy.

Deacon of the Day
This Sunday’s “Deacon of the Day” is Keith Beerbower. Next week: Paul Drees.

Bridal Shower for Martha Harmon

The ladies of Christ the Word are invited to a Bridal Shower honoring Martha Harmon who will wed Craig Twining May 25. The Shower will be held May 3 at 10am at the Forney residence (8824 W. Bancroft Street). Martha and Craig are registered at Target and JCPenney. Any questions or to RSVP (not necessary but helpful) should be directed to Lisa Twining or Michelle Holder.

Announcements from April 13 Bulletin

Summer Children’s Church Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to help with children’s church this summer. Please see Lynnette Killy. 419.868.9889 or lynnettek@sbcglobal.net. Thank you.

Homeschool Group Announcements
• The homeschool meeting that was cancelled due to weather has been rescheduled for April 15 at 7:00 at the Turner’s home. We will still have the panel of homeschool graduates. Also, remember to bring your favorite reading curriculum (or one you like that others might like to see) as well as your favorite read aloud books to share. If you have any questions, contact Julie Van Wormer.
• The homeschoolers will go on a Day Trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 25. We will meet at 9:45 to tour the Sechler’s Pickle Factory (in St. Joe, Indiana) where the famous Tony Packo pickles are made, enjoy a picnic lunch at a local park and visit the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo for the afternoon. Toledo Zoo member’s get into the Children’s Zoo free. Please R.S.V.P. by April 18. For more information and directions, contact Julie Van Wormer.
• Two Toledo Zoo Classes have been scheduled for the homeschoolers. April 24 is on Mammals for K-6th at 1:00. April 29 is on Zoo Careers at 10:00 and is aimed toward 6th grade and up. If you have a membership, you pay NOTHING. If you are a Lucas County Resident and have no membership, it cost only to park and $6 for one adult. If you live out of county and have no membership, then you must pay to participate the entrance fees and parking. Please R.S.V.P. by April 20th for either trip to Janet.

CTW Family Camp Outing: June 26-29
Our 2nd Annual family camping trip is scheduled Thursday, June 26th – Sunday, June 29th. We will be camping at East Harbor State Park (same location as last year). The cost per family is $20 a night and covers the campsite cost only. Families should bring their own food and supplies. Families can choose to stay as many as three nights or as few as one, or if you are unable to stay the night please feel free to come up and spend a day in fellowship. CTW will hold worship services at both the state park and at our normal location in Toledo. You can begin SIGNING-UP NOW on the CTW Website Events page by clicking the “Sign Up For Events” link near the top of the page. You will likely have to add your name and create a password, but this will enable you to sign-up for future events using this same information.

LWY Creation Museum Trip: Deadline This Wednesday
The Living Word Youth will be headed to the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky on May 17. If you would like to go return the completed form with your payment ($25 or $32) to Rhonda Heyerly or Hunter Turner by midnight on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. If you need a form or have questions, please contact Hunter Turner at 419-480-9118. Hope you can join us!

Living Word Youth Flower/Mulch Sale
Annual youth group flower and mulch sales are under way. Please see a youth to order from Hoens Greenhouse (prices are cheaper than if you went there) or Andersons (prices the same at the store, but the youth get a percentage.) Orders must be submitted by April 23. Thanks for your support. Living Word Youth Group.

Ballet Performance
On Saturday, April 19 (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday, April 20 (3:00 p.m.) the Cassandra Ballet Company, led by our own Cassandra Macino, will be presenting “A Point of Grace” at Lourdes College’s Franciscan Center. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Cassandra Ballet at (419) 475-0458.

Save the Date: Annual Father/Son Canoe Trip
We will be camping at the rustic Hartwick Pines State Park & canoeing along the AuSable River. August 8-10, 2008. More Info coming soon. Questions? Talk with Tyson Turner (419-490-6864).

WOW April Event: Consumed with Joy—Day by Day
Make sure your April plans included gathering with other women from CTW for a spring evening at Wildwood Metropark on the 22nd at 7:00 p.m., looking at the topic of Joy in a Christian woman’s life. Alli Daugherty will be our speaker. All you are asked to bring is your favorite food that fills you with joy. See you there.

CTW Coed Softball Team Sign-up
Spring is here and that means it’s time for CTW to put together the 2008 Coed softball team. The team will compete in the WPOS softball league with games played at WPOS Christian Center located on Angola Rd in Holland OH. Consider using your softball skills to compete this season and sign-up in the narthex immediately following worship. All but two of the players must be at least 18 years old. If you have any questions or you are not 18 and would like to play please see Coach Mario Dominguez.

Reminder: No Food or Drinks Outside of the Fellowship Hall
In an effort to maintain a clean building the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) has a policy that all food and drinks must be consumed inside the fellowship hall. Please help us ensure everyone is in compliance with this expectation by refraining from eating/drinking anything outside of the fellowship hall and by reminding visitors or others that may not be aware they are doing something against our rental agreement with the SDA. Thank you.

Missionary Need
John & Deb Siegel are planning their furlough and are in need of a reliable car. They expect to be in northwest Ohio by mid-June. Their furlough extends through mid-July, 2009. If anyone knows of an automobile that may be available please contact either Jack McHenney or Scott Killy.

Deacon of the Day
This Sunday’s “Deacon of the Day” is Jason Wiltse. Next week: Keith Beerbower.

Missionary Update: Adams in Bolivia

Announcements from April 6 Bulletin

Evening Service Tonight
Tonight, during our evening worship service, Matt French will be ordained and installed as a ruling elder. Tim Varner will be preaching the Word from John 8.

Summer Children’s Church Volunteers Needed
Are you a Christian? Are you able to talk? That’s pretty much all it takes to be qualified for important service! Children’s Church is a quiet yet essential ministry of our church, helping children learn the word of God and allowing visitors with little ones the opportunity to hear God’s word, uninterrupted. We would love to have you volunteer to teach or help for one Sunday this summer. We are thankful for all the women and teens who serve the church in this ministry. Any men willing to serve in this capacity would also be greatly appreciated. If you are willing, please talk with Lynnette Killy.

Homeschool Group Announcements
• The homeschool meeting that was cancelled due to weather has been rescheduled for April 15 at 7:00 at the Turner’s home. We will still have the panel of homeschool graduates. Also, remember to bring your favorite reading curriculum (or one you like that others might like to see) as well as your favorite read aloud books to share. If you have any questions, contact Julie Van Wormer.
• The homeschoolers will go on a Day Trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 25. We will meet at 9:45 to tour the Sechler’s Pickle Factory (in St. Joe, Indiana) where the famous Tony Packo pickles are made, enjoy a picnic lunch at a local park and visit the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo for the afternoon. Toledo Zoo member’s get into the Children’s Zoo free. Please R.S.V.P. by April 18. For more information and directions, contact Julie Van Wormer.
• Two Toledo Zoo Classes have been scheduled for the homeschoolers. April 24 is on Mammals for K-6th at 1:00. April 29 is on Zoo Careers at 10:00 and is aimed toward 6th grade and up. If you have a membership, you pay NOTHING. If you are a Lucas County Resident and have no membership, it cost only to park and $6 for one adult. If you live out of county and have no membership, then you must pay to participate the entrance fees and parking. Please R.S.V.P. by April 20th for either trip to Janet.

CTW Family Camp Outing: June 26-29
Our 2nd Annual family camping trip is scheduled Thursday, June 26th – Sunday, June 29th. We will be camping at East Harbor State Park (same location as last year). The cost per family is $20 a night and covers the campsite cost only. Families should bring their own food and supplies. Families can choose to stay as many as three nights or as few as one, or if you are unable to stay the night please feel free to come up and spend a day in fellowship. CTW will hold worship services at both the state park and at our normal location in Toledo. You can begin SIGNING-UP NOW on the CTW Website Events page by clicking the “Sign Up For Events” link near the top of the page. You will likely have to add your name and create a password, but this will enable you to sign-up for future events using this same information.

Save the Date: Annual Father/Son Canoe Trip
We will be camping at the rustic Hartwick Pines State Park & canoeing along the AuSable River. August 8-10, 2008. More Info coming soon. Questions? Talk with Tyson Turner (419-490-6864).

Ballet Performance
On Saturday, April 19 (7:30 p.m.) and Sunday, April 20 (3:00 p.m.) the Cassandra Ballet Company, led by our own Cassandra Macino, will be presenting “A Point of Grace” at Lourdes College’s Franciscan Center. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Cassandra Ballet at (419) 475-0458.

WOW April Event: Consumed with Joy—Day by Day
Make sure your April plans included gathering with other women from CTW for a spring evening at Wildwood Metropark on the 22nd. We’ll be looking at the topic of Joy in a Christian woman’s life. Alli Daugherty will be our speaker. All you are asked to bring is your favorite food that fills you with joy. See you there.

CTW Coed Softball Team Sign-up
Spring is here and that means it’s time for CTW to put together the 2008 Coed softball team. The team will compete in the WPOS softball league with games played at WPOS Christian Center located on Angola Rd in Holland OH. Consider using your softball skills to compete this season and sign-up in the narthex immediately following worship. All but two of the players must be at least 18 years old. If you have any questions or you are not 18 and would like to play please see Coach Mario Dominguez.

Reminder: No Food or Drinks Outside of the Fellowship Hall
In an effort to maintain a clean building the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) has a policy that all food and drinks must be consumed inside the fellowship hall. Please help us ensure everyone is in compliance with this expectation by refraining from eating/drinking anything outside of the fellowship hall and by reminding visitors or others that may not be aware they are doing something against our rental agreement with the SDA. Thank you.

Pinewood Derby Work Day At Walls’ Home
This Saturday, April 12 at noon, we will be holding a Pinewood Derby work day at Fred Walls home. You will have an opportunity to utilize Fred’s tools for shaping up your cars.

Missionary Need
John & Deb Siegel are planning their furlough and are in need of housing and a reliable car. They expect to be in northwest Ohio by mid-June and would like to settle near Pettisville. Their furlough extends through mid-July, 2009. If anyone knows of suitable housing or an automobile that may be available please contact either Jack McHenney or Scott Killy.

Deacon of the Day
This Sunday’s “Deacon of the Day” is Fred Walls. Next week: Jason Wiltse.

April Gazette (Wonderful New Design!)

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