1. Our Saviour’s Voice
Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 120 S. Henry Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin, 54302
(920) 468-4065
February 2014
Homeschooling - Every Home is a Classroom
It seems we hear people say it everywhere, “We
are homeschooling our children this year.”
How many children are homeschooled in the
United States? The statistics are as hard to track
as footprints in a blizzard in Escanaba. But this
we do know, the trail is widening and there is
more than a whisper in the woods coming from
our modern cabin‐school pioneers. There is
something effective about learning in the home
setting; Lutherans have been doing it for
hundreds of years.
Homeschooling, in its
widest sense, envelops
everything we do at home.
Parents may not know it,
but their kids are watching
their every move. Here is a
grown‐up version of what
we are talking about…
I heard a pastor tell of his work in a super
maximum prison. One inmate stared at him
every day. No matter what the pastor said to
the inmate, all the pastor got back was a
silent‐shunning. This went on for over two
years. One day the inmate asked the pastor
for some spiritual brochures. The pastor gave
him one. The next day he asked for a
Christian book. The next day the inmate
asked for another book. The relationship
went from silence to trust. When the pastor
got up his nerve, he asked the inmate, “Why
were you staring at me for almost two years,
never as much as saying, ‘Hi’”? The inmate
answered, “I was studying you to see if you
were authentic and could be trusted. Pastor,
every man in here is studying you to see if
you really are who you say you are.”
In healthy families, trust is where the
relationship with our folks begins, and hopefully
stays. Our children want to know that we are
trustable, that we are authentic, that we are
exactly who we say we are. Actually, they assume
it, and when they see we aren’t, we hurt them.
We are not talking about our parents teaching us
how to do the dishes or take out the trash. We
are talking about character traits. That is what
our children are really watching in us; more
importantly, our teaching the faith.
In our homes, will our children see in us humility
or pride? Will they see a know‐it‐all attitude, or a
humble gentle spirit that accepts criticism and is
not mean and critical of others...especially them?
It is in the home that our children learn the
genuine love of Christ.
Will they observe chastity or a moral looseness
in this department? As an example, when the
television program takes a path down Impurity
Avenue, will we ride along or decisively turn
down another street and explain to the children
why we made such a decision?
Will they see us being forgiving or holding
grudges against other, including them? Will they
watch us displaying self‐control or a life of un‐
control? As they watch, will they see us being
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industrious or slothful? Will generosity rule the
roost or greed? Will they see us as content or full
of envy; giving thanks or complaining; being
prideful or humble?
Robert Fulghum wrote a book called All I Really
Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. That
book tells of the simple things that are taught in
that primary level. While his list of 16 or so
lessons to be taught are terrific things, we wish
to speak, as Saint Paul says, “…of a still more
excellent way.” (I Corinthians 12:31b).
We believe that a school is inside every home,
that every home is a school. For Christians, our
homes are classrooms of faith. Repeating, it is in
the home that our children learn the genuine
love of Christ.
Homeschooling the faith, the Biblical faith, has
strong Lutheran roots. That is, to be Lutheran is
to teach the faith at home.
The Small Catechism was primarily intended by
Luther to be used for the instruction of children.
They were to memorize it at home and bring it
with them for instruction at church. Luther
realized that instruction at church was not
"As the head of the family should teach them
in a simple way to his household."
Martin Luther in The Small Catechism
enough. Instruction had to be done at home as
well. He felt that the church, school and home
had to co‐operate in this instruction. He exhorted
fathers and mothers to aid in this Christian
education at home. In his preface Luther writes:
The Ten Commandments, as the head of the family
should teach them in a simple way to his
household. Very soon after its publication, the
Small Catechism was also being taught in public
schools throughout Germany.
Of all the confessions of the Lutheran church,
none have had as great an impact as Luther’s
Small Catechism. It has been stated that only
seven years after its publication, Luther’s Small
Catechism had a circulation of more than
100,000! It has, for good reason, been called The
gem of the Reformation.
Next to the Holy Scripture, we can make it the
Gem of our Devotions at our meal‐tables, before
bed, or any other time.
Do you know where your Small Catechism is?
How about making a daily study of the Small
Catechism a fresh new daily habit?
Joyful homeschooling be yours!
Pastor Dave

3. CONGREGATIONAL SURVEY RESULTS
Do you remember that 12 page survey you completed a year ago? Well, we now
have compiled the results and are ready to share them with you. Copies of the
compilation are available at the Welcome Center. If you receive this newsletter by
MAIL and want the results mailed to you as well, please contact Michelle in the
office at (920) 468-4065 to request a copy.
FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY AND
LENT
Our Saviour’s fish fry happens on the 2 nd Friday of
each month September thru May…everyone knows that, right? But did you
know that with the 2014 schedule, TWO Fridays fall within the Lenten
calendar (March 14 and April 11)? Did you also know that Fish Fry gift
certificates are available at the Welcome Center or from the church office?
Certificates can be for any amount (minimum $10) and are valid for one
year from the date of purchase. Say thanks to a friend, neighbor or coworker with a gift certificate and introduce them to what we call ‘the best
fish fry in town’!
OFFICIAL ACTS
Membership Changes
IN:
Virginia Malueg, transfer from Emmanuel Lutheran, Seymour, WI (ELCA)
Mike and Karen Klatt, transfer from St. John Lutheran, Rankin, WI (LCMS)
Weddings
Maria Stachura and Matthew Catalano
United on December 14, 2013
Funerals
Joseph Lee Barth
August 9, 1984 ~ November 23, 2013
Funeral service held on November 30, 2013
Ashley Baneck and Greg Kollross
United on December 28, 2013
Ardis Alft
October 13, 1925 ~ January 15, 2014
Funeral service held on January 20, 2014
Allison Vercauteren and Brad Berth
United on January 18, 2014
DITOR NEDED…COULD IT BE YOU?
Do you want to serve our Lord in a creative way? Do you
have experience in layout and design and editing? OSLC is
seeking someone special to serve as the Editor of this
newsletter, The Voice Online. Content provided! Interested?
See Pastor Dave or send an email to dave@oslc-gb.org.
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4. March 2014
Day:
Date:
Service:
OSLC Usher
Lead
Usher Team:
Sun. 02-Mar 7:45 am
Allen Knaus
Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 02-Mar 9:15 am
Wendy Chamberlain
Roxanne & Randy Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Jack Grant; Mitch Waniger
Sun. 02-Mar 10:45 am Royal Bruhn
Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Wed. 05-Mar 4:00 pm
Gerald Buechner
Carmen & Lloyd Leuthne; Rich Spangenberg
Wed. 05-Mar 6:30 pm
Paul Kuehl
Bill Baneck; † UN; † UN
Sun. 09-Mar 7:45 am
John Kielpikowski
Chad Kielpikowski; Ron Klumb; † UN
Sun. 09-Mar 9:15 am
Dave Wians
Lonnie Peerenboom; Davis LaMarche; Dan Richer; † UN; † UN
Sun. 09-Mar 10:45 am Mike Charles
Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
Wed. 12-Mar 4:00 pm
Rich Spangenberg
† (Youth)
Wed. 12-Mar 6:30 pm
Norman Krueger
Sun. 16-Mar 7:45 am
Matthew Dalebroux
Andrew Prescher; Al Brietlow; Barry Dalebroux
Sun. 16-Mar 9:15 am
Randy Vande Hei
Walt Juhnke; Tiffany & Brian Duff; Chelsea & Rachel Van
† UN; † UN; † UN
Sun. 16-Mar 10:45 am Royal Bruhn
Rich Ryman; Sue Bruhn; Richard Christianson
Wed. 19-Mar 4:00 pm
Rich Spangenberg
† (Youth)
Wed. 19-Mar 6:30 pm
Charles Arthur
Carl Zimonick; Gary Kirchman; Dick Zimonick
Sun. 23-Mar 7:45 am
Mike Morgan
Vernon Siech; Gloria Morgan; Ralph Hoerchler
Sun. 23-Mar 9:15 am
David Bitters
Shelly & Robin William; Frank Helebrant; Don Schultz; Trey Boerschinger; Jim Parks
Sun. 23-Mar 10:45 am Gerald Buechner
Carmen & Lloyd Leuthner; Rich Spangenberg
Wed. 26-Mar 4:00 pm
Rich Spangenberg
† (Youth)
Wed. 26-Mar 6:30 pm
Paul Kuehl
Bill Baneck; † UN; † UN
Sun. 30-Mar 7:45 am
Allen Knaus
Clarence Ney; Josh VanKauwenberg; Jerry VanKauwenberg
Sun. 30-Mar 9:15 am
Wendy Chamberlain
Roxanne & Randy Dyle; Alex Chamberlain; Jack Grant; Mitch Waniger
Sun. 30-Mar 10:45 am Mike Charles
Don Larson; Karen Kiekhaefer; Hunter Alft
† UN -Usher Needed: If you'd like to volunteer as an usher; Please contact the Lead usher of the group you'd like
Or, contact Rich Spangenberg (920) 857-3014 or email
SAY IT WITH FLOWERS
Why not put flowers on the altar to
honor a birthday, anniversary, or other
special occasion for which you want to
give thanks to God? It’s EASY! Just sign
up on the calendar in the
Flower Book on the shelf
at the west side of the
Narthex. Find the date
you want to sponsor,
write in the occasion for
the celebration, and
include your name (i.e.
Mary Jones’ 45th Birthday from the
Gary Wallace family or in loving
memory of John James from the Alex
Smith Family). The cost is $30. Place
your donation (checks payable to Our
Saviour) in an envelope, include your
name and envelope number and a note
that the donation is for altar flowers
and put it in the offering plate.
You may also bring your own flowers
and vase for display instead of having
the Flower Committee purchase them
for you. Please include a note with your
sponsorship that you will bring your
own.
You are encouraged to sign up at least
two (2) weeks prior to the date of your
special occasion (many weeks are open
now, but don’t wait too long!). After the
10:45am service on that day, you are
welcome to take the flowers home for
your enjoyment. We do ask that you do
not take the vases from church but
bring one from home to use for
transportation.
If you have any questions about this
procedure, please feel free to call
Michelle in the office at (920) 468-4065
or send an email to info@oslc-gb.org.
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5. YOUR DONATIONS…WHO BENEFITS AND HOW?
There are many ways, other than cash, that you can provide help to Our Saviour Lutheran Church
and/or our missions, such as Green Bay Trinity Lutheran School and Camp Luther.
We collect items that some may say have no value…but we receive a monetary or other benefit so
please bring them to church and place in the appropriate box or drawer.
Empty ink jet cartridges are collected by Our Saviour AND Green Bay Trinity Elementary. To
donate to Our Saviour, place the cartridges in Secretary’s mailbox (outlined in red) in the office
hallway. To donate to GB Trinity, place them in the box on the cart in the main hallway.
Caps/Pouch certificates from Nature’s Touch (Kwik Trip) milk – These Moola caps and pouches
are worth $0.05 each to Green Bay Trinity.
Campbell’s products (among others) contain a ‘Labels for Education’ UPC symbol. Cut out the LFE
symbol with the UPC code. These are sent to and redeemed by Camp Luther; they receive office
supplies, camp equipment, etc. for the points redeemed (Note: Our Saviour is Camp Luther’s
BIGGEST donor of points so keep them coming!)
General Mills products contain ‘Box Tops for Education’ symbols. These are redeemed by Green
Bay Trinity Elementary for a dime each. Watch your grocery store ads for offers to receive bonus
Box Tops when you purchase 10 or 15 Box Top products. Watch the expiration dates on your Box
Tops and make sure to get them to church as soon as possible.
Tyson ‘Project A+’ labels are redeemed by Green Bay Trinity for $0.24 each.
Used cell phones are given to ‘Cells for Soldiers’. They are recycled for cash which is used to buy
phone cards which are then given to our military members stationed overseas.
Non­perishable food as well as personal care items and household cleaning supplies are
collected on an on‐going basis. These items are donated to Manna for Life as well as other homeless
shelters and non‐profits serving people in the area. The main focus year round is food but all of
these items are welcome at any time.
Manufacturers’ coupons, even those that are recently expired, can be used by military families
overseas. Bring in your manufacturers’ coupons to help the budget of our military families go
further; these families do not have the benefit of receiving coupons in the ‘Sunday paper’ like so
many of us. Don’t want to clip them? No worries…we have several volunteers that do that for us so
just bring in the sheets or packets and we will do the rest!
Comfort dolls, knit winter wear, wheelchair/walker bags, and many other handmade items
are donated to mission trips to Haiti and other areas as well as local charities or nursing homes. To
join the ‘Chicks with Stix’ mission, contact Caroline Arndt at 469‐3140.
Coke Points/Codes – Green Bay Trinity enters these codes for points that are redeemed for school
supplies, prizes and auction items. Codes can be found inside bottle tops from all Coke products as
well as multi‐pack cartons and Dasani Water overwraps (the code is in a large black box on the
bottom of the overwrap). You can also pledge your personal account points to Green Bay Trinity at
www.mycokerewards.com.
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6. Our Saviour Lutheran Preschool
120 South Henry Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302
Dear Families,
As a parent you have a very tough choice to make about your child’s preschool experience. For most
children preschool is their first educational experience and the launching of their educational career which
will span the remainder of their lives. I pray that as you make this choice you realize that OSLC Preschool
is here for you and we would love to partner with you for these first educational years.
If you choose to visit Preschools in the area and you begin to choose what program is right for your family, I’d like you to
consider what each program has to offer your child.
• Is the environment a warm caring Christian environment?
4/5 K MWF 8:30-11:30
 $1080 Tuition
 $75 Registration
$108 Monthly Rate
• Is the environment developmentally appropriate and are the experience
geared toward children?
• Will your child be able to participate in activities that promote social, emotional,
intellectual, physical & spiritual growth?
• As a result of the program, do you feel confident that your child will become
a passionate learner for “doing” in a play-based curriculum?
• As a result of the program, do you feel your child will develop skills to think
& investigate, learning about the world around them?
3K T-TH 8:30-10:30
 $630 Tuition
 $75Registration
$63Monthly Rate
Full Time 8:30-3:00
 $2750 Tuition
 $75 Deposit
$275 Monthly Rate
• Is it important that your child attend a Pre-K program with numerous
years of success? Our Saviour Preschool has over 35+ years’ experience.
•Is it important that your child enjoys a highly functional classroom designed
to meet the preschool child’s best interests ?
You, as a parent are a partner in your child’s growth and development. If you answered YES to any of
these questions you may want to consider sending your child to OSLC 3 year and 4/5 year old Preschool.
Please contact Our Saviour today and visit a classroom.
Serving the Master Teacher,
Christina L. Scholz
PROGRAM OPENINGS
MWF 4/5K
T-TH 3 yr old
8:30-11:30
8:30-10:30
3K & 4/5K Full Day
8:30-3:00 with extended hours before and after
OR
Our 4K class has maximum of 20 children w/ 2 teachers and our 3K has a maximum of 16 children w/ 2
teachers.
Daily Schedule – 3 year Old Program
(Must be 3 by September 1st)
8:30-8:45 Opening Circle
8:45-9:30
Individual Activity Time
9:30-9:45
Large Group/Bible Time
9:45-10:05 Snack Time/Bathroom Break
10:05-10:20 Psychomotor Activities
10:20-10:30 Language Arts, Stories
10:30
Dismissal
Dailey Schedule—4/5K Program
(Must be 3 by September 1st)
8:30-8:45 Opening Circle
8:45-9:45 Individual Activity Time
9:45-10:00 Group Meeting
10:00-10:15 Bible Time
10:15-10:30 Reading (Letters & Sounds)
10:30-11:00 Calendar and Journal
11:00-11:15 Movement Activities (Gym)
11:15-11:25 Language Arts
11:30
Dismissal

7. Advertisements in the business directory help Our Saviour defray the cost of ‘The Voice” each
month. If you would like to advertise, please contact Michelle in the Church office at (920) 4684065 or info@oslc-gb.org. Please support the sponsors who help support us.
“Our Saviour’s Voice” is published monthly by Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Green Bay,
Wisconsin. Vacancy Editor, Michelle Burhite. Please feel free to contact the church office with
constructive suggestions and/or comments at info@oslc-gb.org. Thanks to those who have
already commented! We are always seeking more congregational input and submissions.
OUR SAVIOUR STAFF
Senior Pastor – David H. Hatch
(920) 609-0248
dave@oslc-gb.org
Associate Pastor – Greg Hovland
(920) 544-3614
greg@oslc-gb.org
Church Office – Michelle Burhite
(920) 468-4065
info@oslc-gb.org
Preschool Director – Christina Scholz (920) 468-3596
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christina@oslc-gb.org

8. Christian Film Series
De Pere Cinema 417 George St, De Pere
Sunday, February 9 at 4PM / Monday, February 10 at 7PM
Ragamuffin: The True Story of Rich Mullins
“Ragamuffin is a beautiful and moving film that captures one man’s struggle to overcome the
trappings of success, and to learn how to accept the unconditional love of God. Whether or not you are
a fan of Rich Mullins you will be touched by this movie. It is honest, accurate, and unafraid to show
Rich’s scars, yet pointing us all to the deeper truth even if our hearts condemn us, God is greater than
our hearts.”­James Bryan Smith, Author of Rich Mullins: An Arrow Pointing to Heaven
A limited supply of tickets are available at the De Pere Cinema for $5 each (discounted from $10).
Tickets are also available online at ragamuffinthemovie.com or at the door for $10.
Call Matt at 920‐371‐3063 or email getreelcinemas@yahoo.com for more info.
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Sunday, March 9 at 4PM / Monday, March 10 at 7PM
Unstoppable (Tickets at the door ­ $5 / $3 youth)
“It’s easy to get excited about your faith when things are going well in your life. But when your
whole world comes crashing down on you, the questions start: ‘Where is God when I need him
most? Why do bad things happen to good people?’ UNSTOPPABLE is a journey, based on a true
story, that has become the most personal and transparent project I have ever made regarding
my faith. Together, in hundreds of theaters across America, we will discover with our eyes
wide open, that life is stronger than death, good is stronger than evil, and faith is stronger than
doubt.”
­Kurt Cameron, Writer and Actor
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Sunday, April 6 at 4:00PM / Monday, April 7 at 7:00PM
Grace Unplugged (Tickets available at the door ­ $5 and $3 youth)
Having just turned 18, Grace Trey aspires to more than just singing at her church, where the
worship leader is her father, a former pop star. So, with the help of Mossy, her dad’s former
manager, Grace records a cover version of her dad’s old Top­10 hit, runs off to Los Angeles, and
begins to taste the kind of stardom she’s always dreamed about. Yet with each rung of the
ladder she climbs, Grace feels more and more pressure to compromise her values, further
straining her relationship with her parents. Will everything she experiences lead her to reject
her faith…or rediscover it?
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9. February 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
LENT 2014 – Lent begins early next month with Ash Wednesday on March 5.
We will hold services at 4 and 6:30pm. A meal will be available in the gym
between services…so stay after or come early! See you there! 
**LHM Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday
Ground Hog Day
Pizza Pick Up Day
*The Story Bible Study
31-week series – Topic
goes Tuesday thru
Sunday
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5am Pizza Prep
7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study*
9:15am Praise Worship
9:15am Bible Study*
9:30am Sunday school
10:30am SS Teachers
10:30am How Should We
10:45am Trad Worship
6pm DT2 Bible Study
6:30pm Board of Elders
6:30pm Altar Guild
7am Bible Study*
9am Bible Study*
10:30am Staff Meeting
6:30pm Financial Peace
7pm Choir Practice
3pm Youth Night
5pm Meal
6pm Praise Band
6pm Confirmation and
‘How Then Should We
Live?’ series
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7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study*
9:15am Praise Worship
9:15am Bible Study*
9:30am Sunday school
10:30am How Should We
10:45am Trad Worship
6pm DT2 Bible Study
1pm Chicks w/Stix
6pm P&F
6:45pm Council
7am Bible Study*
9am Bible Study*
10:30am Staff Meeting
6:30pm Financial Peace
7pm Choir Practice
3pm Youth Night
5pm Meal
6pm Praise Band
6pm Confirmation and
‘How Then Should We
Live?’ series
7:30pm Youth Board
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7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study*
9:15am Praise Worship
w/SS Assistance
9:15am Bible Study*
9:30am Sunday school
10:30am How Should We
10:45am Trad Worship
6pm DT2 Bible Study
7pm Board of Ed
7am Bible Study*
9am Bible Study*
10:30am Staff Meeting
6:30pm Financial Peace
7pm Choir Practice
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7:45am Trad Worship
7:45am Bible Study*
9:15am Praise Worship
9:15am Bible Study*
9:30am Sunday school
10:30am How Should We
10:45am Trad Worship
1:30pm Fellowship Hall
Rental
3pm Youth-Triangle Hill
6pm DT2 Bible Study
6:30pm GBLSA
7pm Stewardship
7am Bible Study
9am Bible Study
10:30am Staff Meeting
6:30pm Financial Peace
7pm Choir Practice
3pm Youth Night
5pm Meal
6pm Praise Band
6pm Confirmation and
‘How Then Should We
Live?’ series
12:15pm Worship
7pm Trad Worship
8:30am Preschool Trip
to Weidner Center
(3 and 4/5 classes)
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12:15pm Worship
7pm Trad Worship
9 MITE BOX SUNDAY
Saturday
PRESIDENTS’ DAY
NO PRESCHOOL –
TEACHER INSERVICE
3pm Trinity Open Gym
6pm Pizza Prep and
Movie
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12:15pm Worship
4pm Fish Fry Prep
7pm Trad Worship
5pm Monthly Fish Fry
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3pm Youth Night
5pm Meal
6pm Praise Band
6pm Confirmation and
‘How Then Should We
Live?’ series
12:15pm Worship
7pm Trad Worship
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4pm Taste of Trinity
Riverside Ballroom
NO SCRIP in OFFICE
(AM Only)

10. Usable / Saleable Donations Needed
Your donations to our rummage sales make them the great success that they have been for many years.
The Kids’ Only Sale, to be held on Saturday, May 17, is looking for the stuff your kids have outgrown as
well as the maternity clothes you no longer need. Toys, games, clothes, costumes, books, puzzles,
strollers, cribs, ride-on toys, bedding, bicycles, and more are welcome.
Don’t have kids but want to donate items to the church? The Super Sale will be SUPER if YOU help to
fill the gym for this event on August 16. We accept clean, usable, unbroken items. Some suggested things
are holiday decorations, linens, glassware, small appliances, tools, furniture, lamps, and more! Thanks for
the offer…but we DO NOT accept computer monitors, printers, televisions (unless they are flat panel) or
Encyclopedia-type books.
If you have larger items and are unable to transport them to church, call Michelle in the office at (920)
468-4065 to request a pick up. Pick-ups will be scheduled for late July or early August. Can’t wait that
long? Let us know your needs and we will see what we can do!
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