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Sunday, August 16
 

8:00pm EDT

Fortitude After the Death of a Spouse
Sunday August 16, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Speakers
Sunday August 16, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Meeting Room A
 
Monday, August 17
 

8:15am EDT

Ten Bible Verses for New Christians to Live By
Monday August 17, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Matt Vega

Matt Vega

Dean and Professor, Freed-Hardeman University
Matt Vega is from Henderson, TN where he’s the dean of the college of business at Freed-Hardeman. He also preaches at the Scotts Hill church of Christ and practices law on the side. He is married to Jennifer and they have 3 kids and 7 grandchildren.
Monday August 17, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

9:00am EDT

What New Converts Need from the Church
Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Tagillima Esene

Tagillima Esene

Minister, Honolulu church of Christ
Talofa and Aloha! My name is Lima (short for Tagiilima) and I am the husband of a great and beautiful wife, Athena. The father of six wonderful children (Annabeth, Antheia, Titus, Alethia, Athalia, and Aurora). We live on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, and serve as the preaching family... Read More →
Monday August 17, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

10:00am EDT

Panel: Should a Missionary Raise More Funds Than He Needs? Should I Go to the Field Without Enough Money? 
Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Should I take a leap of faith? Why is it so hard to raise funds for mission work? Are brethren not on our side? Something I have seen is . . .
Speakers
Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

10:00am EDT

Panel: Should a Missionary Raise More Funds Than He Needs? Should I Go to the Field Without Enough Money? 
Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Should I take a leap of faith? Why is it so hard to raise funds for mission work? Are brethren not on our side? Something I have seen is . . .
Speakers
avatar for Joey Treat

Joey Treat

Promoter, Gospel Broadcasting Network
Joey Treat and his wife Tammy served as missionaries in Micronesia for 18 years.  They have three children: Nina, Noah, and Jack.  Joey now works with the Gospel Broadcasting Network as a promoter.  His email is [email protected].
Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

10:00am EDT

Panel: Should a Missionary Raise More Funds Than He Needs? Should I Go to the Field Without Enough Money? 
Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Should I take a leap of faith? Why is it so hard to raise funds for mission work? Are brethren not on our side? Something I have seen is . . .
Speakers
Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

10:00am EDT

Panel: Should a Missionary Raise More Funds Than He Needs? Should I Go to the Field Without Enough Money? 
Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Should I take a leap of faith? Why is it so hard to raise funds for mission work? Are brethren not on our side? Something I have seen is . . .
Speakers
Monday August 17, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

11:00am EDT

Drive-By Salvation
Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Speakers
Monday August 17, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Meeting Room A

12:30pm EDT

1:30pm EDT

How Can We Be Sure We Are Going to Heaven?
Monday August 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Speakers
Monday August 17, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Meeting Room A

2:15pm EDT

Crisis Evangelism
Monday August 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Crisis Evangelism is a domestic mission work that assists local congregations in evangelizing their own communities as part of the congregations’ disaster relief efforts. This lesson will consist of information about this work.
Speakers
avatar for Mark Weaver

Mark Weaver

Mark Weaver graduated from the West Virginia School of Preaching
in 2001. He began his preaching career there, presenting lessons all but
two Sundays during this intensive two-year training program. Since then,
he has done local work in Vermilion, OH, for thirteen years and Clarkson... Read More →
Monday August 17, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Meeting Room A

3:00pm EDT

It Takes Work to Keep the Fire Burning
Monday August 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Bengy Slocumb

Bengy Slocumb

Minister, Shannon Church of Christ
Monday August 17, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Meeting Room A

3:45pm EDT

God's Directions for Single Parent Homes
Monday August 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Monday August 17, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Meeting Room A
 
Tuesday, August 18
 

9:30am EDT

Bible Class (Schedule B): Biblically Consistent Theories for the Origin of the Universe
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Speakers
avatar for MIchael Houts

MIchael Houts

Dr. Mike Houts has a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, worked 11 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and will complete 24 years at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center prior to retiring later this year.  Awards for his work on advanced... Read More →
Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:30am - 10:10am EDT
Meeting Room A

2:15pm EDT

The Seven Last Sayings of Jesus on the Cross
Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
In this session we will examine our saviors final words on the cross. Jesus used his final words to forgive, to save and to conquer. So as we appreciate all that our Lord did we will discuss what we should do in response.
Speakers
avatar for Jasmine DeBerry Thompson

Jasmine DeBerry Thompson

Bio: Jasmine DeBerry Thompson earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications Studies from Wingate University in 2015. While in school Jasmine met Dean Thompson and the two wed in 2017. Jasmine and Dean have a zeal for sharing God's word with others through personal bible studies... Read More →
Tuesday August 18, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
Meeting Room A

3:00pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Bonus Class
Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Justin Rogers

Justin Rogers

Dean, College of Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University
Dr. Justin Rogers is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University (B.A. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in New Testament Greek; M.A. in New Testament) and Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion (M.Phil; Ph.D). Since 2010 he has served as a professor and administrator... Read More →
Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

3:00pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Bonus Class
Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Victor Eskew

Victor Eskew

Minister, OceanSide church of Christ
Married:  Kathleen Connolly Eskew
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 8
1982 Graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching
1 book: I'm Thinking about Becoming a Christian
Speaker: Lectureships and Gospel Meetings
Class: How to Study the Bible
Tuesday August 18, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A
 
Wednesday, August 19
 

8:15am EDT

9:00am EDT

Five Foundations for a Strong Family
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Scott Cain

Scott Cain

Scott preaches with the Forest Hill Church of Christ in Memphis, TN, & is an instructor & 2009 alumnus of the Memphis School of Preaching. He & Melissa married in 2003. They have three sons: Walker, Tanner, & Hunter. Scott served as the preacher with the DeGaulle Drive Church of Christ... Read More →
Wednesday August 19, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

10:00am EDT

How to Raise Funds for Mission Work
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Gage Coldwater

Gage Coldwater

Gage Coldwater is the Director of the Manna Project which is overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ. He is a 2006 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching and has been involved in agriculture and preaching from an early age. He is a part time instructor in the Missions program... Read More →
Wednesday August 19, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

11:00am EDT

Taking the Second Step: Prospects
Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Keno Shrum

Keno Shrum

Elder at the Coweta, OK church of Christ. House to House School of Evangelism Regional Trainer, House to House Heart to Heart
Keno has attended the Coweta church of Christ in Coweta, OK since April of 1990. He serves as an elder and was the minister there for ten years. Keno currently serves as a Regional Trainer for the House to House School of Evangelism. As a Regional Trainer, Keno travels all over the... Read More →
Wednesday August 19, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Meeting Room A

12:30pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: The Characteristics of Knowing God
Wednesday August 19, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Speakers
Wednesday August 19, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

1:30pm EDT

A Peek at the Devil's Playbook
Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Forest Antemesaris

Forest Antemesaris

Preacher, Orange Street church of Christ
Forest Antemesaris grew up as an atheist and converted to Christianity his senior year of high school with the help of Loriann, the woman who would later become his wife. Forest has Bible degrees from the Florida School of Preaching and Freed-Hardeman University and an M.A. in Christian... Read More →
Wednesday August 19, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Meeting Room A

2:15pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Class 1
Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Gary Hampton

Gary Hampton

Pulpit Minister, Siwell Road church of Christ
Gary C. Hampton has been preaching since 1968 and has done work in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Mobile, Alabama; Valdosta, Georgia and Cookeville, Tennessee. Hampton served as the director of the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions in Knoxville, Tennessee for nearly six... Read More →
Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

2:15pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Class 1
Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Victor Eskew

Victor Eskew

Minister, OceanSide church of Christ
Married:  Kathleen Connolly Eskew
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 8
1982 Graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching
1 book: I'm Thinking about Becoming a Christian
Speaker: Lectureships and Gospel Meetings
Class: How to Study the Bible
Wednesday August 19, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A
 
Thursday, August 20
 

8:15am EDT

What to Consider When Choosing a Mission Field: Receptivity? Opportunity? Personal Preference?
Thursday August 20, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Gage Coldwater

Gage Coldwater

Gage Coldwater is the Director of the Manna Project which is overseen by the Forest Hill church of Christ. He is a 2006 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching and has been involved in agriculture and preaching from an early age. He is a part time instructor in the Missions program... Read More →
Thursday August 20, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

9:00am EDT

Six Tips on Being the Accountability Partner Your Youth Group Needs
Thursday August 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Joe Wells

Joe Wells

Joe Wells holds an earned B.S. degree in Science along with a completion certificate
from the Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies and a Masters of Ministry
degree from Freed Hardeman University. Joe is an author of numerous books and a
frequent speaker for youth and f... Read More →
Thursday August 20, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

10:00am EDT

Community Building: How Can We Foster Deep Connections and Meaningful Relationships Within Our Small Congregation?
Thursday August 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
In this session, we will explore several tips on how any size congregation can foster deep connections and meaningful relationships among its members, extending these connections beyond the church and into the community.
Speakers
avatar for Dean Thompson

Dean Thompson

Evangelist, University church of Christ
Dean Thompson received his bachelor's degree in Communication studies from Wingate University in Wingate, N.C. ('15), and a Graduate Diploma from the Memphis School of Preaching ('21). He is currently enrolled in the Graduate School of Theology at Freed-Hardeman University, where... Read More →
Thursday August 20, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

11:00am EDT

How Much (and What) Should the Missionary Post on Social Media? Does It Look Like He Is on Vacation?
Thursday August 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Joey Treat

Joey Treat

Promoter, Gospel Broadcasting Network
Joey Treat and his wife Tammy served as missionaries in Micronesia for 18 years.  They have three children: Nina, Noah, and Jack.  Joey now works with the Gospel Broadcasting Network as a promoter.  His email is [email protected].
Thursday August 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Meeting Room A

12:30pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: Insights into a Deacon's Work from His Qualifications: Using Your Family to Help the Church—The Husband of One Wife and Managing Households
Thursday August 20, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Rutherford

Kevin Rutherford

Instructor, Dean of Admissions, MSOP
Instructor and Dean of Admissions:  Memphis School of Preaching
Thursday August 20, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

1:30pm EDT

Is There Pointless Evil?
Thursday August 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Nate Kidwell

Nate Kidwell

College Minister, Dalraida church of Christ
Nate Kidwell is the college minister at the Dalraida church of Christ in Montgomery, AL, where he's worked since 2020. He is married to Isabella Kidwell, who works for Apologetics Press. Nate earned a B.A. in Youth and Family Ministry from Faulkner University's V.P. Black College... Read More →
Thursday August 20, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Meeting Room A

2:15pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Class 2
Thursday August 20, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Kirk Brothers

Kirk Brothers

President, Heritage Christian University
Kirk Brothers and his wife, Cindy, have been married since 1988. They have two daughters, Katie and Hannah. Kirk has studied at David Lipscomb University, Freed-Hardeman University, and at Southern Seminary. He served in local ministry as a preacher and youth minister for 23 years... Read More →
Thursday August 20, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

2:15pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Class 2
Thursday August 20, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Victor Eskew

Victor Eskew

Minister, OceanSide church of Christ
Married:  Kathleen Connolly Eskew
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 8
1982 Graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching
1 book: I'm Thinking about Becoming a Christian
Speaker: Lectureships and Gospel Meetings
Class: How to Study the Bible
Thursday August 20, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

2:15pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Class 2
Thursday August 20, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Gary Hampton

Gary Hampton

Pulpit Minister, Siwell Road church of Christ
Gary C. Hampton has been preaching since 1968 and has done work in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Mobile, Alabama; Valdosta, Georgia and Cookeville, Tennessee. Hampton served as the director of the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions in Knoxville, Tennessee for nearly six... Read More →
Thursday August 20, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A
 
Friday, August 21
 

8:15am EDT

The Most Marginalized Minority: How We Can Better Suit Our Assemblies for the Disabled
Friday August 21, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Speakers
Friday August 21, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

9:00am EDT

Six Tips on Building the Community Your Youth Group Needs
Friday August 21, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Speakers
Friday August 21, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

10:00am EDT

Overcoming Personal Evangelistic Challenges
Friday August 21, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Speakers
avatar for John Garza

John Garza

Preacher, Colleyville church of Christ
I am a graduate of the Southwest School of Bible Studies (Class of 2013) and a 2022 graduate of the House to House School of Evangelism. I am married to my beautiful wife of six years, Rachel. We have a two year-old toddler, Jack and an eight month old, Magnolia. My first full-time... Read More →
Friday August 21, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

11:00am EDT

WWJD: What Would Judas Do? What We Can Learn from Judas About Finances
Friday August 21, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Keno Shrum

Keno Shrum

Elder at the Coweta, OK church of Christ. House to House School of Evangelism Regional Trainer, House to House Heart to Heart
Keno has attended the Coweta church of Christ in Coweta, OK since April of 1990. He serves as an elder and was the minister there for ten years. Keno currently serves as a Regional Trainer for the House to House School of Evangelism. As a Regional Trainer, Keno travels all over the... Read More →
Friday August 21, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Meeting Room A

12:30pm EDT

Hurry Back Session: Interesting Items in My Collection: The Sea of Galilee Boat Discovered in 1986
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Bob Stancell

Bob Stancell

Director/minister, Bible Lands Museum
Bob has been preaching for the Sandy, OR church of Christ since 2006. In the last 9 years his collection of biblical artifacts has been open free to the public in the lower level of the building. Since 2016 he has displayed parts of the collection at PTP and does 4-6 exhibits per... Read More →
Friday August 21, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

1:30pm EDT

A New Work and a New Approach in India
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Speakers
Friday August 21, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
Meeting Room A

2:15pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Class 3
Friday August 21, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Kirk Brothers

Kirk Brothers

President, Heritage Christian University
Kirk Brothers and his wife, Cindy, have been married since 1988. They have two daughters, Katie and Hannah. Kirk has studied at David Lipscomb University, Freed-Hardeman University, and at Southern Seminary. He served in local ministry as a preacher and youth minister for 23 years... Read More →
Friday August 21, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

2:15pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Class 3
Friday August 21, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Gary Hampton

Gary Hampton

Pulpit Minister, Siwell Road church of Christ
Gary C. Hampton has been preaching since 1968 and has done work in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Mobile, Alabama; Valdosta, Georgia and Cookeville, Tennessee. Hampton served as the director of the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions in Knoxville, Tennessee for nearly six... Read More →
Friday August 21, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

2:15pm EDT

Future Leaders Workshop - Class 3
Friday August 21, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Victor Eskew

Victor Eskew

Minister, OceanSide church of Christ
Married:  Kathleen Connolly Eskew
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 8
1982 Graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching
1 book: I'm Thinking about Becoming a Christian
Speaker: Lectureships and Gospel Meetings
Class: How to Study the Bible
Friday August 21, 2026 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
Meeting Room A

8:00pm EDT

Beardless to Greybeards: Selection of Final Youth Speeches
Friday August 21, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Kirk Brothers

Kirk Brothers

President, Heritage Christian University
Kirk Brothers and his wife, Cindy, have been married since 1988. They have two daughters, Katie and Hannah. Kirk has studied at David Lipscomb University, Freed-Hardeman University, and at Southern Seminary. He served in local ministry as a preacher and youth minister for 23 years... Read More →
Friday August 21, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Meeting Room A

8:00pm EDT

Beardless to Greybeards: Selection of Final Youth Speeches
Friday August 21, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Justin Rogers

Justin Rogers

Dean, College of Biblical Studies, Freed-Hardeman University
Dr. Justin Rogers is a graduate of Freed-Hardeman University (B.A. in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in New Testament Greek; M.A. in New Testament) and Hebrew Union College—Jewish Institute of Religion (M.Phil; Ph.D). Since 2010 he has served as a professor and administrator... Read More →
Friday August 21, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Meeting Room A

8:00pm EDT

Beardless to Greybeards: Selection of Final Youth Speeches
Friday August 21, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Victor Eskew

Victor Eskew

Minister, OceanSide church of Christ
Married:  Kathleen Connolly Eskew
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 8
1982 Graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching
1 book: I'm Thinking about Becoming a Christian
Speaker: Lectureships and Gospel Meetings
Class: How to Study the Bible
Friday August 21, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Meeting Room A

8:00pm EDT

Beardless to Greybeards: Selection of Final Youth Speeches
Friday August 21, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Gary Hampton

Gary Hampton

Pulpit Minister, Siwell Road church of Christ
Gary C. Hampton has been preaching since 1968 and has done work in North Little Rock, Arkansas; Mobile, Alabama; Valdosta, Georgia and Cookeville, Tennessee. Hampton served as the director of the East Tennessee School of Preaching and Missions in Knoxville, Tennessee for nearly six... Read More →
Friday August 21, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Meeting Room A
 
Saturday, August 22
 

8:15am EDT

Wearing Two Hats: Giving Both Church Members and Community Members What They Need When Serving As an Elder and a Preacher
Saturday August 22, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Speakers
avatar for Brooks Boyd

Brooks Boyd

Preacher & Elder, Glencoe church of Christ
Married to Laura Kidwell Boyd since 1976 (47 years); 4 children; 9 grandchildren
Graduated with BS in Bible from Freed-Hardeman College (Unuversity) '78
Graduate studies at Southern Christian University (Amridge)
Born/reared in Little Rock, AR
Preacher & one of the elders at Glencoe... Read More →
Saturday August 22, 2026 8:15am - 8:45am EDT
Meeting Room A

9:00am EDT

Boat Snack
Saturday August 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
This session is based on the fact that fainting goats are endangered because (duh) they faint. If we faint when Satan attacks, we join the endangered species list (James 4:1-10).
Speakers
avatar for Odie Duncan

Odie Duncan

Pulpit Minister, Mt Carmel church of Christ
Married to Kim LeMay Duncan since Septmber 1994 with 3 sons. I have been in fulltime ministry since 1994, having now been with Mt Carmel for over 20 years. I have a degree in Art, as well as both a BA and an MA in biblical studies.
Saturday August 22, 2026 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Meeting Room A
 
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