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THE MESSENGER SEPTEMBER 2020
How does your life speak?
Are you making a difference?
Are you making an impact?
37 E Beauregard
San Angelo, TX Find a place to serve!
325.655.8981
First United Methodist
Church,
San Angelo, Texas
SUNDAY WORSHIP
SERVICES
In the
Sanctuary…
8:30 a.m.
The BRIDGE
Traditional
10:45 a.m.
In Celebration Hall...
11:00 a.m.
Contemporary
Sunday School
9:30 Children & Adults
Pastor Scott Updates . . . SEPTEMBER 2020
I wanted to keep you updated on the church financials in this time of Covid and of course during
the summer. The good news is that while giving is down slightly, so are expenses as we haven’t had
some of the programming we might normally have. We just received the July numbers and so I’ll
give you both July and the year to date which leaves us slightly in the black.
July Giving $ 97,479 Jan-July Giving $766,653
July Expenses -$103,440 Jan-July Expenses -$755,413
Difference -$ 5,961 Difference $ 11,240
This is a really great place to be in going into the Fall, but we are also beginning to try and re-
sume some program and activities and we are searching for a Youth Director and so I prayerfully
ask if you are able to continue your giving to God through the work of the Church.
I appreciate the work of all the committees, and including Finance who have mostly met by
Zoom during the months to keep the church in a strong financial position.
If you have any questions I know that Ed Yale, Finance Chair or myself would be happy to an-
swer them.
In Christ
Pastor Scott
Drive Thru Holy Communion on Sunday August 2
A huge “Thank You” to Cathy Hubbard and Jan
Pipkin who helped prepare and serve our Holy Com-
munion elements.
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Pastor Kristi says . . . SEPTEMBER 2020
Dear Church Family,
I can’t believe it has already been two months since I arrived in San An-
gelo! We have already shared at the Lord’s Table, worshiped God together,
enjoyed an outdoor service, played crazy games at the Youth Back to School
Bash, and shared precious time together on many zoom meetings. I can’t
even imagine all God has in store for us over the next few months but I am
excited and ready.
Over the next month or two I will continue to reach out to different small
groups in the church so we can have a meet and greet time over zoom. I
have loved getting to know each and every one of you and look forward to
the great conversations we will continue to have in our time together.
If you or your small group would like to participate in a meet and greet,
Pastor Kristi please reach out to me. You can catch me on Sunday morning or contact me
through my email (kcrisp@riotx.org) or Facebook messenger. I am excited to
be in ministry with you all! Grace & Peace,
Pastor Kristie Crisp
We hope that you will join us in person, online, or on the radio Sundays
at 11am. We are “Finding God’s Word” in Disney movies: we will
discuss Beauty & the Beast on Sept. 6; UP on Sept. 13; and The Lion
King on Sept. 20 & 27. COME JOIN US!
A FUMC/LakeView Outing!
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Generosity through Service . . . SEPTEMBER 2020
If you've been affected by Covid19: loss of job; income or some other way and
have a need please contact a Pastor so we can figure out a way to help you. We have
some disaster funds as well as Methodist Assistance and the Massey Trust that are all
intended for this purpose. 655-8981
FUMC - CPS PARTNERSHIP
On April 7, 2020, the church entered into a partnership with Child Protective
Services to provide meals for kids who fall under their temporary care. Since there is
not a full kitchen at the site, volunteers agree to be on stand-by to provide dinner as
needed.
Typically a call comes in the morning alerting us to the need. Next a text
message goes out to the team to try and cover 3-4 days at a time. Whoever is
available agrees to take a day. Sometimes the child is placed in Foster Care
before then and sometimes we need to schedule another 3-4 days. The volun-
teer for the day is put in touch with the Supervisor on call to inquire about
meal requests (usually fast food) and to set up a delivery time. The meal is
then dropped off at the site and that's it!
The folks on this team have bonded through this ministry - they all love kids so much, and it shows
through their random acts of kindness in making each of these children feel extra special. Other than
dinner, they've also provided Birthday Cakes, clothes, holiday meals with treats, and so much more.
If you love helping kids, you might consider serving on this team.
FMI contact Sherrie Walker in the Church Office or ask one of the people listed below. Please also
thank them for all they do!
Brenda Stone Beth McCrea Laura Malloy
Stacie Elkins Ofelia Gonzales Stephanie Igler
Lori Francks Lana Mott Karen Clark
Trudy Bozeman
FUMC - SHANNON COVID RESPONDERS
Every weekday since the end of April, a mini army of volunteers has taken meals
from Shannon Hospital to the homes of people under COVID quarantine. This no-contact meal
delivery requires 2-3 drivers daily, each taking meals to 4-5 families. Our amazing volunteers, listed
below, are faithful in their devotion to this ministry. Most of them have delivered at least once a week
since we began nearly four months ago. Please ask them about it, and join us in thanking them!
Drivers:
Cheyenne Barden Gary & Leslee Bowen Trudy Bozeman Kaitlyn Brosh
Karen Clark Evelyn Coley Kristie Crisp Martha Dolliver
Lori Francks Ofelia Gonzales Stephanie Igler Lisa Lesosky
Bubba Stevens Chris & Brenda Stone Molly Walker Dori Wegner
Johnny & Gay Fender Kim Dickson
Moving forward, there are sometimes needs for substitute
drivers, so please contact Sherrie Walker in the Church Office if
you're interested.
If you or someone you know needs help or could use
food, please don’t hesitate to contact the church
office: 655-8981. There are a lot of resources
available to help.
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Helping Hands of Hope! . . . SEPTEMBER 2020
Meals for the Elderly - Drivers Needed
FUMC provides volunteers during the month of September to deliver no-
contact noon meals (M-F). If you're available to take a route one or more days
during the month, please contact our coordinator, Sandy Pedersen
(spdulcimer@suddenlink.net) or (325) 949-9031. Please sign up soon.
First Fridays @ the Soup Kitchen
First Church volunteers serve every first Friday of the month at The Daily
Bread Soup Kitchen, located at Wesley Trinity UMC. If you're interested in serv-
ing from 9-1 or shifts in between, please contact Beth McCrea at
(edgemama@hotmail.com) or Sherrie Walker in the Church Office.
HELPING HANDS HELP WITH ADOPTION
When Tony Rastetter, Child Protective Services Faith Based
Specialist requested help, he was overwhelmed by six churches
that responded. What did he need? Ans: help for a grandmother
striving to adopt her 3 grandchildren who were in need of a
home. In order to qualify for the adoption- just being a relative is
not enough. Every potential home must be safe and CPS wanted
to help this grandmother make her home safe.
Financial support given
was overwhelming and the
manpower required for reno-
vation and repair came from
6 churches providing money
and 18 volunteers: First
United Methodist, Grace Temple Baptist, Heartland Baptist,
Northridge Baptist and Paulanne Baptist. Construction began on
Saturday, August 24. Rafters were replaced, the roof repaired,
fencing and flooring replaced, appliances moved and shelving re-
stored.
The adoption will be assured now and the children AND
grandmother are ready for school to start! Grandmother plans to complete her GED.
Many thanks to FUMC workers Daniel Heare, Dale Weise and Jay Jones.
The pictures and information were provided by ConchoValley Home page.
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Mission and Service . . . SEPTEMBER 2020
Somebody’s Rusty Items can
be left in
By Candis Hicks the office
We strive to keep our Courtyard Blessing Box filled, but
food always seems to be needed. Individual sized, easy-
to-open, non-perishable items work best, and can be
brought to the church office at your convenience.
Tidings of Last
Tuesdays and Laundry Love
Held Tuesday, August 25 in the Courtyard.. . A different
approach but most helpful nonetheless!!!
We fed and clothed
over 60 people on the
night of Tuesday, August
25 in our front courtyard.
This was designed to take
the place of Laundry Love at least for a while and also our Tid-
ings of Last Tuesday’s clothing distribution we have been doing
on the last Tuesday of the month prior to the pandemic.
Thank you so much to everyone who donated, worked the
event, prayed for us and reached out in support in many other ways.
We still are accepting donations of coats and men’s pants in small sizes and also men’s and wom-
en’s sturdy walking shoes or tennis shoes. No other clothing is needed at this time.
We do always need our regular unopened
travel size toiletries, snack size and pop top
can food donations, toothbrush, toothpaste ,
water bottles, Small deodorants and also
small mouthwash and hand sanitizer bottles.
Combs and brushes new in the package are
also greatly needed. We also are always
in need of men’s and women’s underwear
and socks new in the package in all sizes.
Continued page 7
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Somebody’s Rusty SEPTEMBER 2020
Continued from Page 6
The second Sunday of October will be “Undee Sunday” where underwear will be laid on the altar
or we can arrange to come and pick them up at your home.
The last Sunday of November will be a collection for the Blessing Box. Empty bags will be sent
home on the fourth Sunday of November and people may bring the bags back filled with their dona-
tions. The bags will be laid on the altar on the last Sunday of the month.
We hope to have a clothing distribution again in September and we will be vigilant to watch how
the pandemic is going to help with our decisions.
Thank you for your support! Jesus paid it all! Candis Hicks 325-763-7387
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When You Are Called to Serve! SEPTEMBER 2020
By Lesa Parry, RN
Are you living in the same household with someone who
has COVID-19?
If you are providing care for or unable to avoid close
contact, your 14 day quarantine begins after their home
isolation ends
(in most cases is 10 days)
If you have additional close contact with
someone POSITIVE for COVID during their time of isolation,
you will need to restart your 14 day quarantine.
For more information on home isolation and quarantine
guidelines for COVID-19, please visit
Www.cdc.gov
If you have questions please feel free to contact her at 655-8981 ex. 2153.
for more information
contact Lesa Parry, RN
655-8981 ex. 2153
Kids eat free! Ended in August with a great deal of work,
wonderful cooks, marvelous leaders, and well-fed kids. Many, many
thanks to our volunteer workers from Immanuel Episcopal and St. Luke’s
United Methodist Churches, and to the outstanding leadership of Dana
Bollinger and Cindy Harper.
SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRY
We continue to distribute bagged breakfast meals each Sunday morning. Those meals are
given out at the Heritage Hall Courtyard doors. We are currently giving out approximately
40 bags each week.
Liturgist Needed
Would you like to serve in worship as a liturgist? We would love to add you to
our list of those who help. Contact Pat Haines at 325 277-8124 to be added to
our rotation.
TMOM CANCELLED FOR 2020-Coming in
2021—June 4-5, 2021
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Adult Ministries . . . SEPTEMBER 2020
Adult Sunday School Updates
The Cheers, Journey and STER classes are meeting in their classrooms and via Zoom.
(STER currently using the Library)
Union is meeting off-campus during the week. FMI contact Meagan Hunnicutt
(meagan@shelburnefs.com).
Seekers and Fellowship are meeting in their classrooms.
Harmony is meeting via Zoom. Formal study will begin Sept. 13. Title to be announced.
Bayith and Chi Rho are not currently meeting.
Classes meet at 9:30am. FMI please contact Sherrie Walker in the Church Office.
We are currently delaying having meetings until it is safer. FMI
contact Cathy Hubbard 658-5375
We are praying daily for healing and patience during this very diffi-
cult time in our world. The UMW women at our church are staying in
contact through email, phone calls and cards. During these long
days of isolation our money, service and studies continue to
be used around the world making life better for those we serve. It is
with strong faith and love of all people and our God that we know we will see the rain-
bow when this storm is gone. Love and healing to all. * We hope to resume our UMW
meetings on the first Wednesday of October at 9:45 am in the church library. Cathy
Hubbard
Wednesday Night Friends Make plans to join
this group, currently meeting in the gym to safe dis-
tance, on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm start-
ing September 2. The new study is "Jesus" by Morning Glories
Max Lucado. FMI and workbook details, please con-
tact Sherry Ann Miller Morning Glories the Tuesday morning
(sherryann.miller@angelo.edu). women’s study group will begin “When God’s
Fitness Witness plans to start meeting again on People Pray” by Jim Cymbala on Tuesday, Au-
Wednesdays and Sundays at 5:15, starting Sept 2. gust 25th. You can join them even so. They meet
10 am via Zoom. For login and workbook details,
please contact Lori Francks
(lfrancks@hotmail.com or 325 234-0375.
Will start meeting back at the church (3rd floor above Celebration Hall
– Journey classroom) on Monday, September 14 from 5:30-7:30 and
will continue through Monday, November 9. They will then host the
annual “Surviving the Holidays” seminar – open to anyone interested -
on Monday, November 16 (room TBA.)
Wesleyan Handbells Rehearsal, 6pm
Spirit Youth Choir Rehearsal, 6pm All music activities/rehearsals
Children’s Choir Rehearsal, 6pm are still postponed until a later date. Stay
watchful for when these important parts of
Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, 7pm worship will resume.
CCS Choir Rehearsals Thurs. 2 pm
Cokesbury Christian Singers Tues. 2 pm Singing brings JOY!
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Generosity through Giving . . . SEPTEMBER 2020
AUGUST MEMORIALS
IN MEMORY OF GIVEN BY FUND
Johnny Fender Libby Clark Methodist Assistance
Kent & Janis Amacker Massey Trust
Gary & Mignon Gammage (Cheers) Massey Trust
Phil George (Cheers) Massey Trust
Chris & Brenda Stone Massey Trust
James Ridge & Christine Wells Massey Trust
Pat & Suzy Makins Massey Trust
David & Susan Hawk Massey Trust
Freddy & Penny Moore Massey Trust
Cheers Sunday School Class Massey Trust
Pat Haines (Cheers) Massey Trust
Vernon & Kathy Fritze (Cheers) Massey Trust
Sonny & JoAnn Cortese (Cheers) Massey Trust
Steve & Pollyanna Stephens Massey Trust
Phil & Sharon Templeton Massey Trust
Earl & Sandra Bundy, III Massey Trust
Roger & Martha Dolliver (Cheers) Massey Trust
Birdie Pool Massey Trust
Carl Stephen Menzies (Cheers) Massey Trust
John & Molly Walker (Cheers) Massey Trust
Benny Stuard (Cheers) Massey Trust
Chip & Stephanie Sayers Massey Trust
Beppo Speck (Cheers) Massey Trust
Clay & Cathy Hubbard (Cheers) Massey Trust
Pat Massey (Cheers) Massey Trust
Doug & D’Ann Kuhlmann Spirit
Chris & Renae Barnett Massey Trust
Allen & Carmen Martin (Cheers) Massey Trust
Maxine Harrison Kent & Janis Amacker Massey Trust
Cheers Sunday School Class Massey Trust
Roger & Martha Dolliver Massey Trust
Birdie Pool Massey Trust
Myrl & Judy Wilde Operating Budget
Pat Massey Advent by Candlelight
Jim Rasor Chip & Stephanie Sayers Disaster Relief
Pat Massey Massey Trust
Skeet Norman Vicki Jouett Disaster Relief
(In Rememberance of his Bob & Talya Norman 100th Anniversay of his Rick Norman Birthday)
If you are financially able to continue your giving please consider giving online;
setting up a draft with the Business Manager Juanita Downey, or mailing a check. If
you need assistance in setting up your offering please contact the office and leave a
message. 655-8981
Page 10 . . .First Family Services . . . SEPTEMBER 2020
S UNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES SERMON TOPICS
In the Sanctuary…
8:30 a.m. The BRIDGE SEPTEMBER
10:45 a.m. Traditional
In Celebration Hall... Sept 6th - Pressure Points: Patient Patience
11:00 a.m. Contemporary Romans 8:22-25
Livestream by tuning in on You
Rev. Scott Bradford Tube & search for First United Sept 13th—Just for Fun: Famous Last Words
Senior Pastor Methodist Church San Angelo or Matt 27:45-54
go to firstmethodist.net/
sundaystreaming; or tune into ra-
dio KWFR 101.9THE FIRE Sept 20—Just for Fun: Do I Matter?
John 3:16-21
Worship Notes
10:45 Traditional service broad- Sept 27—
cast on KWFR 101.9
Childcare available during all
services
Children are always welcome in worship. Worship activity bags are inside the
Rev. Kristie Crisp sanctuary front and back doors and on the stage in Celebration Hall.
Hearing Assistance Devices are available in the narthex.
Associate Pastor FirstPlace Café & Info Desk
The open area next to Celebration Hall is our home to coffee and donuts, connec-
tions with our members and guests, and information about our
ministries. The Info Desk is located in the main area near the entrance to the Edu-
cation wing off of Beauregard Street.
Holy Communion
We celebrate Communion in all services on the first Sunday of each month. We be-
lieve this is the Lord’s Table, and all are invited to participate in this Sacrament.
In Homes—We will take communion to the homebound. 655-8981 to schedule
OTHER SERVICES FOR WORSHIP AND FAITH DEVELOPMENT
Sunday School… (Most are Zooming now: Call Office FMI)
Rev. Dale Weise Classes for adults, young couples, youth, children and infants/toddlers are held
Associate Pastor every Sunday beginning at 9:30 a.m. Brochures are available
throughout the church to point you in the direction you wish to attend or check
online: firstmethodist.net, or call 655-8981 for more information.
Special Seasons and Events….
Morning Glories, a women’s prayer and study group, meet every Tuesday morning
at 10:00 am in the Journey Sunday School Classroom. Studies are led by various
members and include mission projects, prayers and active
discussions. An annual retreat highlights this group’s devoted study and commun-
ion. Other study groups are held throughout the year. Our online site will list those
courses that are available: firstmethodist.net or you can call the office at
Rev. Nathaniel Hankins 655-8981 for more information.
Associate Pastor
Lectionary Scriptures
SEPTEMBER 6 SEPTEMBER 13 SEPTEMBER 20 SEPTEMBER 27
Fourteenth Sunday Fifteenth Sunday Sixteenth Sunday Seventeenth Sunday
After Pentecost After Pentecost After Pentecost After Pentecost
Exod 12:1-14 Exod 14:19-31 Exod 16:2-15 Exod 17:1-7
Ps 149 or Ps 148 Exod 15:1b-11, 20-21 Ps 105:1-6, 37-45 or Ps 78 Ps 78:1-4, 12-16
Rom 13:8-14 Rom 14:1-12 Phil 1:21-30 Phil 2:1-13
Matt 18:15-20 Matt 18:21-35 Matt 20: 1-16 Matt 21: 23-32
Page 11. . .Unceasing Prayers Requested . . . SEPTEMBER 2020
HEALTH CONCERNS
Administrators, Teachers, Staff, Students &
Parents
Betty Andrews Health Concerns
Bobby Sturman Health Concerns
Carmen Martin Health Concerns
Gene Walton Shingles & Complications
Geraldine Unger (aunt of Lisa Lesosky) COVID & Pneumonia
Jeff Harper Recovering from Fall
Joyce Rhone Health Concerns
Kelly Usry Health Concerns
Mary Witt Health Concerns
Rachel Baring Health Concerns
Patricia Rosinbaum Health Concerns
Rachel Baring Health Concerns
Tulisha Bennett Health Concerns
Search for New Youth Director
Those in the path of the hurricanes and bad
weather
The Family of Johnny Fender D. 7/26/2020
CANCER
Barry Kleypas Jay Moore Nicole Kleinsmith
Bill Humble Jeff Peters Patsy Eckert
Bitsy (Durham) Kirby Jeff Ward Raul Najera
Briana McCall Jennifer Cooper Richard Watts
Carol Smith Jerry Tindel Robert Jordan
Connie Weems Kathy Robinson Ron Hoelle
Darlene Speck Katie Ball Rosura Gonzales
Dawn Jackson Kevin Halfmann Roy Shannon
Drew Williams Kim Hunter Sheryl Bragg
Ethan Miller Kinsley Baker Shirley Kennedy
Fay Coleman Linda Rogers Susan Armstrong
Fred Buck Melissa James Vernon Fritze
Fred Gudmundson Michaela Rigsby Wendy Slaughter
Page 12 . . .Unceasing Prayers Requested . . . SEPTEMBER 2020
UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL BOOKLETS
Upper Room Devotionals for the current months are
available in the Church Office and at the entrance to
worship spaces. If you are unable to come to church, please
contact Sherrie Walker in the Church Office 655-8981 and
she will arrange to mail you a booklet.
Ours Serving in Military
Tyler Barden USAF
Daryl Bradford Tx NG
Jason Bird USN
Chris Cavaness USAF
Ryan Gandy USAF
Savanah Gideon USA
Johnny Goldthrite USA
Randall Tye Graham USA
Mica Greenwood USN
Zane Jarvis USAF
Josh Mort USAF
Danielle Pozun USAF
Joshua Rodriguez USAF
Cody Smith USA
Ryan Tallant
Honor or memorialize some-
one by placing flowers on the
Chancel. Contact Dori Wegner
at dori@wtxs.net or
254-718-6189.
Page 13 . . .Children’s Ministries. . . SEPTEMBER 2020
Join me on First United Methodist San Angelo Facebook for
More Five-Minute Devotions for Children
Celebrating God’s World as a Family by Pamela and Douglas Kennedy,
illustrated by Amy Wummer.
I read and record them every Monday. Each five mi-
nute devotional focuses on a
particular animal and its special trait.
The devotional also discusses why and how these special traits relate
to God’s children.
The authors have included a Bible verse and discussion questions
Lakeview Lighthouse
“backpack” blessings
Laurel urges parents to keep connected with other parents...give kids the chance to
talk too! FaceBook,
e-mails, voice messages, and even writing cards and
letters to one another. Shut-ins and nursing home
occupants would welcome a note or picture from your child. Laurel can help with
information for this sweet and caring ministry your family can do. E-mail or call.
“Start children off the way They should go,
When they are old, they will Not turn from it.”
(Proverbs 22:6)
Page 14. . .YOUTH Ministries SEPTEMBER 2020
A Message From Tony
Spirit Families,
Spirit was asked to take part in the outdoor worship event
held at Lakeview Lighthouse. The singing of “New World
Coming” was part of the benediction with everyone joining
in. Spirit has been following up every “Godspell” service with the singing of “New
World Coming” for the past 24 years. What a much needed time it was to come
together in the name of Jesus Christ to share some good news! There was out-
door worship, singing, a message, and refreshments along with some social distancing fellow-
ship! : ) Wearing our fashionable masks, the youth joined in and took part in the evening service.
Gandy Ink has opened an online store in which you can order your parent T-shirt or grandparent or
friends. Place your order at Gandy Ink and pay for it. I'll deliver.
Short sleeve $15/Long sleeve $20.
ORDER CLOSES ON SUNDAY, SEPT 6th so don't hesitate!
Blessings,
Tony
The search for the new Youth director
continues. Your prayers for a successful
hiring are needed!!!
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37 E. Beauregard
San Angelo, Texas 76903
Sunday Morning Devotional
Volunteers are needed to lead a 5 minute devotional
Sunday mornings at 8:20. You can sign up for a
particular Sunday by contacting the office.
SEPTEMBER 2020
Worship Schedule. . .
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
In the Sanctuary
8:30 a.m. The BRIDGE
Traditional 10:45 a.m.
In Celebration Hall –Contemporary
11:00 a.m.
Sunday School
9:30 Children & Adults
First United Methodist Church 10:45 Traditional service broadcast on KWFR 101.9
37 E. Beauregard Childcare available during all services
San Angelo, Texas 76903 Children are always welcome in worship.
Worship activity bags are outside the sanctuary.
Hearing Assistance Devices are available in
The mission of this Church is
Livestream by tuning in on YOU Tube (if you are a member) and
to make disciples of Jesus search for First United Methodist Church San Angelo or you
Christ for the transformation can go to our website: firstmethodist.net and find the link first-
of the world…” So, help us methodist.net/sundaystreaming; OR tune into radio: KWFR
God! 101.9 THE FIRE
If you would prefer to receive your Messenger publication by “snail mail”,
notify the office at 655-8981 and make your request; or, if you are aware
that someone does not receive this publication or other FUMC mail
through e-mail, please have them notify the office. Thank you!
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