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Sustenance

9/3/2021

"That they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified" (Isaiah 61:3b).

Beloved, it has been three months ago since we updated you via this public space. If you are not subscribed to receive email updates, we encourage you to do so, since we send out weekly updates to ministry partners and friends. There is an icon on this website that pops up that you can use to subscribe.

We deeply appreciate all your feedback, partnership, and support. That you take the time to write and let us know your thoughts on ministry programs and share your prayer requests, means a lot to us. We are honored we get to serve you and your families in any capacity God allows us to. We know these are some challenging stormy times for many families with loss of loved ones due to this ravaging pandemic (please ensure you and your families are following all necessary guidelines for your safety and health), in addition to domestic and international concerns. It is times like these, that God’s people rise up to the charge and proclaim the love of Christ to a world searching for answers. In the last three months we have seen several first-time salvations through Oasis Focus weekly ministries. We have processed more prayer requests on anxiety and fear than we have ever done before. And our first-time website visits have doubled since January of this year. We say all these to say, we see you and we as a board are here to serve you. As we prayed for you and prepared this update, the reoccurring word of encouragement is sustenance.

We see in Bible days that no matter what kind of storm was happening, God always had a plan He executes for His people. The word sustenance brings to mind an oak tree. A special tree that feeds diverse creatures. The oak wood is versatile for many uses such as building homes, making tools, constructing ships, furniture, and source of a myriad of raw materials. God has made His people trees of righteousness and He wants to be glorified through the lives of His people (Isaiah 61: 3b). His glory He will not share with anyone. The work of righteousness was fully paid for by our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. There is nothing any child of God could do to earn this. It is a free gift. Yet, in times like this in order to experience the sustaining grace and power of God, we have a part to commit to and live out. As we promised some of you, we would share what God has used in empowering and sustaining our walk with Him, these are 3 things we keep front and center to be divinely sustained by the Holy Spirit. These 3 things are beneficial in remaining unmovable, unshakable, and abounding in God’s work no matter what is happening in our world (1 Corinthians 15:58).

1. First and foremost, we must maintain our faith in God. We are children of the Most High God, the Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent and Jehovah Adonai. He promises to never leave or forsake His children. Maintaining our faith involves daily communion with God through prayer. A faith in God that is not maintained will suffer greatly.

2. Secondly, our faith in God must be feed to keep growing. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. That means, we have to soak ourselves in the Word of God daily. Not just once a week. We must read it, meditate on it, hear it and speak it continuously. With that we can overflow with the life of God and remain sustained no matter what may be happening in our world.

3. Thirdly, we must access the power in the blood and name of Jesus. The blood of Jesus has divine power and can never lose its value. The blood of Jesus has divine powers. The name of Jesus is like no other. His name is a Strong Tower, the righteous can always run into it and have safety. Daniel 11:32a declares that those that know their God shall be strong and do exploits. Know the power in the name of Jesus and believe Him to be your Healer, Chief Shepherd, Redeemer, Sustainer, Mighty Warrior, Deliverer, Advocate, Helper, Counselor, Strength and Song, Alpha and Omega, Provider, and whatever you need Him to be in these challenging times. Believe and you will see the hand of the Great I AM upon you. Brothers and sisters, stay blessed, trust in God and be quick to obey Him when He leads you.

For The Cause of Christ,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Heartitude

5/26/2021

Beloved, we appreciate all the feedback you provide us weekly. The most recent feedback about Israel has helped us to continue to pray for Israel and the Middle East. Many of you shared how the recent Oasis of Hope podcast helped you to gain a better understanding of what is happening in the Middle East. We have also used the feedback on the TV broadcast to recruit guests for Oasis Connection TV. Our weekly Saturday prayer now allows for our leaders to stay in tune with the Holy Spirit as it pertains to the current climate of our culture. Congratulations to Dr. Feyi Obamehinti-appointed Chair by the Governor for the Texas Diabetes Council.

We have been most blessed by the testimonials of salvation and transformation from our viewing friends and partners on Oasis Connection TV. Thank you for sharing your stories with us. Your stories of transformation are why we bring you the Word of God through the broadcasts every week. Our production team has been at work producing new programs that we know will restore and equip hearts and lives for God's glory.

Due to Covid-19, the deadline to submit an application for the 2021 Excellence In Character Scholarship Award is July 24, 2021. We know many of our young people have faced challenging schooling situations and we want to give them enough time to prepare their application packet. If you know any graduating seniors in Dallas and Tarrant counties, direct them to our scholarship page (Education Tab) to apply. Congratulations to all 2021 graduates. We pray overflowing blessings of God on each of you. A special congratulations to our daughter -Dr. Obamehinti- for graduating from medical school and heading to her residency program. We are very proud of you and know God will continue to guide you as you serve the healthcare needs of people.

This is a time to be reminded about keeping our hearts free so that we have the "heartitude" (attitude of the heart) that pleases God. Heartitude is the attitude of the heart in any given moment or situation. Isaiah 40:31 is specific about the understanding of this scripture on "heartitude." The verse starts with the word “but” which is to introduce the idea that something contrasting has already been stated. Despite the contrast, feasibilities are presented. There is renewal of strength that only comes from waiting for the Lord. We see here a prerequisite that unlocks a supernatural strength when done in the right heart attitude.

This renewal of strength has some attributes that are lasting, unstoppable and impactful. As followers of Christ, our possibilities from this scripture include rising up with wings like an eagle as we live for Christ, running and not getting weary in life, and walking through whatever life is without fainting. Brothers and sisters, Isaiah 40:31 is God’s assured promise as we occupy for Him in the days we live in. With prayer and demonstration of God's spirit in us, may we continue to rise up with wings like an eagle soaring as Christ's ambassadors. God Bless you!

For The Cause of Christ,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Hope of Easter

4/4/2021

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" (1 Peter 1:3)

Christianity is not based on human opinions or philosophical inferences or assumptions. It is built on absolute truth (Matthew 16:18) that can never be debated but accepted. As a former Muslim, who was radically born again, I know firsthand the arguments that have been made against Christianity. Jesus Christ is not a myth, but the Son of God (Luke 22:70) sent in human form to redeem a lost world back to God the Father. Jesus blood that was shed on the cross was the currency of our redemption transaction. The hope of Easter is a reality in every believer that has opened the door of their hearts and life to Jesus. The hope of Easter gives us an unshakeable evidence of an eternal communion with God.

When I think of Easter, my thoughts always turn to the account in Matthew 28:11-15, “Some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests all the things that had happened. When they had assembled with the elders and consulted together, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers, saying, "Tell them, 'His disciples came at night and stole Him away while we slept.' And if this comes to the governor’s ears, we will appease him and make you secure." So they took the money and did as they were instructed; and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day."

The guards at Jesus tomb had to know there was something out of the ordinary about this Man that was killed and buried in the grave they were assigned to protect. They were so close to the supernatural and yet never experienced transformation. They were so close to their breakthrough, yet failed to acknowledge the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The guards were so close to the hope of eternal communion with God, yet decided to reject the truth. They were so close to their miracle, yet they hardened their hearts to the truth.

They were so close to divine wisdom, yet they chose to follow human decrees. They were so close to an eternal exchange, yet chose material exchange. They chose to carry their burdens with them, instead of leaving them all at the cross. They were so close to the Advocator, yet chose to do things their way. They were so close to the Way, Truth, and Life, yet chose to reject the truth. Can you begin to see how privileged you are as a believer? Amazing grace found you, touched you and you're forever His.

Can you imagine been that close to the Savior and Deliverer and yet not saved or delivered? The guards show us “what not to follow” as believers. What will you chose to do with the Hope of Easter? Celebrate the living evidence of the hope of Easter. Jesus is Alive and lives in us His bride. That is one perpetual reason for continuous celebration. He is Risen and lives forever more!

Repost from Easter March 29, 2013.

Lent Lessons

3/5/2021

"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."- Matthew 6:21

It has been a while since we updated posts here. We appreciate all your feedback, especially about Oasis Connection broadcasts, Saturday weekly prayer and Oasis of Hope podcasts. We love serving you in every capacity we have. All hands are on deck with different areas here amidst Covid19 and all. Lent began this year right in the middle of the Texas snow storm. We have never seen anything like it. Extreme cold weather like what we had are typical for the northern parts of the nation. With power outages, limited water supply to many cities across the state, it was an experience that we all hope and pray will never happen again in Texas. Many families are still recovering from the aftermath of the snow storm. So, it is understandable that lent came and was not the focus as it usually is this time of year. Yet the significance of the lent season is crucial amidst all that has happened and happening in our world today. As we began the lent season, three lessons stand out that can help us as Christians more than ever in these times.

1. Time of fasting and prayer: Lent gives us the opportunity of living out a prayer lifestyle. Our LORD and example Jesus Christ spent 40 days and nights fasting and praying. Our weekly Saturday prayer time has been a great way to stay connected with many ministry partners and friends globally who pray along. Best of all, are the testimonies we receive on a variety of answered prayers. Finding the time to connect our hearts and spirits with God is vital during these times in prayer. The more time we spend in prayer (not just for ourselves but for others), the more we get to experience the immeasurable blessings of God as stated in Ephesians 2:7, “So that in the coming ages He might display the immeasurable riches of His grace through His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.” Prayer is a privilege with an open invitation from our heavenly Father. We encourage you to take God up on His invitation (Hebrews 4:16).

2. Time of reflection: Lent gives us the opportunity to slow down and reflect upon our relationship with God and others. What does a relationship with God mean in our lives? Taking the time to reflect and answer this question opens up our hearts to a deeper level of intimacy with God. Our reflection points us to acknowledging the sacrifice that Jesus Christ made on the cross for anyone that would believe (Romans 10:9). A time of reflection during this lent season also rejuvenates our hope and assurance of His second coming. A time of reflection opens us up to unflinching obedience to God as we listen to His voice, His instructions and His equipping.

3. Time of consecration: Lent gives us the opportunity to give ourselves to God at a higher dimension for His purposes (Romans 12:1). A time of consecration opens up the well of personal revival in our lives for the benefit of others. The time of consecration allows the Holy Spirit to pour into our lives so we can in turn pour into others. It is more of a “Nemo dat quod non habet” effect (Latin meaning for “you cannot give what you do not have”). Time spent in praise, meditation and worship not only energizes our inner man but also our bodies and souls.

Beloved, let us prioritize taking time to honor God during this lent season amidst all that is happening in the world. It is a great time to experience renewal, restoration and revival. As always, we love hearing from you. Let us know how our team may serve you during this lent season. God bless you!

For The Cause of Christ,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Home Run

12/31/2020

"For who is God besides the Lord? And who is the Rock except our God? (2 Samuel 22:32).

One of the major highlights of this year is hearing from you on how you are doing in your walk with God. We are honored to serve you and your families in all aspects of our mission. From our partnership outreaches, to Oasis Connection TV broadcasts to the weekly prayer chats this year, we have been blessed by your feedback, prayers, friendship and support. As we close out this year through the goodness of God, we are counting our blessings for the privilege to serve you amidst one of the most challenging years in human history. Notwithstanding, we are poised and excited for all God has in store for 2021 to minister His hope and love to people globally. One of such, is our newest partnership with Feed the Children; a notable leading organization that is focused on providing hope and resources to the least of these globally. Our team gets the privilege to serve our communities as Jesus hands and feet by meeting the needs of families right where they are. We are thrilled for the anticipation of the harvest of God’s message of love and hope that will be multiplied in our communities.

With all that 2020 brought, it will go down in the history books. Yet, God showed Himself faithful and steadfast through His people from every nation, tribe, people, and language as Revelation 7:9-11 talks about. Beloved brothers and sisters, as the new year approaches in a few hours, we encourage you to focus on who God is rather than what is happening all around you. This does not diminish the realities of our world. However, focusing on who God is helps our faith and trust in God soar above the happenings of our world. It anchors us in Christ, making us steadfast, unmovable in our walk with God and fortifies our heart commitment to God’s kingdom (1 Corinthians 15:58). With this type of focus as God’s people, we can fully entrust the year 2021 into God’s capable hands because God always hits a home run! Ready, Set, Go! Now step into all God has prepared for you with assurance of His lovingkindness. He is the I AM That I AM!

For The Cause of Christ,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Guideposts

12/11/2020

"When they saw the star, they were overjoyed" (Matthew 2:10).

We appreciate all the feedback about our newest book: Worship Life: Not Just For Sunday. We are elated about all the new “fires” the Holy Spirit is birthing in the lives of His people! Worship Life: Not Just For Sunday is our invitation for every believer that desires a renewal during this special time of Advent as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior-Jesus Christ! Each year we embark on an intentional time to seek our Lord as we journey through Advent. It gives us a time to renew, refresh and recalibrate our hearts, commitment, and love to our Eternal King. With all that 2020 brought in, this year’s Advent is dearer to us than ever. Let us know how you are doing as you yearn for our Lord this Advent; we will love to keep you in prayer as we journey together.

As part of our reflective time this year, we are revisiting some of what God has done to thank Him for who He is. Jeremiah 31: 21 has been our guide through this revisitation, “Set up road signs; put up guideposts. Take note of the highway, the road that you take.” A guidepost is a sign to help guide travelers on their journey. In reflection we are grateful to God for all the signs He provided for the journey of 2020. Last year, He was providing guideposts for this year 2020 through words like “2020 vision” and “unprecedented.” This year as God’s people, we are seeing clearer than we have ever. Any scales we had as God’s people covering our vision have fallen off to correct any vision impairment. Next is the focal word of 2020 -“unprecedented” from the post Rhythm of Life. The word, “unprecedented” gives the picture of something never done before or something never experienced before. That is exactly what 2020 brought us with various levels of pandemonium: covid19 pandemic, racial unrest, and election unrest. A pandemic is a sudden outbreak that is quickly widespread and affects an entire continent or entire world due to a highly vulnerable population. Through it all, we have so much to thank God for as His people should. In reflection, we saw these words were guideposts the Holy Spirit was providing to equip us for the year.

It is God’s character to equip and prepare His people if He is allowed to do so. We are grateful for His voice, His guidance, His leadership and most of all, His lovingkindness. As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and close out the year strong, we want to encourage you to take time to listen for God’s guideposts for you, your family, your friends, and your communities. Write down the guideposts God gives you. Pray over them and ask the Holy Spirit to explain God’s heart about the guideposts to you. Sometimes, He might only give you “little” explanation; but critical enough that obedience to the little explanation will keep you at the center of God’s will. Then let the Holy Spirit breathe upon you in a new way preparing you for 2021. With God in control and with you, your 2021 is sealed and guaranteed. We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas! Let’s celebrate our Savior and Eternal King!

For The Cause of Christ,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

New Season

10/28/2020

"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness" (Psalm 48:1).

Many countries are gearing up for a change in their weather patterns. Our Nigerian brethren are looking forward to the dry season beginning November. Nigeria only has two seasons (dry and wet). Here in Texas, the fall season has kicked off with cooler temperatures and evidence of beautiful fall colors all around. As part of God’s greatness, He made sure earth experiences changes. From day and night to seasons, the earth has God’s guarantee of change (Genesis 8:22).

Here at Oasis Focus Inc. we are gearing up for the new season of Oasis Connection TV across our partner networks beginning next week-November. Please check the schedules for broadcast times. Your feedback was helpful in covering critical topics of our time from a Biblical viewpoint for the new season. This new season of Oasis Connection TV broadcast is something you will want to share with every single person you know. God assembled together amazing ministers passionate about helping people. From messages addressing race relations, transformation, to police and race relations, mental and emotional health and the winner of this year's Oasis Focus Inc. Excellence in Character Scholarship, God has something for everyone. Our team was honored to partner with each of the amazing ministers to bring God’s heart to people at this critical unprecedented time. Pray with us that hearts will be made ready to receive the message of love, hope and peace through the amazing ministers in each broadcast. Also, pray for the salvation of souls and transformation of lives. These two areas are dear to our hearts.

Another new season we want you to know about is Season 2 of Speak Up show that airs on Amazon Prime Video. We are sure you will be blessed by each speaker’s message. Check them all out and let them know how you appreciate their bravery, passion, vulnerability, and encouragement.

For The Cause of Christ,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Kingdom Partnerships

10/14/2020

“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”
(Matthew 6:10)

“God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus
Christ our Lord” (1 Corinthians 1:9)

“Because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now” (Philippians 1:5).

We want to thank each of you for your prayers and support. Last year God allowed us to partner with the Kendrick Foundation and its Trustees, Bank of America to reach more souls for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the Oasis Connection TV broadcast. We were able to reach people globally through all our partner channels and networks. New season of Oasis Connection TV will begin airing next month on our partner networks. Looking at all God did as we prepare for a new season of Oasis Connection broadcast, we wanted to share with you what our partnership with you accomplished this past year of the broadcast.

Through the weekly broadcast of Oasis Connection, over 174 people accepted Jesus Christ for the first time. Through the weekly broadcast we have received and processed over 1812 response to prayer requests. Through the weekly broadcast we have received and distributed 260 Bible to first time Bible owners. Through the weekly broadcast we had a total of 42,000 first time visitors to the ministry website here on Oasis Focus Inc in search of resources. We continue to make response to first time salvation in Jesus Christ, testimonies of transformation through Christ and prayer requests our indicators of service for the broadcast. We know people are hungry for the oasis that only Jesus Christ gives, and we are honored to serve in every capacity the Lord would have us.

We are excited to announce another one-year award grant from the Kendrick Foundation and its Trustees; Bank of America for Oasis Connection TV to reach more souls for our Lord and Savior Jesus. On behalf of our board and advisory members, we say a big thank you to the Kendrick Foundation and Trustees for their support and partnership as we co-labor to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We are proud of our partnership and excited for the many souls that the Holy Spirit will bring into God’s Kingdom. Our appreciation to all our network partners as we co-labor together in advancing God’s kingdom. We are honored we get to serve our Lord together.

For The Cause of Christ,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Kingdom Hearts-Full

9/1/2020

Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good!
His faithful love endures forever (Psalm 106:1)

Back in July we shared some of the expansion happening here at Oasis Focus Inc. We have been hard at work to launch Oasis Focus Global School! We are thrilled to announce the launch and the feedback we are receiving. All have been uplifting and invigorating as we continue to occupy for our Lord and King! Oasis Focus Inc. now provides support to Texas Educators, professionals, and children globally through our online Texas Education Agency approved CPE courses. Visit the Education tab of this website to learn more, share with a friend or colleagues or participate.

Along the same lines of expansion, we launched Oasis of Hope Podcast last month. The feedback has been so encouraging in every way. You are sending us questions to tackle and it is our honor to serve you in this capacity. We now have two episodes for your listening pleasure. The current episode that released this past weekend is something you will be encouraged to share with family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and fellow co-laborers in God’s Kingdom. We had two questions (one from GA and the other from TX). The GA question is about the color of the Body of Christ and the TX question is about how a Christian should vote. We know many of you love the Lord and have a desire to live out your faith. It is our prayer that the answers to this recent episode will be beneficial in living out your faith despite the days we live in. Visit the Media tab of this website to listen to the podcast or any of the following platforms: Faithcasts, Podomatic, Buzzsprout, Podbean and Soundcloud.

This past weekend, we were blessed to receive the Shining Star Award for Oasis Connection TV from Bishop Charles and Dr. Marilyn Todman of PTWWN TV in Alpharetta, GA. Oasis Connection TV airs on PTWWN TV on Mondays at 12:30pm EST; the network is a global hub reaching millions of homes across the world. This Shining Star award is also for each of you, as co-laborer, supporter, friend, volunteer, and prayer warrior. Together we get to advance God’s kingdom with a heart full of love and commitment for Him. We are honored and grateful for the privilege to serve our Lord in bringing healing, salvation, hope in Christ, Biblical truth, restoration to both believers and unbelievers around the world. We are deeply grateful to partner and labor together with PTWWN TV. Thank you!

Since we are living proof of the power of irresistible prayer, we solicit your continuous prayers as we diligently walk in obedience to all what God is doing at this critical time in our world. We love and appreciate you!

For The Cause of Christ,

Drs. Johnson & Feyi Obamehinti

Guest Post: Staying Connected During Covid-19

8/12/2020

Guest Blogger Bio: Patrick Bailey is a professional writer mainly in the fields of mental health, addiction, and living in recovery. He attempts to stay on top of the latest news in the addiction and the mental health world and enjoy writing about these topics to break the stigma associated with them. If you want to find more articles by Patrick, you can find them on his personal blog (Patrick Bailey) or in Sunshine Behavioral Health.

Most people probably thought the shutdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic would result in a couple of weeks of inconvenience. However, six months later we’re still encouraged to practice social distancing, to wear masks, and stay home as much as possible. Amid these lockdowns, church members are experiencing the grinding effects of isolation. Not only are the elderly and those with compromised immune systems at risk, but so are those cut off from their fellow church members, family, and friends.

Fortunately, there are a number of freely accessible ways to stay connected during this Covid-19 times. Google Hangouts is one way to message, share video, or make voice calls with one person or an entire group. For those with iPhones, multiple faces can appear on the same screen, giving the experience of a real gathering. Unlike Google Hangouts, it should be noted that FaceTime can only be used with Phones, iPads, or other Apple devices.

Once a business meeting tool, Zoom is a great way to have virtual prayer meetings, worship services, or meet with the AA or NA group that gathers at your church during the week.

Most people over 40 have a Facebook account, and the social media platform has a whole suite of virtual connectivity options. If your church sponsors live worship services, small group studies, or posts videos, Watch Party is an extra feature on Facebook where church members can invite others to gather together – plus they can see and hear each other’s comments if desired.

Another great idea is in staying connected during these times, is to host a Netflix movie night for a youth group or other church group. Netflix Party is a new way that friends can watch Netflix together. Netflix Party synchronizes video playback and allows you to have a group chat while watching online.

Another idea for the young of all ages is Houseparty. This video app for smartphones allows you to play games such as Quick Draw and Pictionary. There are also screen sharing capabilities. Best of all, it's free.

Some other revolutionary ideas for staying connected include picking up the phone or sending a card. If you know someone in your church who is especially at risk or isolated, consider giving them a call at least once a week. Notes don’t have to be a dissertation. A short hand-written note received in the mail can bring a smile to someone’s face as they realize they are not forgotten during these strange times.There is a whole new world of ways to stay connected during this time of social distancing. The most important thing is to not become a recluse.

The latest reports during this Covid-19 pandemic show that divorce and suicides are on the rise in America. It doesn’t take a Ph.D. in Sociology to understand why. Social distancing will probably speed the end of this pandemic, but it takes social connection to maintain our sanity and civility.

There are a number of reasons we need to stay connected. Research shows that extended social isolation can lead to an increase in depression, anxiety, and heart disease.

Considering the negative impact -- spiritually, emotionally, and physically -- those in any form of treatment for addiction most need to stay connected with their fellow church members and peer support groups. No one outside of the family offers the kind of support a caring community of faith can.

If you need to connect and don’t know how, give your church office a call and ask what is available. If there isn’t much, consider starting an online group for those you know at church. Be creative. One older disabled woman started a Facebook chat group with some of her church friends where they can pray and socialize together.

On a final note: Get on with life apart from talk about Covid-19. Stephanie Knight, MD, FAPA, chief of psychiatry at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus suggests we give ourselves a break from talking about all things coronavirus. We may want to stay informed, but too much focus on the negative can be distressing. She suggests switching the conversation topics up now and then to give our minds and spirits a welcome distraction.

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