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Our Mission:
Our Method:
Our Motto:
Our Vision:
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Helping people Know Christ, Grow in Christ,
and Go in Christ
I am a minister called by God, gifted by the Holy Spirit,
ordained through baptism. I am a minister and I will
offer my gifts in service to Christ.
A loving, caring, overcoming community of faith
centered in Jesus Christ
Office 405.692.4242 * Fax 405.692.4271 * www.saokc.org
September 2014
DA Good News
My senior year of college I took my first international mission
trip to Belize. The country did not have the tourist reputation
that it does today, and it was great to experience another
culture and another people that were seeking to make
disciples of Jesus. My first day back I remember not feeling
too hungry, but I finished the breakfast prepared for
me. Why? Because I had seen people who did not have much
food.
Though I do not talk about it much, it really does bother me
that there are many people who are underfed and
malnourished, even though the world has plenty of food. Too
often it is easier for me not to think about it, than it is for me
to do more about it. But as followers of Christ we cannot
ignore those who are hungry and thirsty. Feeding them is
feeding Christ (Matthew 25:45). Last year we prepared
approximately 50,000 meals through Stop Hunger Now, and
until now it never dawned on me that those meals were sent to
Belize.
Sunday, September 21, is the day that we will once again
prepare meals to help feed those who live with constant
hunger. You are encouraged to attend worship, and then to go
to the CLC for meal packing (or pack meals then
worship). Attend a service and be in service. Everyone can
participate regardless of age or physical ability. One reason
we work with SHN is because it allows for almost everyone to
be active in mission. We know that St. Andrew’s cannot feed
all the hungry people in the world, but the meals we prepare
will feed many who are hungry.
Grace and peace,
D.A.
D.A. Bennett - Senior Pastor
David Johnson - Associate Pastor/Adult Ministries & Missions
Ginny Pass - Director of Music & Worship
Susan Robinson - Director of Children’s Ministry
Laura Aldridge - Director of Membership & Care
Jonathon Clinesmith - Director of Student Ministries
Darlene Power - Office Manager
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Women’s Ministry Training
Saturday, September 6, 9:00am
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K.I.M./Family Fun Night
Sunday, September 7, 4:00pm
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Youth Metro Worship at SA
Sunday, September 14, 6:00pm
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Stop Hunger Now Meal Packing
Sunday, September 21, 10:00am
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Coffee with the Pastor
Sunday, September 21, 4:00pm
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Jr/Sr High Small Groups
Sunday, September 21, 4:00pm
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Toddler Time Story Time
Monday, September 22, 10:00am
Sermon Series
In September, Pastor D.A. will continue
his series entitled “The Story.” Bring
your family and friends to hear his
inspirational words!
Sept 7 - When God Went Public
Sept 14 - Our Picture of God
Sept 21 - The Last King
Sept 28 - The Good News
Elaine Stults - Finance/Business Manager
Hazel Dodrill - Contributions
Lesa Stiger - Website Administrator
Kim McKinley - Director of Communications
Brandy Champeau - Nursery Supervisor
Heather Ward - Director of Blessed Beginnings
Neal Zaloudik - Facilities Manager
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COFFEE WITH
THE PASTOR
Have you been wanting to find out more
about our church? Have you been thinking
about joining St. Andrew’s? On Sunday,
September 21, at 4:00pm, you are invited to
our monthly “Coffee with the Pastor.” During this informal time,
you’ll hear the story of St. Andrew’s, our mission, method and vision,
and we’ll lift up our five membership expectations. After a question
and answer time, inquirers are free to go. Persons interested in membership are invited to remain for a time of commitment. Membership at
St. Andrew’s is a great way to “get connected!”
United Methodist Men
All men are welcome to be a part of the
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Men’s
group. They will have their monthly
breakfast meeting on Saturday, September 20, at 8:00am at Willow Creek Country Club. Come enjoy some good food
and even better discussion! For more information on the UMM, contact Terry
Byers, president, at 812-7489.
Blessed Beginnings Book Fair
Blessed Beginnings is hosting a Book Fair on Sunday,
September 7, from 9:00am-12:00pm in the CLC. Come
purchase a book or two and help support their ministry!
MEAL PACKING EVENT - SEPTEMBER 21
M&M FUNDRAISER - SEPTEMBER 7-14
SAVE YOUR QUARTERS!!!
Mexican Train
Bunko Night
Anyone 18 years and older is invited to
come and play Mexican Train dominoes on
Friday, September 12, in the MTC (B10).
Set-up and snacks begin at 6:30pm and play
begins at 7:00pm. Nursery is not provided.
Bring a friend and a dessert or appetizer to
share. RSVP to Sue Adams at 691-4650 or
[email protected].
Anyone 18 years and older is invited to
come play Bunko on Friday, September 26,
at 6:00pm (play begins at 6:30pm). Cost is
$5. Bring a friend and a dessert or appetizer
to share. Nursery is not provided. RSVP by
contacting Jan Stahl at 692-1371 or
[email protected].
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Prepare the Way Financial Update
Women’s Ministry Training
All women who are in ministry or are interested in
being in ministry are encouraged to sign up for the
Women’s Ministry training event happening at St.
Andrew’s on Saturday, September 6, from 9:00am3:00pm in the CLC. Cost is $60. Visit group.com/
womens-ministry/leader-training to register or get
more information.
Prepare the Way Total Funds Rec’d
Prepare the Way Total Rec’d in 2014
Balance of Loan
$988,664
$182,300
$284,823
LORD,
What do YOU want to do
through ME?
HAPPY
LABOR DAY!
In Our Prayers
Joys & Concerns received during July and August 2014
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Expectant Mothers: Lacey Shields Berry, Karissa Suchy, Haley Billeck, Lindsey Whitworth, Aryn Wright, Courtney Wright Adams
and Angie Waples.
Individuals and families of those currently deployed: Whitney Sandburg’s brother, Dylan Crawford, Charlotte Chadderdon’s
grandson, Trey Wylie, Trey Mitcheltree, Scott Kilgore, Sylvia Wolf’s family, Jacob Labar and Rex & Sally Coultrip’s grandson,
Justin Coultrip.
Helen McLendon, Mike Olstad, Laura West, Briana Godwin, Lee Smith, Marcella Meador, Cheryl Godwin-Do, Jann Davenport, Jim
Davenport, Polly Wright, Kim Voyles, Sharon Ross and Leigh Haynes continue with cancer treatments.
MISSIONARIES: Ngoy Mulanga Kalangwa in Tanzania Africa, Fuxia Wang in Chinese Ministry at OU, Steve & Stephanie
Bredesen and Kyle & Kara Garen.
HOME-BOUND: June Stovall, Ila Raby, Bill & Bernice Howard, Ima Jean & Gerald Matthews, Lou & Elmer Carpenter, Jack
Koontz and Darline Hanson.
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
7/28
Jamie & Jonathon Clinesmith celebrated the birth of Sadie Tate Clinesmith.
8/4
Lindsay & Greg Lee celebrated the birth of Alexis Morgan Lee.
8/12
Tiana & Jacob Albertson are celebrating the birth of baby girl, Dylan Day Albertson.
SYMPATHY TO:
7/18
Family of Robert Bogardus, whose mother passed away.
7/26
Family of Amanda Terry, whose grandfather, Jack Fisher passed away.
8/18
Family of Kim McKinley, whose cousin, Johnathan Machicek, passed away.
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY NEWS
St. Andrew’s Children’s Ministry Vision:
We are here to nurture all children and families in Christ’s
love, equip students with biblical knowledge, excite families
about following Christ, AND to create lifelong servants.
Family fun night!
September 7
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Dinner Served. Competition Expected. Prizes given.
Infants, children, youth, parents and grandparents invited!
Mission for the Month:
TEEM (The Education and Employment Ministry)
Toddler Time is a time where birth through Kindergarteners and their caregivers (moms, dads,
grandparents, babysitters…) get together to have fun and get out of the house. September is
a big month for Toddler Time!! We will meet at Jump Zone on September 8 at 10:00am. We will
meet at the church at 9:00am on September 15 and caravan to the State Fair Grounds for Disney on Ice. On
September 22 we will meet at the church at 10:00am for Story Time. Remember to bring money to donate for
supplies for TEEM, or you can bring specific items from their wish list at http://www.teem.org/wish-list/
Explore 34 is our fellowship and mission group for 3rd and 4th graders. We usually meet
on the third Friday of the month at 6:00pm for a fun activity. Sometimes it is here at the
church, sometimes it is not. This month we WILL meet at the church at 6:00pm on September 19 and caravan
to go bowling! Please bring $15 or write a check to the church and turn it in with your sign up in the bulletin.
Pick up will be at the church at 9:00pm. Come and bring a friend! Remember to bring money to donate for supplies for TEEM, or you can bring specific items from their wish list at http://www.teem.org/wish-list/
Club 56 is our fellowship and mission group for 5th and 6th graders. We usually meet on the third Saturday of the month at
6:00pm for a fun activity. Sometimes it is at the church, sometimes it is not. Last month we tried to jump the gun; now that
everyone is back in town we will meet at the church at 6:00pm on September 20 and play games outside. Wear clothes that
can get wet and dirty. You might also want to bring a towel and a change of clothes. Did I mention, we might get dirty? Remember to bring money
to donate for supplies for TEEM, or you can bring specific items from their wish list at http://www.teem.org/wish-list/
Discover 1 & 2 is our fellowship and mission group for 1st and 2nd graders. We usually meet on the last Saturday of
the month at 5:00pm for a fun activity. This month we will meet at the church on September 27 for bike night. Please
bring your bike and helmet. We will have fun and maybe a little competition in the back parking lot. Remember to
bring money to donate for supplies for TEEM, or you can bring specific items from their wishlist at http://www.teem.org/wish-list/
FALL FEST is OCTOBER 19 5:00pm-7:30pm
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Highlight on
Missions
He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” Mark 16:15
SAVE YOUR QUARTERS
Now is the time for you to support “Stop Hunger
Now.” The VBS kids did a great job in June and collected $2500 - over 8,600 meals. On Sunday, September 7, you can pick up YOUR mini M&M’s at the end
of worship. Enjoy the candy and then fill the tube with
quarters and return them September 14. One tube of 54
quarters will provide 48 meals. Then on September 21,
we will come together in the CLC to package 50,000
meals.
ALL-CHURCH MISSION
Stop Hunger Now
Sunday, September 21
Stop Hunger Now is an international hunger relief organization that coordinates the distribution of food and other lifesaving aid around the world. The organization is driven by
a vision of a world without hunger and a mission to end
hunger in our lifetime by providing food and life-saving aid
to the world's most vulnerable and by creating a global
commitment to mobilize the necessary resources. Stop Hunger Now's meal packaging program provides people the
opportunity to package dehydrated, high protein, and highly
nutritious meals that are used primarily to support development programs and to save lives in developing countries
around the world. St. Andrew's will be participating in a
Stop Hunger Now meal packing project on Sunday, September 21, from 10:00am-12:00pm. Our goal is to pack at
least 50,000 meals. We encourage everyone to get involved
on this special day! Join the movement to end hunger now!
Visit them online at stophungernow.org for more information or to make donations.
Stop Hunger Now
Meals in Action!
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Hope Board Ministry
The Hope Board ministry hosts workshops every 1st and 3rd Monday from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the MTC (B8) for all those that are
interested! Workshops for this month are scheduled for Monday,
September 1 and Monday, September 15. Child care is provided on
September 15. Come join us!
Lunch with McKee Seniors
St. Andrew’s is scheduled to provide lunch at the McKee Center on
Wednesday, September 3. If you would like to be added to list as a
person who can serve or provide food (recipes provided), please
contact Julie Dill at [email protected] or 550-8960.
Missions Meeting
Anyone interested in missions or being a part of our missions committee is invited to our next missions meeting on Tuesday, September 9, at 7:00pm in the MTC(B10). Come join us!
CJAMM Needs
The CJAMM (Criminal Justice and Mercies Ministries) ministers
have requested items for the Exodus House apartments and drivers
for Penn Ave Redemption Church:
The Exodus House apartments are in need of twin beds for our residents and full size beds too. We currently do not have any left and
are still in need of a minimum of one full-size bed and two twins to
furnish two apartments. If you can help in any way please contact
Doyle at 417-1189 or Robin at 525-2300. We also need microwaves and coffee pots as well as towels and washcloths.
The Penn Ave Redemption Church is in desperate need of ministers, particularly to drive inmates to and from church on Thursday
evenings and on Sunday mornings and afternoons. Please spread
the word and if you or someone you know can help, please contact
Adam Leathers, CJAMM Director at [email protected].
Please contact Lesa Stiger [email protected] if you have any questions or would like further information. Thank you for all of your
thoughts, prayers, time, talent and donations!
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SEPTEMBER
2014
IMPACT
On Wednesday nights we have Impact, our main youth worship gathering, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. During the first 45 minutes, there is dinner and time for games and hanging out in the CLC. At 6:45 we come together in the youth room for
worship and a Jesus centered message. It’s always a good time to learn about our Savior!
BREAKFAST CLUB
Breakfast Club takes place Sunday mornings at 9:30am in the youth room. During the first 15 minutes we chill, have juice
and a donut (or sometimes waffles), and just hang out. At 9:45am, we split into smaller groups by gender for Bible Study
and group discussion. When that’s done, we attend the 10:50am worship service together as a group, because we see both
events as a priority!
METRO WORSHIP
Metro Worship is a monthly opportunity for our youth to worship with other Methodist youth from all over the state. This
month St. Andy’s will be hosting, so come be a part of this awesome opportunity to show our brothers and sisters what
Christian hospitality looks like. Our guest speaker this month will be Alex Buchner, and he’ll be preaching on peacemaking. Be here on Sunday, September 14, at 5:45pm. See you then!
PEER MINISTRY
Are you a youth that wants to do more to share the love of Jesus with your friends? Not exactly sure how that works?
Sign up to become a Peer Minister today. As a Peer you’ll receive training and encouragement on a regular basis that will
enable you to help build the Kingdom right now. Our first PEER training session will be Wednesday, September 17, at
5:00pm (right before Impact). Don’t miss out on doing what God is calling you to do; instead strive to equip yourself in
the best way possible to make sure it happens!
SMALL GROUPS
Small groups are an awesome opportunity to experience fellowship and to receive Christian teaching in a more intimate
setting. Small groups start Sunday, September 21. The groups will meet from 4:00pm-6:00pm on Sunday Nights. Thanks!
PARENT’S MEETING
On Sunday, September 7, immediately after the 10:50 service, we’ll be having a parent’s meeting to go over our calendar
and parental ministry opportunities for the semester. See you then!
St. Andrew’s
Coming OCTOBER 2014
Oct 3 - Women’s Canton Shopping Trip at 7:00am
Oct 5 - Bedlam Blood Drive at 8:30am
College Sunday School will meet Sunday,
September 7, at the Jenson’s house (10624
Woodridden). We look forward to seeing
everyone at 9:30am for coffee, bagels, and
Bible study. All college-age adults are
welcome to attend! Come and bring a friend!
Oct 19 - Fall Festival at 5:00pm
Oct 23 - Special Coffee with the Pastor at 6:30pm
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Music & Worship Ministries
Music Director Ginny Pass [email protected] 692-4242 (x102) Assistant Shain Baldwin (x113)
Children’s opportunities
SOKC Youth String Ensemble
Date Change This Month to Saturday, September 6
The string ensemble rehearses at St. Andrew’s on
the 2nd Saturday each month from 10:00-11:00am.
You must have completed Book 1. Join us!
Youth/adult ministries
Kids in Ministry Christmas Musical
Sunday, September 7 at 4:00pm
st
th
Calling all 1 -6 graders! Our new Christmas musical rehearsals start Sunday, September 7, at 4:00pm
in the Worship Center! There will be a parent meeting at 4:00pm in the fellowship area prior to the rehearsal. All families are also invited to an All-Family
event at 5:30pm in the CLC following the rehearsal.
The CD is NOW available in the fellowship area for
$5.
SCHEDULE: Following the first practice, the kids will
meet every Sunday evening from 4:00pm-6:00pm
except for October 19, which is Fall Fest. The two
dress rehearsals are Friday, December 5, 6:00pm8:00pm and Saturday, December 6, 10:00am1:00pm, which includes a party. The WE THREE
SPIES performance will be Sunday, December 7, at
6:00pm. The kids will meet for warm up at 4:00pm.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Our Christmas Intelligence Kids
are going undercover to bring hope and Christmas
cheer to the needy! Unfortunately the Scrooge-like
landlord blocks the way until Christ’s love expressed
by the spy kids changes her heart!
Acolyte Training: Sunday, Oct 19
New second graders can now join the acolyte team!
We are hosting a training following the 10:50am
service in the Worship Center on Sunday, October
19, at 12:00pm. Pizza will be served. Please sign up!
Orchestra in Worship
Sunday, September 21
NOW is the time to join the orchestra! Students who
have completed 2 years of training are invited to
join the fun. We practice Wednesday at 6:00pm just
before the scheduled Sunday. Please call the music
office (x102) so that we can provide music just for
you!
Worship Chorale-September 17
Join the Worship Chorale as we gather
Wednesday, September 17, at 7:30pm to
prepare music connected with the Sermon
series “The Story”: “When Love Sees You”
and “End of the Beginning.”
Books and practice CDs are available NOW for our
new CHRISTMAS COLLECTION “The Song of
Christmas” by Phil Barfoot including a
beautiful arrangement of “Agnus Dei
with O Holy Night!” Join us as we sing
beautiful music of the Advent season!
St. Andrew’s Bell Choir
The bell choir will have their first fall rehearsal on
Tuesday, September 9, from 6:45pm-7:45pm. If you
are interested in more information, see bell director,
Debbie Riddle.
St. Andrew’s UMC will once again host the 2014 Regional CORD Bell Festival on November 15!
Youth opportunities
FINE ARTS TEAM
The youth fine arts team is a new ministry that
started this summer for 6th-12th graders. They have
produced worship skits, a commercial and dramatic
readings for worship. The team will meet again on
Sunday, September 28, from 3:00pm-4:00pm to
plan for the fall semester. Join us as we use our gifts
in worship!
A BIG
“THANK YOU”
to the participants
of the St. Andy’s
Variety Show!
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September 2014
Sun
Mon
1
Tue
2
Labor Day
Office Closed
11:00 am Staff Mtg.
6:00 pm Hope Boards
6:30 pm Disciple
7
8
9
Wed
3
Thu
4
9:00 am BBP Workshop 9:00 am BB Workshop
(11:00 am McKee Lunch) 9:30 am B.L.A.S.T.
6:00 pm Band/Team
6:00 pm Impact
6:00 pm Positive
Discipline Workshop
6:30 pm Disciple
4:30 pm BB Open
House
6:00 pm Positive
Discipline Class
10
11
Fri
5
Sat
6
First Day of BBP
9:00 am Women’s
Ministry Training
10:00 am Youth
String Ensemble
12
13
COMMUNION
9:00 am BB Book Fair
(9:30 am College SS)
12:00 pm Student Min
Parent Meeting
2:00 pm MiT
4:00 pm KIM Begins
5:30 pm Family Fun
Night
6:00 Lay Leadership
Meeting
(10:00 am Toddler
Time - Jump Zone)
(6:00 pm Men’s
Bowling League)
6:30 pm Disciple
11:00 am Staff Mtg.
5:00 Family Fun Night
6:00 pm Godly Play
Workshop
6:45pm St. A. Bells
7:00 pm Mission Mtg
6:00 pm Band/Team
6:00 pm Impact
6:30 pm Disciple
7:00 pm Trustee Mtg
6:00 pm Positive
Discipline Class
6:30 pm Mexican
Train
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15
16
17
18
19
20
9:00 am Taco
Breakfast
11:00 am Koinonia
Potluck Luncheon
2:00 pm MiT
4:00 pm KIM
6:00 pm Youth Metro
Worship
(10:30 am Toddler
11:00 am Staff Mtg.
Time-Disney on Ice)
Newsletter Deadline
5:00 pm Peer Ministry
6:00 pm Orchestra
6:00 pm Impact
6:30 pm Disciple
6:30 pm SPRC
7:30 pm Worship Choir
9:30 am B.L.A.S.T.
(8:00 am Men’s
Breakfast)
6:00 pm Positive
Discipline Class
6:00 pm Explore 34 Bowling
6:00 pm Club 56 Game Night
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10:00 am STOP
HUNGER NOW
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23
24
25
26
27
10:00 am Toddler
Time Story Time
11:00 am Staff Mtg.
6:00 pm Bunko
6:00 pm Disc 1&2
Bike Night
6:00 pm Hope Boards
(6:00 pm Men’s
Bowling League) 6:45 pm St. A. Bells
6:30 pm Disciple
7:00 pm Finance Mtg
9:30 am B.L.A.S.T.
9:30 am B.L.A.S.T.
2:00 pm MiT
4:00 pm Coffee
with the Pastor
(6:00 pm Men’s
4:00 pm KIM
Bowling League)
6:30 pm Disciple
4:00 pm Jr/Sr High
Small Groups 6:00 Lay
Leadership Meeting
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29
12:15 am Adm.
Leadership Team
2:00 pm MiT
(6:00 pm Men’s
3:00 pm Youth Fine Arts
Bowling League)
4:00 pm KIM
6:30 pm Disciple
4:00 pm Jr/Sr High
Small Groups
6:45 pm St. A. Bells
6:00 pm Band/Team
6:00 pm Impact
6:30 pm Disciple
7:30 pm Worship Choir
6:00 pm Positive
Discipline Class
30
11:00 am Staff Mtg.
6:45 pm St. A. Bells
Deadline for Bulletin is each
Wednesday at NOON
( ) Denotes Off-Site Activities
* Denotes Tentative Activities
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Office: (405) 692-4242 Fax: (405) 692-4271
Online: www.saokc.org
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
*Anna & LaQuincey Reed
and Lincoln
Worship Service Options
If you appreciate a traditional experience in worship
with a smaller, more intimate feel where more hymns are
sung, then perhaps our 8:15am service is for you! The
worship order is similar and the same sermon is
preached. Our 9:30am and 10:50am services reflect a
more contemporary style.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Worship
8:15am
9:30am
10:50am
STEWARDSHIP:
Offering Anticipated to Date
Offering through August 10
ATTENDANCE :
Worship
Sunday School
07/20
486
209
Sunday School
9:30am
10:50am
$756,297
$821,866
07/27 08/03 08/10
588
605
544
203
203
225