from fr. michael july 2014 - christ episcopal church · startling shades of green, causing shadows...

INSIDE

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Christmas in July

Listening to the Community

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Branches

Nada’s A Gift

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Parish Nurse

Christmas In July

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Christmas in July

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Christian Education

Puzzles Pictures

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Picture Page

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July Memorials

July Scripture Readings

July Birthdays/Anniversaries

Seasons of Life

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July Calendar

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July Sunday Ministries

July LEV Schedule

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Announcements

From Fr. Michael HomeStreaming

As we imagine what Christ Church will look like in the future and consider how we can broaden the scope of our mission to be a positive force in the life of Red Wing in the 21st century and beyond, it is clear that new technologies will play an essential role. While the “bricks and mortar” aspect of our worship spaces are not likely to be dramatically altered, our use of new technologies, particularly in the field of electron‐ic communications, will help us to realize significant changes in how we “do” church. In short, they will help us to reach a wider community, which is all a part of our goal to be a missional church that seeks to engage with the community in a more intentional way.

At Christ Church we are no strangers to electronic communications: we are active in our use of social media (Facebook), we have had a Web‐site for many years that is regularly updated and improved, and email is now the standard means of communication to keep us in regular contact with each other. Even the Caller reaches most of us in an electronic form!

Very soon, Christ Church will also be streaming live Sunday services to those facing obstacles to attending services in person. Also, through this same technology I am excited to offer tele‐pastoral visits to homebound church members.

The live streaming of Sunday services and the tele‐pastoral visits are made possible through Christ Church’s participation in Red Wing HomeStream Community. Nine local organizations (including two churches, Christ Church and First Presbyterian,) are piloting a commu‐nity deployment of HomeStream, a web‐based platform to help people stay better connected with friends and family, organizations and com‐munity services for maintaining an active, healthy and engaged lifestyle.

HomeStream is a Minneapolis‐based software development company building Internet and computer‐based tools for families and persons who face obstacles staying connected to loved ones and communities. Red Wing Ignite, one of the programs sponsors, is actively promoting Internet utilization in our community, as part of a national U. S. Ignite initiative.

Our goal is to have the HomeStream streaming function in place by July 13 for Christmas in July. Randy Johnson has been working with HomeStream to install the cameras that will be used for the Sunday ser‐vices. Members who are unable to attend church services for any reason – physical limitations, weather, travel or residence anywhere outside of

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Christ Church—A faith community, alive in Christ July 2014

Christ Episcopal Church 321 West Avenue, Red Wing, MN,

651‐388‐0411 Bishop: The Right Reverend Brian Prior Rector: The Rev. Michael Way: [email protected] Deacon: The Rev. Barbara von Haaren: [email protected] Director of PreK‐12 Christian Formation: Vicki Lambert: [email protected] or [email protected] Treasurer: Buck Foot [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Kathy Kolsrud: [email protected] Computers/Newsletter/Webmaster Pat Welke: [email protected] Director of Music: John Schultz [email protected] Custodians: Lottie Aslakson, Bud Gustafson: [email protected] Parish Nurse: Mary Heckman Church Email: [email protected] Website: christchurchredwing.com Christ Church Vestry Senior Warden: John Blue Junior Warden: Jon Danielson, Rebekah Foot (2014), Suzanne Simonson (2014), Annette Johnson (2015), Bob Stark (2015), Pam Dressen (2016) Youth Representative: Brendan Kelly (2014) Vestry Clerk: Pat Welke (2014)

Red Wing – can now be part of the Sunday community faith experience. As a test of the live streaming function, we’re hoping that several of our members at St. Brigid’s and Jordan Towers can participate in Christmas in July, even if they can’t join us in person! Once we reach this milestone, we can plan other uses for HomeStream.

Registration at HomeStream is available at no cost

to all Red Wing residents and anyone from anywhere in

the world who is associated with a Red Wing resident –

kids away at college, service personnel stationed anywhere

in the world, adult children living in another state. Mem‐

bers who are interested in either the Sunday services or

connecting privately with me for pastoral visits through

HomeStream should call the church for more information.

You’ll be provided with a username and password. Then

you’ll be included in groups that will be given access to

view services ‐ or you can schedule a tele‐pastoral visit just

like making any other appointment!

This program is just one step toward building a church

that is more actively engaged both internally within our

faith community and externally with the wider communi‐

ty that surrounds us!

Listening T0 the Community In late winter we introduced our faith community to the master plan for upcoming renovations. The community

submitted numerous comments that are greatly appreciated.

But the next step is the process of listening to the Red Wing community. We have had conversations with a num‐ber of individuals and groups. Much like our parish community, the response has been generally positive. One concern that has come up is, “Is there enough parking?”. That may not be an issue that we can address. We know that the ramp is less than half a block away, but we’ll have to do some educating on that.

Some of the comment and suggestions:

Programs for youth of all ages are important to the community, especially programs that reach middle school and older. But to build a successful program we need to listen to the kids and have them help us build it.

The idea of a meeting space for nonprofit organizations has support, especially if the space has up‐to‐date technology.

There is strong appreciation of the commitment to the architectural integrity of the building.

A key concept is building strong partnerships to make programs successful, suggestions include our neigh‐bors such as the Library, the Sheldon, the YMCA and the Churches around the park.

Can we re‐energize a Moms’ group and provide daycare.

There are more thoughts and ideas and we will gather more as we continue to our conversations in the commu‐nity. Our next step is another survey that will be going out to our community. Your input is critical. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers as we go forward with this process.


Branches July 2014 By The Rev. Barbara von Haaren

This morning as I was making my coffee, I looked out the kitchen window. The sun was up and the leaves on the trees were reflecting its light with startling shades of green, causing shadows to dance through the branches. On the railing of our (as yet unpainted deck) was a robin, posing beside a small planter of pink roses. He sat there, very still, almost like he knew I was watching. The colors and the light made the whole scene breathtaking.

I feel so blessed to be living in a world of such beauty. I know that beyond my backyard there are so many things that are not beautiful to see. So I remind myself that robins and roses are something important to hang on to, an image of God to take with me, as I

Christ Church's Angel Channel 11 News filmed a feature on Nada Peters a

couple of years ago, referring to her as Red Wing’s “Angel.” How true, but she is also Christ Church’s angel! Her joyous presence is a gift to our entire com‐munity, but she shares her other gifts with us as well.

Her unbelievable talent for cross stitching tapes‐tries can be seen in the framed Madonna and Child tapestry located on the back wall of the Chapel. This is a work that took 13 months to produce and is one of our church’s treasures.

Now you can add to our treasure trove her most recent work: a cross stitch modeled after an early Christian mosaic in the floor of The Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes in Tabgha, Israel. Nada approached Fr. Michael last year to say that she wanted to make a cross stitch for him and that he should think about what the subject would be.

Those familiar with Nada’s talents know that he could have picked practically any image he wanted and she would have been able to reproduce it in a tapestry. He chose this image of the miracle of fishes

and loaves from the Gospels. The work took Nada 6 months to complete, is comprised of 450,000 stitches and uses 62 different colors of thread.

An ecstatic Fr. Michael pronounced that “this is too beautiful for me to keep to myself – everyone should be able to admire it!” He plans to have it framed and displayed in the church. Nada is truly an angel who wields a magic needle!


Summer Safety By Mary Heckman, Parish Nurse

“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity

under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT

After the long winter and rainy spring, everyone is anxious for summer and the activities that take us out‐doors. To be sure you enjoy all that summer has to offer, remember to be observant and practice safety measures.

Don’t miss out on the summer fun. Follow these tips when making your plans:

Camping – Be sure to plan for unexpected weather or storms, car‐ry plenty of water if hiking, take a map/compass to prevent getting lost, wear com‐fortable walking shoes, wear a hat and sunscreen for sun protection, use insect repellant for mosquitoes and ticks, and wear a whistle to use in case you get lost.

Swimming or Boating – Drowning can occur in less than two inches of water, so teach your children to swim, wear properly fitting flotation devices, keep children out of hot tubs (they get dangerously over‐heated), use the buddy system, dive only in areas marked for diving, watch for shallow depths in lakes, and supervise all activity.

Fireworks – Explosions of any kind are dangerous so handle with care, keep sparklers outside and at arm’s length (they can reach 1,800 degrees), have a bucket of water nearby in case of fire, don’t allow children to handle them before or after firing, and keep pets indoors as they get frightened and may get injured.

Bicycling – Head injuries are common so protect children with properly fitting helmets, replace ones that have hit a hard surface, wear bright clothing for visibility, tie loose pant legs to prevent tangling in the chain, teach the rules of the road, never wear head‐phones, and maintain the bike (inflate the tires, oil the chain, adjust the handlebars, replace worn out brakes, and adjust the seat).

Sun Exposure – Sun damage is cumulative (children gather 50% to 80% of their lifetime exposure before 18) and cause wrinkles, sunburns, cataracts, damage to the immune system, and skin cancer. Be extra careful with skin protection if you have very fair skin/hair, a family history of moles, a family history of skin cancer, or take medicine that causes increased sun sensitivity.

(Source: www.kidshealth.org)

What is Christmas in July? Christ Church in Red Wing will celebrate its third an‐

nual Christmas in July on the 13th of the month. Odd,

you may think, and perhaps even creative , but what

exactly is this cele‐ bration all about?

Fr. Michael explains it this way: On Christmas in July

we offer our thanks to God for those who serve our

community, we give charitably to those in need, and

we celebrate our God in ways that are somewhat

different from what usually happens in December.

First: We say “Thank you.”

During Advent and Christmas some professions find

themselves especially busy ‐ post office employees,

ER staff, police, fire fighters, the military, nursing

home workers, etc.; but the hectic pace of the season

often means that these people are not adequately rec‐

ognized for their service to the community. Christ‐

mas in July is a time when we can make a special

effort to honor the hard work and dedication of these

people – even if it’s just to offer our thanks by deliver‐

ing homemade Christmas cookies to them at this unu‐

sual time of the year (unusual for Christmas cookies,

that is).

Second: We Give to others.

Christmas in July is also a time to be generous to the

needy in our community – especially individuals and

groups who may receive lots of attention at Christ‐

mastime but tend to be forgotten and neglected the

rest of the year. Christmas in July reminds us that

giving is something we are called to do the whole

year ‘round ‐ for there are always those around us

who need our help. We acknowledge this call to mis‐

sion by collecting items needed by those served by

Hope Coalition.

Third: We Celebrate.

We have seen that Christmas in July is an opportunity

for us to Thank and to Give but it is also a chance for

the community to gather togeth‐ er in joyous fellow‐

ship in the middle of summer. So, it is also a time for

us to Celebrate. Once more, we hear the Christmas

lessons and carols; and once more we celebrate our

Christmas joy as a thankful community.

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For our Giving Tree Collection The Giving Tree is already set up in the Church so that people can bring in specified donations and place them under the tree. It will be a wonderful sign of hope to watch as the collection grows, demonstrating the power of our love for our neighbors in need. This year we will be collecting items for Hope Coalition. Christmas in July is a time to be generous to those people in our community who are most in need of our assistance and compassion; this occasion reminds us that giving is something we are called to do the whole year ‘round—for there are always those around us who need our help. Last year we concentrated on collecting necessities for infants and young children at the Haven for Hope. This year we are broadening our collection efforts for people in our community who are in need, regardless of age. Please bring in these items, new or gently used, to place around our “Giving Tree.” Gift will be accepted any time from now through Sunday, July 13.

We are collecting the following items:

Pots and pans, Twin sheet sets, Bath towels, Blankets (any size), Kitchen utensils, Pot holders, Dishes and

silverwareHand and dish towels, Hand and dish soap, Paper towels, etc.

Or why not put together a Household Baskets containing any of the following:

Bathroom towels, Personal hygiene items (shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.), Laundry soap,

Cleaning products (all‐purpose cleanser, glass cleaner, etc.), Cleaning rags or washcloths, Paper towels, Broom

Children’s Needs list

Diapers, socks, underwear, Pre‐school crayons, coloring books, School supplies, Movie passes

And Cash or Check contributions will be gratefully accepted as well!

We Need Christmas Cookies! If you are able to bake cookies, please prepare at least 3 dozen Christmas cookies – your choice of decoration/shapes ‐ and deliver them to the church kitchen on Friday, July 11th (or Saturday before 9 AM).

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Okay, so I’ve explained what it is, but you still might

wonder what theologi‐ cal justification there is for

Christmas in July. Well, first of all it reminds us that

the Incarnation came as a surprise, a gift from God

that wasn’t scheduled. We offer thanks to God for the

gracious and surprising gift to us of Jesus Christ ‐ a

gift that continues to surprise, inspire and enlighten!

Our usual Christmas celebrations are predictable and

thoroughly planned out according to our schedules;

but the Incarnation was unpredictable; and it came

according to God’s time, not ours. So, we celebrate

Christmas at this surprising time of year. This is an‐

other chance for us to focus on the remarkable phe‐

nomenon of Emmanuel, God among us, and to under‐

stand that this is something that compels us to be ever

thankful throughout the year.


Christian Education

Our mission: Pass on our faith in the risen Christ through stories, songs, and ac vi es. “Guard the good treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit living in us.” II Timothy 1:7, 14

July 13 is Christmas in July! Please start bringing items for persons in need in our community. We are col‐lec ng a number of items to help people in crisis live more comfortably. Pots and pans, cookie sheets, pot holders, dishes, silverware, hand or dish or/and bath towels, paper towels, personal hygiene, laundry soap, cleaning products. What can we do together to make this wonderful event successful?

July 27@ noon Sunday School Summer Swim —Colvill Pool, Admission has been taken care of, and we will be enjoying a hot dog and soda pop too!

Are you going to journey to the Wilderness with our children? Come learn more on either July 9 from 6‐8pm OR July 20 from 11‐1.

The same informa on will be shared at both. Snacks will be provided.

VBS August 18‐21, 2014!

Welcome to the WILDERNESS Welcome to Wilderness Escape— an exci ng journey with God’s people, the Israelites, which brings God’s

Word to life for kids and adults: Caravan with Moses and the Israelites as they escape Egypt and watch God

guide and provide. Discover Bible truths straight from Moses—one of history’s greatest God‐followers. See,

hear, touch, and even taste what it might have been like to live in the Bible‐ mes wilderness.

There are three ways to get involved: 1) You can sign up online through the church website;

2) You can sign up on Facebook;

3) You can talk to Vicki.

This is an important community outreach event!


All the words listed are in the puzzle ‐ left, right, up,

down or diagonally. Find each word and circle it.

After you have found all the words, use the leftover

letters in the correct order to form the mystery answer

Jacob Deceives

Esau and Isaac

Abraham,

Deceit, Esau,

Favorite, First,

Honest, Inherit,

Isaac, Jacob, Lie,

Oath, Rebekah

Sudoku Solution on page

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YOUTH NEWS Our mission: Come alongside our youth to share the gospel and help them navigate adolescence with their faith intact. “Don’t let anyone look down on you be cause you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” I Timothy 4:12

Check it out! Here’s what’s coming up in July!

7/13 Sun 10am

Christmas in July Worship

7/9 or 7/20

W 6-8p Su 11-1p

VBS – Wilderness Escape Training Meeting(s)


Church Gardens 2014

Fr. Michael keeps his pledge to the Youth:

If they raised $1000+ for charity, they could dye his

hair!

And did they ever!

Michael Way ‐

showing his

follow through and

commitment to

young people to use

their gifts for min‐

istry!

Bishop Prior

Rector/Youth Group Challenge


July Memorials 07/06 Church In memory of Warren by Naomi

Lenway, Susan & Mary

Chapel In memory of loved ones by Jean

Chamberlain

07/13 Church In memory of loved ones by Jamie &

Laura Teele

Chapel In thanksgiving for Sonia & Michael

by Jon & Mary Heckman

07/20 Church In memory of son, Grant, by Mr. &

Mrs. Richard Kosec

Chapel In memory of loved ones by Mary

Christensen

06/27 Church In memory of loved ones by Judy

Morganroth

Chapel In memory of Don & Vonnie Weick by

Dennis & Marlis Whitmore

I thank my God upon every remembrance of you. Philippians 1:3

Gluten Free Communion Wafers Gluten free communion wafers are available for

those with wheat allergies, gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease.

If your birthday is not listed, and you would like to be remembered,

please send your name and birth date to the office—just the month and

day.

July Scripture Readings 07/06 4th Sunday After Pentecost:

Genesis 24:34‐38, 42‐49, 58‐67

Psalm 45: 11‐18 or Song of Solomon 2:8‐13,

Romans 7:15‐25a.

Gospel: Matthew 11:16‐19, 25‐30

07/13 5th Sunday After Pentecost: Genesis 25:19‐34,

Psalm 119:105‐112 , Romans 8:1‐11.


07/20 6th Sunday After Pentecost: Genesis 28:10‐19a,

Psalm 139: 1‐11, 22‐23 , Romans 8:12‐25 .


07/27 7th Sunday After Pentecost: Genesis 29:15‐28,

Psalm 105:1‐11, 45b or Psalm 128,

Romans 8:26‐39. Gospel: Matthew 13:31‐33, 44‐52

Birthdays 7/02 Peggy Lund 7/03 Samuel Blue 7/05 Katy Stockwell 7/07 Nathan Florine 7/08 Joyce Gerdes Alice Thoreson 7/09 Etta Began Dornack Terry Yockey 7/11 Mike Mossow 7/14 Margo Anderson Suzanne Thomas 7/15 Leola Lohman 7/17 Sarah Reinhart Ilan Sullivan 7/18 Taite Plaas Suzanna Lee 7/19 Thomas Blue Teagen Lerum 7/20 Jason Whitmore Alyssa Johnson Keith Hase Alyssa Haas

7/21 Joe Dube 7/22 Jean Featherstone 7/24 Dylan Ledebuhr Wendy Thomforde 7/26 Pamela Dressen Missy Carlson Nada Peters John Landeck 7/27 Sue Lenway Webster 7/28 Jim Brenner Chris Foot 7/29 Adelaide Pfirman 7/30 Gregory Beckwith

Anniversaries 7/06 Jim & Pam Dressen 7/08 Pat & Ellie Kelly 7/19 Kevin & Ann Florine 7/28 Mary & James Brenner 7/28 Charlie & Lynn Brown


Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

2 10a Eucharist 5p Ministers' Mee ng 5:30p Liturgy Mee ng 6p CA Mee ng

3 10:30a Staff Mee ng 12p AA Mee ng

4 Rector's Day Off

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6 8a Eucharist 9a Chris an Conversa‐ons

9:45a Childcare 10a Eucharist 5p CA Mee ng

7 Rector's Study Day 7p Nami Sup‐port Group

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10:30 am

Staff Mtg.

9 10a Eucharist 5p Ministers' Mee ng 6p CA Mee ng

6 pm VBS Mtg.

6:30 p Choir Prac ce

10 10:30a Staff Mee ng 12p AA Mee ng 5:30p Property Com‐mi ee

11 Rector's Day Off

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13 Christmas in July 8a Eucharist 9:45a Childcare 10a Eucharist 5p CA Mee ng


15 10:30 a m Staff Mtg. 4 p Warden’s Mee ng


17 12p AA Mee ng 12p Finance Mee ng

18 Rector's Day Off

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20 8a Eucharist 9:45a Childcare 10a Eucharist

11 a VBS Trng Makeup 5p CA Mee ng


22 10:30 am Staff Mee ng


24 12p AA Mee ng 5p Vestry Mee ng

25 Rector's Day Off

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Nada’s 90th

Birthday!

27 Rector's Discre onary Fund 8a Eucharist 9:30a Church in the Park 12N Children’s swim PARTY /COLVIL PARK 5p CA Mee ng


29 10:30 am Staff Mee ng 4:30p Altar Guild


31 12p AA Mee ng


July Sunday Ministries Please save for reference throughout the month. All Acolytes, Lectors, Readers & Cup Bearers, please gather

with Fr. Michael in the Chapel 15 minutes before the service to pray together. If you are unable to fulfill your assigned obligation, please find a replacement and notify the office.

Christ Church LEV Schedule—July 2014 07/06 Charlie Brown & Sue Simonson Polly Be erly– Valen ne’s

07/13 June Gustafson & Mary Christensen Olive Roome‐St. Brigid’s Villa

07/20

Maureen Blue & Terry Van Allen Peggy Lund‐St Brigid’s Villa

Jewell Lindrud‐Home

Videos of Sunday sermons are now available on our church website.

DVD’s of church services are available in the rear of the church.

Date Time Acolytes Readers Intercessors Cup Bearers Greeters/Ushers Coffee Hour

07/06 4th Sunday

after

Pentecost

8 a.m. Catherine Johnson Randy Johnson Mary Kolderie JMary Christensen

10 a.m. Ryslan Bangard Peter von Haaren Alice Nelson Chuck & Dawna

McMillen

07/13 5th Sunday

after

Pentecost

8 a.m. Mary Ann

Valentine Char Friedrich Randy Johnson Mary Christensen

10 a.m. Amelia Reinitz Kris Blaney Mary Kolderie Terry Van Allen Christmas in July

Festivities

07/20 6th Sunday

after

Pentecost

8 a.m. Mary Christensen Bob Stark Mary Kolderie Mary Christensen

10 a.m. Abe Reinitz Vicki Lambert Arlene

Beckwith Alice Nelson

Bill & Becky

Foot

07/27 7th Sunday

after

Pentecost

8 a.m. Char Friedrich Mary Flueger Mary All Valentine Mary Christensen

9:30 a.m. Churches Around the Park

Altar Guild: Mary Heckman, Chair; Mary Christensen, Asst. Chair; Jeanne Featherstone, Pat Welke, Kathy Kolsrud, Marilyn Grosse.

Directress , Jeannette Wilson. Floater: Barry Preble


Christ Episcopal Church 321 West Avenue Red Wing, MN 55066

Services—Sunday: 8 a.m. & 10 a.m., Wednesday: 10 a.m.

Change Service Requested

Facilities Reminder: Please remember to LOCK UP & LIGHTS

OUT! Make sure all the entrances are locked and lights turned off, when you are the last per‐son leaving the building.

August 18-21, 2014 Welcome to the WILDERNESS ‐ VBS 2014! Welcome to Wilderness Escape— an exciting journey with God’s people, the Israelites, which brings God’s Word to life for kids and adults:

Caravan with Moses and the Israelites as they escape Egypt and watch God guide and provide. Discover Bible truths straight from Moses—one of his-tory’s greatest God-followers. See, hear, touch, and even taste what it might have been like to live in the Bible-times wilderness. There are three ways to get involved: 1) You can sign up online through the church website; 2) You can sign up on the bulletin board outside the office; 3) You can talk to Vicki. This is an important community outreach event.

Christmas in July July 13

Please bring in items (See page 4), new or gently used, to place around our “Giving Tree.” Gift will be accepted any time from now through Sunday, July 13.

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