The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Proper 17September 3, 2017, at Eleven o’clock in the Morning

We are glad you are here. No matter who you are, no matter where you come from, and no matter where you are on the journey of life — you are welcome in this church. We invite you to participate in our worship service, or simply observe, as you wish.

We hope you will find Saint Paul’s to be a place of refreshment and renewal, where you experience the presence of the risen Christ. We have been serving Christ in this location for over two hundred sixty years. The monuments in our church and the graves in our churchyard reflect the conflicts and complexities of our nation’s and our city’s history. While our building is old and beautiful, our mission is contemporary and forward moving. Here you will find a people very much connected with the questions and struggles of modern life and faith and of following the way of Jesus.

We are a community called to serve those in need in our city, in our nation, and around the world. Here you will find ministries with and for children, youth, parents, seniors, singles, and families in all configurations and stages of life.

We invite you to share your contact information on a visitor’s card, located in each pew. Hand it to one of our clergy, an usher, or place it in the offering plate.

To all our Visitors & Guests

About Worship

If the liturgy (worship) of the Episcopal Church is unfamiliar, then we hope you will find this information helpful.

You are welcome in the Episcopal Church, and so the first and best resource we offer are your neighbors in the pews. Just say, “I’m visiting,” and they will gladly help. The worship of the Episcopal Church is rooted in the practices of ancient Christianity. The structure of our services, the architecture of our building, the music, our physical postures and participatory responses ALL hold rich meaning about our beliefs and are intentional expressions of our relationship with God.

• In this bulletin you will find:

Responses spoken by the people are printed in bold italics. Directions for the people are printed in italics.

• We encourage families with children to sit at the front of the Nave so that children can easily see and hear the liturgy.

• Children’s bulletins for readers and pre-readers are available from the ushers.

• Episcopalians customarily pray either standing or kneeling, so please do what you find most comfortable.

• Notify an usher if you require an assisted listening device or any other assistance.

• Restrooms are located in the parish hall. An usher will direct you.

About Receiving Holy Communion

ALL who come in faith are invited to receive Holy Communion at Saint Paul’s.

• During communion, the people form two short lines in the center aisle at the steps. After receiving the bread and wine or a blessing at the altar rail, please exit through the door to the left of the altar and return to your pew via the side aisles.

• For those who may prefer not to receive communion at the main altar, a communion station is provided on the main floor to the right of the center aisle. If you are unable to receive at either station, the clergy will bring the bread and wine to your pew. Please notify an usher before the service begins.

• To receive a blessing at the altar rail without receiving Communion, cross your arms over your chest, palms on your collar, until the person on your left has received both the bread and the wine.

• If your children are in the nursery, you are invited to bring them to receive Holy Communion or a blessing.

Celebration of The Holy Eucharist: Rite Two

The Word of GodPrelude Charles Callahan

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Officiant Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Officiant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.Officiant Let us pray.

Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

The First Lesson Exodus 3:1-15

Moses was keeping the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian; he led his flock beyond the wilderness, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire out of a bush; he looked, and the bush was blazing, yet it was not consumed. Then Moses said, “I must turn aside and look at this great sight, and see why the bush is not burned up.” When the Lord saw that he had turned aside to see, God called to him out of the bush, “Moses, Moses!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then he said, “Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground.” He said further, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” And Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Then the Lord said, “I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings, and I have come down to deliver them from the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and honey, to the country of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites. The cry of the Israelites has now come to me; I have also seen how the Egyptians oppress them. So come, I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.”

But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” He said, “I will be with you; and this shall be the sign for you that it is I who sent you: when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God on this mountain.” But Moses said to God, “If I come to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.” He said further, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’” God also said to Moses, “Thus you shall say to the Israelites, ‘The Lord, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you’:

This is my name forever, and this my title for all generations.”

Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Psalm 105:1-6, 23-26, 45c Read responsively by whole verse.

1 Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; * make known his deeds among the peoples.

2 Sing to him, sing praises to him, * and speak of all his marvelous works. 3 Glory in his holy Name; * let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

4 Search for the Lord and his strength; * continually seek his face.

5 Remember the marvels he has done, * his wonders and the judgments of his mouth,

6 O offspring of Abraham his servant, * O children of Jacob his chosen.

23 Israel came into Egypt, * and Jacob became a sojourner in the land of Ham. 24 The Lord made his people exceedingly fruitful; * he made them stronger than their enemies;

25 Whose heart he turned, so that they hated his people, * and dealt unjustly with his servants.

26 He sent Moses his servant, * and Aaron whom he had chosen.

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The Second Lesson Romans 12:9-21

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be pa-tient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Lector The Word of the Lord.People Thanks be to God.

Hymn 450 (stanzas 1-3, 6) “All hail the power of Jesus’ Name” Coronation

The Holy Gospel Matthew 16:21-28

Gospeler The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew.People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.” But he turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things.”

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit them if they gain the whole world but forfeit their life? Or what will they give in return for their life?

“For the Son of Man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay everyone for what has been done. Truly I tell you, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”

Gospeler The Gospel of the Lord.People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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All We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Prayers of the People Kneeling, the Leader and People pray responsively:

Officiant In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.

Leader For all people in their daily life and work;People For our families, friends, and neighbors, and for those who are alone.

For this community, the nation, and the world; especially for Donald our President; for Nathan and Henry, our governors; for the leadership of the CSRA;For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For the just and proper use of your creation; For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression.

Leader For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble;People For those who minister to the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

For the peace and unity of the Church of God; especially for our congregations in Savannah, St. George’s and St. Michael and All Angels, and in our companion diocese of the Dominican Republic, St. Stephen and St. Matthew in San Francisco de Macorís;

For all who proclaim the Gospel, and all who seek the Truth.

For Michael our Presiding Bishop, and Scott our Bishop; for our clergy, George, John, and Bill; and for all bishops and other ministers; for the members of our Flower Guild and our Altar Guild;

For all who serve God in his Church.

For all who are serving our country at home and abroad, especially Marty Sullivan, Joe Way, Dylan Luther, James Yarborough, and Joe Marsh;

That they may be strengthened by the indwelling of your Holy Spirit.

For the special needs and concerns of this congregation, especially Rachel Carroll, JoBe’ Sullivan, Cantine Jones, Sandra Mashburn, Cree Kilpatrick, Lois Hand, Lynn Cadle, Alice Sanders, Randy Smith, Dot Aiken, Jimmy Long, Loren, Chris Putt, Keith Saunders, Leo Bugenske, Mike Wickware, Norman Pursley, Frank Prosser, Diane Prosser, Deanna Kitchens, Donovan Jervin, John Pelham, Greg Sloan, Eleanor Wilkerson, Paige, Mike Joyce, Leila Hopkins, Rod Murray, Tammy Garner, and Kirk Baxley.

Silence. The People may add their own petitions.

Hear us, Lord;For your mercy is great. We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

Silence. The People may add their own thanksgivings.

We will exalt you, O God our King;And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom, especially Gloria Dowd Keith.

Silence. The People may add their own petitions.

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;Who put their trust in you.

Officiant We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.

The Confession

All Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The Absolution

Officiant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

The Peace All StandOfficiant The peace of the Lord be always with you.People And also with you.

The Ministers and People greet one another in the name of the Lord.

Parish Greetings & Announcements The Reverend George D. Muir

The Holy Communion: Rite Two

The Offertory Sentence Celebrant

Offertory Music William BoyceSonata, edited and arranged by Charles Callahan

Dr. Ray and Mr. Shafer

Presentation Hymn “Praise God, from whom all blessings flow” Old 100th

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Celebrant The Lord be with you.People And also with you.

Celebrant Lift up your hearts.People We lift them to the Lord.

Celebrant Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Celebrant It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. …[the Celebrant says a Proper Preface]…. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

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Please kneel as you are able.

Celebrant Holy and gracious Father: In your infinite love you made us for yourself; and, when we had fallen into sin and become subject to evil and death, you, in your mercy, sent Jesus Christ, your only and eternal Son, to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all. He stretched out his arms upon the cross, and offered himself, in obedience to your will, a per-fect sacrifice for the whole world. On the night he was handed over to suffering and death, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.” Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

All Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

Celebrant We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts. Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom. All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. Amen.

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The Lord’s Prayer

All Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Breaking of the Bread and Invitation

Celebrant Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.People Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

Celebrant This is the table, not of the Church, but of the Lord. It is made ready for those who love him and for those who want to love him more. So, come, you who have much faith and you who have little, you who have been here often and you who have not been here long, you who have tried to follow and you who have failed. Come, because it is the Lord who invites you. It is his will that those who want him should meet him here.

All who come in faith are welcome to receive Holy Communion.

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Eternal God, heavenly Father, you have graciously accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ, and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Flowers on the Altar this SundayThe flowers on the altar this Sunday were arranged by the Flower Guild

and are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for our sextons, Hillary, Greg, and Terral.

Special Music This SundayToday’s special music is given to the glory of God and in memory of Millwee Owens, Jr.,

generous churchman and faithful servant of God.

Parish Announcements

5:30 pm — Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion with Prayers for Healing. Rob Foster is our guest musician.

No EYC Tonight. Contact Ranie at rneislar@saintpauls.org for more information about youth events.

1st Sunday Offering – Your generous non-pledged offerings (cash and designated checks) on the first Sunday each month support our clergy’s Discretionary Account. Frs. Muir and Jenkins use these funds to meet urgent needs within our community, to further the ministries of the church when other funds are not available, and to support community programs and institutions that serve those in need.

Many have asked how we can help those dealing with the effects of the Gulf storm. Beyond our continuing prayers, Bishops in the dioceses of Texas and Louisiana request that you direct all support to Episcopal Relief and Development. ERD has been in routine contact with them since the storm path became clear in advance of landfall. Saint Paul’s Outreach Committee has allocated a gift of $1000. Gifts can be made through the Saint Paul’s website, directly on the ERD donation page for Hurricane Harvey (link available in Friday’s Weekly Postings), or your check payable to Saint Paul’s with ERD noted in the memo line. We will send our gifts to them early next week.

Melissa Schultz is offering MusikGarten classes for children ages 0-4 Friday mornings beginning September 8 at Saint Paul’s. Classes are a delightful opportunity to sing, dance, play rhythm instruments, learn tonal and rhythm building blocks, and enjoy time together with your child as well as meet other parents! Registration is open now. For more information and to register, visit http://www.larksongstudio.com/musikgarten.php or email melissa@larksongstudio.com.

Come See the New Saint Paul’s Video! We will be holding a Workshop during Christian Formation on Sunday, September 10, 9:30 am, in the Berlin Room, to see the new video that has been in the works for several months and to discuss ways of engaging our congregation and the community through digital and social media.

Next Sunday is Birthday Sunday. Join us during “Coffee and Conversation” (10:30 - 10:45 am) in Tyler Hall. ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in September.

You are invited to join in for fun and fellowship on Sunday, September 10, following the 11 am service for a Southern Low Country Boil. As we say goodbye to the summer, we welcome back our choirs, all our acolytes, and the many ministries that our Church is involved in. Please bring a side dish to share that will complement the shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage that will be on our tables. There will be chicken available to those that are unable to eat shrimp. While there is no cost for this get together, any donations would be greatly appreciated to help defray our expenses. We look forward to seeing everyone in the River Room and Berlin Room on September 10th!

EYC Cornerstone on the Canal next Sunday, September 10th! Cornerstone kicks off with a kayak ride down the Augusta Canal September 10 from 4-6:30 pm. Dinner included! ($15 per person, scholarship available) Please reserve your spot ASAP by emailing Ranie at rneislar@saintpauls.org.

Don’t miss an opportunity to participate with the many ministries connected to Saint Paul’s! If you or someone you know is interested in Episcopal Campus Ministry of Augusta University, Creation Care Ministry, or our other kindling adult ministries (ages 22-40ish), please contact Ranie at rneislar@saintpauls.org for more information.

Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, September 13, catered by Janet Ferguson, owner of It’s Official Events Unlimited. On the menu: shepherd’s pie, dinner rolls, green salad, dessert. $5 per person; $15 max per family. A reservation is not required; however, if you know you plan to attend, please RSVP to Todd Shafer at williamtshafer@gmail.com so that we can be the best hosts.

The Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. Michael Curry, is traveling throughout the U.S. offering a series of revivals. The Diocese of Georgia will host Revival: Fearless Faith, Boundless Love, Sunday, September 17, 2017, on the grounds of Honey Creek Retreat Center. Find out more at www.episcopalrevivalingeorgia2017.org. Ranie Neislar is coordinating transportation to Honey Creek for Saint Paul’s. Email Ranie for details at rneislar@saintpauls.org.

In conjunction with the Presiding Bishop’s Visit, the Diocese is offering a youth weekend for young people in grades 6-12 at Honey Creek. Registration links and details are available in Friday’s Weekly Postings. Contact Ranie Neislar, rneislar@saintpauls.org with any questions.

Our next Manna Pantry is September 15 and 16 in Tyler Hall. We need additional helpers to pack and move boxes Friday evening from 4:00 - 5:30 pm and Saturday morning from 9:30 am - 12:00 noon. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Anita Tanner at anitaandwendell@aol.com.

Ironman 70.3 — Volunteers are needed to work the Gear Drop at the 5th St. Marina the morning of Sunday, September 24. To volunteer, register online using the link found in Friday’s Weekly Postings. If you need additional information, contact George Barrett at georgebbarrett@gmail.com or at (706) 831-7436.

Do you have some time to give to Craig Houghton? We tutor 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders every Wednesday at 1 pm for one hour. We also need readers to come read storybooks to the 4-year-old and 5-year-old kindergarten classes! Please think about joining us. We have lots of fun with some great kids. For more information, e-mail Kathy Enicks, program coordinator, at kge1726@aol.com or call her at 484-433-4007.

Parents of college students (attending locally, in-state, & out-of-state), please forward updated mailing addresses to the Parish Office at mailbox@saintpauls.org. The Daughters of the King sends notes and small surprises to them during the year. For more information, contact Betty Jean Givens at darjeeling1@comcast.net.

Need a name tag? Name tags allow us to get to know each other and be a welcoming community to all. If you need a name tag or have just misplaced yours, email the parish office or ask an usher for the yellow form to request a name tag.

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Sunday Schedule

8:00 - 8:45 am Holy Eucharist Rite I 9:30 - 10:30 am Christian Formation Classes for ALL Ages 10:30 - 10:45 am Coffee & Conversation Tyler Hall 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Holy Eucharist Rite II Following the 11:00 am Service Lemonade on the Lawn 5:30 - 6:15 pm Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion with prayers for healing

Nursery care offered in the Children’s Ministry Center (CMC) 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.

The 11 am service is broadcast on WGAC 580 AM Radio and 95.1 FM Radio. Listen live on-line at http://wgac.com/listen-live/

Serving Today

The Reverend George D. Muir CelebrantThe Reverend John W. A. Jenkins Officiant and PreacherCarolyn Dolen VergerKen Smith, Matthew Price, Gayle Morgan LectorsRanie Neislar, Susan Yarborough Eucharistic MinistersJohn Joseph Scherer, Campbell Harison, Adrianne Massie, AcolytesWilliam Scherer, Sara Davis RatcliffeSandy Haskell, Charlie Enicks, Bill Clark, Bobby Wright UshersJeanie Mayson, Kathleen Fickling, Catherine Stuckey, Jean Wright Altar GuildBob Nelson, Wright Montgomery Audio/Visual TeamPam Uros Vestry Person of the Day

Clergy and Staff

The Reverend George Muir, Interim Rector ext. 211 gmuir@saintpauls.orgThe Reverend John Jenkins, Assistant Rector ext. 205 jjenkins@saintpauls.orgKeith Shafer, Director of Music ext. 215 kshafer@saintpauls.orgRanie Neislar, Coordinator of Youth Ministries ext. 206 rneislar@saintpauls.orgMary Jackson, Facility Manager ext. 203 steward@saintpauls.orgMeredith Beach, Parish Accountant ext. 204 mbeach@saintpauls.orgElisabeth Price, Parish Administrator ext. 225 mailbox@saintpauls.orgSarah Pritchard, Music Associate EmeritaHillary Bryant, Greg Maxie, and Terral Edge, SextonsHoward Lovett, Director of Audio Visual Services

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