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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2024, Andrews University Sat, 27 Apr 2024 22:58:00 +0000 Sat, 27 Apr 2024 22:58:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu AA: E-Sanjo Newsletter http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/57072 Please see our twice-weekly newsletter, <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/aa/parents/aa_weekly/index.html" target="_blank">E-Sanjo</a>, for news and announcements.   Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:10:13 +0000 AA: Virtual Graduation for the Class of 2020 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/56220 The Andrews Academy Class of 2020 had a unique graduation, as have most, if not all, of the graduates this year due to COVID-19. The class sponsors, Rich Aguilera, and members of the class, as well as others, put together a virtual graduation. The videos included parent tributes, special musics, awards, speakers, messages from faculty and staff, laughter, tears, and even a last journey down the halls of AA. This unique class will never forget their last quarter of school at AA or their graduation. Class of 2020, we wish you all the very best and invite you to come back to visit us when you can! <a href="https://www.pmchurch.org/service/2020/05/23/divine-disruption#parenttributeprogram" target="_blank">Sabbath School & Parent Tributes</a> <a href="https://www.pmchurch.org/service/2020/05/23/divine-disruption#secondservice" target="_blank">Baccalaureate Service</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYbgpu5PYv0&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Class Night</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSNF0ecA4dg&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Commencement Service</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oML9OTS85jU&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">"It Is Well" by AA & RMES Music Departments</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2dOIJMvjv4&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">"Goodbye, My Friend" by Silhouettes</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJBKAYRTeBU&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">"Standing By My Side" by Emma Hamel</a>   Tue, 09 Jun 2020 11:52:12 +0000 AA: Tradition of Mizpah Continued http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/56200 While this may not have been the end of year we had imagined, we want to thank all of you again for your continued support and for journeying with us through this school year. At the end of every year, we have an AA tradition of reciting the Mizpah. The Mizpah has been used many times throughout history to symbolize that what is important in life is goodness, kindness, and the courage to be understanding. Mizpah has also become a part of Andrews Academy's end-of-the-year events. Since 1992 when Dr. James Nash first introduced this symbolic ceremony, a list of names of all the students in the school for that year has been placed in the Mizpah vault located in the theme wall of the Academy Commons. It is the school's way of presenting to God the entire Academy student body and faculty from not only this year, but for every year since 1979, when the building was opened. By placing the names in the vault, we are placing each person in God's hands with a prayer that each person will reunite together when Jesus returns to take us to Heaven. Although we weren’t together, we have kept the tradition and legacy going by placing all the student names in our vault. Although we did not walk out of this building together, we know the student body, faculty, and staff that comprised the 2019-2020 will never be together again. Life is short. Life is not certain. With the threat of this COVID-19, this is even more evident. Make a covenant to yourselves and your friends and family that no matter what happens, you will strive to live the principles of the Mizpah - goodness, kindness, and understanding. As you read the words of the Mizpah below, let it be a covenant for all in front of God to be joined together again with Jesus when He comes.   <p style="Margin:0;-webkit-text-size-adjust:none;-ms-text-size-adjust:none;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;font-size:18px;font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;line-height:27px;color:#333333;text-align:center;"> “The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.” Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:44:45 +0000 AA: Grad Bash/Incoming Freshman Registration http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/56149 8th Grade Grad Bash for incoming 9th grade students and their parents is typically held on the Saturday night after AA's Graduation. This year, due to COVID-19, we will have a virtual Grad Bash on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at 7 PM. Click <a href="https://alumni4.andrews.edu/email/w/YGDuV763WHy8927Jbvljh7638McQ" target="_blank">here</a> for a newsletter with more information. <a href="https://andrews.zoom.us/j/92112385215?pwd=Lzc2d2UvbGhRVXM1Q0xScndQMmNhZz09" target="_blank">Zoom Link</a> - Password: GRADBASH20 If you have any questions about your enrollment process or status, please email <a href="mailto:academy@andrews.edu">academy@andrews.edu</a> or call 269-471-3138. Thu, 28 May 2020 15:13:29 +0000 AA: Distance Ed Through End of School Year http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/55729 On April 2, 2020, the Governor of Michigan mandated that K–12 students should not return to the school building through the end of the school year, as a precaution in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. <div> After an extended spring break, AA distance education classes began on March 30 and will continue through May 21. During this period it is imperative that you stay connected with our AA <a href="https://www.facebook.com/andrewsacademyaa/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and <a href="https://factsmgt.com" target="_blank">Renweb/FACTS</a>, as well as the <a href="https://www.andrews.edu/aa/parents/aa_weekly/index.html" target="_blank">E-Sanjo</a>, for ongoing updates. We’ll also contact you by email for pertinent information and any changes. Please make sure that you and your student check his/her school email for important instructions and updates on how to access their class information. The school office remains closed at this time. </div> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:25:33 +0000 AA's Symphonic Band & Handbell Tour http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/55600 The annual Andrews Academy Band and Handbells Short Tour (February 20 -23, 2020) returned to Andrews Academy on Sunday afternoon. On Friday they performed an evening concert at Highland Academy. They presented at both services on Sabbath morning at Madison Adventist church, and concluded their performances at First Nashville Hispanic Adventist Church that afternoon. Another important component of music tours is the general education experiences available to students. For a number of them, this was their first time experiencing the Nashville and Chattanooga area. The group visited the Tennessee Aquarium on Friday morning, where students experienced an array of animals found in both fresh and salt water, butterflies, and other land animals. On Saturday evening, they enjoyed fun-oriented activities at Strikes and Spares, and open gym playing basketball with Highland Academy students. These tours/performances provide valuable opportunities for students to employ their gifts in such a way that audiences may be drawn closer to God by means of the worshipful music they hear. In each venue, numerous people commented on the high quality of the performances, but most importantly, they shared how they had been blessed and/or inspired by the music. In addition, members of the audience remarked on how disciplined and organized students were, each one performing their duties efficiently—setting up chairs, stands, moving percussion, etc.—and how well they behaved on the platform. In the minds of these audience members, behaviors such as these speak very highly of the students' character, and also of the music program. The group enjoyed delicious suppers hosted by Southern Adventist University (Thursday evening) and Highland Academy (Friday night), and on Sabbath, the Madison Campus church provided a wonderful potluck for the students, allowing students and church members to mingle together. Several student leaders also presented worship thoughts throughout the tour. Worshiping together, sharing Jesus through music, and doing all of these activities together helps develop the group into a closer and more cohesive unit. Thank you, Dr. Elsy M. Gallardo-Díaz and Mr. Marcelo Martins, for creating a tour to not only share Jesus through music, but also provide interesting general education experiences. A big thank you to Mrs. Mills, Ms. Sanford, Mr. & Mrs. McArthur, and Mr. VanDenburgh for being outstanding sponsors/drivers, and to Mr. Steeves and Mr. Bradfield for driving the bus and passenger van during this tour. See our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/andrewsacademyaa/photos/?tab=album&album_id=3004353462922908" target="_blank">Facebook album</a> for more pictures of the tour. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 10:12:06 +0000 AA's Winter Bible Camp 2020 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/55235 <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Eighty-four students enjoyed Andrews Academy's annual spiritual retreat, Winter Bible Camp, at Camp Au Sable (January 16-19, 2020). The design for the weekend was to have each student involved in leading out in some aspect of the program so that each would be blessed and grow through the activities, to challenge students to critically think about choices they make, and to develop a deeper relationship with Jesus. The Spiritual Life Committee, consisting of organizational pastors, prepared several interactive Bible activities for the meetings. <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">   <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> On Friday afternoon, time was spent enjoying the outdoors and preparing for the Agape Feast and Communion. Students were able to cross country ski, try out the sledding hill at various times throughout the weekend, hike the nature trail, and commune with God in nature. The footwashing, the breaking of bread, and the drinking of the grape juice were part of a memorable and very meaningful Communion service on Friday evening for all. Following Communion, the guys and girls separated into their own afterglow activities. Throughout the camp out, there were afterglow activities, including the girls' activity on Thursday evening called, "Warrior Princess." <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">   <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Pastor Thorly James was the guest speaker for the weekend, presenting the theme Ignite. He called students to be on fire for God with a fire that Satan can’t put out. He talked about many aspects of this, including Eutychus falling out of the window, and how he was asleep and half out of the church when he fell. We need to be on fire for Jesus and be involved in the church to strengthen our relationship with Jesus and lead others to Him. <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">   <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Sabbath afternoon involved everyone hiking out to the Chapel in the Woods in Hartwick Pines State Park, a nearby 49 acre park of old growth pines. The rustic wooden structure provided beautiful acoustics. The spontaneous singing of hymns, gospel, and many other familiar songs, interspersed with testimonials, was a highlight of the Winter Bible Camp experience for many. Parents, your hearts would be filled with joy if you were able to be there and peek in the chapel doors. With joy on everyone's faces, there was harmony all around, and it felt like the group had created their own bit of Heaven. <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">   <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Throughout the weekend of many activities, students worked up an appetite and enjoyed the food and company of each other. Students took turns cleaning dishes, pots and pans, cafeteria, lobby, and restrooms. Saturday evening included outside activities, indoor games, and popcorn. We are thankful for a safe Winter Bible Camp, as well as a safe trip home on the many miles of snowy Michigan roads. On the return trip, the group on the coach bus had to wait for almost an hour for an accident to be cleared on I-196. <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">   <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> Many students (and sponsors) came back to AA changed, having a deeper relationship with Jesus and with each other. If you were not able to attend Winter Bible Camp this year, make sure that you plan to attend next year. It’s an awesome experience to participate in. <p style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">   <p class="esd-ckeditor-end-container" style="margin: 0px; text-size-adjust: none; font-size: 14px; font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 21px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> We thank the team of teachers and student pastors that planned this weekend. A big thank you to Pastor Mario Ferguson for working with student pastors and the guest speaker in creating this spiritually-focused weekend at Camp Au Sable. Also a big thank you to the sponsors of the trip: Mr. & Mrs Silvestre, Dr. Heather Ferguson & Pastor Mario Ferguson, Ms. Ivonne Segui-Weiss, Mr. & Mrs. Martins, and Mr. Rick Wright. Their long hours of dedicated service throughout the weekend to make it successful is greatly appreciated. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:33:44 +0000 AA's Feast of Lights Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/55056 <p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(28, 30, 33); font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <span style="color: rgb(28, 30, 33); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">The forty-seventh annual Feast of Lights was held on Friday, December 13, 2019. It was a spectacular night of music, scriptures, and drama honoring the King of Kings, a retelling of the glorious Christmas story. It spoke to our hearts of His wondrous love. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(28, 30, 33); font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <span style="color: rgb(28, 30, 33); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">A big thank you to all of the students who worked diligently in making this such a beautiful program. And a big thank you to the music directors, Elsy M. Gallardo-Diaz & Marcelo Martins. <p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(28, 30, 33); font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">   <p style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(28, 30, 33); font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> For a video of the program, please go to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/andrewsacademyaa/videos/498267280785008/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. <p style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(28, 30, 33); font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">   <p style="margin: 6px 0px 0px; display: inline; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(28, 30, 33); font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/andrewsacademyaa/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2851293624895560&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAi-jbcKNrD8BWT6pnzigKODCuLDL_PQM5yFvYCkowivJYZmD9vx9AhJEI6Egn3JQhZG087glq7dbYosSmVETuOFGaSXokGrwdRdVyof0YIJR2QyXU-i0Ib_I6zW77_hqtJSMUdB27sr1j9A0ckXa3q99sqswiaeUjXiJL6ml1ROPA1nRUvdBCzpnE1jEhR8ougJP3hP8p61m_Ge4t86WnyxeNL2hKNf8sahgzECELnjArEXVX3tHn6JJnq-qRhZWxN2NI51BT8mqYRk-QyXc4SOVLk26BT11om1MAAEhmPnLDx-Qzi30IWeb5t9RRTm-GIFOLPbbtSKD9Y1gegjhiOX4EeugL5aH1O09OVWrEv8Xdk1ZRdngxyBXhDAZGad1spbrtrd_Im8rRqDXQFgE5O775lL5oWqivcmt6a8M4SvQ4592y7k2WMxbjX_K86fUllDTSpr5TF7yHhRtC8xBlN82086ZiEgJiSKcYH9hmLimXjKOxKLiuNcnDTx2awcA79uOl43gfS54BEJ0GmFonOM5Q3jKFp2QGz&__tn__=-UC-R" target="_blank">Facebook photo album</a>   Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:10:04 +0000