Calvary Church stands as a beacon of faith in the quaint town of Oakridge. Its imposing edifice is a testament to over seven decades of spiritual endurance. Yet the once-vibrant congregation has dwindled and stagnation hangs in the air. Into this uncertainty steps Pastor Terrance, a young man brimming with energy and a fervent desire to reignite the flames of devotion. Freshly ordained and armed with seminary knowledge, Terrance faces the challenge of shepherding a congregation resistant to change. Tradition holds firm; the refrain "we have always done it this way" echoes through the hallowed halls. Terrance finds an unlikely ally in Merle, a stalwart member whose family helped found the church in 1947. Together, they embark on a journey to breathe new life into Calvary Church. Through biblical narratives and unwavering faith, Terrance weaves a story that resonates with the hearts of the faithful. Slowly, the congregation opens its hearts, embracing the transforming power of collaboration and vision. As new programs and outreach efforts take root, Calvary Church emerges as a vibrant, flourishing community. The journey is long and arduous, but the rewards are immeasurable—a testament to the enduring power of faith, perseverance, and willingness to embrace change.

An ultraviolet high-energy Thomson scattering probe beam has been implemented on the Omega laser facility at the University of Rochester. The new probe operates at a wavelength of 264nm, with a maximum energy of 260J in a pulselength of 1ns. The probe is focused with an F/6.7 lens to a minimum focal spot of 40{micro}m within a pointing tolerance of

Aquatic systems are impacted by temperature fluctuations which can alter the toxicity of pesticides. Increased temperatures have elevated pest activity, resulting in an escalation of pesticide use. One such pesticide class, pyrethroids, has replaced the use of several banned pesticides due to its low mammalian toxicity. The impacts of increased temperatures on the toxicity of a pyrethroid, permethrin, to fish is not yet known. In the current study, juvenile inland silversides (Menidia beryllina) were exposed to permethrin at three temperatures: 10°C, 20°C, and 30°C. Permethrin toxicity was significantly different among each temperature and showed an inverse relationship with temperature. As temperatures fluctuate, fishes experience a change in respiration, biotransformation, and elimination rates, which can drive the noted difference in toxicity. Based on these findings, toxicity can be temperature dependent and should be considered when assessing risk of exposure to pesticides in aquatic systems.