Zionworks News for January 20th, 2025
The good, the bad and the momentous…and the urgent
We were reminded today that each one of us is free to pursue and accomplish the full purpose and potential placed in us at creation and to live in a Godly world united in good will for each other and united as a nation. We were reminded that the health and preservation of those Principles that were Ordained to make this nation great require that each one of us has a part in it. Beyond that, the call from Heaven to establish, on this land, a place of safety and refuge for the pure-hearted from near and far, a society that will live by the reliable principles of Christ and his gospel, protected from the forces of evil, is more powerful and urgent than ever before…and here we are, with you and I having a practical part in it if we will pursue it. As we have discovered, no two of us engaged in this effort are the same. We find that the would-be challenges from this fact work to Zion’s advantage—if we work at it with applied love and de-commissioned ego. We find compassion where otherwise there would have been distrust. But we aren’t quite there yet; but,it’s growing and we’re amazed with it. Now is the time for all who yearn for the Kingdom on the earth to come together with our hopes and our resources and work with commitment, under the leadership of Christ, and watch his wonders happen.
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Because of the urgency of getting these notices out, much of the intended message for this newsletter will need to wait for next time.
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I received this email from Richard Boyden at 2:44 this afternoon, but I was at work and didn’t get to read it until about 6:44. I tried to call Lakota Plains Propane at that time and they were closed, so then I called the sender of the email. He said that the minimum amount the propane company will accept is $200 and that he is also calling another propane company to get the lowest price. One of our members has volunteered to send $250 to the propane co. tomorrow, but will need to get reimbursed. If each of us that receive this message can donate at least $10, much more than the minimum can be collected for the health and survival of these people. Tomorrow (Tuesday) I will be unable to communicate for a while, so someone else has volunteered to coordinate the effort. You can reach her at 816 721 3962. Here is Richard’s message:
EMERGENCY! INDIAN FAMILY FREEZING! I just talked to the daughter of Chester Steele, Tia Steele from the village of Rocky Ford on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in south-east South Dakota They just ran out of propane and it's -3 there. Ten people ages 7 to 72 live in this poorly insulated home. If someone would call Lakota Plains propane and purchase a minimum of $200 in propane, they will deliver ASAP. MORE WOULD BE BETTER! This Tribe of Manasseh as documented in the Book of Mormon as well as Jews family could freeze to death. And they are not members of the Church. 1-605-867-5199 is the number of Lakota Plains Propane Tia is the grand daughter of Chester Steele and today is her birthday no less. She does craft work but needs supplies! Questions please contact me, Richard Boyden, at 816-599-1388 Thank you!
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A little more good news for our area-- after Tuesday the forecast daytime highs for the next eight days are to reach above freezing and even into the 40’s. We can starting counting the days to planting time…and mowing and weeding. Though February and March can be miserable, we’ll tough it out until the birds sing and the daffodils pop up.
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NEXT MEETING: This coming Sunday, January 26th at Central Branch, 919 S. Delaware, Independence at 2:00PM. On the agenda: Specifics of living for Christ in his kingdom / working as individuals and as teams, interesting reports, interesting exchanges of ideas, and the fellowship that is always enjoyed.
CONTACT: Your questions and comments are welcome at zionworkz@protonmail.com and yyeoman@protonmail.com .
With Christ and his love as our bond,
Your brothers and sisters at Zionworks
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