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BoM Event Announcement #1

 From: Patrick McKay

patrick23seventy@outlook.com

BoM Event Announcement #1

Save the Date Book of Mormon Symposium and Rally
Friday May 19 and Saturday May 20, 6:30-9:30pm
Good Shepherd Community of Christ
4341 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City MO 64133

193 years ago, a book was published in the United States that has perhaps become one of the most widely read and distributed books ever published in America. You probably might not guess that this book is the “Book of Mormon”. Contrary to many popular assumptions, the Book of Mormon is not a book about Mormons or about the Mormon Churches. Instead, it is a book about a specific set of covenants that God has made with mankind. Because it, like the Bible, is the story of a people’s journey with God, the spiritual truths found in it are universal and touch both sinner and saint with the warmth of God’s Holy Spirit and even greater understandings about how we can become effective citizens in God’s Kingdom. Although the Bible came to mankind through the avenue of the Catholic Church; many denominations accept the Bible as the Word of God. The scriptural insights and blessings of the Bible speak a universal language that ministers to all Christians. In like manner, the Book of Mormon came to the world through the avenue of the Restoration Movement, led by Joseph Smith Jr. There are spiritual insights and blessings that come to all Christians who prayerfully read the testimony contained in the Book of Mormon. Non-Christians have a hard time believing that the true Word of God, Scripture, can be found written in the Bible. But those who have entered the discipline of reading the Bible testify that a wonderful spirit of conformation resonates in their hearts bringing them to the same conviction that fell upon Simon Peter — that Jesus is truly the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Christians, not acquainted with the Book of Mormon, have a hard time believing that the true Word of God, Scripture, can be found written in its pages. But those who have entered the discipline of reading the Book of Mormon for themselves, millions have, testify that a powerful spirit of confirmation descends upon their hearts to bring another witness that Jesus Christ, is truly the Son of God and that He was sent to be the Savior of all mankind.

A rare opportunity can present itself to all believers in the Book of Mormon as well as the local residents. Everyone is invited to attend to hear presentations and affirmations about this remarkable book. Speakers from a variety of backgrounds will be sharing their understandings and appreciations of the book. It is truly uncommon to hear about the Book of Mormon itself, without the overlay of church organizations appealing for converts. But on this day, all speakers, from whatever fellowship they belong will only be sharing their common view of and belief in the Book of Mormon. This is the time to satisfy your curiosity about one of the most famous books ever published in America, the Book of Mormon.

 From: Garland Schnack

gdschnack@hotmail.com

Community of Christ International Peace Award 2023

I have received some comments after sending this post about the CofC Peace Award. I am sorry if you are offended by this post. I only posted it because I believe people should be informed as to what is going on in the world and church organizations. I am not saying that this is my belief or anything I would follow. It is only information to help you make wise decisions. I did not write this, but it was copied and pasted from the CofC statement.

God Bless,
Garland Schnack

C of C International Peace Award 2023

 

C of C International Peace Award 2023 Excerpts from the C of C News re its 2023 International Peace Award Recipient— https://cofchrist.org/news/2023-international-peace-award-recipient/ 5 September 2022 The International Peace Award sponsored by Community of Christ and the Shaw Family Foundation will be awarded at the 2023 World Conference in April. We are pleased to announce Community Peacemaker Teams as the 2023 recipient. Initially supported institutionally by Mennonites and the Church of the Brethren, Community Peacemaker Teams later were joined by a Roman Catholic religious order, Quakers, and the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, among others. Teams are made up of a diversity of staff from a variety of faith and spiritual backgrounds, with a commitment to nonviolence. Learn more about Community Peacemaker Teams at www.cpt.org. About the Award Honorees represent diversity in ethnicity, gender, and faith. Their work aligns with Community of Christ’s efforts to Pursue Peace on Earth and Abolish Poverty and End Suffering by seeking avenues of peace amid conflict, injustice, and suffering of persons, creatures, and the environment. The award includes a financial gift to be donated to the charitable peace, justice, or environmental organization(s) of the recipient’s choice. ________________________________________ About the far-left, New Age, Community Peacemaker Teams (excerpts from their website— https://cpt.org/about CPT [and CRT] understands violence to be rooted in systemic structures of oppression. We are committed to undoing oppressions, starting within our own lives and in the practices of our organization. CPT enlists spiritual communities and individuals in an organized, nonviolent alternative to war. CPT’s initial roots among Mennonites, Church of the Brethren and Quakers have spread into a broad multi-faith network that supports spiritually-centered peacemaking, creative public witness, nonviolent direct action, and protection of human rights. OUR WORK INCLUDES: Human rights observation and reporting. Solidarity networking: partnering with individuals and organizations to work toward change. Page 2 of 2 This is the lens through which CPT conducts our work. We believe that violence is a symptom of underlying systems of oppression (sexism, racism, heterosexism, colonialism, capitalism, imperialism) that perpetuate acts of violence. We seek to address these root causes at an interpersonal, organizational, state, and global level. Decolonization Much of our world has been violently colonized by empires throughout history and continually oppressed through racist, extractivist, and capitalist systems of destruction. CPT advocates for decolonization: dismantling these systems of oppression and moving towards systems of caregiving, balance, and mutual aid. Partnerships Our work is built on partnerships and led by local peacebuilders. We only work in spaces where we have been invited to join together with established initiatives, and we are committed to long-term relationships with our partners who resist oppression every day, not only during emergency situations. Creative Nonviolence CPT supports nonviolent resistance movements and wages nonviolent direct action to confront systems of violence and oppression. We believe in creative nonviolent action as a tool for sustainable transformation rooted in liberating love. Spiritually-guided CPT was born out of a Christian community’s response to increased militarism and violence. We have since grown into a diverse group of peacemakers, many of whom draw inspiration for their nonviolent practices from multiple spiritual and philosophical understandings and beliefs. We know and celebrate that the sacred is recognized and revealed in many traditions and tongues, identities and images, colours and cultures. Collective Liberation We understand each of our teams’ struggles for justice—while diverse and contextually nuanced—as united together for collective liberation. We cannot dismantle the structures of oppression without the knowledge and experience of our diverse identities. Together, we will overcome.

2023 Conference of Restoration Elders Evaluation

 From: Brian Mundy

bmundy@eldersconference.org

2023 Conference of Restoration Elders Evaluation

Brothers,

I just returned from a 2 week mission trip in Maine, USA. What a blessing as we went from home to home and also ministered in the 2 branches there. What I found brothers was that the Saints are starving for ministry. We are in the process of searching for someone that can minister there full time, if not we are about to lose that state.
Saturday I received a wonderful report from Brother Jay Havener in Michigan that their conference went great and the "Saints in Michigan are ready to roll up their sleeves, get closer to Jesus and focus more fully on the Kingdom". What a wonderful encouraging testimony. It is my prayer that all of our Branches and regions can say the same thing.

We have our final registration numbers from conference. We had 189 priesthood registered from 7 countries representing 75 branches. Truly each of you made it a huge success! In my last email I requested you to take a few minutes and fill out the following survey. To date we have only received 11 responses. There are no names attached to it so when it comes in we do not know who responded. Please respond. It will be very helpful as we plan next year's conference. 2023 Conference of Restoration Elders Evaluation

2023 Conference of Restoration Elders Evaluation
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Also, We are working on the next tidings, Please, if you have any testimonies or thoughts you would like to share with me on conference or if you would like to put something in the Tidings, please email me. It is my prayer that we all listen and respond so that we are able to not only walk circumspectly but diligently.

Next Week Elder Jerry Shiflett and I will be traveling to England to minister to the few saints there. Please keep us in your prayers. If there is ever anything that I can do to assist you in your ministry, please don't hesitate to let me know.

As a reminder our theme for this next year. It is taken from Luke 1:17, “Make ready a people prepared for the Lord”. We cannot do this if we are walking as men. So, press forward the Kingdom awaits. God bless us all.

Your fellow servant
Brian Mundy

Restoration Float Trip 2023 Registration

 ​From: Steven Barnes

rsteven.barnes@gmail.com

Restoration Float Trip 2023 Registration

Only one week left register, for the 2023 Restoration Float Trip. Registration ends May 1st. The Float Trip is June 2nd-4th.

Link to Register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyBd-NpMwZaT1C2OuCuNRwOVNE33MlakyHtAAO2AV438LIKw/viewform

Last year we had 9 branches represented and everyone had a great time. Can't wait to see everyone again and meet some new friends. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, rsteven.barnes@gmail.com

God Bless,
R. Steven Barnes

​Prayers for Gene Stewart​

 From: Melissa Allshouse

​melissaLeeWVU@yahoo.com​

​Prayers for Gene Stewart​

Gene Stewart is having the middle toe on his left foot amputated May 3 about 2pm, in/out patient surgery.
He is seeing the family doctor this Friday to find out more about the diabetes and high blood pressure. He would like extra prayers for the hypertension.