Thursday, July 3, 2025

Daniel Dennis Hirst - Obituary

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Daniel Dennis Hirst

August 24, 1932 — June 27, 2025

Pleasant Hill

Daniel Dennis Hirst passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, at the age of 92. Born on August 24, 1932, in Independence, Missouri, Daniel lived a life filled with devotion to his family, career, and community.

Daniel graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1950, marking the beginning of a lifelong journey marked by numerous contributions to those around him. In a beautiful culmination of young love, he married his high school sweetheart, Dolores Shadel, on September 21, 1951, at the Spring Branch R.L.D.S. church in Independence. Their partnership stood as a testament to love and commitment, lasting through the decades. From their union came four children: Russell David, Steven Wayne, Ruth Ann, and Bruce Alan.

His professional journey encompassed more than four decades, working tirelessly for ARMCO Steel for 31 years before dedicating another 18 years to UMKC. Daniel’s work ethic was a defining characteristic, as he devoted himself with integrity and passion to his roles, earning the respect and admiration of colleagues and friends alike.

Beyond the workplace, Daniel was deeply committed to the values of community service, particularly in youth development. He spent an impressive 49 years as a Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader, showcasing his dedication through various positions, including Scoutmaster of Troop 208 and co-founder of Troop 802 in Buckner, Missouri. For his unwavering commitment to scouting, he proudly received the district award of merit in 1976 and was honored to be a member and Sachem in the tribe of Mic-O-Say.

Daniel's faith was central to his life as a lifelong member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He attended the Buckner Restoration Branch, where his role as an elder allowed him to serve his community faithfully. His passion for gardening was matched only by his love for antique cars and building miniature engines, interests that brought him joy and creativity throughout his life.

His passing is preceded by his parents, Edgar Leroy and Ruth Belle (Worsham) Hirst; his siblings, Mary Seaman and John Hirst; his daughters-in-law, Claudia Hirst and Sherry Hirst; and his granddaughter, Arielle Thomas. His legacy lives on through his best friend and wife of 73 years, Dolores Hirst; their children, Russell Hirst, Steven Hirst, Ruth Small (Steve), and Bruce Hirst (Joanne); his grandchildren, Jeff Hirst, Jessica Hirst, Ashley Pinkston, Brice Hirst, Angela Napier, Wendy Fleming, and Jennifer Hirst-Long, as well as 13 great grandchildren.

Family, friends, and all whose lives he touched will gather to honor his memory during the funeral service to be held on July 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at the Buckner Restoration Branch in Independence, Missouri. Following the service, a graveside service will take place at 3:30 PM at Buckner Hill Cemetery in Buckner, Missouri.

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LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD JULY 3, 2025

 LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD JULY 3, 2025

 

July greetings to all the lovely Saints in every corner of God’s vineyard,

 

Does anyone remember the old song, “Sixteen Tons?” You are telling your age if you do as it was written in 1946, but that is beside the point. There are a few lines in the song that we might want to look at.”Saint Peter, don’t you call me, cause I can’t go. I owe my soul to the company store.”

 

The lyrics are not scripturally correct, as is the case with secular songs and even some religious hymns, but prompts us to ask ourselves, here at the midpoint of 2025 and approaching another Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, to whom or what do we “Owe our souls?” I’m sure every “Christian” in the world would quickly say, “God, of course.” However, the quick answer is not always the real answer. The real answer is in our heart which is reflected in our daily life. The whole ministry of Jesus Christ was and still is to show us that we can be friends of our Lord rather than slaves to the world.

 

Who are the ones to be blessed in the Beatitudes? Those who believe on him, come down into the depths of humility, are baptized in his name and receive the Holy Ghost, those who come unto Him and are poor in spirit, those who truly mourn due to their sins, those who are meek, hunger and thirst after righteousness, are merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, those who are persecuted and reviled for his name’s sake. All these things plus many more are what defines who owns our souls.

 

A ministry of music sang at Waldo Avenue RB last Sunday, taken from Joshua 24 where Joshua is challenging them Israelites before going into the Promise Land. He reminded them of all God’s blessings and then told them to choose that day whom they would serve. His response was “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” The immediate response of the Israelites was, basically, “Of course, we will serve the Lord.” You know the rest of the story. They did not serve God except when they got themselves in trouble, then they cried out to God. Many of us are just like the Israelites. We say one thing and do another. Thus, Zion waits. Thus we still wait for “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven.”

 

I was shaken in my complacency last week in a small group meeting when a person mentioned Earl Curry’s “Endowment “ experience in 1957. She wanted to know when the priesthood were going to do something about it. While a significant part of it refers to the priesthood, it also involves all those who

anticipate, yet are waiting, for “The Endowment.” We each have a role to play in the fulfillment of God’s kingdom on earth, now and later.

 

In the Endowment experience, God made some statements that should have really caught our attention in 1957, surely in 1984, or 2001, but definitely in 2025. In question 1, “When shall the day of marvelous Spiritual Endowment be?” “Endowment COULD come to the church surely within ten years (1967) and even less: IF God’s people will make themselves aware of the world’s great need, IF they will become aware of the church’s desperate need for mighty spiritual power, and IF they will go up to the mountain of the Lord’s House.”

 

A line from the hymn, “A Calm and Gentle Quiet” by David Smith, reminds us, “We must not wait, FOR NOW the time is OURS. And if I wait, another waits for me…”

 

God bless

Paul Gage

 

Thursday, June 26, 2025

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LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD JUNE 26, 2025

 LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD JUNE 26, 2025

 

Hello Dear Saints,

 

We have officially passed the first day of summer (In the USA) and are nearly half finished with 2025. I hope and pray that each of you is doing very well in you daily living in God’s Kingdom. Certainly, we all know and experience those daily “struggles,’ as we endeavor to “live in the Kingdom,..” Those “little” things that seek to disrupt our daily walk with the Lord. They are nothing new, as each one from the Garden has had to deal with that daily struggle. Adam had to go out and work by the sweat of his brow. Noah preached 120 years and only eight were saved. Have you ever thought about how Noah and Mrs. Noah must have felt when God closed the door of the Ark? They had children or at least relatives that were on the outside.

 

There is a general overall concern among the Saints for our children and the youth of the church. Why? Because of the daily obstacles that seem to get in our path and try to detour us way from or even out of the Kingdom. We are told in Mosiah 3:11-13 “There is no other name given whereby salvation cometh; therefore, I would that ye should take upon you the name of Christ, all you that have entered into the covenant with God, that ye should be obedient unto the end of your lives. 12 And it shall come to pass that whosoever doeth this shall be found at the right hand of God, for he shall know the name by which he is called; for he shall be called by the name of Christ. 13 And now, it shall come to pass that whosoever shall not take upon them the name of Christ must be called by some other name; therefore, he findeth himself on the left hand of God.” This leads to logical questions: Have I, we, taken upon us the Name of Christ? If so, how is it, or is it, “showing itself” in our interaction with others, especially within our families and the household of faith? Have we lost people because they don’t see us practicing what we “Preach?” Preaching does not have to be confined to the pulpit. No activity whether it be a reunion, camp, retreat, Sunday services or Wednesday prayer services will accomplish much if we go home and stay in our own “kingdom.”

 

No one enters a race to lose. Rather, they practice and go through all kinds of preparation in order to win. We are hoping to be in the reality of God’s Kingdom someday, but are we practicing (living) those things that will ensure the victory? It has been said that “Practice makes perfect,” but this is not true. It is “Perfect practice” that makes perfect. A famous musician one said that if he went one day without practice, he noticed it. If he went two days, his critics noticed it and if he went three days without practicing, EVERYBODY noticed it. What do people see in us as we go forth into our activities each day? In Doctrine and Covenants 38:5c and 46:9b we are told to practice some things daily. Check out those two scriptures and see what you, I, we, are to practice daily.

 

Philippians 4:4-9 “4 Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, Rejoice. 5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be afflicted for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report--if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do; and the God of peace shall be with you”.

 

Remember that God goes before, behind, and all around us.

 

God bless,

Paul Gage

 

Thursday, June 19, 2025

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD JUNE 19, 2025

 

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD JUNE 19, 2025

 

Dear Saints,

 

Consider this greeting from 2 Corinthians 1:2-5 “2 Grace be to you and peace, from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.”

 

How are things going in your corner of the Kingdom? Any tribulation, trouble, concerns about world, national and local happenings? Any problems in your own life or that of your family? Sickness, aches, pains, serious diseases? God has all the answers wrapped in one word, HIM.

 

What are your daily thoughts, actions and words in regard to the Kingdom of God?

 

The Kingdom of God refers to God's sovereign rule and reign, both in heaven and on earth. It's often described as a realm where God's will is perfectly done, and where believers experience blessings, righteousness, and peace. It's not just a future hope, but also a present reality, impacting believers' lives now and extending into eternity. 

 

Key Aspects of the Kingdom of God:

God's Rule and Reign:

The core concept is God's authority and dominion over all creation, a concept often summarized as God's "reign". 

 

Already, But Not Yet:

The Kingdom of God is both a present reality (already inaugurated through Jesus) and a future hope (awaiting full consummation at Christ's second coming). 

 

Physical and Spiritual:

While most if not all religions outside the Restoration do not think of God’s kingdom in a physical sense, Jesus taught us to pray “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it it in heaven.” Many do not make a connection of the physical to the spiritual and so generally just see one aspect of the kingdom. The Restoration believes that there will be a Kingdom of God on earth as well as in heaven. The connection is that, as in the parables of Jesus, the physical compliments the spiritual. It might be said that the kingdom of God is a spiritual reality that can be experienced wherever God's will is being done, even as we live in a physical world waiting for Jesus to return and establish His True Kingdom.

 

Transformative Power:

The Kingdom of God is associated with transformation, both individually (in hearts and minds) and collectively, impacting society and relationships. 

 

Seeking First:

Seeking first to build up the Kingdom of God and establish His righteousness, often involves prioritizing God's values and principles in every aspect of life. This can include acts of service, generosity, and a reliance on God's provision. 

 

In Matthew 13 Jesus shares seven parables about the Kingdom of God. While the parables differ in meaning, they share a common thread: the value and dire urgency of truly belonging to the Kingdom of God. How worthwhile it is to surrender our lives and earthly treasures to gain eternal life and citizenship in the Kingdom. Jesus is constantly calling “His people” to obedience to His laws and commandments which includes repentance, forgiveness, reconciliation, love for all people and mostly to love Him first, with all that we are, have, or ever hope to be. Do you, we value the Kingdom of God more than this earthly life? As we consider that question, and as Jesus asked Peter three times, “Do you love Me?” how are things going in your corner of the Kingdom?

 

God bless,

Paul Gage

 


Saturday, June 14, 2025

Handyman Available for Work

Handyman Available for Work

Good morning.  Chuck Sperry is in town for several months.  He is looking for work.  He does remodeling, carpentry, plumbing or electrical. Please give Chuck a call if you need any help.  Thank you and have a blessed day.  

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Healing Hearts Meeting in June 2025

 Healing Hearts Meeting in June 2025


Healing Hearts is a Christ centered group open to all who are currently widowed (widows and widowers).  We offer fellowship, friendship, fun and worship.  We support each other emotionally through our presence and our common grief.  This group is open to all who are widowed, regardless of church affiliation.

We will meet at Colbern Road Restoration Branch on:

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:30 - 4:00 PM

The Church of Jesus Christ
Colbern Road Restoration Branch
9525 Lake Lotawana Rd., Gate 2
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 

Contact:  Mary Drummond 816-665-9051