OCTOBER. 2020.
Around and About the
Centre Place by High Priest
Paul J. Gage, Independence, Missouri
Time
marches on and waits for no man, or person. It certainly often seems that time
is speeding up or I am getting slower. Doctrine and Covenants 83:16 speaks to
the conditions of the world as well as our lives and says ":until I have
completed my work, which shall be cut short in righteousness." Verse 17
then speaks of our hope in the Kingdom. Everything God has done, is doing, and
will do is beyond our human comprehension and therefore we lack, to some
extent, the ability to truly appreciate God's love. As the seasons come and go,
people make various preparations for each season. Each day of our lives is a
"new season," so what do we do to prepare for each day and of course,
our life? Sanctification seems to be an
aspect of the gospel that we like to hear about, but don't want to take the
action necessary for us to become "sanctified." Sanctification and
sacrifice go together, hand in hand. To sanctify our lives, we must sacrifice
those things that keep us from being sanctified. This is brought to our
attention in Doctrine and Covenants 85:16-21. This scripture is worthy of an
in-depth study and application by each one who has made a covenant with the
Lord. Entering God's Kingdom is not an automatic thing that just happens. No
one will simply walk into God's Kingdom with no effort to make sure they have
on the "wedding garment." This is referenced in Matthew 22:1-14. DC
85 is filled with a great amount of instruction that is given for us to prepare
ourselves. Be sure to read verse 20 a and b. In verse b we are told several
things that we must do on our own, and yet the major part of the cleansing of
our lives is done by the Lord, after we do what we are instructed to do Also
see DC 81:3.The CRE missionary groups continue to be as active as possible. A
team of five, from Salem, Oregon, just returned from a trip to Kenya in Africa.
However, there are still some countries we cannot get into. Center Place
Restoration School has successfully completed a matching fund drive for
upgrading the school/Waldo facility. So far, the first five rows of pews have been
replaced by chairs and all the sanctuary lighting has been replaced. Students
returned to school in September prayer for the Saints in Australia and the
world is that God will continue to open those doors of ministry to each of us
as we work toward sanctifying our lives for His Divine purposes.
Jesus said: ”I will build my church”.
FOR
THE SCATTERED SAINTS
OF AUSTRALIA
Sr Monique Hummel-
Co-ordinator of this
page
COMFORT ZONE
There’s a popular saying that ‘nothing really great
ever happens in your comfort zone.’ Life with God can be like that. In Luke 5,
we see Jesus instruct Simon to take his boat further and further out into the
Lake of Gennesaret.
First, this is so that Jesus can preach to
the people, and then so Simon can catch masses of fish that he wasn’t
expecting. Sometimes God asks us to move away from shore because there are
important things out in deep waters. Not all of us are fishermen, so moving
away from the safety of the shore can be uncomfortable. However, Jesus shows us
through His interaction with Simon that He only calls us out when there’s work
to be done, and good things to be netted. If there’s an opportunity or gifting
that you’ve been unsure about moving into, this could be the encouragement you need
to step out of that comfort zone. If you check in with God and ask Him to keep
you within His plan, He’ll have His hand on whatever happens next.
Ask Him to open the right doors, and close
the wrong ones. That doesn’t mean the way forward will necessarily be easy, or
that you’ll be guaranteed success. It does mean that God has you and will lead
you. Just like He said to Joshua, ‘Be strong and courageous. Do not be
frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever
you go.’ (Joshua 1:9). When we keep close to Him, God is right at our side in
everything that we do. Whether we’re in our comfort zone, or whether we move
outside of it, He’s there with us to protect us and make a way.
(From United
Christian Broadcasters)
With lots of love from Your Sister in Christ,
Monique **************************************************************************************************
PRIESTHOOD MEETING ~
MONDAY 5th OCTOBER AT
6-30 pm
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Day Light Saving commences at 2 am
on Sunday 4th October 2020.
Qld stays on EST so our meeting times have to be adjusted as follows for
each state: Please
note your time schedule
ON LINE PRAYER MEETING at 6.30 p.m. Qld Time
on EACH WEDNESDAY
Daylight Saving Times:
PRAYER SERVICE & PRIESTHOOD MEETING: NSW/VIC/ACT
7-30 pm; QLD 6-30 pm; STH AUST 7 PM; W.AUST 4-30 pm
SUNDAY:
NSW / VICTORIA / ACT 10-30 am; QLD 9.30 am; STH AUST 10.00 am; W.AUST 8-00am
Streamed on-line Church Services Scheduled
for OCTOBER, 2020.
Sunday Services at
SEE ABOVE... ..................................Prayer Services AS ABOVE
Sun.
4th Sacrament.........................................................Wed.
7th . Priest Peter
Churchill
Sun.
11th.
Preaching Elder Gary Melling.......................Wed. 14th Elder Murray Broughton
Sun.
18th.
Preaching Priest Peter
Churchill................ Wed.
21st Elder Alma
Kerswell
Sun.
25th.
Preaching Elder Mark Churchill...................Wed. 28th Elder Neville Churchill
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To join and share in this group
activity all you need to do is email Elder Danny Archer in Sydney danny@inbeta.org and register
and he will give you the instructions on how to get connected. You must have
internet to access this service.
Tamworth News Reported
by Sr. Helen Archer
We
are still enjoying seeing the Saints and receiving the Ministry that has been
given on the online Services we have been having. .
The
Prayer and Testimony Services have also been uplifting.
Happy
Birthday Wishes for Kris Archer on 25th October
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Church
of Jesus Christ Restoration Branch---Euroa,- Pastor Elder Murray
Broughton
19-8-2020. Prayer and
Testimony Service on line -
Elder Murray Broughton.
23-8-2020. Preaching Service on
line- Elder Danny Archer.
26-8-2020. Prayer and Testimony
Service on line- Elder Peter
Archer.
30-
8-2020.
Preaching Service on line- Brett Smith USA.
2-9-2020. Prayer and Testimony service on line - Elder
Gary Melling.
6-9-2020. Preaching Service on line-- Elder
Peter Archer.
9-9-2020. Prayer and
Testimony service on line- Priest Glen Kerswell
13-9-2020. Preaching Service on line.- Elder Murray Broughton
Matthew 24 v 27. For as the
light of the morning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west,
and covereth the whole earth; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
v
30. For nation shall rise against
nation, and kingdom against kingdom; there shall be famine and pestilences, and
earthquakes in divers places.
v
31 And again, because iniquity shall
abound, the love of men shall wax cold; but he that shall not be overcome, the
same shall be saved.
v
32 And again, this gospel of the
kingdom shall be preached in all the world, for a witness unto all nations, and
then shall the end come, or the destruction of the wicked.
Luke 21: v 24--28. Now
these things he spake unto them, concerning the destruction of Jerusalem. And
then his disciples asked him, saying, Master, tell us concerning thy coming.?
And he answered them, and said, In the generation in which the times of the
Gentiles shall be fulfilled, there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon,
and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations with perplexity, like
the sea and the waves roaring. The earth also shall be troubled, and the waters
of the great deep; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after
those things which are coming on the earth, For the powers of heaven shall be
shaken. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up and lift up
your heads, for the day of your redemption draweth nigh. And then shall they
see the Son of man coming in a cloud, with power and great glory,
Elder Murray Broughton.
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Change
of Address. Bro. David Hardwick has advised that he has
moved and he his new one is.
David Hardwick
Unit 2
186 Mein Street
Scarborough 4019
Queensland.
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Please include
in your daily prayers the following people who are in need of a blessing
Gwen Whately, Alma &
Janice Kerswell Audrey Kerswell Michael & Patty Fulton , Gary Rowlatt,
Ellen Sheppard, Olive Melling, David Hardwick, Ace
DeVera, Jane Broughton. Rhonda Byer
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST RESTORATION BRANCH, KINGSTON
17-19 Juers
Street, Kingston,
Queensland. Pastor: Elder Alma
Kerswell. Phone 07 3800 1151
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE. OCTOBER, 2020.
Sun. 4th. 9.30
a.m. COMMUNION SERVICE. Elder N. Churchill asstd.by Priest G. Kerswell Musical Item for Service. Linda Meyers
Followed by a Fellowship Finger-food Lunch (Please bring suitable food)
Mon 5th PRIESTHOOD MEETING
Wed 7th. 6.30
Prayer Meeting on line. Priest Peter Churchill
Sun. 11th. 9.30 a.m. PREACHING SERVICE. Elder G. Melling
Musical
Item for Service. Glenn Kerswell
(Live
streamed out)
10.40
a.m. Class: Priest
G. Kerswell
Wed 14th. 6.30
Prayer Meeting on line. Elder Murray Broughton
Sun. 18th. 9.30
a.m. PREACHING SERVICE.
Priest
Peter Churchill
(Live
streamed in)
10.40 a.m. Class.
Elder N. Churchill
Wed 21st. 6.30 Prayer Meeting on line. Elder Alma
Kerswell
Sun. 25th. 9.30 a.m. PREACHING SERVICE.
Elder Mark Churchill
(
Live streamed in)
Musical Item for
Service. Linda Meyers
10.40
a.m. Class. Elder G. Melling
Wed 28th. 6.30
Prayer Meeting on line. Elder Neville Churchill
BRANCH
NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS for Kingston Branch.
Birthdays. Happy Birthday Wishes to the
following people on their Special Day in October.
4th Cathy Melling 10th.
Linda Myers 19th Becky Scott 28th Samuel Kerswell
Our Branch Financial year ends on the 31st
October. The treasurer needs to have all outstanding accounts paid by that
date. Branch Officers need to have their reports prepared and in the hands of
the secretary, Sr. Linda Myers to allow time for the minutes for our AGM to be
printed and distributed.
Our congratulations and best wishes on their recent
marriage are extended to Cory Moore and Emma Kerswell. Emma is the daughter of
Elder Neil Kerswell and his wife Joanne. Neil conducted the religious ceremony.
on Sunday 20th September at Toowoomba and also had the pleasure of escorting Emma down the aisle.
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Conributions to the Australian Restoration
News need to come by the 20th
of the month and must be submitted by email if possible. Email details are nandjrow@bigpond.com.au Phone contact: 07
3824 8386
We would love to
have contributions from isolated members in Australia; articles or testimonies
or just greetings. We would also like to hear from American saints who have
ministered in Australia.
Postal details are
as follows: Noel Rowlatt, 6 Wetheral Place, Alexandra Hills. Q4161
Editor Elder Noel Rowlatt Assistant Editor
Gary Rowlatt
