Friday, September 25, 2020

October 2020 Australian Restoration News

 From: Noel Rowlatt

nandjrow@bigpond.com


October 2020 Australian Restoration News


 

      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 So far, the first five rows of pews have been replaced by chairs and all the sanctuary lighting has been replaced.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



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