AUSTRALIAN
RESTORATION NEWS
From: Noel Rowlatt nandjrow@bigpond.com
OCTOBER. 2020.
NOVEMBER
2020..
Around and About the Centre Place
by High Priest
Paul J. Gage, Independence, Missouri
November greetings to all the wonderful
Saints in the land down under. It is hard to believe that we only have two more
months in 2020. This has certainly been a most unusual year in many ways, with
the virus pandemic and all that that has involved, so many changes in regular
activities and so on. Many spiritual things have been happening also. The
Solemn Assembly sponsored by the Conference of Restoration Elders Sept 27, 2020
was a very unique experience from which we have not yet seen all the results.
I'm sure you know that Australia and Papaua New Guinea had national events of
repentance and prayer Jonathan Cahn, the
Messianic Jew held a Sacred Assembly in Washington DC and Franklin Graham, son
of Billy Graham held a Prayer March, also in Washington DC the same weekend as
the CRE Solemn Assembly. So what does it ll means? It means that it is high time each of us makes sure our
relationship with Jesus is what it needs to be. Read Romans 13:10-14 for a
reference to "high time."
As a singing group, years ago, sang,
"For the times, they are a changing" many people of the world and the
USA in particular are anxious about the presidential election. It seems to be a
general conclusion that regardless of the election outcome there could be major
upheavals in America that may affect the whole world. Only God knows at this
point, so we trust Him with all our hearts and lean not on our own
understanding.
The one area in our lives that should only
change for the better and grow stronger every day, is our relationship with our
Savior, Jesus Christ. As long as we work diligently to keep that relationship
steadfast and sure, we can handle what the adversary and/or the world throws at
us. We have a hymn entitled, "O God, Our Help, in ages past, our Hope for
years to come." speaks of time as an ever rolling stream that carries
everything away. But our hope is in Jesus Christ and He has a plan for all of
us, while on this earth, and in the here-after.
Another hymn, "Father, When In Love to
Thee," speaks of time- that is, our stewardship of time. It asks God to
forgive us for the "times we've stood, for the things of lesser good. And
for stewardship of time, we have spent, unlinked with thine." Many times,
we all complain, and say, "I don't have enough time!" I have heard
several references to Elbert A. Smith and Arthur Oakman, who, when men of the
priesthood complained about working all day and coming home to take care of
things around the house, and so forth and thus did not have time to perform
their priesthood duties, The response was, All those men you work with have the
same obligations you have, and they still find time to go to the bars, sports
events, etc. "People do what they want to do." If I don't want to go
to church, the slightest little thing can keep me away. On the other hand, if I
want to go to church, there is essentially nothing, within my own power and
agency, that can keep me away. The same applies to every aspect of our lives,
fasting, praying, study, visiting, etc.
Some will say,
"Yes, that's ok, for you, but you don't know my circumstances. That is
totally true, BUT God knows your circumstances and another line of that hymn
states, "In the midst of sin and strife, teach us how to live a life,
marked by graces of new birth. Worthy of Thy Saints on earth."
November is the month of Thanksgiving in
many countries. We should always offer daily prayers to God in thanksgiving for
His continual care, guidance, and love. I Corinthians 15:57 ": But thanks
be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus
Christ." I Thessalonians 5:18
"IN EVERYTHING give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
concerning you."
Fall events are taking place around the
Centre area, but many things are still limited by restrictions due to the virus
fall out. Praise God, we can still do
live stream and Zoom services. All the Sunday morning services at Waldo are
live streamed, as well as several other branches. You can generally go to the
website of any branch by typing in the
name of the branch and location. A goodly number of Restoration Branches have
websites.
Center Place Restoration School, (CPRS) is
off to a good, but limited start in another school year. The enrollment in K-12
is near 200 students. It is one of the very few Christian schools still
operating in the Independence area. Great remodelling is about to take place in
the sanctuary and foyer of the building.
The Missionary Boards are all functioning
well, but again limited due to world conditions. There has been a mission to
Kenya recently by some priesthood from Salem, Oregon. Elder Eric Odida, from
Kenya was able to come over for the Solemn Assembly and will be returning home
about November 1, 2020. The work in most areas continues to function under the
leadership of local ministers. Doug Smith is now living in Kenya and working
toward establishing a medical clinic there.
So, God be with you till we meet again.
Riches from the
Scriptures by Elder Neil Kerswell, Queensland, Australia. Vol 4 Chapter 15
Testimony
Corey & Emma’s Wedding
Since we met last,
a lot has happened in our life, My daughter Emma and her Fiance Corey were
married recently, it was a beautiful day. I performed their marriage service
and was very thankful to Elder Gary Melling who took the lead until the giving
away of Emma when I could take my place up front. All who shared throughout the
experience did a great job. I personally was very grateful for the laying on of
hands during the week before which I received under Brother Gary, I had been
struggling with all we have been through in recent times and desperately needed
a blessing, so I could be open as needed to the leadings of the Holy Ghost.
From the time he laid on his hands I felt peace throughout my being. This
special peace was there up until and during the wedding service. My daughter
Emma told me the service met every need she had ever hoped for in her wedding
service and one of Coreys relatives told me it was the best marriage service he
had ever heard in his life, along with many other kind words from other guests.
Let it suffice to say, Christ was there because two or more were gathered in
the name of Jesus Christ out of love for Corey and Emma.
Before the Wedding
day, I had a dream where I was looking down on the marriage service as it
unfolded, I listened to the words for what seemed a period of time (not all) and had joy in my heart, as I
listened the service at that time was testimony based, which is something I
have never done before in a wedding service and it just worked, the dream ended
and I thought, I need to change the service to include testimony of God’s
almighty goodness in the lives of people. There were so many came to mind, so
in my notes I just had Testimony where I thought it might fit. On the day as it
got to that point I felt to share a united testimony that Corey’s mother Leanne
and I had as youth in Zions League, many years ago, where we were in two
different vehicles as passengers with two brothers driving each vehicle. We
crossed paths at an intersection and a terrible accident took place, the vehicle I was in was pushed back to the Firewall and the
engine was under the vehicle, I came out of it with a cut forehead which bled
for about 10 to 15 minutes, I was led by someone out to the side of the road
where I bled into the gutter until it stopped. Once over the shock and that
sick feeling you get when injured. I walked across to look at the vehicle
Leanne had been in and found where she had been sitting didn’t exist anymore,
the side of the car was smashed back to about halfway looking like a half moon.
I had seen Leanne walking and knew she was visibly OK, but wondered how could
she have possibly survived this, where was she after the hit? But was so very
grateful to God she was alive.
It wasn’t at that
time but at a later date, Leanne told me she felt like a cushion of air lifted
her out of her seat and placed her either on or beside the driver. I mentioned
in the service that Corey would not be standing here this day marrying my
daughter if God had not preserved the life of his mother so many years ago and
I thought but did not say at the time “and mine”.
The added witness
came later on in the evening when Leanne did her speech which contained her
testimony of the accident we both survived as youth, which harmonised with mine
and had some extra details as seen through her experience, she added it was no
surprise that our children should someday find each other and marry after being
their lifetimes apart (wording as best I can remember).
Corey although very
nervous did really well especially in his speech at the end of the night. I was
proud of him. In fact all the speeches were heart felt and some extremely
funny. I was pleased to hear some guests say when saying goodbye to others at
the end of the night, it was a great wedding from start to finish.
Now things didn’t
always go smoothly, the original date for the wedding was back in May this year
but due to the Virus, Covid 19, all gatherings were made against the law and
the venue had to cancel, even the day it happened was uncertain due to a couple
of Covid cases in Brisbane and Ipswich I think it was. We didn’t count it as
certain until getting ready on the day. There were other things which also were
problems to be overcome leading up until the time of the wedding. However
without reservation I can say now our Daughter’s wedding day from her parents
point of view went very well and was a blessing to all who attended, we now
pray for them every day as a married couple, amazing how life changes along the
way.
As Brother Gary
Melling said on the day, I hope this day inspires those of you who have made a
covenant in marriage, to think back to your day and the promises you made for
life.
May you all be
blessed in the name of Christ, Amen
FOR THE
SCATTERED SAINTS OF
AUSTRALIA Sr Monique Hummel -
Co-Ordinator of
this page.
A Personal
Message -
by
Monique
Hummel
This month marks the 5th Anniversary of living in our home.
Much pain and heartache brought us here.
While studying a
course in Dementia (my area of work), students were asked to consider the
importance of our surroundings, particularly at home, and how they might be
relevant to someone suffering Dementia. We were each asked to stand in turn and
describe to the class our style or 'taste' when it came to decorating our home.
As each person stood, I became more fearful and confused about how I could
describe my home in one collective word.
The statements
coming sounded so interesting and distinctive - "Eclectic,
Modern, Retro, Contemporary." The
more I thought about it, the more I realized that I had no idea what these
words really meant when it came to home decorating and I was grateful that I
was last in line and had more time to come up with an interesting answer.
When my turn came,
I still had nothing, and fearfully I stood and tried to explain that I could
not describe my home in one collective word. My lecturer then asked, "How did you select the furniture you
have?" As I thought about my answer I came to realize that everything I
have, has been a gift. from my Parents and Siblings, to Aunts, Uncles and
Cousins, Friends and Church Family. I have everything I need. I was given the
furniture I have in my home, or money to purchase it, and for this I am so very
thankful. My home is a gift. A wonderful, loving gift. Each room holds gifts
and memories of love and support, with my Grandfather's paintings sprinkled all
around.
Thank you to
everyone who has supported us along our journey - 'tis Grace that brought me
safe thus far'.'
The following hymn has long been a
favourite of mine, but has come to have great personal meaning to me.
AMAZING GRACE
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,..That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found, …….Was blind, but now I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear..And Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear …..The hour I first believed.
Through many dangers, toils and snares…I have already come;
'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far...and Grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me………His word my hope secures.
He will my shield and portion be,………… As long as life endures.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,...And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess within the veil, …………… A life of joy and peace.
When we've been here ten thousand years.. Bright shining as the sun.
We've no less days to sing God's praise…Than when we've first begun.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,…That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but
now am found,……… blind, but now I see.
The Transforming Power of Gratitude
‘In everything give
thanks…this is the will of God.’ ~~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Giving thanks infuses joy and resilience into your daily life. British
theologian John Henry Jowett said, ‘Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is
maimed and limps along the spiritual road.’ Without gratitude your faith
becomes a hollow religious practice, and your love for others crashes and
burns, leaving you feeling drained of joy and acting like a martyr. When Paul
says, ‘In everything give thanks…this is the will of God,’ he’s not saying
every circumstance you encounter is necessarily God’s will. Pastor Jack Hayford observes: ‘In every
insurance policy is this provision, “except it be an act of God,” and
culturally defined, [they’re] the worst things that happen. I’ve heard people
interpret it, “Well, whatever happens is the will of God…give thanks…and praise
God”…The Bible doesn’t say everything is God designed…it says in it, through
it, and beyond it He can work good…“The will of God in Christ” is that we give
thanks and praise God in the middle of it.
Why, because we feel good? No, but because praying without ceasing
introduces a song of praise into the situation…Muddling and praying our way
through the best we can isn’t going to be good enough. Whereas the best He can
make of it will be something that will bring the reason the Bible tells us “in
everything give thanks”.’
Bottom line: in any given set of circumstances you can choose to whine
or choose to worship – and you can’t worship without giving thanks!
PRIESTHOOD MEETING ~
MONDAY 3rd
NOVEMBER AT 6-30 pm
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Day Light Saving commenced 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 7-00 PM; W.AUST 4-30 pm
SUNDAY: NSW /
VICTORIA / ACT 11-00 am; QLD 10.00 am; STH AUST 10.30 am; W.AUST 8-00 am
Streamed on-line Church Services Scheduled for NOVEMBER,
2020.
Sunday Services at 10.00 a.m..EST.................................................Prayer
Services 6-30 p.p. EST
Sun 1st Sacrament.....LOCAL AREA SERVICES..........................Wed. 4th Elder Danny Archer
Sun. 8th Preaching Elder Neville Churchill...........................
...Wed. 11th Priest
Glenn Kerswell
Sun. 15th Preaching Elder Noel Rowlatt.....................................Wed. 18th .Elder Peter
Archer
Sun. 22nd Preaching
Elder Danny
Archer.................................. .Wed. 25th Priest
Peter Churchill
Sun. 29th
. Preaching Elder Peter Archer
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.
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Church of Jesus Christ Restoration Branch--Kelvin View-- Euroa. Pastor; Elder Murray Broughton
20-9-2020. Church at Kelvin View Hall.
Preaching Service on Commandments and Works.
23-9-2020. Evening Prayer and Testimony service on line lead by Elder Murray Broughton..
27-9-2020. Church at Kelvin View Hall
Study on Third Nephi Chapter 4. with Hymns and Prayers-also for Cornish family,
and Harper
family and extended family the Saints.
30-9-2020. Bible Study with Linda Jukes and Delma Broughton..
John 12: 44-50. John 15: 10-16, John 3: 16-24. Acts Chapter 12.
Evening Prayer and Testimony Service led by Elder Neville Churchill.
4-10-2020.Church on line, Preacher Elder Danny Archer.
7-10-2020. Bible Study in
our Home ,Study on Prayer.
11 Chronicles 7: 14, Psalm 55: 16 v 17. Matthew 6: 6, Luke 21: 36.1 Timothy 2: 5.
,
Philippians 4: 4-7 Matthew 15: 7
, Matthew 13: 56 , Matthew 7: 30.
11-10-2020 Church at Kelvin View Hall.
The Sacrament Service on Christ and Thy Holy Spirit, Freely Given ,
1 Corinthians 2: 9-16, Revelations 21: 1-8.
He
that overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be
my son.
Revelations 21: 7.
14-10-2020. Bible Study in our Home. Acts Chapter 16.
Evening Prayer and Testimony Service on line, led by Elder Murray Broughton..
18-10-2020. Church Service on line - Preacher Priest Peter
Churchill, assisted by Elder Mark Churchill U S A .
Please remember Elder Ace N DeVera in
your prayers. He also needs an operation and financial
help. We have been doing this for others in need of help, as well as
computers for their work at
home because of this Virus.
Murray Broughton
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Tamworth
News submitted by Sr.Helen Archer
We are really delighted to see our Brothers and Sisters online and
enjoy the ministry on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings.
The Services have been
uplifting and Challenging.
Birthdays
David Archer 13th November Danny
Archer 24th November
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Disposal
of Australian Church Car
The Church car is in a state
where it would have to be replaced, so it has been
decided that it is best to dispose of it at this time.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to those who have
contributed and Brother Peter Archer who has willingly accepted the
responsibility of servicing and maintaining the vehicle, from the
time that we first purchased a Church car.
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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, Elder Ace N DeVera
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CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST RESTORATION BRANCH, KINGSTON
17-19
Juers Street, Kingston,
Queensland. Pastor: Elder Alma
Kerswell. Phone 07 3800 1151
ACTIVITY
SCHEDULE. NOVEMBER 2020.
Sun. 1st. 10.00 a.m. COMMUNION
SERVICE. Elder A.Kerswell asstd.by Priest G.
Kerswell
Musical Item for Service: Linda
Myers
11.10 a.m.
Testimony Service, “What Christ means to me” Elder N.Rowlatt
Wed 4th. Prayer Meeting. Elder DannyArcher
Sun. 8th. 10.00 a.m. PREACHING SERVICE. Elder
N.Churchill
(Including Family
Worship with Neville & Del Churchill)
Musical Item for Service: Rebecca & Gary Melling
(Live streamed out)
11.10
a.m. Class: Priest
G. Kerswell
Wed 11th. Prayer Meeting. Priest
Glenn Kerswell
Sun. 15th. 10.00 a.m. PREACHING SERVICE.
Elder
Noel Rowlatt
Including
Family Worship wtth Cathy Mlling & Jillian Maas}
(Live
streamed out)
11.10 a.m. Class.
Elder G. Melling
Wed 18th. Prayer Meeting. Elder Peter Archer
Sun. 22nd. 10.00 a.m. PREACHING SERVICE. Elder
Danny Archer
( Live
streamed in)
11.10 a.m. Class. Elder G. Melling
Wed 25th. Prayer Meeting. Priest Peter Churchill
Sun. 29th. 10.00 a.m. PREACHING SERVICE.
Elder Peter Archer
( Live
streamed in)
11.10
a.m. Class. Elder G. Melling
BRANCH NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS for Kingston
Branch
Happy Birthday Wishes to the following people who
celebrate thir Birthday in November.
9th.
George Parker 17th. Jessica
VanGenderen 26th. Jacob
Melling. 28th. Glenn
Kerswell
Branch A.G.M. The Secretary needs to have Branch Officers’
Reports in by 15th of November to allow time for the minutes
for our AGM to be printed and distributed. Our AGM is scheduled for Sunday 6th
December, after the Communion Service.
The Branch
Christmas Lunch is planned for Sunday 13th December.
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We would love to have
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just greetings. We would also like to hear from American saints who have
ministered in Australia.
Postal details are as follows:
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Editor Elder Noel Rowlatt Assistant Editor
Gary Rowlatt
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