Bill Kidd 70th Birthday Celebration

 

From: Jamie Kidd ​​jamiekidd1128@gmail.com Bill Kidd 70th Birthday Celebration You are invited to join the fun! Bill is turning 70! Please see the attachment for details. Be sure and RSVP ​Jamie at: ​jamiekidd1128@gmail.com​

CPRS Senior Class Fundraiser

 

From: Pamela Stuck pstuck19@gmail.com CPRS Senior Class Fundraiser The Senior Class of Center Place Restoration School has a Chipotle fundraiser night tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 1st. It is only at the Valley View Location (near Costco), and it runs from 5 - 9 PM. Participants can order online (use promo code: AXBPCHM and see the flyer for instructions if needed) or in store (show the flyer in hand or on your phone BEFORE you order!) Pickup must be set for between 5 and 9 pm (the fundraiser hours) and delivery orders will NOT count toward our fundraiser. Thank you for helping your CPRS Senior Class!! Pamela Stuck Senior Sponsor

New Roof

 From: Wes Ferraiuolo

wesandkim1992@gmail.com

New Roof

We have a member at our Branch that has had some roof damage and insurance will not cover the damage. We are looking for someone that does residential roofing that would be interested in the job.

Please let me know if anyone might be interested.
Thanks
Wes Ferraiuolo
816-255-0024

John R. (Ron) Gamble - Obituary

 

John R. (Ron) Gamble - Obituary John R. (Ron) Gamble, 89, of Rich Hill, Missouri, passed away October 29, 2022

John R. (Ron) Gamble, 89, of Rich Hill, Missouri, passed away October 29, 2022, at Medicalodge of Butler, Missouri. Ron was born January 20, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, to Kenneth L. and Marjorie M. Gamble, the eldest of four children. Ron spent his growing up years in Wichita, Salina, and Concordia, Kansas. After graduating from Wichita High School East in 1951, Ron had his leg amputated due to a childhood injury. A year later he attended Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa (1952-53). In the summer of 1953, Ron underwent additional medical procedures. He met his future wife, Virginia Elizabeth (Beth) Gamble, in the summer of 1954 in Wichita. They were married June 3, 1956, in Lamoni. Over their nearly 57 years of marriage, Ron and Beth lived in Spokane, Washington; Wichita, Kansas; Kansas City, Missouri; Buckner, Missouri, and Independence, Missouri. Beth preceded her husband in death in 2013. Ron's career was spent in sales, "primarily as a hearing aid consultant for 39 years. He owned and operated Independence Hearing Aid Service, which later became Professional Hearing Aid Service. Ron retired in August 2004. Ron was baptized at 10 years of age in the Smoky Hill River near Salina, Kansas, as a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints. He was ordained a priest in Spokane, Washington, in 1957 and an elder in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1968. He was a member of various Restoration branches, including the South Crysler Restoration Branch in Independence, Missouri, for over 25 years until his move from the area two years ago. The Lord gave Ron the gift of leadership by which he served over the years as Presiding Elder of various congregations and branches. He and his wife served a term as Young Adult Leaders for Kansas City Stake. He also organized and directed a number of church reunions and retreats. In more recent years, Ron served on the Elders Council for South Crysler. Other community service included serving as PTA President of Nashua Elementary while his children attended grade school there. Ron was also gifted with music. He developed a wonderful tenor voice through voice lessons in high school and was involved in various school music groups. He also performed solo work both at church and in the community. In 1965, Ron participated as a member of the Auditorium Chorale under the direction of Frank Hunter. He regularly served in his congregational life as a soloist and member of church choirs. He passed on his love of vocal music to his children and enjoyed many years of performing with his wife. Ron was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Beth; parents, Kenneth Gamble and Marjorie (Gamble) Whiting; his brother Larry Gamble, a son Mark Gamble; a grandson Brian Gamble; and a great-granddaughter, Emma Gamble. He leaves behind two siblings, Don (Brenda) Gamble of Independence, Missouri, and Mary Beth (Ernie) Romine of Ponca City, Oklahoma; his two daughters, Michele Thomas and husband Tim of Rich Hill, Missouri, and Pam Burford and husband Dwight of Wichita, Kansas; sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Ron was a man of faith and courage who loved the Lord Jesus Christ. His desire was to share the gospel with others through preaching the word and by bearing his testimony so that they might come to know Jesus as their Savior and friend. Visitation will be held at Speaks Suburban Chapel on Thursday, November 3rd from 5-7pm; Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 4th at 1pm at South Crysler Restoration Branch; 16101 E Salisbury Rd.; Independence, MO 64050. Graveside services will follow at Lobb Cemetery.

Calling Card and Matchbook Collection

 From: ​Linda Datschefski​

​ldatschefski@gmail.com

Calling Card and Matchbook Collection

Anyone interested in a calling card or a match book collection they are yours for the taking.
Contact Linda
816-877-5314

AUSTRALIAN RESTORATION NEWS NOVEMBER 2022

 

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From: Monique Hummel mlhummel1@bigpond.com AUSTRALIAN RESTORATION NEWS NOVEMBER 2022 AROUND AND ABOUT THE CENTRE PLACE By High Priest Paul J. Gage, of 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 2022. This has certainly been a most unusual year, at least in the USA, in many ways. As a singing group, years ago, sang, "For the times, they are a changing." 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 us 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. 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. My brother, Bert, in Oklahoma, always says, "People do what they want to do." And I say, AMEN. 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. 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." Fall events are taking place around the Centre area. Each weekend in October and up into November, young people of various ages came together at Odessa Hills Campgrounds near Odessa, Missouri. These campgrounds are owned and operated by the ten Restoration Branches that make up the Central Missouri area. The Pastors of Zion (POZ), Conference of Restoration Elders (CRE) and the Pastors of Central Missouri (CMRB) are joining for a combined service at the Colbern Road Restoration Branch in Lee’s Summit, Missouri on Sunday, November 6, 2022. This is partly in response to the Message that was given to the priesthood at Kirtland, Ohio, in the Temple on September 24, 2022. The message can be found on the CRE website at eldersconference.org Center Place Restoration School, (CPRS) is off to a good start in another school year. The enrollment in K-12 is about 225 students. it is one of the very few Christian schools still operating in the Independence area. The Missionary Boards are all functioning well, but are still hindered somewhat by world conditions. May the Lord be with you and keep you in His arms of Love. RICHES FROM THE SCRIPTURES By Elder Neil Kerswell, of Queensland, Australia Vol 5 Chapter 20 Respect for Father and Mother Something that is greatly missing in the world today is respect for Elders, and respect for Father and Mother. There are a few circumstances that have made this more prevalent today. First and foremost, our nations have forgotten God, and are rapidly falling away from the Christian laws, teachings and foundation upon which most nations were originally organised and run. Secondly Governments around the world have interfered in the way Parents teach and discipline their children with models that do not incorporate Christian beliefs. When this first happened many of us said “within one generation we will have the beginnings of a lawless society” and now years later these sayings have started to come to pass. Without respect for the aged, without respect for Mum and Dad and respect for each other, society begins to fail. Let us read Exodus 20:12. [Exodus 20:12] Honor thy father and thy mother; that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. It’s very short but holds a very powerful punch and promise. For those of us who Honor our Father and Mother, there are blessings which help to receive a long life filled with good health, wellbeing and a promised land of our own to live out our days. Common sense alone should cause us to want to keep this commandment and live a long and happy life. If we dishonour our Father and Mother then the opposite can be expected. [Ephesians 6:1] Children, obey your parents in the Lord; for this is right. [Ephesians 6:2] Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; [Ephesians 6:3] That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. [Ephesians 6:4] And ye fathers provoke not your children to wrath; but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. I have included this one because as well as reinforcing the scripture from Exodus it adds another important piece of information. We who are parents are not to provoke our children to anger, but rather teach them the ways of God by a righteous example. I have seen many years ago a Parent who provoked their children in public amongst Friends and family, humiliating and belittling them in a loud screaming voice as though they were idiots. I felt so sorry for them because what happened to them was criminal and no doubt had lasting detrimental effects. [Ephesians 5:23] For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church; and he is the Savior of the body. [Ephesians 5:24] Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in everything. [Ephesians 5:25] Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; [Ephesians 5:26] That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, [Ephesians 5:27] That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. [Ephesians 5:28] So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. In this scripture, the husband is symbolic of Christ and the wife is symbolic of the Church. Just as there is order between Christ and His church, so the marriage relationship must have order. Some men will use this scripture to justify treating their wives as subordinates however this is not what its saying. Christ never treats the church in such a manner, He encourages agency and seeks those who will genuinely love him because it is the desire of their hearts. A husband is to live a life of sacrifice always in the best interest of his wife and family. A wife is to respect and love their husband as the head of their household and to love their children if they are blessed that way. Modern women sometimes consider this as unimportant and maybe even desire to rule the household. However this is against God’s law and will in time break down the marriage relationship as it is breaking down the God given order by which a marriage must function if it is to be true and enduring. Read it again for yourself. To God order is very important in all aspects of life as it promotes love and respect. [Jacob 2:45] Behold, ye have done greater iniquity than the Lamanites, our brethren. [Jacob 2:46] Ye have broken the hearts of your tender wives, and lost the confidence of your children, because of your bad examples before them; and the sobbings of their hearts ascend up to God against you. Jacob, spoke against husbands who were playing around on their wives. Pleasing the flesh most times means breaking the commandments of God. In doing these abominations they not only hurt their wives, they lost the confidence of their children. What a mess. Our families are the foundation of the societies in which we live. Therefore, if our families are weak the shockwaves roll out everywhere we live and create all the ingredients for society like is now, forgetful of the Lord their God and quick to create perverse laws that bind us. We all need to come near unto God and receive His counsel and light for our generation. For our children to truly honor their parents, their parents must also honor each other and abide by the laws associated with Husbands and Wives and families. It’s easy to blame only the youth of today. It is easy to blame only the Government, however without putting ourselves under the microscope as well we are deceiving ourselves. It is my prayer that each and every one of us will take ownership of our own part in this life. God Bless. In Christ’s name Amen. ~ ZION The Beautiful Beckons Us On ~ By Elder Murray Broughton, Kelvin View Branch, Euroa, Victoria Zion is a place, and a people. Genesis 7 V23-27 23 And the Lord called his people, Zion, because they were of one heart and of one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there were no poor among them. 24 And Enoch continued his preaching in righteousness unto the people of God. 25 And it came to pass in his days, that he built a city that was called the city of Holiness, even Zion. 26 And it came to pass, that Enoch talked with the Lord, and he said unto the Lord, Surely, Zion shall dwell in safety forever. But the Lord said unto Enoch, Zion have I blessed, but the residue of the people have I cursed. 27 And it came to pass, that the Lord showed unto Enoch all the inhabitants of the earth, and he beheld, and lo! Zion in process of time was taken up into heaven. Psalms 50 V3-5 3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence; a fire shall devour before him, and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. 4 He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people. 5 Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice. 2 Nephi 5 V31 31 For behold, if it so be that they shall repent and fight not against Zion, and do not unite themselves to that great and abominable church, they shall be saved: 33 Wherefore, they that fight against Zion and the covenant people of the Lord, shall lick up the dust of their feet; Chapter 11 V109 109 But the laborer in Zion shall labor for Zion; for if they labor for money, they shall perish. 3 Nephi 9 V86 86 And verily, I say unto you, I give unto you a sign, that ye may know the time when these things shall be about to take place, that I shall gather in from their long dispersion, my people, O house of Israel, and shall establish again among them my Zion. Doctrine and Covenants 6-3a Now, as you have asked, behold, I say unto you, Keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion: 10-3a-c Now, as you have asked, behold, I say unto you, Keep my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion: 3b seek not for riches but for wisdom; and, behold, the mysteries of God shall be unfolded unto you, and then shall you be made rich. 3c Behold, he that hath eternal life is rich. 12 V3a-b Seek to bring forth and establish my Zion. 3b Keep my commandments in all things; and if you keep my commandments and endure to the end, you shall have eternal life; which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God. 140-5c The work of preparation and the perfection of my Saints go forward slowly, and Zionic conditions are no further away nor any closer than the spiritual condition of my people justifies; Section 45 V13a-c And it shall come to pass, among the wicked, that every man that will not take his sword against his neighbor, must needs flee unto Zion for safety. 13b And there shall be gathered unto it out of every nation under heaven; and it shall be the only people that shall not be at war one with another. 13c And it shall be said among the wicked, Let us not go up to battle against Zion, for the inhabitants of Zion are terrible, wherefore we can not stand. V14 And it shall come to pass that the righteous shall be gathered out from among all nations, and shall come to Zion singing, with songs of everlasting joy. Isaiah 35 V8-10 And a highway shall be there; for a way shall be cast up, and it shall be called the way of holiness. The unclean shall not pass over upon it; but it shall be cast up for those who are clean, and the wayfaring men, though they are accounted fools, shall not err therein. 9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there; 10 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads; they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. 2 Thessalonians 2 V9-10 Yea, the Lord, even Jesus, whose coming is not until after there cometh a falling away, by the working of Satan with all power, and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. Onward to Zion By Frederick M. Smith. Onward to Zion, faithful and strong, Zion the beautiful beckons us on, Onward and upward battle along, Zion the beautiful beckons us on. Onward to Zion, to Christ we belong, With service the watchword, we fight against wrong; Onward to Zion, march on with a song, Zion the beautiful beckons us on, Zion the beautiful beckons us on. We have the promise that Jesus will come, Zion the beautiful beckons us on, Let us be faithful, his will be done, Zion the beautiful beckons us on. Jesus the Saviour meeting the throng, Oh, may his coming be not delayed long; To God be the glory, to him lift the song, Zion the beautiful beckons us on, Zion the beautiful beckons us on. 1 Thessalonions 5 V16-28 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you who also will do it. 25 Brethren, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brethren with a holy salutation. 27 I charge you by the Lord, that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle unto the Thessalonians was written from Athens. The Scattered Saints Page The Darts Test A young lady named Sally relates an experience she had in a seminary class given by her teacher, Dr. Smith. She says that Dr. Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons. One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and knew they were in for a fun day. On the wall was a big target, and on a nearby table were many darts. Dr. Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked or someone who had made them angry, and he would allow them to throw darts at the person's picture. Sally's friend drew a picture of a girl who had stolen her boyfriend. Another friend drew a picture of his little brother. Sally drew a picture of a former friend, putting a great deal of detail into her drawing, even drawing pimples on the face. Sally was pleased with the overall effect she had achieved. The class lined up and began throwing darts. Some of the students threw their darts with such force that their targets were ripping apart. Sally looked forward to her turn, and was filled with disappointment when Dr. Smith, because of time limits, asked the students to return to their seats. As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because she didn't have a chance to throw any darts at her target. Dr. Smith began removing the target from the wall. Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus. A hush fell over the room as each student viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes and jagged marks covered His face, and His eyes were pierced. Dr. Smith said only these words, "In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me." Matthew 25:40 No other words were necessary; the tears filled eyes of the students focused only on the picture of Christ. SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 2022 Sunday Worship Service Wednesday Prayer Service 2nd Priest Glenn Kerswell 6th Elder Gary Melling & Priest Glenn Kerswell 9th Elder Neville Churchill 13th Priest Peter Churchill 16th Elder Gary Melling 20th Elder Murray Broughton 23rd Elder Peter Archer 27th Elder Gary Melling 30th Elder Murray Broughton Everyone is welcome to join our online services at any time. If you, or anyone you know would like to participate, please email Elder Danny Archer at; danny@inbeta.org to register. Information on how to connect will be sent to you. Please note, you must have access to the internet for this service. Please include in your daily prayers the following people who are in need of a blessing. Ellen Sheppard, Olive Melling, Alma & Janice Kerswell, Gary Rowlatt, Gwen Whately, Micheal & Patty Fulton, Lance Dunn. INFORMATION TO THE EDITOR We welcome contributions to the Australian Restoration Newsletter and will endeavour to include all articles received. Contributions to the Australian Restoration News should be submitted by the 20th of each month and can be sent to Email Address: mlhummel1@bigpond.com Postal Address: 33 Bassett Crescent, Gawler East, South Australia 5118 or by calling or text messaging Mobile Number: 0428 298 466. Editor ~ Monique Hummel CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST - KINGSTON RESTORATION BRANCH 17-19 Juers Street, Kingston, Queensland. Pastor: Elder Noel Rowlatt. Phone 07 3824 8386 ACTIVITY SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 2022 Wednesday 2nd 6:30pm PRAYER MEETING Priest Glenn Kerswell Sunday 6th 10:00am COMMUNION SERVICE Elder Gary Melling Assisted By Priest Glenn Kerswell 11:10am Fellowship Morning Tea – Please bring a plate. Monday 7th 6:30pm PRIESTHOOD MEETING - Online Wednesday 9th 6:30pm PRAYER MEETING Elder Neville Churchill Sunday 13th 10:00am PREACHING SERVICE Priest Peter Churchill 11:10am Favorite Hymn, Scripture, Prayer & Testimony Priest Glenn Kerswell Wednesday 16th 6:30pm PRAYER MEETING Elder Gary Melling Sunday 20th 10:00am PREACHING SERVICE Elder Murray Broughton 11:10am CLASS Elder Neville Churchill Monday 21st 6:30pm PRIESTHOOD STUDY MEETING – Online Wednesday 23rd 6:30pm PRAYER MEETING Elder Peter Archer Sunday 27th 10:00am PREACHING SERVICE Elder Gary Melling 11:10am AGM Discussion Elder Noel Rowlatt Wednesday 30th 6:30pm PRAYER MEETING Elder Murray Broughton News & Announcements Happy Birthday Wishes to the following people on their special day. George Parker 9th Ngaia Thomas-Game 23rd Glenn Kerswell 28th Sunday December 4th Our Branch AGM will be held at the conclusion of the Communion Service. Sunday December 13th The Branch Christmas Lunch will be held following the Preaching Service. Sunday December 25th Kingston Branch will be closed. ©2022 Restoration News | Garland Schnack Independence MO 64058 Web Version  Preferences  Forward  Unsubscribe    Powered by Mad Mimi®A GoDaddy® company

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LARGE ESTATE SALE NOV 4 & 5

 

From: ​Linda Datschefski ldatschefski@gmail.com​ LARGE ESTATE SALE NOV 4 & 5 1109 S ALEXANDER RD NDEPENDENCE MO FRI & SAT NOV 4 & 5 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CASH ONLY

Gospel Podcast - Becoming One

 From: Michael Barrett

mmmbarrett@gmail.com

Gospel Podcast - Becoming One

What does it mean to become one?

How do we do it?

What do the scriptures say about it?

Join as in this week’s episode as we discuss becoming one by having Christ in us.

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Healing Hearts Meeting in November

 ​From: Mary Drummond

drummond.mary580@gmail.com

Healing Hearts Meeting in November

Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Colbern Road Restoration Branch
9525 Lake Lotawana Road, Gate 2
Lee’s Summit MO 64063

"And again, blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:6

Colbern Road Restoration Branch will be hosting a Healing Heart Meeting for those who are currently a widow or widower, church affiliation does not matter. Hope you will join us and let your heart begin to be healed.

Any questions, please contact:
Jeanie Marsh
816-678-7212

Seasoned Firewood Wanted

 From: Garland Schnack

gdschnack@hotmail.com

Seasoned Firewood Wanted

Looking to purchase 1 Cord of Seasoned Firewood.

Delivered

Call or Text Garland at:

816-305-1144

ZIONWORKS NEWS OCTOBER 27, 2022

 From: Zionworkz

Zionworkz@protonmail.com

ZIONWORKS NEWS OCTOBER 27, 2022

GOD’S RECURRING AND ETERNAL THEME ABOUT ZION

The scriptures are interlaced with the ultimate goal of Godly living: the eventual condition on the earth when a Godly society interacts by love and equity. For centuries, even millennia, we have believed that this condition, this Great Realization, will come to reality when prophesied signs will be fulfilled. We have eagerly looked for the time when God’s people will look up and repent and trust God to heal his land, a time when people will "have done" with their lesser things and determine, together, to live by celestial principles--- A time when we realize we must give up any trace of prejudice and prefer our brother, forever relying on God’s love and judgement instead of applying our judgement. Are we there yet? Can we be so thoroughly through with ourselves that we gladly leave ourselves behind to live in His kingdom? That’s what we were created for and placed in this time for! I think that’s exciting! And the time is here, and God has prepared the way for us! In the Doctrine and Covenants, in section 81:4b-g, Jesus states some clear and practical directions for us to apply as saints dedicated to this goal. It gives colorful goals, vision and explanation in its short wording. Please take a moment to let its wording feed your soul: “for Zion must increase in beauty, and in holiness; her borders must be enlarged; her stakes must be strengthened; yea verily I say unto you, Zion must arise and put on her beautiful garments; therefore I give unto you this commandment, that ye bind yourselves by this covenant, and it shall be done according to the laws of the Lord. Behold, here is wisdom, also, in me, for your good. And you are to be equal, or in other words, you are to have equal claims on the properties, for the benefit of managing the concerns of your stewardships, every man according to his wants and needs, inasmuch as his wants are just; and all this for the benefit of the church of the living God, that every man may improve upon his talent, that every man may gain other talents; yea, even an hundredfold, to be cast into the Lord’s storehouse, to become the common property of the whole church, every man seeking the interest of his neighbor, and doing all things with an eye single to the glory of God.”

From our trust in the scriptures, nurtured by the Spirit, we are aware of these other facts about our involvement in Zion: It will be built by and lived out in celestial law; there will be no rich or poor among us; all things will be had in common with each person having his or her specialized stewardships of property and talents; the needs of the needy will be met; all gifts and talents will be nurtured, developed and applied; its inhabitants will be pure in heart and a happy and fulfilled people; it will be a place of safety and refuge for its inhabitants and the innocent of the world that must flee to it; it will start among people dedicated to living by its principles, then become a city, then a county, then continue to expand; a civilization thriving independent of Babylon; there will be no fraternizing with “the enemy”; its people will be busy, but happy and fulfilled. We use the term “total consecration to mean “all that I have is dedicated to the Lord in our Zionic commitment.”

There have been some misunderstandings about a people that take the scriptures concerning Zion to heart and apply them heartily, but the encouraging and reinforcing words and events that come our way, and keeping our eyes on the goal uplift and direct us. Also, it appears that all across the restoration, people are experiencing a heightened awareness, excitement and desire for Zion. Happily, despite the torture and murder of thousands of Christians around the globe, peoples around the globe are ever more determined to serve the Lord and they, too, are expecting God to soon expose his mighty arm wielding his mighty two-edged sword.

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES COMING UP TO BE ANNOUNCED

Deer processing demonstration with help needed Food preservation methods—hands-on with your foods Alternative energy How-to videos Videos on prophecy and current events Work days to meet the needs of those needing help Income/revenue ventures Food, survival and thriving during the collapse. Presently, the entire Zionworks group is the food committee. We need more food growers and producers to direct and instruct for Zion. Volunteers are seriously needed.

NEXT MEETING will be this coming Sunday, Oct. 30 at 2:00 at Atherton Restoration Branch, 4910 Main St., Atherton. This is what we call our big monthly meeting with a special invitation for all to visit. You may bring a simple lunch and get there early, if that makes it more practical for you. The saints at Atherton extend an invitation to attend their services with morning worship starting at 9:45, Sunday school at 10:00 and the sermon hour at 11:00. In the Zionworks two O’clock meeting there will be progress reports on means of thriving independent of Babylon and how we will be applying those means, including the items mentioned above. Much visiting after the meeting. Bring interesting items for the bartering table (a fun and handy mini swap meet) and bring anything interesting for the show-and-tell table.

OTHER RESOURCES

If you visit the blog site, survivalblog.com
have a look at their fascinating and resourceful archives. This is an incredible resource. You can order a DVD of their archives contents. Also, there are many excellent you tube videos on off-grid living once you start searching for them. One of them with several practical instructions can be found by searching for “Doug and Stacey”. Another outstanding one that I just found this week is abundaculture.org that helps people worldwide.

NEEDED

Someone to help with the computer work and website.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Fight off the negativity by concentrating on the positive things we can do. It’s simple. We’re all here for a purpose, though we may not see how our work dove-tails.” Marilyn Middleton

CONTACT

zionworkz@protonmail.com
yyeoman@protonmail.com
816-690-8464
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For Sale: GE Side-by-Side Refrigerator

 

From: Terri tluetjen1359@gmail.com For Sale: GE Side-by-Side Refrigerator Works well. Just updating the kitchen. Don't know about the water system as I didn't have a water source, but it was supposed to work when I bought it 3-years ago. We took the doors off to move it out of the kitchen and left them off in case the buyer needed them off. All the hardware is there, and we can put them back on if you want it that way. $200.00 Terri tluetjen1359@gmail.com