RLDS BOOK NEWS

 From: Paul Ludy

paulvludy@gmail.com

RLDS BOOK NEWS

A few notes for interested readers:

• So far this year, we have given about 100 free books with the purchase of books. We will continue this procedure during the month of February and beyond. Purchase a new or used book and get a FREE USED book of equal or lesser value. Check website #1 below to see the list of available used books. (Only a few limitations apply.)

• A bit of bad news: Because of an increase in paper prices, etc., we are increasing the price of Arthur Oakman's The Endowment Series to $8.00.

• Offsetting good news: We are again available for "book parties." Talk with a few friends who enjoy new books and select a date when several--maybe a dozen or so--could get together. Call Dee and Paul to schedule a book party at a home or church. We will come to you with about 65 new RLDS books and some gifts, give you time to browse through the books, and take your orders. You pay for the books when you order, and we deliver them to your "leader" within a few days, who will get them to you. (This offer has to be limited to areas not too far from Independence, MO.) Call us for additional info.

• We expect to receive the new book, Discovering the Book of Mormon and Its Gospel Gems, from the printer within a few days. It is an excellent missionary tool for people who have never read the Book of Mormon.

Paul V. Ludy 816-210-8450

Check these websites:
1 RLDSBooks.blogspot.com
for ALL RLDS Books
2 Newbookman.blogspot.com
for new RLDS books with previews
3 RestorationScriptures.blogspot.com
for the new 3 in 1 and IV

CPRS Matching Fund 2023

 

From: Sarah English office@cprseagles.com CPRS Matching Fund 2023

Sarah English CPRS School Secretary EMAIL: office@cprseagles.com PHONE: 816-252-1715 FAX: 816-252-2900 WEBSITE: cprsgoldeneagles.com Online Donation: www.cprsgoldeneagles.com/payments click Green "donate" button

2009 Jeep Liberty For Sale

 

​From: Debra Waters dannewaters@gmail.com 2009 Jeep Liberty For Sale Excellent condition, 130k miles, always garaged, no accidents, first owner was my brother, trailer tow pkg, rain sensitive wipers, rear park assist, remote start, easy interior 4wd option, leather heated seats, sun roof. Within the last few months I have replaced tires, water pump, brakes, rotors, and wheel bearings with intention of keeping it!! Asking $10K

CPRS Employment Opportunities

 

From: Sarah English office@cprseagles.com CPRS Employment Opportunities

​Sarah English CPRS School Secretary EMAIL: office@cprseagles.com PHONE: 816.252.1715 | FAX: 816.252.2900 | WEBSITE: cprsgoldeneagles.com CPRS CORPORATE SPONSORS Bradlech Construction, LLC-GOLD | Radio Controlled Garage Door & Gate-GOLD | Ron Van Fleet w/ REMAX Elite, Realtors-SILVER

Lord's Prayer Series

 From: Becky Stayton

sbstayton87@gmail.com

Lord's Prayer Series

Lord's Prayer Series
from Kingdom Kids on Their Knees.

We are so excited to share this with you! It is the Lord's Prayer Series which includes:
-Garden of the Kingdom
-Who is the King?
-Talk to the King
-Rooted and Grounded
-Praise
-Repent
-Forgive
-F.R.U.I.T
-Ask and Yield

The Kingdom Kids at Living Hope performed all of these prayer skits and they are HERE for you to see, use and share!
https://www.livinghopebranch.org/kingdom-kids/

For more information, see the website: kingdomkidsontheirknees.com
Or contact Becky Stayton at KKidsontheirknees@gmail.com

Glenda Carol Ganson Obituary

 

Glenda Carol Ganson Obituary

Glenda Carol Ganson, 66 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at her residence.

Glenda Carol Ganson, 66 of Independence, MO passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the East Independence Community of Christ, 823 S. Elizabeth St., Independence, MO 64056 with burial to follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Donations may be made in her name to Harvesters-The Community Food Network. Glenda was born born on September 8, 1956 in Belleville Michigan and later became part of Eldon and Beverly Hart’s family. She spent her early life in CA, graduating from San Pedro High School in 1975. She later graduated from Graceland University in 1979 with a bachelor’s in nursing and had worked as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years in Independence at MCI and as a charge nurse in the PCU at Centerpoint Medical Center until 2022. She enjoyed camping and spending time with family especially her grandchildren. She was a recipient of the Frist Humanitarian Award. She was a longtime member of the East Independence Community of Christ where she served as an elder and co-pastor. Glenda is survived by; her loving husband, Glen of the home; 3 children, Josh Ganson and his wife Tasha of Springfield, MO, Chad Ganson and wife Maureen of Blue Springs, MO and Katy Lewis and husband Josh of Kansas City, MO; 6 siblings and their spouses, her mother-in-law, Dorothy Ganson of Independence, MO; her 8 grandchildren, Aidyn, Van, Parker, Connor, Kinsley, Liam, Jayce and Amelia and numerous other friends and family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600

Obituary - Connie Delene Smith

 

Obituary - Connie Delene Smith

Connie Delene Smith, 71, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. She was born to Harold and Lois Fickle on December 28, 1951 in Independence, Missouri.

At the young age of 16, while attending Truman High School Connie met her best friend and the love of her life Kelley. A few short years later they were married and spent the next 47 years creating memories together. To that union came three sons, Steven, Christopher and Jeffrey. Connie’s kind spirit led her passion for teaching. After graduating from Central Missouri State University, Connie began her career as a preschool teacher. When she became a mother, she was able to stay home and raise her boys. Later on in life she became a first grade teacher at Blackburn elementary school. She taught for 16yrs before retirement in 2013. Connie also loved to travel. She enjoyed many cruises but her favorite destination was Italy. Connie was a thoughtful, caring woman of strong faith. She volunteered much of her time as an elder within the Community of Christ Church and as a co-pastor at the New Walnut Park Congregation. She loved to share her love for the Lord with others and her presence will be greatly missed. Connie is survived by her beloved husband, Kelley; sons, Steven Smith (Denise), Christopher Smith (Elizabeth) and Jeffrey Smith (Kristin); grandchildren, Hailey, Kaitlyn, David, Emily, Michael, James, Logan and Connor; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents. Cremation is planned with a private family gathering at a later date.

Church Member House For Sale

 

From: Tanya Bausback tanyabausback@gmail.com Church Member House For Sale Church Member House for Sale - $140,000 As-Is 800 W 29 Street South Independence MO 64055

Property Details: Large .63 Acre Corner Lot - Fenced 2 Bedrooms / 1 Bath (Tub/Shower Combo) Unfinished Basement with storage room Single Car Garage with remote opener 1,236 SF (includes mudroom) Washer & Dryer Included Newer Roof, Furnace & A/C Newer Thermal Windows & Faux 2" blinds High quality Entry Doors w/keypad locks Gas Stove, Microwave, Dishwasher Real Walnut Countertop & Real Copper Sink with Upgraded Modern Faucet Big concrete patio and in-ground firepit Home is being sold in its current condition, Seller is unable to make repairs or additional finishes. Here is a link with more pictures and details: https://hmls.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/NLqTZfD8Ck/800W29thStreetS The house needs exterior & interior paint & trim work and repair of wood rot on wall between house and garage. Please text, call or email for a private tour: Tanya Bausback Platinum Realty 816-716-9260 tanyabausback@gmail.com

Research Project at CPRS

 From: Alicia Negaard

2anegaard@gmail.com

Research Project at CPRS

Our class, Experimenting on God's Word is doing a project to quantify the financial effects of paying tithing. "Honor the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase; so shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine." Proverbs 3:9, 10.

We have heard plenty of testimonies of blessings from paying tithing. We would like to see if we can quantify those blessings.

We need 20 volunteers who are willing to track their finances for a month and do a little math. We do NOT want to know ANY of your financial information. We will need you to record the total balance of cash in your checking account and savings accounts on Feb 1. Then you will record the total of your checking and savings accounts on March 1. Here is the math. Divide the March 1 number by the Feb 1 number and report to us that number.

If you decide to do this, you will be randomly assigned to the tithing or non-tithing group. You are certainly allowed to pay February tithing due in March, after you have gotten your March 1 figure. We do not want anyone to NOT pay tithing just suspend it for a month for this experiment.

Is this a perfect research design--no. We are depending on your honesty in self-reporting and actually paying your tithing. (BTW-we are NOT specifying who you pay tithing to, just continue as you have been doing).We are also depending on you to do the math to give us the percentage change. Would it be better if this experiment lasted longer, yes. However this is a class and we have time constraints for this.

We have not been able to find any actual attempt to research this and are eager to give it a try.
"But behold, if ye will awake and arouse your faculties, even to an experiment upon my words, and exercise a particle of faith..." Alma 16:151

If you would like to participate contact Alicia Negaard at:
anegaard@cprseagles.com

Thank you so much,
Experimenting on God's Word - Class

Bacon and Pork Patties

 From: Von Brotherton

vonb53@gmail.com

Bacon and Pork Patties

I just got a few cases of bacon.
It is $2.25 a pound. In 15 lb cases.

I also have some 1 lb thick cut bacon packages. They are also $2.25 lb.
I have some cases ( 12 lb) 1/2 lb patties. They are Berkshire pork. $30 a case.

Please call me if you are interested at:
816-808-5065

Von Brotherton

Pictures, Posters and Maps

 

From: Linda Datschefski ldatschefski@gmail.com Pictures, Posters and Maps Can anyone use these. In the first picture are all done by Jack W Garnier. I think the other picture could be LDS. Bottom poster is by Robert Bunch. End times prophecies are from Rose publishing. Also Maps. Contact Linda 816-877-5314

Kay Hummingbird Guitar

 

From: Linda Datschefski ldatschefski@gmail.com Kay Hummingbird Guitar Kay K520 mahogany hummingbird guitar in excellent condition bought in late 70’s Asking $175 Serious inquiries only Contact Linda 816-877-5314

Helping hand for Dustin

 From: Larry Ward

laward.01@gmail.com

Helping hand for Dustin

This hard-working young man could use our help. He and his family gathered to Independence a few years ago. Please click on the GoFundMe
link to read about his accident.

Please help financially if you can, but most importantly please pray for his situation. Also, sharing this with others is VERY important!
Simply click on GoFundMe link and then click on the SHARE button. You have several options of sharing. You can share to your Facebook news feed and groups as well as email.

Let's see if we can help Dustin pay off this debt by the end of the month. "Many hands make light work."

Thanks for your consideration!

https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgofund.me%2F5609718c&data=05%7C01%7C%7C8bbaf13f514443ca34c208daffc4fe5d%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638103518779596771%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mxon8t50lzA63mGdImgY6jys1Jx5qJDg5SLz4SEgWlo%3D&reserved=0

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD JANUARY 26, 2023

 From: Paul Gage

pauljg_64055@yahoo.com

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD JANUARY 26, 2023

As January is speeding past, how is your New Year in the Kingdom going? We know that God is always true to His promises, as we sing, “Standing on the promises of Christ, my King.” He, in turn, expects us to stand firm in our covenant and commitment to Him. This, of course, requires our daily attention to our commitment to our Lord and Savior.

We all are faced every day, perhaps many times, by people, things, etc. that knowingly or unknowingly attempt to get us off the promises of God and onto or into something less. Every day becomes a new opportunity for us to experience living in the Kingdom of God. Every thing we do, think or say is an indication of how Kingdom living is going for us.

Many people do not make a connection with the temporal and spiritual aspects of life, but if the body and the spirit make up the soul of man (DC 85:3-5) then Jesus points this out in Matthew 5:23-26

23 Ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time that thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment of God. 24 But I say unto you that whosoever is angry with his brother shall be in danger of his judgment; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, or Rabcha, shall be in danger of the council; and whosoever shall say to his brother, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hellfire. 25 Therefore, if ye shall come unto me, or shall desire to come unto me, or if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, 26 Leave thou thy gift before the altar, and go thy way unto thy brother, and first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

Jesus is telling us that living in the Kingdom requires submitting all aspects of our lives to Him. We cannot just go to church and be “friendly” with others while harboring ill will in our heart and mind. We cannot just “pretend to be living in the Kingdom,” we must live in accordance with the laws of the King.

We hear so much about preparation and being ready for the Lord’s return that maybe, at times, we, as the old saying states, “Let it go in one ear and out the other.” This can be a fatal mistake, temporally and spiritually.

There are many hymns, songs, stories and poems that remind us of how we should be living our lives. One of these is hymn 450 in “Hymns of the Restoration” 2007 Edition. We do not know who wrote this hymn of challenge and encouragement, but we can be certain that it is one of

God’s messages for us today.

“Are you ready, O my people,
to have Zion of this day?
Serve your God with all your being,
live the Savior’s glorious way!
Hold back nothing from my service,
Let your all be known as mine!
Rich rewards will compensate you,
For My Kingdom shall be thine.
Show you are ready, O my people,
To have Zion of this day;
Serve your God with all your being,
LIVE the Savior’s glorious way."

God bless and guide you each day,
Paul Gage

Naps

 

From: Holly McLean holly4candles@hotmail.com Naps One of God's gifts to us is the blessing of children. What a joy! Another gift, naptime! But what if you are having a hard time getting your little one to take advantage of this great blessing? You can find out step by step here: https://youtu.be/uX-QM65dpi0

Goat ​Herd For Sale​

 

From: Riane Marsh riane.thomas.2012@gmail.com Goat ​Herd For Sale​ We have three female milk goats to sell, preferably together as they are bonded and well adjusted to each other. They are very social and behave quite well around adults and kids. We are selling them because we are going to go in a different direction for our herd. Hate to sell them as they are so sweet, but someone else would get more use of of these girls. The brown doe, dwarf Alpine, is a very good mother and good milker. The two black and white does are dwarf Alpine and dwarf Nigerian mix, and are sisters. They will all be 2 years old this coming spring. Buying all three would be a good way to start a small goat herd. They have all been exposed to my dwarf Alpine buck for several months and should be pregnant, expecting kids in May/June. (He has been a very successful sire with all the does he's been with) $300 per doe or $800 for all three, giving preference if you can buy them all. Riane Marsh Riane.thomas.2012@gmail.com Text please 804-832-9842

Kohler Toilet

 From: Gary R. Toms

gary_r_toms@hotmail.com

Kohler Toilet

If you can use it, you can have it for free:

Kohler "Wellworth" toilet, model 4468.

1.6 gallons per flush, comfort height, soft-close seat/lid

Used; very good condition. Just need to get it out of the way.

If interested email:
grt123@hotmail.com

Gary

Healing Hearts Meetings in February 2023

 From: Mary Drummond

drummond.mary580@gmail.com

Healing Hearts Meetings in February 2023

Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 1:30 PM
Sunday, February 26, 2023 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

Update for Marianne

 From: Marianne Goodwater

meg120940@icloud.com

Update for Marianne

I fell last Monday and didn't go to hospital because the ambulance people thought I checked out OK, and I just wanted to go home. I went to the hospital on Thursday, and wouldn't have then, if they hadn't caught that I was passing blood. I'll have the brace on for around three months. I'm already standing up and walking a little.

There was a certain way that I could get up without hurting so bad. It still hurts when I cough, breathe, yawn and move. I broke 3 right ribs, broke my T8(vertebrate), and bruised my right kidney. I'll let everyone know, what's coming next. I think, this afternoon, it's to rehab at James River. Thanks for caring, it means so much to me. I’ll let you know when I get moved, to rehab.

Love y’all.
Marianne