From: Patrick McKay
BoM Event Announcement #1
Save the Date Book of Mormon Symposium and Rally
Friday May 19 and Saturday May 20, 6:30-9:30pm
Good Shepherd Community of Christ
4341 Blue Ridge Blvd
Kansas City MO 64133
193 years ago, a book was published in the United States that has perhaps become one of the most widely read and distributed books ever published in America. You probably might not guess that this book is the “Book of Mormon”. Contrary to many popular assumptions, the Book of Mormon is not a book about Mormons or about the Mormon Churches. Instead, it is a book about a specific set of covenants that God has made with mankind. Because it, like the Bible, is the story of a people’s journey with God, the spiritual truths found in it are universal and touch both sinner and saint with the warmth of God’s Holy Spirit and even greater understandings about how we can become effective citizens in God’s Kingdom. Although the Bible came to mankind through the avenue of the Catholic Church; many denominations accept the Bible as the Word of God. The scriptural insights and blessings of the Bible speak a universal language that ministers to all Christians. In like manner, the Book of Mormon came to the world through the avenue of the Restoration Movement, led by Joseph Smith Jr. There are spiritual insights and blessings that come to all Christians who prayerfully read the testimony contained in the Book of Mormon. Non-Christians have a hard time believing that the true Word of God, Scripture, can be found written in the Bible. But those who have entered the discipline of reading the Bible testify that a wonderful spirit of conformation resonates in their hearts bringing them to the same conviction that fell upon Simon Peter — that Jesus is truly the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Christians, not acquainted with the Book of Mormon, have a hard time believing that the true Word of God, Scripture, can be found written in its pages. But those who have entered the discipline of reading the Book of Mormon for themselves, millions have, testify that a powerful spirit of confirmation descends upon their hearts to bring another witness that Jesus Christ, is truly the Son of God and that He was sent to be the Savior of all mankind.
A rare opportunity can present itself to all believers in the Book of Mormon as well as the local residents. Everyone is invited to attend to hear presentations and affirmations about this remarkable book. Speakers from a variety of backgrounds will be sharing their understandings and appreciations of the book. It is truly uncommon to hear about the Book of Mormon itself, without the overlay of church organizations appealing for converts. But on this day, all speakers, from whatever fellowship they belong will only be sharing their common view of and belief in the Book of Mormon. This is the time to satisfy your curiosity about one of the most famous books ever published in America, the Book of Mormon.
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