Next Steps to Stop the AI Data Center in Independence

 Next Steps to Stop the AI Data Center in Independence

 

Dear Saints,

This may or may not be of interest to you. Feel free to do what you want, forward, etc.

It is regarding some happenings in Independence.

If you do not live in Independence, you can discard the information.

Thanks

God bless

Paul Gage

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From: No Data Center Indy

nodatacenterindy@gmail.com

Next Steps to Stop the AI Data Center in Independence

There was a community-led meeting to Stop the AI Data Center in Independence. It was powerful to see neighbors come together across party lines to learn more, ask questions, and voice concerns about this project and its potential impact on our community.

Now, it’s time to take the next step — together.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 10th, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
603 N. Jennings Rd, Independence, MO 64056 

We’re grateful that two city councilmembers, John Perkins and Bridget McCandless, have agreed to attend so they can hear directly from residents.

Please plan to attend and help spread the word. We need them to vote NO on tax incentives for Nebius, the company planning to build the data center.

If you’re interested in volunteering or helping with outreach, research, or meeting support, you can sign up here.

Important Upcoming Dates

• February 3 – Primary Election Day

• February 4 – 6pm City Council Meeting - Independence City Hall, 111 E. Maple Ave., Independence, MO 64050

• February 10 – 6:30pm Stop the AI Data Center in Independence Community Meeting

• - 603 N. Jennings Rd, Independence, MO 64056

• February 16 – 6pm City Council Meeting (First read of the Nebius Chapter 100)
  - Independence City Hall, 111 E. Maple Ave., Independence, MO 64050

• March 2 – 6pm City Council Meeting (VOTE on the Nebius Chapter 100) -Independence City Hall, 111 E. Maple Ave., Independence, MO 64050

We hope you’ll continue standing with us as we work to protect our community and call for transparency and accountability. Independence deserves thoughtful decision-making — not tax incentives for a foreign corporation that risks polluting our environment and straining our infrastructure.

We hope to see you on February 10th.

With gratitude,
Rachel Gonzalez
on behalf of the Stop the AI Data Center in Independence team

If you are on Facebook, please consider joining our Facebook group: Stop the AI Data Center in Independence to stay informed

Quarterly Elders Meeting on February 7th

 Greetings Saints,

I salute you in the name of Jesus with my heart extended towards Him in prayer for you always.

I wanted to send out a reminder to all Elders about the Quarterly Elders Meeting on February 7th at Outreach Restoration Branch from 8:30am to noon. Elder Sean Allen will be leading the discussion about "Discerning the Times." All Melchisedec men are invited to attend and join in the discussion. 

As usual we will livestream the meeting for those outside of the centerplace. You can find the link information here: 

The Conference of Restoration Elders - Event Details

Please note that there is a passcode underneath the Zoom link that you will need to enter the meeting. 

Your brother in Christ

Jeremy Stephenson

CRE Chairman

jstephenson@eldersconference.org

816-898-4748

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD JANUARY 29, 2026

LIVING IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD JANUARY 29, 2026

 

Greetings to the precious Saints of God, all over the world,

 

January has sped by as perhaps another indication that “Time is ripe, My work must hasten, whoso will may bide the hour, naught can harm whom God protecteth, elements confess His power, Up YE then to the high places, I have bid you occupy, peril waits upon the heedless, Grace upon the souls who try.”

 

We all know life is fragile and that it is appointed unto man, once to die. We also know that God has His plan prepared for those who choose Him as their Father, as well as plans for those who do not choose Him as their Father.

 

Death is something we may not want to think about very much and yet it takes place all around us twenty-four hours every day. Every day we hear about natural disasters, mankind caused tragedies, diseases ravaging our bodies and so forth. Though we may not understand death in its fullness, yet we know it is part of our living in the Kingdom as well as for the “Ultimate Kingdom of God.” In this earthly life, as we strive to live as citizens in the Kingdom of God, we realize there is yet a greater promise and hope for the actual Kingdom of God, when Jesus comes to take His rightful place as “King of Kings and Lord of Lords.”

 

It is how we live our individual lives each day that has a bearing on what happens when we die. The scriptures tell us that one day with the Lord is as a thousand years, Psalm 90:4, 2 Peter 3:8 and DC 122:6a. So when we read in Doctrine and Covenants 32:1d “...and it is the eleventh hour…” what does that mean? In our thinking, the eleventh hour is 11 am or pm and the hour just before midday or midnight. At midday, generally speaking, everyone is awake and doing something and not to likely to get caught “Off guard.” At midnight, which has many scriptural references, generally speaking, most people are at home, in bed and asleep, thus likely to be surprised by sudden events. You can look up some of those references on your own, but one of the best known is the Parable of the Ten Virgins where the Bridegroom (Jesus) comes at midnight.

 

The eleventh hour, I believe, is more directed at our spiritual condition than actual time. It s said that, in the world, two people die every second. Therefore, not knowing the second we will die, God has strongly admonished us to be ready to meet Him. Have you ever heard of the “Doomsday Clock?” There is not time or space to cover it in this article, but you can search it out for yourself, if you want. According to the Doomsday Clock, humanity has 85 seconds until midnight meaning humanity has 85 seconds to save itself before mass destruction, etc. You know, all those “Doomsday” theories we hear about. The thing is, humanity is not going to determine when our time is up. Only God knows that and only He will determine our fate. But, since we don’t know the exact time when Jesus will return in His Glory, we are warned to be ready.

 

A student asked the astronomy professor, “If the universe is so vast and we on earth are such a small part of it, can we expect God to pay any attention to our small voices?” The professor replied, “It depends on one thing. How big is the God you worship? How big is the One you believe in?” Life’s problems seem to pile up on us. Disconcerting things are frequently happening to all of us. We become wrapped up in the earthly affairs of life and neglect to talk things over with God. In trying to carry all our burdens alone, trying to solve all our problems without seeking inspiration from God, we cut ourselves off from the Source of all power and intelligence.

 

Faith, trust and prayer are the daily components against the trials and temptations common to everyone. Our God is big enough to meet all our needs. As one song says: “How big is God, how big and wide is his domain To try to tell these lips can only start He's big enough to rule the mighty universe Yet small enough to live within my heart.”

 

God Bless,

Paul Gage

 

RLDS BOOKS SALE EXTENDED THROUGH FEB. 28

 

RLDS BOOKS SALE EXTENDED THROUGH FEB. 28   ALL USED RLDS BOOKS—except those priced at less than $5.00 or more than $99.00—ARE OFFERED FOR HALF OFF THE LISTED PRICES.   This offer is extended through February 28, 2026, and limited to supplies on hand.  No discounts apply on sale books.   To order, e-mail to PaulVLudy@gmail.com or call 816-210-8450.  I will ship with an invoice and envelope for your payment or deliver in the Independence, MO, area for $2.00.   Suggestion:  Go to RLDSBooks.blogspot.com and click on ALL RLDS BOOKS to see the list—alphabetical by author—and prices.  Copy and paste the titles you want; then e-mail your order to me.  That saves a lot of typing!   21 NEW BOOKS FOR $6.00 EACH   Prices are good through February 28, 2026.   Book of Mormon Blessings by Evan A. Fry  $8.00 *Book of Mormon Gems and Settings by Paul V. Ludy  $6.00 *Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy by George Gross  $6.00 Emma Smith, the Elect Lady by Margaret Gibson  $8.50 Endowment Series, The by Arthur A. Oakman  $8.00 Gomer T. Griffiths; An Autobiography  $8.00 *In the Hollow of His Hand by Camilla Collins  $6.00 Joseph Smith Bible Story, The, by Dean R. Zimmerman  $8.00 Miracle of the Cardinals by Pat Chadwick  $10.00 Restoration Beliefs, revised from San Francisco Bay District  $8.00 Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ, The, by Evan A. Fry  $7.00 Samuel the Lamanite by C. Houston Hobart  $8.00 *Study of Jesus Christ’s Visit to Ancient America, A, by Ronald M. Turner  $6.00 Tell My People by Walter Weldon  $7.50 Tower Cookery by Graceland Mothers Club, 1950  $8.00 *Voices from Church History by Paul V. Ludy  $6.00 *Voices from the Golden Plates by Paul V. Ludy  $6.00 W.O.W. Cookery from Blue Valley Stake women  $8.00 What’s Your Heart’s Desire? by Barbara Wilkinson  $8.00 *Zion’s Hope Stories Book 1 by Paul V. Ludy   $6.00 *Zion’s Hope Stories Book 2 by Paul V. Ludy  $6.00   Check out Newbookman.blogspot.com, where you can preview new books in the RLDS tradition.   Note:  Books marked with * and having a regular price of $6.00 also qualify for a discount of $1.00 each when you purchase 3 or more new books (mix or match).  Books with a sale price of $6.00 but with a higher regular price do not qualify for the additional discount. LEATHER COVERS FOR THE HERALD HOUSE 3-IN-1 We have 10 new brown faux leather covers that are too small for the new 3-in-1 by Cumorah Books, Inc.  But they are ideal for many of the older books produced by Herald House, which contain the 1974 Inspired Version.  If you have a Herald House 3-in-1 that is about 6x9x2.5 inches, this is an excellent fit.  The covers are zippered to protect your Scriptures.  $15.00. (See photos below) 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

NEEDED: MICROSOFT PUBLISHER 2010 Please look through your old computer software and see if you have a usable CD of the 2010 Microsoft Publisher that you are not using.  I believe that I can use it.  Please call Paul at 816-210-8450.  Thank you Paul V. Ludy   816-210-8450 Cumorah Books, Inc.

Give Back Hope International call for help

 Give Back Hope International call for help

Dear Friends,

Give Back Hope International is at a critical moment in our ministry, and we are urgently seeking faithful individuals to step forward as volunteer Board Members.We have immediate openings for the following roles:

• Secretary
• Fundraising Coordinator
• Special Events Coordinator

“The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest.”  Luke 10:2 (Inspired Version)

These are volunteer positions with no monetary compensation, but the eternal impact is great. The continuation and strengthening of this work depends on willing servants answering the call now, not later.

“Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.” Isaiah 6:8 (IV)

If you have ever felt a nudge to serve, to step into leadership, or to use your gifts for God’s Kingdom, this is that moment. We cannot move forward without help, and we are asking you to prayerfully consider saying yes.

👉 Please message us immediately if you feel led to serve or want more information.

🙏 If you are unable to serve, please share this post and lift Give Back Hope International up in prayer today.Thank you for responding in faith and obedience.

Penny Curtis
President
816-682-3205

Give Back Hope International 
PO Box 108 
Independence, MO 64051 
http://givebackhopeintl.org

Auditions for: The Wizard of Oz

 

 

CPRS Donation Matching through Mar. 15, 2025

 

Odessa Hills Benefit - March 7, 2026

CMRB Odessa Hills Campground Registration Opens - Jan. 31, 2026

 

CMRB Odessa Hills Campground Registration Opens - Jan. 31, 2026

 

RCI Registration Opens - Feb. 15, 2026

Quarterly Elders' Meeting - Feb. 7, 2026

 Quarterly Elders' Meeting - Feb. 7, 2026

Conference of Restoration Elders

Doctrine and Covenants 17:13 instructs the elders of the church to meet once in three months. 

The quarterly elders' meetings are for the purpose of discussing issues facing us as a church and what we can do to better magnify our callings. The meetings are not for the purpose of legislation but only for discussion and collaboration. 

We begin each meeting by worshiping our Heavenly Father. Then we spend time discussing the topic at hand. 

In our previous meetings we have discussed the Inspired Version of the Bible and Doctrine and Covenants and Zion. The recordings of past meetings are available on the Elders' Conference website. https://www.eldersconference.org/events 

The Spirit has been with us as we met with love towards God and each other.

All Melchizedek men are invited to attend. The next meeting will be on February 7th, 8:30am to 12:00 at Outreach Restoration Branch.

If there is an issue that you would like to have discussed, feel free to reach out to:

Jeremy Stephenson @ jstephenson@eldersconference.org

2026 Book of Mormon Retreat Postponed

 

2026 Book of Mormon Retreat Postponed Due to extreme weather, the Book of Mormon Retreat is POSTPONED to the weekend of February 6-8.   2026 Book of Mormon Retreat and Internship Retreat – NEW DATE – Feb 6-8 Internship application due - Feb. 8  Register now for the 2026 Book of Mormon Retreat, for youth ages 17-24 link - bomf.org/internship   Application form for the 2026 Book of Mormon Foundation Internship link - bomf.org/internship  Applicants for the Book of Mormon Internship should be between ages 19-24, and at least a year out of high school.  Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59pm on Sunday, February 8, 2026.  The Internship is a six-week program for those who wish to study the Book of Mormon, engage in service and ministry activities, and deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.  Dates for the 2026 Internship are Sunday June 14 through Saturday July 25.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.   Jon & Tammy Tandy tandyland@earthlink.net 816-797-2330

BOMF Retreat and Internship

Italian Dinner Fundraiser - Jan. 31, 5:00pm

 

Italian Dinner Fundraiser - Jan. 31, 5:00pm The Zion’s Leagues of Atherton, Oak Grove, and Outreach are organizing a fundraiser for their upcoming caravan trip. Please consider dining with us on Saturday, January 31st from 5:00-7:30pm at the CPRS gym. There will be a bake sale and silent auction as well!

 

RWC Winter Gathering - Jan. 31, 2026

WINTER HALF-PRICE SALE ON USED RLDS BOOKS Ends Jan. 31

 

WINTER HALF-PRICE SALE ON USED RLDS BOOKS

Ends  Jan. 31

 

ALL USED RLDS BOOKS — except those priced at less than $5.00 or more than $99.00—ARE OFFERED FOR HALF OFF THE LISTED PRICES This offer is good through January 31, 2026, and limited to supplies on hand.  No discounts apply on sale books. 

To order, e-mail to PaulVLudy@gmail.com or call 816-210-8450.  I will ship with an invoice and envelope for your payment or deliver in the Independence, MO, area for $2.00. 

Suggestion:  Go to RLDSBooks.blogspot.com and click on ALL RLDS BOOKS to see the list—alphabetical by author—and prices.  Copy and paste the titles you want; then e-mail your order to me.  That saves a lot of typing!

FOR NEW BOOKS

Go to Newbookman.blogspot.com, where you can preview new books in the RLDS tradition.  When you purchase 3 or more new books, we offer a discount of $1.00 per book. 

EDITOR’S CHOICES:  The Joseph Smith Bible Story is the story of the Inspired Version.  It is available in hardcover for $16.00 or softcover for $8.00.  It has 163 pages.  Some 250 copies are presently in the hands of the Saints.  Many have reported that they have learned much and are better prepared to defend the Inspired Version and share its contributions. The Second Witness of Jesus Christ by Beth Spencer tells the Book of Mormon for children of all ages.  It is a hardcover book of 116 pages for $15.00.  This book has beautiful color illustrations by Amy Friend Thomas for each of its 78 chapters. 

PAUL’S E-MAIL LIST

Please send a message to PaulVLudy@gmail.com and request to be added.  I send 1 or 2 messages each month regarding new books, book sales, etc.  You can unsubscribe at any time. 

THE NEW 3-IN-1 AND INSPIRED VERSION

The Restoration Scriptures Edition of the 3-in-1 and Inspired Version are available only from Cumorah Books, Inc.  For information, go to RestorationScriptures.blogspot.com.  If you have questions or want to arrange for delivery, etc., please call Paul at 816-210-8450. 

RESTORATION VOICE MAGAZINE

This magazine is mailed every other month and is presently free of charge.  Cumorah Books, Inc., has been blessed with contributions to cover the cost to send Restoration Voice to you and your friends.  Please e-mail names, complete addresses, and phone numbers of those you would like to add to the subscription list.  Send to CumorahBooks@gmail.com

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

Previous Posts / Upcoming Events

 Calendar

Jan. 31 - Restoration Women's Council Winter Gathering - 8:30am

Jan. 31 - Italian Dinner Fundraiser - 5:00pm

Jan. 31 - CMRB Camps registration opens

Jan. 31 - Used RLDS Book 50% off sale ends

Feb. 6-8 - Book of Mormon Foundation Retreat (rescheduled)

Feb. 7 - CRE Quarterly Elders' Meeting - 8:30am

Feb. 7 - Jennifer Raffety Memorial Service, 11:00am, Mt Zion RB

Feb. 8 - Book of Mormon Foundation Internship Application Due

Feb. 15 - RCI Camp registration opens

Feb. 15 - Odessa Hills Campground sacrificial offering day

Feb. 28 - Luau and Karaoke fundraiser night for Center Place Christian Theatre

Mar. 7 - Harmony for the Hills - 6:30pm (Odessa Hills Campground benefit)

Mar. 15 - CPRS Donation Matching Drive ends

Mar. 29 - Restoration Resurrection Choir Worship Service

April 12 - Restoration Resurrection Choir Worship Service

May 8, 9, 15, 16 - Auditions for CPCT's  summer musical "The Wizard of Oz"

May 17-23 - CMRB Older Youth Camp

May 30-June 6 - CMRB Reunion

May 31-June 6 - Zion's Ridge Reunion

June 7-13 - CMRB Senior High Camp

June 14-20 - CMRB Junior High Camp

June 21-27 - RCI Mountain Camp (grades 10-13)

June 21-25 - CMRB Junior Camp

June 27-July 4 - Buckner Reunion

July 5-11 - RCI Mammoth Camp (grades 9-13)

July 11-18 - RCI Leadership Camp (grades 10-14)

July 12-18 - RCI Camp Bountiful (grades 7-9)

July 19-22 RCI Camp Tiona (girls grades 4-7)

July 22-25 RCI Camp Liahona (boys grades 4-7)

July 26-31 - RCI WalkTheTalk (grades 10-13)