UNITY CENTER WINDOW REMOVAL PROGRESS

 From: Muriel Luedeman

mur620@gmail.com

UNITY CENTER WINDOW REMOVAL PROGRESS

 

Hello, Initiative and Unity Center Friends,

Good progress was made last week and Saturday by a crew of 8, including Andy Gross, the project manager. One young volunteer appeared to be about 14 years old. Volunteers are still needed for several days to help with window removal at the Unity Center. Contact Andy Gross to sign up for work. You don’t have to be a skilled carpenter to assist. If you can take directions and are willing to work, he can use you. Both able bodied men and women, young and old.    Andy’s number is: 816-803-9149

Muriel Luedeman

Communications Secretary

mur620@gmail.com

Preparation for Pentecost, Sunday, May 23rd

 From: Muriel Luedeman

mur620@gmail.com

Preparation for Pentecost, Sunday, May 23rd

 

Yesterday, May 2nd, was the 28th day of counting the omer, or sheaf of barley, which the Lord commanded Israel to do in preparation for Pentecost, or the Feast of weeks. This ends the fourth week of seven weeks.  

Below is the appropriately translated blessing that is recited each night when the omer is counted. 

“Blessed are you, O Lord our God, Creator and Ruler of the Universe, who sanctifies us with commands of daily doing your good deeds of empathy and kindness, and who commands us to count the omer.” 

Jesus appeared to his disciples on resurrection night and met with them multiple times over the following 40 days of preparation toward Pentecost. He instructed them, blessed them with miraculous catches of fish, prepared food for them, challenged/commanded them to care for His flock, and finally, the last thing he did was give the GREAT COMMISSION, to go into all the world and preach the gospel, with blessings, signs and wonders following all the believers’ prayers and works.  

He commanded them to tarry in Jerusalem and not many days hence, (10 days), they would receive the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost.      

At Pentecost, thousands were in the city to worship during this Feast of the Lord.  Jesus followers were 120 in all, gathered in an upper room, penitent and obedient, having come to offer up their praises to God for the law given to Moses AND to their Law Giver, Jesus Christ.         

May we, Latter Day Israel, also prepare for this Pentecost, 2021 in the same way, humbly weeding out our sins, repenting, and doing the daily commands/good deeds God places on our hearts to do for our family, friends and neighbors. Then come to Waldo, May 23rd, prepared to enter the presence of our Savior and ready to receive a Pentecostal blessing from our Lord. May the Holy Spirit set our hearts on fire for these final days of consecrated prayer and work to bring down the Kingdom of Heaven according to God’s plans. 

Muriel Luedeman

mur620@gmail.com

Book of Mormon Perspectives Each Monday Evening via Zoom

 From: Paul Ludy

paulvludy@gmail.com

Book of Mormon Perspectives Each Monday Evening via Zoom

 

I would like to invite all interested parties to check out the Book of Mormon Perspectives Forum hosted by Paul DeBarthe each Monday at 8 p.m.  He includes a variety of speakers and thoughts related to the Book of Mormon.  Some you will find fascinating, and others you may not agree with.  See the list below if you want to pick and choose.

This week Faye Shaw from Lamoni will share reflections on the creation of the Restored Covenant Edition of the Book of Mormon. She co-authored “Caracters Unlocked” with Mary Jo Jackel  and reported on that project in December.

Other scheduled presenters:

May 10, Rick Bennett, Gospel Tangents perspective

May17, open forum on previous eight presentations

May 24, Steven Pynekker, An Evangelical perspective on the Book of Mormon

May 31, Frank Frye, Evidences of Book of Mormon Meriting emphasis

June 7, Ralph Williston, Native teachings and the Book of Mormon

June 14, available 

June 21, Richard and Arthella Hawks, The Hand of God in the Book of Mormon and now.

Scheduled every Monday, 8 p.m. Central time: zoom number: 2714958353    Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2714958353 

The following paragraph is from Paul DeBarthe:

You are welcome to invite others to join our forum. I am delighted with the diverse perspectives being offered and request that each be treated with respect. If they are encouraging others to read and study the Book of Mormon even for diverse reasons then that commonality can be appreciated. Insofar as views presented conflict, I hope to retain friendship with all and anticipate a growing understanding among all the participants. We can agree to disagree on issues but do so agreeably such that we can represent the invitation of the Book to live together beyond our -isms 

and -ites as people of peace!

Zion's Ridge Reunion

 From: Deana Griffin

ggma13and2@gmail.com

Zion's Ridge Reunion

Thank you, 

Deana Van Eaton

Formerly Deana Griffin

Richard Smith's Memorial Service

Richard Smith's Memorial Service

Brother Richard Smith, who attended South Crysler Restoration Branch and Outreach Restoration Branch, passed away in his sleep on Monday morning, April 26.

The memorial service will be held at South Crysler Restoration Branch on Sunday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m.  

If you have any questions, please contact his brother, Nathan Smith, at:  816-389-7012

Car For Sale by Owner

 From: Emma McLean

missemmamclean@gmail.com

Car For Sale by Owner

Model and make: 2013 Kia Forte SX Hatchback

Mileage: 105,500

Color: Blue

Condition: Very Good

Asking price: $8,500

Features:

Hatchback

Leather seats

Heated seats

Keyless Entry

Keyless start

Power windows and door locks

Cruise control

In-car navigation system

Bluetooth wireless

Backup camera

Moon roof

Purchased in 2016, one previous owner. Engine was replaced due to a recall in March 2021. The car is covered by NHTSA Recall #20V750, and has a warranty on the engine repairs for 15yrs or 150,000 miles. Tires new in May 2020. Regular oil changes. Non-smoking owner. Interior in excellent condition, all parts/features working. Minor cosmetic flaws on the outside of the car, but overall in very good condition. Carfax available for serious buyers. 

If you are interested please email me at Missemmamclean@gmail.com 

or call 816.694.5449