Prayers For Severely Injured Friend
Last week Mike R., a friend from Blue Springs, was severely injured in an off road accident. He is in his 50's, married and works at a auto body repair shop. He suffered 3rd degree burns on both legs and 2nd degree burns on his torso. Both legs were amputated at the knee. Prayers are requested for healing and pain management. I don't know what church he attends but he has asked for prayers.
From: Bruce Luedeman
36" RLDS CHURCH SEAL |
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I just obtained an RLDS CHURCH SEAL that is made of an acrylic material. It is 36" wide and weighs about 20 pounds. Until about a month ago it was mounted on the outside wall of a church that has sold. It shows minor weathering. It is available for $400.00. CALL ME at 816-210-8450 to purchase this Church Seal. There is only 1 of this item available. DO NOT rely on text or e-mail to get the message to me. • • • • • • • • • • • • BTW, my $1.00 sale continues through October 31 on 300+ RLDS Books and 280+ RLDS Booklets. Go to Website #1 below to see the book list and the booklet list. |
New Resource! Restoration Scriptures 101 |
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This new resource will help everyone--young and older--in a group or family to become better students of the Scriptures. Obviously, Restoration Scriptures 101 is a beginning level study. But we all have to start somewhere! This is a 40-page booklet which has four parts: • Learning what our Scriptures are and how we got them. This is background information and will not be tested. Each person accepting the challenges in Restoration Scriptures 101 will select one of more adult examiners, who will initial and date a challenge when you prove you can do it. You might choose a parent, grandparent, husband, wife, priesthood member, or friend as your examiner. The examiner should be someone who wants to help you but won't just give you the answers. Restoration Scriptures 101 has three skill levels: LEVEL 1: LEVEL 2: LEVEL 3: The stories and the verses to learn are contained in the booklet along with their references. Each booklet comes with bright gold stars to stick on the cover each time you complete ALL the requirements for a skill level. The cost of each booklet is $3.50. The purchase of 10 booklets at one time will give you a 10% discount on your order. The purchase of 20 booklets at one time will give you a 20% discount on your order. Think of all the people you know--young, older, and in between--who can benefit from Restoration Scriptures 101! Order by e-mail to PaulVLudy@gmail.com or phone to 816-210-8450. |
ZIONWORKS NEWS, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
DISRUPTION
Unexpectedly, we had an unusual yet potentially uncomfortable occasion at our last meeting that challenged our beliefs in the scriptures, how we look at them and how we search for truth. Those challenges are always good for us because we always want to KNOW truth, GROW in the truth and respond to God in ways that will please him, set a Godly example and further the reputation and growth of the Kingdom. Because we are not bound by the precepts of men (or try not to be), we are in the position to be able to obey God on his terms. This is so important. We must act and believe on His scripture and His direction or get out of his way. In our prayers and in our scripture searches these past four days, God has reinforced, in each of us, the truths of the Gospel and has helped us grow closer to him in the process. He has also helped us in our personal discernment of love and truth and in the desire to know and love him more. We have, I trust, found each day more awesome and worshipful while we yield ourselves to him.
In this yielding ourselves to God, and of course to Jesus, we experience this seeming paradox, that while overwhelmed by the awesomeness of creation, our self-awareness and self-importance vanishes, and our love for God, his gospel and for people grows. We are reminded that we must not, especially the priesthood among us, call attention to ourselves or to try to promote ourselves as superiors. We are servants, assigned to uphold and enable others so they can find and fully exercise their God-given identities, purposes and expression. We are NEVER, NEVER someone’s superior in intellect, prestige or spiritual status. To pretend such is a self-deception, at best; leaving us nakedly exposed as pretenders. In Isaiah 50:8, this behavior is illuminated thus: “Behold all ye that kindleth fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks, walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks which ye have kindled; this shall ye have of my hand, ye shall lie down in sorrow.” This is not a place to flaunt credentials or priesthood “status”.
As Christians, commissioned with the responsibility to build and exemplify the “kingdom of love and light”, let us happily and expectantly work together in that love and light. I think this is the most exciting thing that can happen to us.
REPORT
At our last meeting, we were coached by Laura Cozart on means and guidelines for providing articles to be published in Zionworks’ web site. These guidelines include: keep it brief and succinct; supply links and resources, since there is so much good info already out there; use “what, why, who, when, how”; and to encourage the readers/viewers to do further research and to experiment with and apply the information. Laura has an example article you can contact her for.
CALENDAR
WORK DAY. This coming Saturday: A very small amount of work needs to be done. We need hands to help load and carry one set of shelving into the storehouse. We will meet at Central Branch, 919 S. Delaware, Independence, at 2:00, drive to Jonathon and Melissa Stayton’s place to load the shelving into my pickup truck, then back to Central where we will carry it in. We will need three additional sets of hands to carry the shelving, so please email me at zionworkz@protonmail.com or call me at 816 690 8464 or 816 838 1593 and the first three to call will get the job!
NEXT MEETING will be at Central Branch, 919 S. Delaware, Independence. The date will be Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at 2:00 pm. AGENDA: All things to build God’s kingdom on the earth! Much visiting, show-and-tell items and bartering after adjournment. Bring any interesting or useful item for the bartering table.
REMEMBER
Stock up while you can
RECOMMENDED YOU TUBE VIDEOS
“Grow Salad Greens All Winter For Less Than 20 Dollars”, and about Zion needing to be a place of safety and refuge: ”Doug Thornton Interviewed By Mike Adams”
CONTACT
For any questions and comments, call 816 690 8464, 816 838 1593, zionworkz@protonmail.com or yyeoman@protonmail.com
With Christ as our bond,
Your friends at Zionworks.
Submitted by Jim Huseby, coordinator
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Doris Mae Pugh - Obituary On September 26, 2023, Doris Mae Pugh, of Sugar Creek, Missouri, peacefully passed away at The Villages of Jackson Creek Memory Care. Doris was born Oct. 11, 1924 to Minnie Amela (Leverton) and Alvin Levi Phelps in Independence, Missouri. Doris was preceded in death by her only sibling, Don Phelps, and her husband of nearly 44 years, William (Bill) Pugh, Sr. Doris had a very active life rearing four children, sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking and hosting dinners at the home. She and Bill, Sr. traveled extensively throughout the United States as well as other countries. They loved having friends and family gatherings, especially at their cabin at the Lake of the Ozarks. The RLDS Church (now the Community of Christ Church) was her lifelong church, and she was very active in it, once serving as Director of the Orioles, the Girls' Youth Group. She enjoyed discussing her church's religious heritage and her grandfather who was a pastor. She also was a Girl Scouts leader. She and her husband were always reaching out to help people when they could. Doris touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed. She is survived by daughters Marian Conyers, Independence, Missouri; Carol Odell (Russ), Holt, Missouri; Norma Pritchett, Burlington, North Carolina and son William (Bill) Pugh, Jr. (Brenda), Merriam, Kansas, nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and five great, great grandchildren. The family will greet guests 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th at Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence Missouri. The funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by the graveside service at Mound Grove Cemetery, 1818 N. River Blvd., Independence, Missouri. |
Urgent Prayer Request:
Laurie Knapp (cousin of Kathy Croisant and Jim Gamble) needs mighty prayer. She is suffering from a terminal brain tumor and recently suffered a stroke. She is needing to make decisions about treatment and end-of-life care that was not anticipated to be so soon. Please pray for comfort, peace, and guidance for Laurie and her family.
Jim Gamble
James Lewis "Jim" Rogers Obituary July 7, 1929 — September 19, 2023 Jim was converted to the RLDS church at a church reunion and baptized later that same year. He served in many capacities in the church including multiple pastorships and Louisiana-Mississippi District President but heeded the call to gather into the center place in 1987, where he built a home and family farm in Eastern Jackson County. While living in Independence, Jim was pastor during the building of the Buckner Restoration Branch, Center Place Restoration School developer and board member, High Priest, Apostle, & Patriarch. Jim had a special fondness of being partnered together with Patriarch Bill Davies on multiple ministry opportunities and sharing the gospel with saints around the Midwest region. In addition to his many church responsibilities, Jim was also instrumental in establishing Water District #16 in Eastern Jackson County. Jim and LeDonne were the proud parents of 3 children: Michael Brian, Richard Lewis, & Mary Catherine; grandchildren: Rick, Micah, Rachel, Joseph, Philip, & Derek; and numerous great grandchildren. By whatever fond name he was called- Dad, Pop, Poppa Jim, Popster, Poppy- he loved his family deeply and was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever needed. Jim greatly loved and was beloved by his 2 daughters-in-law, Susan (deceased) and Michele. Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, camping & gardening. He treasured many memorable gatherings both in Mississippi and here in Independence on the family farm, sharing food, fellowship and laughter, a tradition established by previous generations. Jim was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, LeDonne (Independence, MO), his parents-Sharp and Eula Rogers (Sylvarena, MS), and brothers- Billy Charles Rogers (Andrews, TX), and John Hillman Rogers (Brandon, MS). Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023 at the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2820 M 291 Highway, Independence, MO 64057 with burial to follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m., until service time Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Center Place Restoration School, 819 W Waldo Ave., Independence, MO 64050. To send flowers to the family in memory of James Lewis "Jim" Rogers, please visit our flower store. |
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