Church of Jesus Christ ~ Mt. Ayr Restoration Branch

Announcements

Prayer Requests

• Prayers for our youth (witnessing in word and deed)
• Those who "know not God" throughout the world!
• The church of Christ and Christians throughout the world!
• The leadership of nations throughout the world

Other News

• Some restoration branches are making sermons available via the Internet. Check out these pod casts!
• Microsoft Excel tools to assist members in calculating and filing, or just filing tithing annual statements are now available on-line. The calculator has tabs at the bottom for each month. As you categorize and record your expenditures each month, they are automatically totaled and your tithing statement is filled out for you. For those wishing to file with Bishop Cedarstrom, the address is on the church bulletin board. We have requested an update on how tithing paid through MARB is being handled, so don't miss our next branch business meeting!

Patriarchal Blessings
Those inquiring about patriarchal blessings may contact either:

• Milo Burnett - (712)644-6289 or 1006 Skyline Drive, Logan Iowa 52166
• Verle Cornish - vecorn41@hotmail.com
• Vernon Darling - (816)690 3814 or v.mdarling@yahoo.com

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Upcoming Events

1. March 12 - 14, 2010 - Priesthood Retreat; Genoseo, IL (reunion grounds)
   [Contact Mark Dietrick at (309)737-5800 ]
2. April 4-9, 2010 - Conference of Restoration Elders, Independence, MO (Waldo Restoration Branch)
3. April 24, 2010 - Spring Retreat, Atherton, MO (9:30a - 3:30p; Atherton Restoration Branch)
4. April 25 - 30, 2010 - JCRB International Conference; Independence, MO (Gathering Place)
5. May 28 - 31, 2010 - Memorial Day Family Retreat; Genoseo, IL (reunion grounds)
   [Contact Mark Dietrick at (309)737-5800 ]
6. June 12 - 19 (dates need confirmed), 2010 - Jr./Sr. High Camp; Genoseo, IL (reunion grounds)
   [Contact Mark Dietrick at (309)737-5800 ]
7. June 27 - July 3, 2010 - Seventy Family Missionary Reunion; Lamoni, Iowa (Graceland University)
   [Contact Greg or Jani Thomas, camp directors, or Cheryl Phipps, reunion registrar]
8. July 17 - 24, 2010 - Family Reunion; Genoseo, IL (reunion grounds)
   [Contact Mark Dietrick at (309)737-5800 ]
9. July 28 - August 1, 2010 - 2000 Strong Book of Mormon Camp, Anna, Texas (near Dallas)
   [This camp is for youth in grades 3-12. Contact Jerry Skotak for more information, or www.2000strong.us]
10. September 11, 2010 - WRC Women's Leaders Luncheon; Belton, MO (Belton Restoration Branch; 9:00a - noon)
11. October 1-3, 2010 - Fall Retreat; Nauvoo, IL (more info to come)
12. October 21 - 24, 2010 - JCRB U.S. National Conference; Independence, MO (Gathering Place)
    

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Ministry Schedule

March 7
Custodians Bastow Family
Greeters Rolfe Family
Family Devotions Cunningham Family
Pianist Jan Jordison
Presiding Rob Rolfe
Speaking Steve Smith
Special Music Amy Friend

Evening L ocation Steve and Alaina Smith Home [top]

March 10
Location Jan Jordison Home
Presiding Rob Rolfe

March 14
Custodians Jordison Family
Greeters Rowland Family
Family Devotions Michael Jordison
Pianist Jan Jordison
Presiding Michael Jordison
Speaking Steve Cunningham
Special Music Cunningham Family

Evening L ocation Norman and Cathy Nelson Home

March 17
Location Cathy Nelson Home
Presiding Gordon Winkler

March 21
Custodians Rolfe Family
Greeters Alan Smith Family
Family Devotions George Knotts
Pianist Pat Bolingbroke
Presiding Ron Smith
Speaking Rob Rolfe
Special Music Sue Beck

Evening L ocation Rob and Lynda Rolfe Home

March 24
Location Lynda Rolfe Home
Presiding Jim Barber

March 28
Custodians Rowland Family
Greeters Ron Smith Family
Family Devotions Norman Nelson
Pianist Pat Bolingbroke
Presiding Rodney Bastow
Speaking Michael Jordison
Special Music Steve Smith

March 31
Location Valle Smith Home
Presiding Rodney Bastow

April 4
Custodians Alan Smith Family
Greeters Steven Smith Family
Family Devotions Phipps Family
Pianist Jan Jordison
Presiding Steve Cunningham
Speaking Gordon Winkler
Special Music Michael Jordison

Evening L ocation Ron and Di Smith Home

April 7
Location Alaina Smith Home
Presiding George Knotts

 

News from the "Seventy"

The Gospel of Luke testifies that Jesus "appointed other Seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face, into every city and place where he himself would come.  And he said unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest…"

The Seventy of the Restoration pledge before God and man their willingness to labor in the harvest field, for the Lord of the harvest.

Our congregation has two members of the "seventy," George Knotts and Ron Smith:

George has a far reaching prayer ministry and provides ministry to the Cherokee in Oklahoma and other places in the United States. His sacred cartoons are available all over the world ("a drop of ink to make you think"), and his "what's your heart desire" program is used as a faith developer by many. George loves to share his testimony about the Lord, and teaches that all Christians should have a two- minute testimony ready to share with anyone they chance to meet. George and wife Beth live in Lamoni, Iowa where George is an artist and sculptor, often found creating Kansas University bronzes for fans throughout the U.S.

Ron travels annually outside the U.S., taking the message of "Kingdom of God" to those around the world. Ron has taken the gospel to Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Liberia, Nepal, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, the Navaho Nation, and the United States. He has published a booklet on the Kingdom of God, which can be read by visiting his web site. Ron teaches a young inquirier's Sunday school class in Mount Ayr, as well as preaching and teaching throughout the midwestern United States. Ron and wife Di live in Lamoni, Iowa where Ron is a professor in the Mathematics Department at Graceland University.

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News from the Conference of Restoration Branches (JCRB)

To learn more about the purpose of the JCRB, visit their web site at: www.conferenceofbranches.org/a/default.aspx. You may also contact them at either (816)252-1457 or:

JCRB
attn: (enter member name, committee, conference officer etc.)
1100 W. Truman Road
Independence, MO 64050

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About the Conference of Restoration Elders (CRE)

The Coordinating Council believes the Conference exists to:

1. Organize the coming together of Melchesidec priesthood, as well as the Aaronic priesthood and members, for:
   • Spiritual preparation and to unify our efforts on behalf of the work to which we are called.
   • Much needed fellowship and fraternity to prepare us to defend and preserve the faith.
   • Identify and seek divine guidance concerning the critical issues now confronting the church.
   • "Chart a course of action that will maintain the gospel as restored in 1830" (Original Letter of Invitation and 1993 Conference Materials).
2. Support the branches in their efforts to work together.
3. Provide needed resources to branches and members as they are requested.
4. Offer support and resources to the priesthood—enabling them to perform the ministry in their office and calling.
5. And finally, to offer encouragement, support and leadership to the other Councils within the Conference as we meet together and as these Councils reach out to support and coordinate Kingdom-building and missionary efforts with other Restoration related organizations.

For more information about the CRE, visit their web site at: www.eldersconference.org/default.asp.

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