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

• July 2010 Newsletter
• The Heartland District has a new website (www.restorationheartland.org)
• The Independence District has a new website (www.independencedistrict.webs.com)
• 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, see MARB Treasurer for details!

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. 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]
2. September 11, 2010 - WRC Women's Leaders Luncheon; Belton, MO (Belton Restoration Branch; 9:00a - noon)
3. September 30 - October 2, 2010 - JCRB U.S. National Conference; Independence, MO (Gathering Place)
4. October 1-3, 2010 - Fall Retreat; Nauvoo, IL (more info to come)
   

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Ministry Schedule

July 25
Custodians Jordison Family
Greeters Steve Smith Family
Family Devotions Knotts Family
Pianist Pat Bolingbroke
Presiding Steve Cunningham
Speaking Ron Smith
Special Music Jim Barber

Evening Location Di Smith Home

July 28
Location Alaina Smith Home
Presiding Rob Rolfe

August 1
Custodians Rob Rolfe Family
Greeters Ron Smith Family
Family Devotions Norman Nelson Family
Pianist Pat Bolingbroke
Presiding Rob Rolfe
Speaking Alan Smith
Special Music Michael Jordison

Evening Location Alaina Smith Home

August 4
Location Linda Winkler Home
Presiding Rodney Bastow

 

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. Many have responded to the Lord's calling to act as especial witness of Jesus Christ. To learn more about the restoration Seventy, visit their website.

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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