Church of Jesus Christ ~ Mt. Ayr Restoration Branch

Announcements

Prayer Requests

• Restoration Seventy
• Leo Gussman - recent stroke
• Those who are suffering throughout the world.
• Those who know no peace in the world.
• Wisdom for U.S. President and members of U.S. and State legislatures.
• Fasting and prayer needed for the condition of Christ's church, and needed blessings.
• Prayers for our youth (witnessing in word and deed)
• Those who "know not God" throughout the world! (this includes some baptized Christians)
• The church of Christ and Christians throughout the world; that we be obedient to our covenants
• The leadership of nations throughout the world

Other News

• Mammoth Camp video; videos from other Mammoth Camp years
• The Heartland District has a new website (www.restorationheartland.org)
• 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!
• Members wishing to make individual donations in support of Center Place Restoration School (CPRS) can find their address on www.CenterPlace.info.
• The Quetzal Archaeology Center for Mesoamerican Research is publishing a new magazine called "Quetzal Codex. To subscribe, contact them at quetzal-archaeology@earthlink.net. Editor is Shirley Heater.
• Zarahemla Restoration Branch is now live streaming services from their website on Sundays (central standard time). Visit their website to learn more (click on "webcasts"). To listen to previously recorded services, check out their pod casts (you'll need to download/install free iTunes software to participate).

Patriarchal Blessings
Those inquiring about patriarchal blessings may contact any of the Restoration Patriarchs.

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Upcoming Events (2012)

1. January 22, 2012 - Emergency Preparedness Meeting - Gathering Place (4:00 p.m.)
2. March 25, 2012 - Global Internet Broadcast (6:00 p.m. )
3. April 15-21, 2012 - JCRB General Conference (Independence, MO)

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Ministry Schedule

January 8
Speaking Steve Smith
Presiding Pastor Phipps
Pianist Pat Bolingbroke
Special Music Linda Gussman (?)
Family Devotions Bob Rowland Family
Greeters Alan Smith Family
Custodians Rolfe Family

Evening Location Lynda Rolfe Home

January 11
Location Lynda Rolfe Home
Presiding Steve Smith

January 15
Speaking Jim Barber
Presiding Alan Smith
Pianist Pat Bolingbroke
Special Music Michael Jordison
Family Devotions Alan Smith Family
Greeters Ron Smith Family
Custodians Alan Smith Family

Evening Location Jennifer Rowland Home

January 18
Location Alaina Smith Home
Presiding Gordon Winkler

January 22
Speaking Milo Burnett
Presiding Steve Cunningham
Pianist Pat Bolingbroke
Special Music Steve Smith
Family Devotions Ron Smith Family
Greeters Steve Smith Family
Custodians Ron Smith Family

Evening Location Di Smith Home

January 25
Location Valle Smith Home
Presiding Ed Anderson

January 29
Speaking Sharing Service and Baby Blessing
Presiding Rob Rolfe
Pianist Pat Bolingbroke
Special Music Gable Galusha
Family Devotions Steve Smith Family
Greeters Winkler Family
Custodians Ed Anderson Family

Evening Location Alaina Smith Home

February 1
Location Di Smith Home
Presiding Alan Smith

February 5
Speaking Rob Rolfe
Presiding Ron Smith
Pianist Pat Bolingbroke
Special Music
Family Devotions Winkler Family
Greeters Anderson Family
Custodians Barber Family

Evening Location Cathy Nelson Home

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 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 Joint 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
(816) 252-1457

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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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