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. September 10 & 11, 2010 - Book of Mormon Festival; Independence, MO (Gathering Place; 7pm Friday - 9pm Saturday - lunch and supper provided with donation)
2. September 11, 2010 - WRC Women's Leaders Luncheon; Belton, MO (Belton Restoration Branch; 9:00a - noon)
3. September 19, 2010 - "Jesus Christ IS the Book of Mormon Message"; an evening of music, drama, scriptures and testimonies (6 - 7:30 pm, Shaw Center, Graceland College, Lamoni Iowa). Sponsored by the Graceland Book of Mormon Club; supported by the Bloomington and Lamoni Community of Christ congregations, the Osceola Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the Lamoni, Decatur, and Mount Ayr Restoration Branches.
4. September 30 - October 2, 2010 - JCRB U.S. National Conference; Independence, MO (Gathering Place)
   NOTE DATE CHANGE FROM WHAT PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED
5. October 1-3, 2010 - Fall Retreat; Nauvoo, IL (more info to come)
6. October 1-3, 2010 - Graceland Homecoming
   

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Ministry Schedule

September 5
Custodians Barber Family
Greeters Beck Family
Family Devotions Ron Smith Family
Pianist Pat Bolingbroke
Presiding Rob Rolfe
Speaking Jack Evans
Special Music Diane Anderson

Evening Location Alaina Smith Home

September 8
Location Di Smith Home
Presiding Ed Anderson

September 12
Custodians Bastow Family
Greeters Jan Jordison
Family Devotions Steve Smith Family
Pianist Pat Bolingbroke
Presiding Gordon Winkler
Speaking Ron Smith
Special Music Beth Knotts

Evening Location Smith Home (Ice Cream Social)

September 15
Location Linda Winkler Home
Presiding Rob Rolfe

September 19 - Business Meeting During the Sunday School Hour
Custodians Jordison Family Family
Greeters Michael Jordison Family
Family Devotions Winkler Family
Pianist Jan Jordison
Presiding Steve Cunningham
Speaking Rodney Bastow
Special Music Lynda Rolfe

Evening Location Graceland Shaw Center, 6-7:30pm - Music and Drama on the Book of Mormon (see "Upcoming Events" above)

September 22
Location Steve Smith Home
Presiding Sherman Phipps

September 26 * Special Potlock Sunday *
Custodians Rolfe Family
Greeters Knotts Family
Family Devotions Anderson Family
Pianist Jan Jordison
Presiding Sherm Phipps
Testimonies Doug & Donna Patterson
Special Music Yvonne Galusha

Evening Location Nelson Home

September 29
Location Diane Anderson Home
Presiding Gordon Winkler

October 3 (Graceland Homecoming)
Custodians Rowland Family
Greeters Nelson Family
Family Devotions Barber Family
Pianist Jan Jordison
Presiding Ron Smith
Speaking Rob Rolfe
Special Music Quartet (Diane Anderson)

Evening Location Rolfe Home

October 6
Location Jan Jordison Home
Presiding Alan Smith

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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