Church of Jesus Christ ~ Mt. Ayr Restoration Branch

Member Bulletin Board

Announcements

Upcoming election of Officers for 2021-2022
An election of Branch officers for the upcoming year was held in September, 2021. Responsibilities for all elected officers typically run from September 1, 2021 through the end of August 2022. A decision to support a new mission in the town of Lamoni was approved. Pastors for both Mount Ayr and Lamoni were each elected.  Remaining officers are yet to be determined for either branch.

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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 recently lost one member of the "seventy," brother George Knotts.

George had 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 loved to share his testimony about the Lord, and taught that all Christians should have a two-minute testimony ready to share with anyone they chance to meet.

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Prayer Requests

• Beth Knotts
• Linda Winkler
• Rob Rolfe
• Sandy Crandell
• Prayers for discernment
• Those who "know not God" throughout the world! (this includes some baptized Christians)

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.
• Zarahemla Branch is now live streaming services from their website on Sundays (central standard time). Visit their website to learn more (click on "webcasts").
• Indpendence District is now online Visit their website to learn more (click on "webcasts").

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

 

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. 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/.

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