Zion s Outpost Newsletter Church of Jesus Christ F.Y.I. April, 2017

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1 April, 2017 Zion s Outpost Newsletter Church of Jesus Christ 2017 Study Scripture & Worship Calendar: themes & scripture readings prepared by Elder Gary Whiting Daily Readings: 1: Psalm : Nehemiah 9: : D&C 38:6b : 1 Nephi 5: : D&C 77:4a-d 30: Revelation 7:17 Helaman 2:26: Yea, we see that whosoever will lay hold upon the word of God which is quick and powerful, which shall divide asunder all the cunning, and the snares, and the wiles of the devil, and lead the man of Christ in a strait and narrow course across that everlasting gulf of misery which is prepared to engulf the wicked, and land their souls, yea, their immortal souls, at the right hand of God, in the kingdom of heaven, to sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and with Jacob, and with all our holy fathers, to go no more out. Inside this Issue: F.Y.I. continued; The First Day continued Women s Dept.; ZO Busy Bees Women s Banquet Flyer; Planning Ahead ZO Activity Calendars for April, May & June April Theme: Let Me Lead You Where I will Dates to Remember 8 The First Day Now when Jesus was risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils; (Mark 16:8) Most Christians believe that Jesus rose on Sunday. That is true, but an incomplete understanding of the words first day. It was never called Sunday by the people of Israel in those days. They did not name their days after celestial bodies or pagan gods. The day Jesus rose from the grave was called yom rishone: in Hebrew or the first day. Calendar days in Judaism are simply In Sympathy: Our prayers and sympathy are extended to the Gary Metzger family due to the death of Gary s mother, Arline C. Metzger. Arline passed away on February 26 and a memorial service was held on March 11 in Salina, KS; she was 89 yrs. old. Gary, as you may recall, was a member of Zion s Outpost Restoration Branch [originally Webb Rd. RLDS] from early 1980s until the 1990s when he moved to Independence, MO. Please keep Gary and his family in your prayer as they journey through this difficult time. numbered, the first day, (yom rishone), second day, (yom sheni), etc. The seventh day is called the Holy Shabbat or Shabbat Kodesh. Yom Rishone means the first day, the chief day, the day of beginning. What significance does this have? It is significant because in Jewish teaching it is the day that God said, Let there be light. The resurrection happened on the same day that the universe was created. In the beginning there was F.Y.I. [Continued on page 2] Anna Burford s Concert: On the afternoon of March 5, Anna performed at the Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestras Spring Concert. She played 3 movements in the Repertory Orchestra as the Principal Flutist. Anna is also an Honors Usher for the Wichita Symphony. Well done, Anna! Branch Work Day: A few people gathered on the morning of March 18 to participate in the work day. Thanks to Jeremiah Drope the lawn in front of the church [sodded area] has fertilizer spread on it. Gary W. and Dave N. applied a sealing strip to the church front doors. Anna and Naomi B. also offered their [FYI continued on page 2] Vol. 32 No. 4 The Zion s Outpost Branch Newsletter is published monthly through the Publications Department of Zion s Outpost; editor Presiding Elder David Newman, editorial staff Debbie Newman. The newsletter is used to inform members, friends and seekers of the events taking place in the Branch and to promote the work of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is available at no charge to those asking for subscriptions. Contributions to publications are appreciated. If you wish to submit pictures or articles, please send by: to debnewman@joutlook.com or mail to 382 Hillsdale Dr. Wichita, KS Please submit by 10th of each month. Branch Contact Info: 6300 N. Tarrytown Park City, Kansas ZO Schedule SUNDAY 9:00 am Prayer Service on First and Third Sundays 9:30 am Family Worship all other Sundays 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service 5:00 pm Study Class Third Sunday: Potluck Lunch following 11 am service Sacrament Services: 11:00 am First Sunday and 5:00 pm Third Sunday each month WEDNESDAY 7:15 pm Prayer and Testimony Service

2 Page 2 [FYI continued from page 1] assistance. A big Thank You to all of the work day participants! Voting Day: April 11 is Kansas Local/ State Voting Day. GO VOTE Conference: April 2-8 all Restorationest are encourage to meet together in Independence, MO for the JCRB General Conference. The conference will be held at the Junior Service League Clubhouse: 3122 S. Crysler, Independence, MO The theme for the week is Preparing for the Marvelous Work. More conference details can be found on the JCRB website: conferenceofbranches.org Preparatory Prayer Services: On Sunday, April 2 there will be 2 special prayer services to prepare us for the conference. One prayer service is for all Priesthood and will be held at Saints Haven Restoration Branch, 300 Chicago St., Sibley, MO The other service is for all Members will be at the Gospel Park Restoration Branch, 2415 R.D. Mize Road, Independence, MO The theme for both prayer services is Called to Repent and Prepare. Both services will begin at 3pm and conclude by 5pm. Resurrection Day Celebrations: On April 16 the branch will have special services in remembrance of our Lord and Savior s death and resurrection. The early service will include a resurrection pantomime by our youth, special music, readers and congregational singing. We hope you will join us for worship and fellowship. The Resurrection Day schedule will be: 8am Sunrise Service 9am Breakfast 9:45 Sunday School Classes 11am Sacrament Worship Service Please note that there will NOT be any potluck lunch or 5pm meeting. National Day of Prayer: May 4 is the day set aside for the nation to be in prayer. Mark this date on your calendars as a reminder. Remember to be prayerful for all government leadership, even praying for them as we approach this day of national prayer. 2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [The First Day quote continued from page 1] darkness. And the earth was without form and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep (Genesis 1:2 KJV). With the crucifixion and burial of Jesus, the lives of the disciples were as it was in the beginning, filled with darkness. In the beginning, the Spirit of God moved upon the waters. In the tomb, the Spirit moved upon the body of the Messiah. In the tomb God also said, in effect, Let there be light and there was light and there was life and there was resurrection. Darkness and death fled and a resounding hope and light returned to the world of the disciples and to all mankind. There was nothing before the first day of creation. Before the resurrection there was only darkness in the world, especially in Judea. With the coming of the first day, yom rishone, everything was made new. So it was with his resurrection, with the rising of his light, everything was suddenly made new again. It was a new beginning, a new hope of life eternal; the old life was gone. We have become new creatures in Jesus Christ. By Warren Bennett, printed in the The Latter Day Saint s Beacon, Vol. Eight, Issue 3, April-May 2016, page 6.

3 Page 3 Women s Department Dear Sisters-in-Christ, The General Conference of the JCRB will be starting soon. As usual, the women will be sharing together during the quorum meeting time and at the Women s Banquet on Tuesday evening. See page 2 for information about the Conference and page 4 for Banquet details. Please be prayerful during the week of conference, that those gathered will let the Spirit of the Lord reign in every activity. As you read on page 2, the branch is planning special services and a breakfast for Resurrection Day. I hope you will plan to attend. Wherever you are, I pray your day will be shared with family and friends and filled with the sweet remembrance of the sacrifice our Saviour made for each of us. Let us worship God in praise and thanksgiving. The April Women s Dept. meeting will be at Sister Julie Harris home on the 10th. Elder Dwight Burford will lead our discussion on Lesson 3 My Moments Kept for Jesus. Please keep him in your prayers as he prepares. As I have 2017 WD Theme: I am Kept for the Masters Use done before, the lesson theme scripture is printed below to meditate upon for your preparation. I Hope your desire is to seek the Lord s will and prepare all of your being to be Kept for the Master s Use. Also, I pray the Lord s blessing be with you as you seek Him. Your servant and sister-in- Christ, Debbie Newman April Lesson 3 Theme Scripture Job 7:17-18 What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him? and that thou shouldest visit him every morning, and try him every moment? Zion s Busy Bees: The two sewing & quilting groups continue to meet regularly at the church at 7pm. If you have an interest in joining them you can contact the appropriate group leader: Jr. Busy Bees is designed for the young sewers. They meet every Thursday evening and the group leader is Martha Van Nordstrand Adult Busy Bees meet once a month. The leader for this quilt group is Sandy Whiting The following are their next 3 meeting dates: April 18, May 16 & June13.

4 Vol.32 No.4 Page 4 PLANNING AHEAD ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE [updated 3/27//2017] June: Jr. Zion s Busy Bees meet every Thursday 7pm CMRB Sr. High Youth Camp 13 th Zion s Busy Bees Meeting 7pm 14 th Flag Day 18 th Father s Day Missionary Family Reunion Graceland University 21 st Summer Begins July: Jr. Zion s Busy Bees meet every Thursday 7pm 4 th Independence Day 10 th Women s Department Meeting 6:30pm Salad Supper & Service Project Laurie Drope will host meeting at church Marth VN Service Project coordinator 23 rd Facilities Committee Meeting 3pm 29 th Branch Work Day August: Jr. Zion s Busy Bees meet every Thursday 7pm 14th Women s Department Meeting 6:30pm Zion s Busy Bees 7pm 27th Facilities Committee Meeting to Plan Work Day 3pm 28th Sunday School Promotion Service 9:30am

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8 Zion s Outpost Branch 6300 N. Tarrytown Park City, KS Phone: April 2017 Newsletter Dates to Remember April: Jr. Zion s Busy Bees Meet on Thursdays 7pm 2 Palm Sunday 3-8 JCRB General Conference Independence, MO 10 Women s Dept. Meeting 6:30pm 11 Local/State Voting Day 16 Resurrection Day Celebration 8am Sunrise Service 9am Breakfast 18 Zion s Busy Bees Meet 7pm May: Jr. Zion s Busy Bees Meet on Thursdays 7pm 4 National Day of Prayer 8 Women s Dept. Meeting 6:30pm 14 Mother s Day 16 Zion s Busy Bees Meet 7pm 20 Armed Forces Day CMRB Older Youth Camp Odessa, MO