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1 n's Advoc te MISSOURI- 5 t th his anger endureth but moment; his of. J -Psalm 30: SPECIAL PULL-OUT SECTION: CAMP TEEN CHALLENGE REG/

2 Send Church funds other ntt,onrm<, listed below. PRIESTHOOD as Smith N. Brickhouse, 5713 Logan Frank Fann, 3808 Queen mnrmmnenc':e Placido Matu, Merida, Mike E Street Missouri 64056; Brian Mclndoo, Street, Arizona 85050; Donald E. Mclndoo, Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85050; Alvin J. Moser, Place, Arizona 85050; Roland L. Sarratt, 5910 E Terrace, Missouri 64055; William A S. Cottage, Missouri 64050; Joel Yates, 2924 E. Drive, Phoenix, Arizona Placido Koyoc Yam, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico GENERAL CHURCH REPRESENTATIVE!Ill THE OFFICE: William A. Sheldon, by Evangelist Marvin Case, Elder Leslie Casa and Elder Charles Brantner. E. McGhae in Roland I.. Sarratt and Roland I.. Sarratt and frank Fann of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Illinois, Indiana and Minnesota. Frank Fann in charge of South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa. Smith N. Brickhouse and Michael E. McGhee in of Wisconsin, Wes! Delaware, New Jer sey, New York, Ohio, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Maine, Mississippi, louisana, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina; the of Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, Canada and the Maritime Provinces. Apostle Brian E. Mclndoo and Yates in charge of Montana, Wasllm1gton, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii and Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Sas katchewan, and the western half of the Northwest Territories. charge. Elder Leslie P. Case 8312 Lee s Summit Kansas City, Missouri 641 GENERAL CHURCH EDITOR Gordon 528 Dickenson Road Independence, Missouri David Rudd 4917 Casey Court Independence, FEATURE Melissa McGhee 2533 Glen Lane Independence, PRODUCTION STAFF Harvey Seibel Priesthood articles and sermons, testimonies for 1J<>th11nh 1c: missions to other features, and news items of Church-wide interest are sent to the Editor as listed above. Deadline for m<:>ton<>i put,11c;at1c,n in any certain month of the Format of submitted -- = "-' on one side Articles of the

3 Apostle Roland Sarratt, reporter "The Good News." NEWS BULLETIN: Jerusalem, the City of David, the City of Zion, has been invaded. The have been down, the gates have Ln::a a..o.&.burned and the have been away captive. was -63-

4 "But, beloved, norant of this one thing, NEWS BULLETIN: The Lord is bringing again Zion! His message to His people is to seek to bring forth and establish the cause of Zion! the latter This news bulletin an update of the former news bulletin. comes us Ai we ituation we ave used oil we had on the cares of this concerns cares. and the ing renewed mind and spirit we move forward complete our preparation. Filling our lamps with of the right ingredients is of uppermost importance, but that isn't all that must be done. The light from our lamp must put forth light to dispel the darkness. We must clean the globe. There are smudges and dirt on glass. Old and are evident and name us go we have faith, repentance, baptism, (Heb. 6:1). He also tells us that God: "... Gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature the fuls t... " no lamps to See Matthew 25:1-13. INSTRUCTIONS IN PREPA.B.ING ONE'S LAMP: l 2 Trim 3 Clean Fill the lamp with and keep it full. the wick so that it will burn brightly. all dirt and smudges off so that the light things through which strengtheneth me" Phil. 4:13. If that doesn't work we "Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength, I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I boast God; his strength I can do all things; yea, mighty miracles we have wrought How much more positive thinking soap will it take that "I can't be perfect" off our glass? If we to come measure stature of the fullness of Christ we will have to believe, first of that we can perfection. Otherwise the oil isn't going to do much good because our light (good example) can't shine forth. The several spiritual qualities that make up the oil can be found in various Peter speaks of them "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of might add Alma's humble testimony: -64-

5 Jesus is indeed and finisher our faith. On the subject FAITH godliness ness; and ness charity" 2 Peter surety hope a world, yea, even a place the right which hope cometh maketh an anchor to the souls men, make them sure -65-

6 after he from the dead; shewed not himself them, until after they faith in him; wherefore, it must needs be that some had faith him, for shewed himself not Ether 5:4-8. Having increased our looking with great anticipation for the return our we are to add our VIRTUE, which is general excellence: right action and thinking; goodness and mo cially important young adults This "And now, as the preaching of the word had had a greater tendency to lead the,.,,.,v.,.,,,,., to that which was yea, it had had more effect upon of the people than the or w hick had happened unto them; therefore a thought it was expedient that they should try the tue of the word of God" Alma 16:82. KNOWLEDGE added that we might uu cu;:;.1. stand the truth and not be deceived through ignorance. Paul admonished Timothy these to shew unto God, a man that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth" 2 Isaiah asks a question and answers thus: "Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts" Isaiah 28:9. This tells us that a degree of maturity and accountability is required the growing process of a person as he learns the things of Mormon gives counsel to son Moroni on this subject: "Behold I say unto you, that this thing shall ye teach, repentance and baptism unto those who are accountable and capable of committing sin; yea, teach parents that they must repent and be baptized, and humble themselves as their little children, and children need no tance, neither baptism" Moroni 8: 11. Nephi his how the Lord gives knowledge His people: "For behold, thus saith God: I precept, here a there a little: are those who hearken unto an shall learn wisdom, For unto him that receiveth, I will give more: and from them that shall say, We have eno shall be away even that which they have. Cursed he that putteth his trust in man, or maketh flesh his arm, or shall hearken unto the precepts of men, save their precepts shall be given by the power of the Holy Ghost" 2 Nephi 12: Jacob spoke of the mysteries of God which are revealed to His people, pointing to the obtaining of the perfect knowledge of the atonement of Christ and his resurrection: "Behold, great and marvelous are the works of the Lord. How unsearchable are the depths of the mysteries of him; and it is impossible that man should find out all his ways. And no man knoweth of his ways, save it be revealed wherefore, brethren, not the Jacob "And now, beloved, marvel not that I tell these things; for why not speak atonement of Christ, and attain to a perfect knowledge of him, as to come? ren, that prophesieth, let prophesy to standing of men; for the -66-

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8 as erly love ye need not that I write unto you: sons of he shall appear, we shall like him. for we shall see him as he ' hope, 4:9. an UMIJVL oil of our ERLY KINDNESS ' Peter calls it BROTH -68-

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10 MINISTRY RECOGNIZED MINISTRY RECOGNIZED 0 N CONFERENCE SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 2000, FOLLOWING THE AFTERNOON PREACHING SERVICE, APOSTLE WILLIAM A. SHELDON AND ELDERS CLARENCE LEROY WHEATON, JR, AND N CHOLAS F. DENHAM WERE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY EACH OF SERVICE AS CALLED MINISTERS IN THE CHURCH OF CHRIST N THE WORK OF THE LORD. EACH WERE GIVEN PLAQUES WITH THE FOLLOWING INSCRIPTIONS: THIS MESSAGE WAS N cu, Odee in EACH PLAQUE N ITALICS: xi. (IOitZ -70-

11 2000 Teen Challenge Information and Regb;tration Form Remove from Advocate and make copies as needed How to fill the class schedule form: l sent July 15th ONLY Campers registering before 5 win a T-shirt! must return schedule. Direction to Camp Far Westafrom Kansas City: T Transportation: Check List:,,,.u,,..,._..., City area, a bus be leaving at 2. Check-in for campers is from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to signatures. at 14

12 2()00 Teen Challenge Information and Registration Form WHAT TO BRING LIST This is a "suggested" clothing items are listed, bring enough for the five days, packing may be in a suitcase, duffel bag or camp box. are name or PLEASE BRING: Bible, Book of Mormon, book bag and notebook are a must! Flashlight Light weight sleeping or 2 and 1 light Pillow and pillowcase ( old worn are 6 pairs of socks l pair Modest shorts or Short sleeve 1 long 1 or 1 laundry Kleenex Underclothes Sandals l PERSONAL ARTIC Toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, soap, Insect repellent or Deep Woods Off) Please do not bring expensive which might be or broken. OPTIONAL ITEMS TO BRI Camera and film Fishing pole Stationery, Musical instrument Day pack or knapsack Baseball money for available for snacks. Clock ( no radio clocks) PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME:

13 2000 Teen Challenge Information and Registration Form Teen Challenge 2000 Summer Youth Camp Registration form Camper's Camper's years in school Camper's 2000, Street State, Phone number (include area code) Parent's name Street Date,Zip Home phone number address Bus to arrive before 3:00. signature on I the necessary medical Campers signature: MEDICAL: Any to camp nurse to Note to Parents: arrangements are needed, and youth is to be the responsibility specify who: Parents are to another adult for the balance Those riding the bus to camp must leave on the bus Subscribed & sworn to me Notary Public County State My Commission to: Jeff Oldham 1109 N. Oak jnmham@creston.heartland.net Home number (515) Fax (515)

14 2000 Teen Name: Choose Book Character Building -"--~----~-~~-- Archeology Volleyball 900 Wood Carving First Aid Self Defonsc Scrapbook M,,mnrn,, Choir Basic finance Wood Carving Science Experiments Aerodynamics Soccer Spanish Sailing Volleyball Beginning jewelry making Study Lunch - " ~-~ Orienteering Archery Sign Language Cross Stitch & Fmbroidery Glass Etching Canoeing Fishing Balloon Sculpting Beaded Angels Signs of His Coming Youth Issues Today Ba,ic Beliefs Defended Marvelous Work & Wonder The Life of Jesus Feeling '! The Doctors Faith in Action Presenting

15 TREASURES FROM THE FAMILY BIBLE If our?)od need had been information sent us an our greatest need had t. veness CHRIST CAME TO US THAT HE MIGHT BETTER UNDERSTAND OUR SUFFERINGS, HE WAS BORN INTO POVERTY LEST WE THINK HIM A MONARCH; HE CAME NOT TO DOMINATE, BUT TO MOTIVATE; NOT TO CONDEMN, BUT TO FORGIVE; NOT TO OPPRESS, BUT TO FREE OUR SOULS; NOT TO COMPEL, BUT TO TEACH US THE TRUEST MEASURE OF UNSELRSH -71

16 Zion's T season of prayer a II Heidi Carroll one. lo -72-

17 Ile calls us out that He may send Us forth to every That all men everywhere may hear The Latter revelation. Then from all lands will voices Our God in adoration. Ye who are forth and raise Your voice in confirmation; Of what the Amidst the All ye who rise up and And shout in exultation1 doo and Elder Ken Oar administered to him. his eyes and He lives who has visited here when he had an f\n>rofo,n on his deformed from a faithful member in Honduras. He is now a teacher and has a wife and two children. He and his wife were marital difficulties. At one point his wife locked herself in their bedroom and wouldn't him in the house. knew what was There in Honduras this is unheard of. to pray for them. Now have morrioop and are members. Lionel has had many trials. His mother tried to abort him twice, and when he was born she tried to drown him. We should cry for sin. That is the kind of love we should but broken. If we have this we without bounds. Pray for us. There is an old couple in Honduras who are very poor. The Church gives them by!hem i,vith One lime the man for him. While without thinking a lot about it. if the one who has faith that the Lord will the Preachers for the Conference: A postle William lliam, Elder Leslie Yates. Significant Thoughts from the Sermons: Ill Christ will come to set up a kingdom of righteousness where He will gather all of His people with the host of heaven to dwell on earth for a thousand years, the Millennial It this will be fulfilled. on the terms of the of Christ and be one with Him the Father. 111 We must be nrf nll,rpil There will be a Ken Oar's Dream & TP,oti<n,un, Dream: He was Phoenix. All around was There were holes in the He knew it was the end. He saw his brothers and sisters of the Church in these holes. But Promise. SCRIPTURE: Case's vision on Sacrament of Conference: He saw a nice piece of cloth held in but he could not tell what held it become smooth and as beautiful as any linen. The threads were all even, and beautiful. There was one more process to be perwas now dim and it had to be cleansed. know that this the Gill's testimonies: had taken He turned white and went he taken lo the In 1111 are not a He comes, you in 1111 Babylon must fall. Come out of the world Revelations ofthe Kei1en1pt1on Elder White's vision: -73-

18 1111 a a evil before God. An evil man can do no Moroni 7:4-8. II do not have faith in Christ you cannot -74-

19 NEWS Greetings from like winter was bie and Priest Jim Yates took turns istering to our brothers sisters Northern Arizona month. Elder Ken Oar and his family were able to visit in Showlow one weekend. We have all been praying for Alice Altamanaro, the mother-in-law of Sister Willig Payson. Alice recently had major surgery for brain tumors. It is our hope that God's blessings to Alice strength and testimony to the Marlene also visited the Sloans, a family in Mesa, and presented lessons to the kids. They made a brief trip to Navajo Nation on March 24th and had Sunday School with the Harvey family. On March 3rd, Apostle Brian Mclndoo did a study with the Young People's Group on the articles Faith and The got togemer and Kim Yates on answers to our Brain of Idaho. She is still in need continued blessing. They also discovered a longtime brother far home, Wenceslao Ku Avila. Wencesla is the son of Melchor Ku Ku, the pastor Dzan local in Yucatan. He is f H!Pf"lf H/Pl to and despite the language brothers had a nuu,rirnat, They also brought -75-

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21 NTS CO RADO REUNI N CHURCH 01 CHRIST 2000 REUNIONS A1AGLANCI camper make your ble, as spaces in not You may contact any our JUNE9-11 Colorado Reunion JUNE24-25 Michigan Reunion G MICHIGAN REUNI N JULY 1-3 Alaska Retreat JULY Idaho Reunion JIUGUff 4 6 Missouri Reunion SEP1EMBER I 4 rrl-state Reunion NOVEMBER Phoenix Reunion ALASKA RETREAT 2000 W e would like to invite to come and worship with us at Alaska Retreat. There is room for guests with or without ers and there will be plenty of food, fell~wship, worship, an occasional moose, yes, of When: 2000 Location: If you us persons: George Reed 400 Pope's Palmer, Alaska

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