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1 Zion's Adv cate "And blessed are seek to at for they shall have the gift and the power of the Holy Ghost;" l Nephi 3:187 Volume 68 Independence, Missouri - March 1991 Number 3 "This is the time to strengthen our testimony, for Nephi saw that the forces of wickedness shall soon gather together 'to fight against the Lamb of God.' "Make for yourselves, then, times of quietness and solitude in which to study as Paul admonished, times to seek the Lord inf ervent prayer as did Enos, times to contemplate the purpose of God Nephi. If we would be effective witnesses for God it vital that this small body of believers be armed with personal righteousness. " D.E. Mclndoo See this month's Guest Editorial by Apostle Mclndoo - p. 35

2 Zion '.s Advocate Zion's Advocate is the official pul:>llcaucm of the Church of Christ, with headquarters on the 200 S. River P.O. Box 472, Independence, Missouri Telephone or Published monthly paid at Independence, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Zion's Advocate ), P. 0. Box 472, Missouri SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Church of Christ members' subscriptions are paid from general Church funds, but donations are n,4uo,,..,.., (suggested: $4.00 each year). In bundles of 12 or more for rrm,s:mimu $2.00. Nnn-n~Arnn,~r rates: $4.00 (one Send Subscription requests Church funds & Storehouse); Tithes; and all other Offerings to Business Manager at Church headquarters as listed below. GENERAL CHURCH NORTHWEST: Marvin E. Cclorado In charge of Wyoming, Utah, Cclorado, Kansas, and Western between Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Grand Junction, Oregon, Idaho, west of a line NORTHEAST: Don W. Housknecht, 1909 E. Grovers, Space 15, Phoenix, Arizona In of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, the of Manitoba, Ontario and and east of the St. Lawrence the Maritime provinces, Canada. MIDWEST: Robert H. Jensen, 2230 In charge of Montana, North & Scuth Nebraska and Iowa. Bellevue, Nebraska Minnesota, Wisconsin, Donald E. Mclndoo, th Street, Phoenix, Mzona85024; Alvin J. Moser, 4062 E. Danbury, Phoenix, Arizona In of California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, the of Mexico. CENTRAL: L Sarratt, E. 36th Terrace, Independence, Missouri of Missouri and Oklahoma. EAST: William A. listed under Ccuncil of General Church the office, charge of Atlantic coast states Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and the European field. WORLDWIDE: Contact the Secretary, Ccuncil of Apostles. Priest Michael McGhee E. 6th Street Independence, Missouri (816) David Rudd 413 Dr. Blue Missouri (816) BUSINESS MANAGER Elder Alvin L. Harris Church of Christ P. 0. Box 472 Independence, Missouri Ccttage COUNCIL OF APOSTLES William A. Sheldon Independence, Missouri Elder Leslie P. Case 8312 Lee's Summit Rd. Kansas City, Missouri COUNCIL OF BISHOPS GENERAL CHURCH SECRETARY Elder Robert W. Oldham 5709 Rd. Missouri To promote Jesus Christ as Saviour, and His To His Church, the Church of Christ; To a voice of to His your prayers. WRITTEN MATERIAL Priesthood articles and sermons, tn,:,t,nr,,-,n the Editor as listed above. Deadline for mc,tori::>i Format of Submitted Material Please type all submissions (if on one side of the paper Do not use "eraseable" or textured bond paper. Please avoid overuse of underlining and and do not use italics. Finally, it would be helpful if would be certain you are using a typewriter ribbon that a distinct smudgy or too The most is to send the material the staff can arrange for or otherwise prepare you send. Word Processors/Computers If you use a word processor, use "letter with a fresh ribbon or can text files on disks STATUS OF PUBLISHED ARTICLES All individual articles published in this paper are of the author and do not nei~ee;samv the Church or the opinions of the Editorial staff. All authorized declarations and notices Conference, the Council of Apostles or the General Bishopric reflect the practices and beliefs of the

3 'sadvocate Guest Editorial... by Apostle Donald Mclndoo

4 Zion's Advocate H. 2. An Outline of the Church of p The of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Vol 1, p. 81 JackH., The Scunds pp

5 our PROGRESS REPORT Headquarters foundation for the church built in Charles Denham was the son-inlaw of the man who drove the first wagon over the ice on the Missouri when the Church of Christ came back to Missouri from the seven locals in Illinois in Mike Smith and his brother David at Conference scheduled for mid-summer. We thank God his and ask you to continue us in your services. Kathy, her sister and Doris had a successful Sale this fall to to the New Build- Fund. Dan Lawrence will install the and their chi!-

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13 Collins Local News of The is beginning to warm some. Soon it will be time to our n~tf1a,nc and mow the It a short time ago we were up our summer chores. World events are and movmuch as our seasons is at war in the nrcmp rc are offered to God...._,... u,.,., over all this turmoil. time pushes on and roll God is our and He is control Hold to His hand and He will was the time for our community Christmas celebration. Brother Allen Kauffman was the that Each year the attendance seems to and I believe this must have been a record. I heard many comments as to how much the service was It wasa social function. and celebrate our beliefs Zion's Advocate him. work prevents her from vu1""'"' times. Romey and live Inde- ""'' ''"'""" but also have a home over the Preston area. Their son, Wesley, lives in Urbana. Rick and Beth Vaught also are~...,,_ with us. they were same time as Hubert gone cancer now at home. son, for the elders to go and visit and administer to her while she was in the at We Here are some rnon notes: from my ser- Push on! Peter would never have walked the water he hadn't out of boat judge right from the path of least resistance. The plan of God was set down the foundation of the world and God hasn't changed that plan. God will not force anyone to do but to those who will, He gives peace to their souls. * We are Christ's emissaries. What example do people see? * The straight and narrow path doesn't get broad. God bless us everyone, Czema Kauffman

14 WE NEED NOW IS FAITH sons the people of Ammon of whom I have so highly spoken, are me in the city Manti; Lord has supported them

15 Zion's Advocate 2~ Editor's Note: Brother Butts' prayers, along with your own, must have worked. As this issue of Zion's Advocate goes to press, the crisis in the Middle East is in the and our wm soon come home Tennessee Rally The 1990 Tennessee here last October is one we remember. We were able to sec once those we hadn't seen in some and were able also to meet and several new faces that we hadn't met before and we our welcome and warmth were taken back with everyone so that will once return us. Our the 12th will think and answer these also. Then on service was Gill and Priest Peter Teacher Dan Lawarencc to think over with sermon. Then at 2:30 services were led Elder Sam Gould and Priest Peter Gould with a Elder Sam Gould. family which sang a really song and then my brother Vaughn sang a that he wrote himself. followed with Priest Steve this was the first time for us to hear Steve and we still talk about how he was and we him and wife will come after lunch as those ofus with a slide r,r,c,cp,c,f Priest Gould of Contrast." We the few that there are, want to thank those who traveled so far and to us the love and that we so much needed. We to have a 1991 Your sister in Robin Cox In coming months...

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