Zion's Advocate. Number 12. Volume 67 Independence, Missouri December 1990

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1 "And blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion at that day, the gift and Holy Ghost;" -I Nephi 3:187 Volume 67 Independence, Missouri Number 12 "Behold, I give unto you a sign: for five years more cometh, and behold, then cometh Son of God to redeem all those who shall believe on his name... And behold there shall be a new star arise, such an one as never have beheld; and this also shall be a sign unto you." Samuel, the Lamanite "... there were some began to say that the time was past for the to be fulfilled, which were spoken by Samuel, the...,..._.,u...,.. Behold, the is past, and the words of Samuel are not...,..,..., therefore, your joy and faith concerning this thing hath been in vain." it came to mightily unto day; and behold, of the Lord came unto him, saying, Lift up your head and be good cheer, for behold, the time is at hand, and on this night shall the sign be given, And on the morrow come I into the world, to shew unto the world that I will fulfill all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth of my holy prophets." "And it came to pass that was no darkness all the but it was as light as though it was...,,r,,...,.,. and they knew that it was the day that the Lord should be born... it came a new star to Saviour.

2 r is the official publication of the Church of Christ, with headquarters on the Temple Lot, 200 S. River Blvd., P.O. Box 472, Independence, Missouri Telephone (816) or Published monthly by the Church of Christ. Second Class Postage paid at Independence, Missouri. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to (USPS ), P. 0. Box 472, Independence, Missouri SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Church of Christ members' subscriptions., are paid from general Church funds, but donations are requested (suggested: $4.00 each year). In bundles of 12 or more for missionary purposes: $2.00. Non-member rates: $4.00 (one year); All foreign add 50. Send Subscription requests with appropriate fees; Donations to Church funds (Temple & Storehouse); Consecrations; Tithes; and all other Offerings to the Business Manager at Church headquarters as listed below. STLES' MISSIONARY FIELDS NORTHWEST: Marvin E. Ely, Road, Grand Junction, Colorado In charge of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, and Western Canada west of a line between Seskatchewan and Manitoba. NORTHEAST: Don W. Housknecht, 1909 E. Grovers, Space 15, Phoenix, Arizona In charge of Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, the provinces of Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, and east of the St. Lawrence River and the Maritime provinces, Canada. MIDWEST: Robert H. Jensen, 2230 Clay, Bellevue, Nebraska In charge of Montana, North & South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Nebraska and Iowa. SOUTHWEST: Donald E. Mclndoo, N. 30th Street, Phoenix, Arizona85024; AlvinJ. Moser, 4062 E. Danbury, Phoenix, Arizona In joint charge of California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana and the Republic of Mexico. CENTRAL: Roland L Sarratt, E. 36th Terrace, Independence, Missouri In charge of Missouri and Oklahoma. EAST: William A. Sheldon (address listed under Secretary, Council of Apostles). General Church Representative in the office, and in charge of all Atlantic coast states and Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Vermont and the European field. WORLDWIDE: Contact the Secretary, Council of Apostles. r GENERAL CHURCH OFFICERS EDITOR OF ZION'S ADVOCATE Elder Gary A. Housknecht E.78th Street Raytown,' Missouri Tele hone ASSOCIATE EDITORS Priest Michael McGhee E. 6th Street Independence, Missouri (816) David Rudd 413 Springwood Dr. Blue Springs, Missouri (816) BUSINESS MANAGER Elder Alvin L. Harris Church of Christ P.O. Box 472 Independence, Missouri SECRETARY, COUNCIL OF APOSTLES Apostle William A. Sheldon 1011 S. Cottage EDITORIAL POLICY Independence, Missouri SECRETARY, COUNCIL OF BISHOPS Elder Leslie P. Case 8312 Lee's Summit Rd. Kansas City, Missouri GENERAL CHURCH SECRETARY Bder Robert W. Oldham 5709 Logan Rd. Kansas City, Missouri ' The is.., \ To promote Jesus Christ as Saviour, and His teachings; I To promote His Church, the Church of Christ: To be a voice of warning to His people; '-Tobe Zion's advocate... Please remember the editorial staff in your prayers. WRITTEN MATERIAL REQUESTED Priesthood articles and sermons, testimonies for "Path Lights," and news items are requested, and should be sent to the Editor as listed above. Deadline for material requiring publication in any month is the 10th of the month. Format of Submitted Material Please type all submissions (if possible), on one side of the paper only. Do not use "eraseable" or textured bond paper. Please avoid overuse of underlining and ALL-CAPS, and do not use italics. Finally, it would be helpful if you would be certain you are using a typewriter ribbon that gives a good, distinct image (not smudgy or too light). The most important thing, though, is to send the material the staff can arrange for typing or otherwise prepare anything you send. Word Processors/Computers If you use a word processor, use only "letter quality" or "near-letter quality" print with a fresh ribbon or cartridge. We can utilize text files on computer floppy disks (any size or if IBM cornpattlble. STATUS OF PUBLISHED ARTICLES All individual articles published in this paper are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the teachings of the Church or the opinions of the Editorial staff. All authorized declarations and notices coming from the General Conference, the Council of Apostles or the General Bishopric reflect the practices and beliefs of the General Church.

3 HAT ON HT There are many and many you sugbut this I feel led ichael McGhee The was afresh that I had been ye should search in the that ye may know and they lived as they would have me live. My parents when lines drawn were even these lines were invisible to others. choose. and grow is ours Moroni 7:13-15,

4 's Advocate Tempi Local Gives Thanks! W c have an endless 1990 Thanksplans. In the first Denise Evans our chose the "neutral which had conthereafter. We never had God fund raisers. is it every Blessed Denise and had the courage talent follow God's direction. Blessed News media coverage was excellent. donations came 164

5 The Sunday School Teach r' d 0 d on how to ones some will basis and will contrib- "'"'nnrar,.,,t,,r.n has many if continued for a year, would In addition to this project, let us not and offerings which are so essential for the the Church. 165

6 'sadvocate Elder Allen Kauffman the United States: of the land has been blessed, We hear our nation called a Christian It us a or shows us we have a choice of which way we shall go; to or to outer That choice is ours to make. one can make it for us, Christ stands at door and knocks. If any man His voice and let Him in He him and he with Him. not kick the door in and force us a and derstand of where our choice 166

7 one even as also ye do. And we beseech to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the and admonish you; And to esteem them very in love their work's sake. And be James 1:22-25: But be ye doers hearers selves. For and not the See that none render evil but both among yourand to all men. his way, and \"lr/jiv,nnahhi tnr,ppfl'pth what manner man he was. But whoso looketh into and coniinueth James tells us that we have hear what the the final chosen we will that have followed the life who we will serve. l\yhl"culc> 5:1-23: vei:em:der 1990 we are not nor cross and follow after Him'? And do we have that love for one another that 167

8 we would lay down our lives for each other? If not, we need to get on our knees until we do. Ifwe had that love then we wouldn't have any of the!ems we have in the church. Matthew 19:16-22: And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what shall I that I may have eternal And he said unto callest thou me there none good but one, that is God: but if thou wilt enter into keep the commandments. He saith unto Thou the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. But when the young man heard that he went away sorrowful: he had When Christ was approached with this of eternal life, He said to,w,n.umc,n:,, and I'm us the commandments. We don't murder. don't commit even as your Father which is in Heaven. We must live the gospel in our hearts daily, not on or Wednesday but daily; seven days a week, twenty four hours a day. Does that sound easy? No, but ifwe off the natural man and on the Ghost then it becomes easy. We can't do it on our own Colossians 3:17: "And whatsoever ye do in word or do all in the name of the Lord God and the Father riches. He couldn't I.hem up and follow Christ Is there in our life that we. "You fill in the blank with what you have to do to be perfect. Christ asks us to be we would still servants, because Christ gave his the ultimate sacrifor you and me. 2~ criticism. The Elders Leslie and reminded us of the gospel of Christ and the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ, that Harvey had loved. We were told and advised that we would pay tribute to our beloved for- 168 Continued on page 17 4

9 11 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 11 We used that verse as the theme for our Bible School this year, and the theme song went like this: "I know l can trust in the no matter what to me. For I know He will There was extreme pain in my left hand and I knew I could not drive myself to the hospital. Taking invenof the situation, I asked my daughter, Tabitha, to make three calls. As I ran cool water over my she dialed 911 and asked them to send an ambulance. Then she called my father- William and told him the situation. She called her Aunt face any of life's as have learned to trust in the Lord. The that God is with in a time of trouble and that He will event that took ber. for our chi!- wait almost an hour before we could leave for the in the midst of this or- I felt God's and Holy with me. Even I was burned and in I knew God would take care of me. arrived and he and my father It that I was not in pain because second degree burns are the most painful. I was able to go about my daily routine within a day or two. As my burns healed I had only minor ~,~.,.,,,cu"" even with an infection in one of them. The only pain medicine I received was the morphine the paramedics gave me after the accident. I haven't even needed an I do not attribute this to "mind over matter" or "a tolerance to God and I want another theme we had at Bible School comes to my mind: "God Answers I know the peace I relief from an burned. Because of the testimonies heard sired God's immediate intervention I the olive oil and it over my burns. nurse dressed my burns. She commented that it was very unusual 169

10 ZI N'S TEMPLE Part Five,xrhave ff ~ized the fact that the law of Christ is to go forth from the New Jerusalem and wish to here affirm that the House of The Lo a Church of Christ bewithin and we that the process with ones self. The nations must be humbled of and the land of Zion laid waste; but the saints will be and the of Israel "shall build the waste citand inhabit them" and thus shall occurred in rnent of Christ the "mountain of the Lord" to which the nations shall flow in the last is the Zion of the of Christ. arc to go to the "HOUSE the God of Jacob", His and "out of Zion shall go forth the LAW" you may remember that Christ told his Were it not so, the statement of Christ could not be a earth" It is not wisdom to by Apostle William Sheldon "Blessed shall inherit the I say unto you, that ye which have me, in the regeneration when the son the throne upon the nations because of the fulness of the tribes of Israel. onmr1es1ea must very and Zion must become or there should no flesh be the where shall the and the sinner 1 Pet. 4: which the stone was cut reo,res,en:tea the and that the stone sented the of or the establishment of this Church of 170

11 has said: Isaiah 26-27) the Lord ciently desirous, nor spiritually prepared, not willing to sacrifice to that end. But God will bring it to pass in His own by a willing people of presently scattered Israel. We have stated that sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel shall be between them both... And that are come and build the Lord... " cause of tual revealment to several within the even to some without, I feel that the which were executed in 1929 were given of God. Those have instruction that the inner 65 feet havdivine instruction claim to at that time. If we have erred in then we need to find it out. But it's time for increased and a zeal to build - to build the temple for the Lord! Let us seek the Lord in a consistent manner as to when and how we may assist in this vital project, for His temple cannot be built except His direction. It would seem that in the uc1~,~c1t c of so much time because of our failure ourselves in the establishment of Zion, we need to concenenergy in this ~"'~"'"' with a conthe the American Indian. With such a the winof heaven for increased communication from Him? And so would be fulfilled the word the nrr,nhd1 "... Judgment must begin at the house of God;" the term, grow up out his "branch up from under him" course, is the BRANCH. branch from under Him are the are the branches abide John In such branches is revealed the up "out of his place". The of Jesus was in the but He is seen in His desciples wherever they are, even in America (or, "out of His But He, the Branch, will build the of the the and use those who abide in Him in this wonderful And many these laborers shall be from afar. these laborers include a handful from the Church of Christ? It is to us. A

12 TESTIMONY OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN AND THE STICK OF JOSEPH by Harvey E Seibel MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS OF FERING FURTHER EVIDENCES most used - they could not pass and used long and others which were thrown and dubs with iron. They wore morions and helmets of brass and and some used the rodelas those who had clubs" tlilxochitl cited in Hunter the son, Ancient America and the of pp. formation of Stalactites disproves the vast time also cultivated in limes THE BOOK THE COTTON PROOF its remains are so comin both North and South Amerthat no doubt can remain of former existence of the horse The Book of Mormon says that the their wars "When the Tultecs would put on some sort of down to the heels, of a,u,,u;,,o.uu ors, embroidered, and very closely woven and thick, so that no matter how hard they would hit each other with the lances - for these were what 172 somes. The cotton mosomes is native to the world while the new world wild cotton has the small chromosomes. The which was u.,1m"u"'"' the and small chromosomes was cultivated the cultured settlers of Middle It is a blend of the old world and new world cotton. Hunter and Ancient ica and the The the Old cotton with them and blended it with the New World cotton to create the new cotton. The domesticated New World twenty-six chromosome cotton appears to have been carried to the Polynesian Islands where this cotton was

13 Bradley Local News Dearest Brothers and Sisters Christ: and Sister Bruner and Sister Kauffman took MI to Ifwe to his In his arms he'll Tho trials may And the cares that cause us to sway We but he says the way I'll be there for you He asks us to love his children And those that go To let our faith in Jesus Shine forth as the Suns ray Your Brother in Christ Priest Adam Porter Grand Junction News Over the months we have envisits from members of Christ's from Missouri and Colorado. In Sister Alvina Bell underwent serious stomach surgery for cancer. Please remember her in your as her has been slow. We mourn the of our loved on October 25. those in to an an and testimonies from our local and from visitors Pv1nrP.<,,t'11 concern because Of the 173

14 tools and make or repair anything. Part of Jim's testimony is that he was shown that the Bible and Book of Mormon are his tools. Our October 19th Craft and Bake Sale was organized by young women of the local and assisted by their Moms, Aunts, Grandmothers, and friends from both Independence locals. The entrance to Wal-Mart was the sale site. After "v~,uuu,1;; 12 hours we think the world passes thru their doors. The Sale netted $813 in one for the Building Fund. October 20th was the fifth annual Cider Press and Potluck hosted Don and Bonnie Case in attended by members of several central Missouri Locals. We 80 Ions of cider through the Fund. and fun. of cider were sold at adding $325 to the the we had a feast On October 31st the final the Temple Lot was At Harvey was ordained an Elder in the Church of Christ in July, 1950, and served as Pastor of the Ava Local and later the Grand Junction Local. He left a strong faith and hope in the tures through Jesus Christ with to whom he ministered. He was firm his belief that the scriptures meant what they said and said what meant. Brother his children and one and foster sister preceded him in death. We who remain wise and merciful us such a will miss will forever n~,r=,~mt of Jesus One time I drew decorations and them on Dad's Just a Dad's house full cake had while we were also made me wish all could be with us at this take A Tribute to Dad from ms Eldest With Love, from Alice rccah when my Dad was how handsome He could work and end the with a song. in work and in many those who know him wen in of character that stm earn love and (Continued from page 168) In Grand was going strong. loved the carpenter trade and left many examples of his labors in cabinet making, furniture and gifts with his children and grandchildren. His love for the mountains and outdoors gave him an appreciation for hunting fishing and camping. years of life since I have seen carry the of the old kerosene but glowing faith and so He isn't one to wave a torch or grand words of ollllo:,or1hv Neither a follower any man nor seeking a leader to be; when I am will think have many much love to 174

15 Index to Volume 67 (1990) Iitle - Author f!.lo. eage Iille - Aulbor No.eage All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name - S. Gould 4 43 Referendum Results Beware the Evils of Halloween - A Kauffman The Road in Front Camp - B. Sheldon 7 89 of the Ticul Church - J. Moser 5 51 Chiasms - R. Temple Special Issues: Concerning Ourselves Let's Do it Together With Zion - R. Dewaele (New Church Building) 8 Example J. Butts Temple of the Lord 7 Fathers - Can Be - T. Maley Zion 11 A First Presidency Study Zion in Sunday School - Phoenix Local or First Apostles? - C. Wheaton The Sunday School Teacher's A Fragment of His Mirror - J. Welch 3 29 Code of Conduct - K General Conference Report 1990 B. Sheldon 7 90 Temple Lot Building Ground Breaking Ceremony - R. Jensen Destroyed by Arsonist - W. Sheldon 1 3 Importance of Living Temple Number G. Housknecht 7 79 the Gospel - A Kauffman Testimony of the American Indian Is Your "Hightower" and the Stick of Joseph - H. Seibel Established? - M. McGhee 2 15 Part 10 l 7 It Is No Secret - A Heath Part It's In the Hands of the Lord - R. Sarratt 2 17 Part Keep Your Hat on Straight - M. McGhee Part Let's "Simply" Do it Together - M. McGhee 8 99 Part Liberty of Christ - Roger Can G Part The Lord Can Turn a Trial Part Into a Blessing - R. Sarratt Part The Lord Shall Build Up Zion - W. Sheldon Part Obituaries: Part Adams, Ella L Part Bell, Harvey John A Time for Preparation for Zion - R. Jensen 6 66 Neufarth, Adeline Elizabeth To Err is Human - W. Malone 1 4 Rudd, Albert Virgil 6 71 To Hear and to Hearken - A Brantner 7 84 Stacey, Margery Understanding Yucatan - J. Moser 6 63 Yates, Floralice Lockling 3 31 Violence - R. Sarratt 4 42 Yates, Joseph Edward 3 31 We Have the Equipment, One Item Gets Special Care What Next? -A Heath 4 39 (Temple Lot Fire) - G. Housknecht 1 11 What Must I Do An Open Letter to the Church - S. Heath 4 45 to Have Eternal Life? - A Kauffman 1 6 Our Importance - T. Maley A Word from Path Lights: the General Bishopric - S. Brickhouse A Gift Wrapped in Affection - T. Emidelfi 6 68 Young People - You Are Not Alone 5 53 God is Our Refuge... - B. Sheldon Zion Defined - R. Jensen If Jesus Goes With Me, Zion: Fact or Fiction? - I. Brockman Sr I'll Go Anywhere - M. McGhee Zion's Temple The Lord Jesus Christ Was Here - R. Can 6 69 (The House of the - W. Sheldon "My Ways Are Not Your Ways," Part saith the Lord - R. Sarratt Part Prayer is Not Idle Talk - K Molloy 6 69 Part Testimony - N. Koyoc 7 80 Part A Woman's Dream - D. Moser 1 5 Part 5 (Conclusion)

16 News From Warrensburg Inasmuch as it has been quite some time since we have sent news to our, we apologize and would like to take the time now to extend warm greetings to all. We will try to put in print a few of the many happenings that we have been blessed with these many months. We have been very busy with our Lord's work. Although we are few in number, our meetings have been full of spiritual food. Our pastor, Elder Eugene Gould, keeps our faith and hopes strong with the old time gospel truth that has been taught in former years. We have had a number of sermons from visiting ministry, which carry the same thought of the love of Christ and the need to serve Him with all our heart, mind and strength. On July 28th, 1990, a very beautiful wedding was held in Warrensburg with Elder Eugene Gould joining our Sister in Christ, Heather Stephens, with Troy Craig in Holy Matrimony. Mr. and Mrs. Craig are residing in Warrensburg while Heather attends C.M.S.U. and Troy is working for Osco Co. Very soon now, we will be dedicating a new building to our Lord and Saviour. With the finishing touches almost completed, we would like to extend our hands in welcome to all who wish to come worship with us. To get here, you take Hwy. 13 south of Warrensburg to Jct. Y and go east about 1 mile until you get to the first gravel road that turns south. You go down that gravel road only about 1/4 of a mile to the first cross road where you should be able to see our building nestled there among the trees. Our new address is: Rt. 5, Box 447B, Warrensburg, MO Our heartfelt thanks to all those who have been with us from time to time, your prayers, your thoughts, your encouragement and your precious hugs and handshakes. Our thanks and praise go out to our Father and His son, Jesus has brought about an these blessings. Please remember us in your prayers as we shall remember you. Your Sister in Christ Sarah Brantner CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS? Speed delivery of your "Advocate" by sending us your new address immediately. Mail to address listed below. Each undeliverable "Advocate" is now costing the church 30. We would rather spend this on delivering your paper than on its return to us. ZION'S ADVOCATE (USPS ) P.O. Box472 ';-;-vyv -- --, Mo Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Vogel 9089 Elstner Rockford, MI AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS Second Class Postage Paid Independence, Mo The following materials are available on loan to members of the Church of Christ from the Audio, Video, Visual-Aid and Archeology Committee. Slide Programs wtth Taped Narration Specify program(s) wanted, anticipated dates of use, and the make of your projector. Slide projectors and tape players are not provided except in the Independence or Phoenix areas. Allow adequate advance time for handling and shipping, and for own preview of the programs. For more information on these slidleftlme programs, see the March 1984 issue of the, page 47. order a slide program, write to Gary Housknecht, E. 78th St, Raytown, Mo Mexico, Land of Contrast (39 minutes) - Illustrates how modem archeological finds in the Americas lend credence to the Book of Mormon and the story it tells of the continents' former inhabitants. Out of the Dust (45 minutes) - Tells the story found within the Book of Mormon. Light at Evening (27 minutes) - Story of the bringing forth of the Book of Mormon and the restoration of the Church of Christ in the 1820's and Reveals the sia,nifi,ca11ce members of the de<ficsded Temple Lot Holy Scriptures on Audio Cassette Tapes 1 :n,mn!1m:.. sets the James Version of the Bible New of Write to Dan Lawrence, 8420 M Sermons on Audio Cassette Tapes 1949 E. St., MO