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1 Zi n's Advocate "And blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion at that day, shall have the gift and of the Holy Ghost;" l Nephi 3: Independence, Missouri - March 1996 Number 3 No More Fear It is time to crush the fears you hold. For our God is mighty he has given his WORD to behold. Our God does give weapons not carnal.. but mighty thru him, To pull down our strongholds we must believe this of him. no or trial uncommon to man, that us without his prepared escape plan. for when faith is on the scene fear be For God gave us a spirit of power, love and a sound mind, clear your thoughts and heart to be of HIS kind. Dig out your false ideas of the counter/ eit and deceit, for these are all just lies stand firmly on your feet. Give all you have to trust, faith and belief, you can then put all of your fears far below under your feet. Our Gods' word is sharp to pierce us within, which will purify our hearts and FAITH is where Welsh In This Issue

2 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 Send Subscription requests with '"""'"'""'''"' Church funds (Temple & Storehouse); Co1nsecralion1s: other Offerings to the Business Manager at Church as listed below. NORTHWEST: Marvin E. Ely, 546 Dogwood Lane, Houston, Missouri In charge of Alaska, washington, Oregon, Idaho, \1\/yoming, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, and V\lestem Canada west of a line between Saskatchewan and Manitoba. NORTHEAST: William A. Sheldon and Smith N. Brickhouse. 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, Wsconsin, Michigan, Nebraska and Iowa. SOUTHWEST: Donald E. Mclndoo, N. 30th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85024; Alvin J. Moser, N. 29th Pl., 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, Missouri 64055; Smith N. Brickhouse, 5713 Logan Road, MO In joint charge of Missouri and Oklahoma. EAST: William A. Sheldon, 1011 S. Cottage, Independence, MO General Church Representative in the office. Smith N. Brickhouse, 5713 Logan Road, Kansas City, MO In joint charge of all Atlantic coast states and Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, VIiest Virginia, Pennsylvania, Vermont and the European field. WORLDWIDE: Contact the Secretary, Council of Apostles. SECRETARY, COUNCIL OF APOSTLES Apostle Smith N. Brickhouse 5317 Logan Road Kansas City, Missouri SECRETARY, COUNCIL OF BISHOPS Elder Leslie P. Case 8312 Lee's Summit Rd. Kansas City, Missouri GENERAL CHURCH SECRETARY Elder Robert W. Oldham 5709 Logan Rd. Kansas City, Missouri BUSINESS MANAGER Elder Alvin L Harris Church of Christ P. 0. Box 472 Independence, Missouri EDITOR Elder Michael McGhee E. 6th Street N. Independence, Missouri ASSOCIATE EDITORS Ron Temple 5621 Logan Road Kansas City, Missouri FEATURE EDITOR "Path Lights" Melissa McGhee 2533 Glen Lane Independence, Missouri PRODUCTION STAFF Rickey J. Olson David Rudd 4917 Casey Court Independence, Missouri WRITTEN Priesthood articles and sermons, testimonies for "Path Lights, submissions to other ZA and news items of Church-wide interest are requested, and should be sent to the Editor as listed above. Deadline for material requiring publication in any certain month is the 1oth of the previous month. Format of Submitted Material: Please sions (if possible), on one side of the paper Please STATUS OF Articles pubtished in this paper do not reflect the teachings of the Church nor the opinions of the editorial staff. avoid overuse of The most is to send the material - the staff can arrange for typing or otheiwise prepare anything you send. Word Processors/Computers: We can utilize text files on an IBM or disk of any size or format and any word processor. If you have it is a big to our process. ARTICLES Declarations and notices authorized the ference reflect the practices and beiefs of the ~,..,.,,r.,,,

3 HUMILTY & CHARITY narrow we and forgive all men. We were put on bowels of mercies, nu,.._......,..,, mind, meekness, longsuff ering; and forgiving one we must be was asked: "Will you admit that =,.....,..,,,., what " a name." 31

4 In the fourth sermon we were uu1,.....,,u..,u,.,... that our goal in life is eternal life and many possessions we have or how good a job we have. told that charity the bond we must pray with may be filled with this love which Christ or charity. he stressed that we must put the natural man meek, tient, full oflove. We were informed that que asked: "Could ye say, ifye were called to die at that ye have vu,:,;:,\,,,u on whether a guilty 1s party has of reperson spoke that he had entirely of a year earlier and pointed inconsistency in the document that was under consideration. Another pointed out that ments in this document are everywhere inconsistent. Another person stated that his document does not deal with the matter as it to dealt I then felt directed to say we would humble ourselves, we would get answer to this and other questions. a -, - ficult issue an answer came The ground final sermon which was on and a eration at this

5 m souls." Matthew 11 as be a of the righteous: all." The word contrite means humble on remorse. 3 we can Jesus C'JT,r.,..r,u.uLu..,u a broken heart and a (humble) Alma said to a people many "... humble yourselves before the on his holy name, and watch and pray that ye be tempted above ye can bear, and thus be led by the humble, meek, submissive, long submissive and and, especially, ls are 33

6 that faith, unto me the fountain of all 5 faith, hope tain of all righteousness attributes our we work on these then our crease. In Moroni 7 we can read that a few of the words which his father, Mormon, spoke concerning faith, hope and charity. also wrote that by the ministering of angels, and by every word which proceedeth out of the mouth m- of God, men began to faith Christ, and by faith, they did lay words unto our fathers, ye shall ask the Father is good, in faith believing that shall receive, behold it shall be done unto you." "And Christ hath said, Ifye will shall have power to 1s me." Moroni 35. "How is it that ye can attain unto faith, save ye shall have hope? And what is it that ye shall hope for? Behold I say unto that ye hope through the power of his resurrection, ; and this because according to the promise;... that person 1s for if 1s Charity is the love Christ; therefore, we must have this love our hearts be meek and lowly in heart or to be a humble person. Since charity is this important, scriptures pertaining to it will now be considered. By reading I Corinthians 13: l we about the importance of charity ( charity is the pure Moroni 7:52). though we could speak with the tongues of men and and charity we as we have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and have faith remove mountains and not charity, we are we bestowed our goods to feed poor had it would profit us nothing. I could imagine a person having these attributes and not having charity but the Apostle Paul is only using these to show importance of having 34

7 our Father, spiritual and temporal; God see that ye will always 5: Alma really with above, where God." In Colossians 3: l Christ are admonished kindness, longsuff ering, forbearing one one is to bear with or things put on returning thanks do charity, and good works;" Alma that to be we must u... risen with of mermeekness, and forgiv,... uuu;;. of forbear "And above all these 1s band is charity; wherefore, except men charity, can inheritthatplace nu,..,.. thou hast prepared in the mansions of thy Father." Ether 5: "Wherefore, cleave unto charity, which is greatest of all, for all things must fail; charity the pure love of Christ, and it and whoso is found possessed of it at it shall be well with them. my beloved brethren, pray unto the Father of heart, that ye may be love which he hath bestowed upon are true followers of his Son Jesus Christ that ' may become the sons of God, that when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see even as he pure. Amen." can readily understand that really important and that if we have hope more humble we which the pure more 35

8 OUR VITAL HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS:PART SIX THE DUTIES OF PARENTS Apostle Donald Mclndoo we consider the parent's role family relationship, we are delving one of life's greatest privileges and noble ties. Seeing the many problems among young people rampant in our society today and remembering some of my own parenting, I the need to refer to some resources in ~-~uu~,u Bible Book lar: "And, ye fathers, provoke your children to rath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the " - Ephesians 6:4 As we analyze this the second clause, "... bring them up in the nurture..." This word nurture in the Greek, the language which the New was origito the chastening of a child; hence, the discipline child. I 3 responsible ".. having dem) with all gravity." refers to venerability, m other words, dignity is a good word for our understanding Now a discipline would include no belittling, no berating nor putting down of the child, nor use of methods that 36

9 + Times for......,,u.,,, hygiene, reading, should be established + 3. Meaningful required + There should for the family to play together, read a book together, worship together some worthwhile activity together The parent always know where the children are, activity they are engaged in when they shall be home An vv...,u.,,,vu,,u v ~HUULF, fun - a trip chore time - adds tation to scripture shows us discipline God many rules life. just one: "But of of good and + And with the patterned A look at the ~~,~ elements of His there was the knowledge shalt not eat of it... " promise of punishment, or a,.,u.,,.,.,., it were broken: ". pline is a training with teeth in it. be yours! Good nurturing is difficult time-consuming. It demands a consistent follow-through. It requires commitment and dedication on the part of the parent. Now s back to finish the phrase:"... bring them up in the and admonition of the Lord." The term admonition simply means instruction. It is the duty to instruct his children in the ways of the Lord~ in short, to provide for their spiritual This made perfectly clear "Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the your God commanded to teach that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it... And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be heart: And thou shalt diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk them when thou in and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when up." - Deuteronomy 1, 6 and 7 37

10 ous and what the Word of God has to say about In Ephesians 4: 15 we are told to speak truth in love." You don't have to be angry to discipline. You do have to know the Word of God and how to use it. In 2 Timothy 3: 16 we are told that God's word is to be used for reproof, for correction and instruction in righteousness. is exactly the responsibility God has placed on the parents, and in particular, the fathers. A passage in Chapter 2 of Mosiah needs be analyzed. Verse 24 speaks about our Christian relationships with one another. It says, "And ye will not have a mind to injure one another, but live peaceably, and to render to every man which is his due." Since we are speaking about relationship we develop our pertinent question is "How are they treated?" Since we are followers with patience and love; not constantly yelled at nor talked down are self-defeating. Verse 26 tells us, "Neither will ye they transgress the God." sible parent will not behavior in his children. Verse 27 reminds us of our teach them to walk in He is saying that we best teach by our example: "Attitudes are caught, not taught." If Dad uses profanity, such expressions will work their way into his children's vocabulary. If parents constantly yell at each other, the children learn this is the way to solve differences and problems. great problem in our nation today is a definite "lack of respect for authority" and it is increasing daily. It begins in the home with disrespect for parents. From there it moves into the school with disrespect for the teacher and the rules; then out into the street with a more serious lack of respect for the law and those who enforce culmination is a complete disrespect of God and His laws. There is a prophecy being fulfilled in our day: behold, the Lord, the Lord doth take from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole bread, whole of water, the mighty man, and the man of judge, and the prophet, and prudent, and the ancient, the captain of fifty, and the honorable man, and counselor, and the cunning arti-ficer, and I will prominent legislator Congress that we are on the 38

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12 Resentment Practical ways to overcome.. zn zn OU /zfe. By Elder Gordon McCann Webster's ew Collegiate (Copyright 1973) defines the as follows: A feeling of indignant displeasure or at something as a wrong, insult, or The m words can the Bible and are _n,-... ~- resentment and resent: manifest, which are Adultery, nication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, sies, envyings, murders, revellings, and such of which I tell you before, as I have 40

13 and found themselves in what was referred to in Book of Mormon as a state probation 19:84). This probationary was a space of time granted by God for mankind to repent and prepare to be reunited with Him (Alma The conflict be present during this preparatory state and mankind was left to make a conscious between the nature of man (works of the flesh) or the nature the Spirit of God. "I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil present with me. For I delight the law of God after the inward man: my members, my to the law avenue from God for the remission of mankind's sms: "And almost are by the purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. " (Hebrews The where we are told knew his wife Eve and she bare him a son and they called him Cain. Cain was a tiller of ground and brought fruit from it for food. again bore another son to Adam and his name was Abel who became a keeper of sheep. So it was Cain wanted clothing or any comes from sheep he was younger bother Abel and barter deliver me from (Romans 7:21-24) 41

14 Advocate ing was rejected because it standard. Cain became brother Abel and took,..,,_,_...,..,,... u,...,au;:,1.. had accepted Abel and labor. assure him that if he would offering to Him, Cain would younger brother Abel. felt from God was too he slew In the example I portrayed would point to fruit that came ample was murder 42

15 given unto you. " (3 Nephi 8:50-51) Prayer the should be active in our life have the strength to follow avenue we are desirous to Christ and to sm m our one on one communication between your God must developed to the point become instant in prayer in all things. When you avail yourself to prayer you develop a walk with God that strengthens your faith power to over come the desires and the flesh. Once prayer is a keystone you will be able to build upon the road to perfection as the Peter: are ing great and precious these ye might be nature, having that is in the And beside add to your faith knowledge; And to knowledge to temperance nu11e1-u And to godliness and to brotherly Spirit to work within our lives. thoughts on the subject of resentment quotes from the Book depicts the depth of humility that the Lord of each of us: "But if he yieldeth to the enticings Holy andputtethoffthe natural man, and becometh a saint, through the atonement of Christ, the Lord, and becometh as a child, submissive, meek, humble, patient, full of love, willing to submit to all things which the Lord upon him, even as a submit to his father" (Mosiah 1: "And again I say unto you, Ye must,v,.,,,,,"' as a my name, or can no these things. And again I say unto must and be baptized in my name, and as a little or inherit the kingdom Verily, verily I say unto you, that doctrine; and whoso buildeth upon and the " knowledge (2 Peter 1 :4-8) 43

16 Advocate J at 11 Testimony of Richard Wheaton I would like to express my appreciation the many prayers throughout the m behalf during my recent cancer surgery, on July 18, 1995, from which I now fully recovered, and am back to my strength and energy. I also wish to testify to your many prayers, like a warm and blanket about me, during ery, and relate the following My surgery was peformed July 18, for the first three days following surgery, my doctor and I,felt I was making on Saturday, July 22, 1995, I difficulty with my stomach, could not explain, though they examination, x-rays, and a scan intestines. Early in the night power come into twilight, neither light nor early I cially Lamanite peoples. I was not concerned about I would after I died, I had no thought of it at all. In sincere, humble, and began to plead with my Savior, whom I could was very near at the head of my bed, just beyond my sight, where I could not see Him, nor did I hear His voice, BUT HE WAS AT MY SIDE. I pled with Him to let me live and finish the work had called me care beloved wife. In my pleading I told Hirn, I knew I was not worthy, as His servant Job was, whom would not allow Satan take but I that I was 44

17 exhausted when my wife Velma arrived, and at incoherent. I asked call for some of Elders to come, after the service, to administer to me, After the services Bros., Al Harris and Roger Bruner came and administered tome. Following administration, I received refrom my concern our Lord, and my ability to care for my wife. I slept most of the afternoon, and began to feel though still very tired and During the afternoon, I had a number of visitors, but was hardly able to them. I remember brother Randy young people, members of tors. miraculous. My doctor came in early Wednesday morning, July 26, and said I was well enough home, which I did as soon as Velma August 23, my doctor released me to return to my normal activities, cautioning me to begin them On October 20, I report that I no longer have cancer. I I am not this blessing, I know it was the result of prayer, of all my brothers and in Christ, that brought miraculous blessing. I am deeply thankful wondrous gift which my Lord and Christ, given me. I like to ask in after the ministration, my physical and then call it going down we are growing old. And say in mournful accents is told: They days As if the future were oh, it 1s not high and u,-.,u-, Until we almost see our souls desire: if the natural to earth While the eye of ceive the Saviour's worth would exchange for the waving, golden Cheer for Old Age 45

18 Obituary Alvina Caroline Bell Alvina Caroline to Edward and Bertha.,..,,,u......,.,,.., on November 1, 1903 Nebraska. She was married to John Bell on March 14, 1923 at Sidney, Nebraska. To this union seven children were whom survive: Alice Larsen, John Bell and Lois Bell of the Grand Junction area, and Irene Case, Edith Case, Fern Saraatt and Caroline Hedrick of the Kansas surv1vmg are 23 grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Many other relatives and a of remember her loving service to Her early years were eastern Nebraska. German was spoken the home. first grade when she was When she was homesteaded near Sidney, wmter wheat. That and Dad did carpenter with them. They liked area and the Ely family and Lois' health improved, so moved to Grand Colorado. Mom was converted to the Reorganized Church of Day Saints was baptized by Elder Prettyman, July, 1924 at Sidney, ci Nebraska. May 27, 1928, m always diligent teaching their and transferred to were works, and Their older six children 1955 they and Lois spent the summer on 46

19 Teen Challenge Youth Camp August 11-16, camp 18 miles east of Joseph Missouri. There are Cabins and a Dorm for sleeping. There a big cafeteria for eating. Archery, Choir, Volleyball, Art and Rapelling are just a few the classes that will be offered year. There will also be new classes! During free time you can go boating, swimming, fishing, or anything that interests you! Camp is also a time make 47

20 II moral Mogollon Local Report a little harsh, sometimes not, it plain and true. Jay Moser his famhas been sometime tried but a ported, I could until now. Last summer our Pastor down some came under condemnation, with and dislocated his shoulder, we are left our sunday school and thankful was all. ano player. We were in a happy moment, but have children having other ministry to care for us. we hope to see more of them this year. We made it through all the holi- We plan to study prophecies days and are setting in to for the new year. Jim our Pastor, with Andy sistant Pastor. Karli and will share sunday and Karli will do her. We 11 us and direct We know not nurture 48

21 Ravenna Local Report This has been a long cold winter, and its a long way from over, we had a very nice Christmas program that was written and by Sister Debbie Vogal, it was very unique. The young people acted in it and did such a job. We were very proud of them, and we know Sister Debbie put a lot it. They portrayed the and how be place. We need to have our pate more often as The Elders in our that before our our young people verse from the Bible. good way for them speaking in gether it people particifuture. Sunday one of a chosen will be a used to a very good time, and it seems like they learn a lot. Max Spencer and wife Vivian go there every year and they tell about it. But I also enjoyed reading about All the people who work must enjoy it too. How good it must be to know that are also teaching these young people. My daughter Sue Heath tells me that it and Peter Gould who brought the people the Michigan Those young people are so well behaved and they have questions that they are seek I see that these young and respect Sam and Peter. er he sees me to me he 's going to heme. snow, camp and enjoyed it young people 49

22 Phonenix Local Report sac- our sermons: your children. poem, Between the the night is beginning comes a pause in the day's That known as the 's He asked ''Do you, with labor saving devices give an hour a day?" ''The Bible doesn't how long you should and mother. You should ther and mother until you breath." us "I' II serve God as soon as I in order... The.re everything in we can serve was carried 50

23 We extend our sympathy to the family Sister Alvina. We would also like to express our gratitude for steadfast testimony of her life. Brother Ely closed by encouraging us to order and listen a series of tapes on the family recorded Don Mclndoo. He asked us all to listen to each tape two or three times absorb full message. At one of our Wednesday night Worship Services, Brother Mclndoo presented a flannelboard series about s ministry to Israel and to the Americas. Missionary Ken says has ceived on the o prayers that God would continue to the hearts and minds our brothers and sisters there. We also ask your prayers and help for our brothers and sisters in Yucatan. didn't suffer death or homelessness like in other parts Mexico, were completely an earnest plea was made by Apostle Marvin Ely and the attending members of these groups, that the Lord would provide ministry for the brothers and sisters in Toppenish, Washington, Oakland, Ontario and Hogansburg, New York. We ask all to join with us in diligent prayer that these needs will be met In the Adult Sunday School class, we are continuing a study on Genesis. During the last year, the Young People's class joined in the section of our study dealing Creation. They were given lots of scriptural and scientific evidence to refute and support Divine Creation. forward to our next a study of the Flood. In each portion of our study, our teacher Brother Mclndoo, has drawn our modem world from the events of From the beginning time we the consequences of sin and the blessrighteousness. long for now from Phoenix, s pray we will use our in the that we m. trip Yucatan. in the eastern and...,.... At the Thanksgiving 51

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