Tithing Disbursement Opportunities

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1 Tithing Disbursement Opportunities 1

2 Tithing is used primarily for Financing the Lord's work Involves such expenditures as the support of missionaries and those engaged in the general work of the church. Tithing is used in maintaining the operation of general church offices. Tithing is used to provide for the administrative expenses incurred in the operation of the church. Tithing is used for the support of the educational program of the church 2

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4 Private Nonprofit Tarrant Area Food Bank is a private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit serving Tarrant and 12 neighboring counties on the west side of the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area. As a North Texas food bank that serves more than Tarrant County, our name is Tarrant AREA Food Bank. Distribution Hub Tarrant Area Food Bank is the distribution hub of a 13-county network of hungerrelief charities and social services centers. As a central clearinghouse for donated food and groceries, the Food Bank receives fresh, frozen and nonperishable food donated by the food industry and the community. We distribute this product from our 69,000 square-foot warehouse in Fort Worth to our 300 partner agencies that serve abuse victims, children, the elderly, the chronically ill, the unemployed, the working poor, the homeless and other Texans in need. 4

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8 Center Place Restoration School was founded in 1991 by the efforts of Restoration Branches across the country. The goal of our school is to provide quality education, along with teaching the gospel according to the Holy Scriptures, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine & Covenants. We believe that as the staff and school maintain these goals, the Lord will provide the growth and the means as He sees fit. 8

9 We consider children to be a gift and blessing from God and the future of the Restoration movement. It is our desire to be responsive to the needs of parents by assisting them in the educational process We are presently attempting to serve those needs in the following ways: Education that will instill a desire for godly character and equip students with skills necessary to excel in society. Provide for children an alternative to the coarse and often threatening peer relationships in other environments. Teach children about God's love for them, man's need for redemption, and the wonderful promise of hope in Christ's gospel. Lead children to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a daily reliance on the Holy Spirit through prayer and a love of God's word. Christ's church is founded on the principle that God continues to reveal His will to man. Therefore it is important that each child learn a sensitivity to the Spirit and learn to ask God in faith when they lack wisdom. Teach effective witnessing skills. Effective witnessing begins with learning to love all people. It also involves the student's ability to build on commonalities and share their testimony with an unbelieving world in a loving, intelligent and convincing manner Instill a servant's heart by encouraging students to initiate avenues of service to others. Stewardship involves measuring our lives by the contribution we can make and not by the remuneration we will receive (Romans 12:1-2 and Alma 12:33-37). 9

10 BUILDING A FINANCIAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERPLACE RESTORATION SCHOOL. MISSION STATEMENT The Educational Foundation Purpose is: To create a perpetual source of income through corporate and private donations that are separate from the operating funds of Center Place Restoration School. The principal of these funds will be invested conservatively to help keep the school financially sound for generations to come, assisting the school in the fulfillment of its mission. 10

11 Book of Mormon Foundation Internship Program Established in 1992, the Internship provides an environment for older youth to gain a greater understanding of The Book of Mormon, the central focus that Jesus Christ should have in their lives, and given an opportunity to develop leadership and witnessing skills. The Internship is a rigorous six-week program which includes Book of Mormon related classes, worship, prayer and fasting, service, travel, and witnessing. Add to this commitment, a dose of daily laughter and concern for one another and what develops is a lifelong bond of friendship. 11

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13 The Restoration Bookstore began operation on January 23, 1989, and has continued to provide books and materials supporting these beliefs. We went online April 6, 2003, which was one hundred and seventy-three years after the Church was organized. We are pleased to make these resources available to you and hope you will visit us often and find spiritual strength from this site. 13

14 Restoration Audio is a company that is dedicated to producing quality audio books and music for the benefit of those who love the fullness of the gospel! This company's goal is to provide parents and others with resources that make it easy and fun for families to learn about the love of Christ in ancient times and today through usable audio products. This site will give you the tools to order online or to download entire CDs or audiobooks, or order via mail. Just click on the To Order tab for more information. To download products click the DOWNLOADS tab and click on the link at the bottom of the page. Not sure what to give to someone you love? Gift certificates are also available! SPECIAL NOTE: For those searching for a way to teach the books of the Old & New Testament, order our Family Circle CD. There are two great songs that will do the job! 14

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16 Paul Ludy Restoration Voice 16

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18 Tidings of Zion Conference of Restoration Elders The Witness Book of Mormon Foundation Restoration Voice Paul Ludy The Vision Price Publishing The Beacon - JCRB 18

19 Various Book of Mormon Publications The Witness CD/DVD s Children s Publications Book of Mormon Games and Toys Jewelry / Ties Maps and Art Gifts 19

20 Restoration Voice is published every other month at Independence, Missouri, by Cumorah Books, Inc., P.O. Box 2257, Independence, MO 64055, a nonprofit corporation composed of individuals who are members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This magazine is not an official publication of the Church. Restoration Voice proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ and its restoration to the earth, affirms the divinity of the Inspired Version of the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Doctrine and Covenants, and promotes the establishment of Zion--the Kingdom of God on earth. Restoration Voice is mailed free of charge to all subscribers upon request and is supported by the freewill contributions of its readers. Contributors should make checks payable to Cumorah Books, Inc. Income-tax-deductible receipts are issued for all gifts in excess of the value of the magazine. Cumorah Books, Inc. P. O. Box 2257 Independence, Missouri (816) restorationvoice@juno.com 20

21 Welcome to Angel Message Ministries!! A ministry and web site dedicated to the declaration of the Gospel message of Jesus Christ and America's Godly heritage Patrick McKay of Zarahemla Branch 21

22 CatalogR The Religious Education department believes the purpose of Church School is to bring the Saints to Jesus Christ and, at varying levels teach and prepare them for the Kingdom of God. We are dedicated to the edification of God s people. There has been a great need for all kinds of educational material for our people. We have endeavored to seek out and reprint or create edifying material that could be of use to the Saints. We would like to take this opportunity to encourage you, if your work in the church is religious education, that you are not alone. This work that the Lord has placed before you is a great and wonderful work. The edification of our people is so important, and so often under-utilized that many do not realize its importance. Be excited and enthusiastic about the work. The quarterlies that are presented are to be used on a two or three year rotating basis. The first year is A, the second year is B, and the third year is C. Each year is divided into four quarters, such as A1 is October, November, and December. A2 is January, February, and March, etc. 22

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24 Established in 2007 and have been responsible for providing outstanding youth worship and camping experiences ever since. Our specialty is witnessing the love and teachings of Jesus Christ to all youth of all faith traditions and backgrounds. Our goal is to equip youth to navigate the challenges of life using the teachings of Christ to keep them on a straight path. "They were men which were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted; yea, they were men of truth and soberness, for they had been taught to keep the commandments of God and to walk uprightly before him." Alma 24:76, Strong Adventure Retreat 24

25 About Us Restoration Camping Inc. (RCI) is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to bringing youth into a personal relationship with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. RCI began with a series of Senior High Retreats in During the summer of 1989 the first week long camps were held: 1 junior and 1 senior high. Some of our earliest campers have gone through every camp and now serve on the board. How can you help in the very exciting job of leading our youth to the Lord? Contact Us and we'll put your name on a list of willing servants that directors refer to when they're trying to put a camp together. The Lord willing, RCI will continue this ministry for years to come. We'll see you at camp! 25

26 Located in Lafayette County, Missouri, the Odessa Hills Campground is a great place to reconnect with what matters in life! Situated on more than fifty beautiful acres, there are two lakes and plenty of wide open spaces to accommodate youth camps and church reunions. Owned and maintained by several local Church of Jesus Christ Restoration Branches, the campground is available to church groups seeking a closer walk with the Heavenly Father. Odessa Hills: draw apart from the world and come up higher! 26

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28 MISSION STATEMENT To promote The Book of Mormon and its purpose, "which is to show unto the remnant of the house of Israel how great things the Lord hath done for their fathers, And that they may know the covenants of the Lord, that they are not cast off forever. "And also to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting Himself unto all nations." A Special Promise We live in the day in which the great promises concerning the Book of Mormon are being fulfilled. We ask you to join with us so that together we can fulfill the grand and glorious challenge of our Lord for Book of Mormon believers today 28

29 WHO WE ARE Zarahemla Research Foundation is a non-profit, tax-deductible organization dedicated to Book of Mormon research. The foundation is not associated with any specific religious organization. Membership is open to anyone interested in Book of Mormon research. OUR PURPOSE Our purpose is to prepare believers for the Book of Mormon Breakthrough the time when the Lord will take the Book of Mormon to the world in great spiritual power. We know that the Lord is growing the Bible and the Book of Mormon together in order to confound false doctrines, settle contentions, establish peace, and restore the covenants to the remnant of the house of Israel (2 Nephi 2:20-23). The potential of the Book of Mormon is equal to the Bible, but there has been so little done with the Book of Mormon in comparison to the Bible that a giant vacuum exists. The Lord is in the process of filling that vacuum, and we are all called to be a part of that work. At Zarahemla, we are involved in researching all facets of the Book of Mormon and making that information available. 29

30 The Book of Mormon Restored Covenant Edition 1056 pages, 6 x 9--includes a 10 page introduction, 140 page concordance, 2 page introduction to geography, 17 page geography concordance, plus a summary of the story line and the records. The Book of Mormon text is 850 pages and has been restored back to the Original and Printer's Manuscripts. First Nephi Study Book of Mormon 83 pages, 8.5 X 11--A precursor to the Restored Covenant Edition dealing only with the first book in the Book of Mormon. Contains our study notes on each page which deal mainly with the Hebrew nature of the book. Recent Book of Mormon Developments, vol pages, 8.5 X 11--has sections on the Hebrew nature of the Book of Mormon, Manuscripts and Editions, Archaeology, Geography, Testimonies and Insights. Overview of the Book of Mormon 16 pages, 8.5 X 11--full color original artwork gives the purpose of the Book of Mormon, a summary of each book in the Book of Mormon, and a summary of the geography and the records. This is an excellent missionary and teaching tool and has been very popular. Survey of the Covenants and Principles of the Book of Mormon 8 audio tapes with 30 page booklet, 8.5 X 11--Material was recorded from classes on the Covenants and Principles of the Book of Mormon. The booklet contains information from the overhead transparencies used in the class. A Comparision of the Book of Mormon Manuscripts and Editions 280 pages, 8.5 X 11--book compares the Original and the Printer's manuscripts with eleven editions from four different Churches. This is the first time this information has been available in this form. This fourteen year study provides the basis for the restored words in the Restored Covenant Edition. 30

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37 The Seventy are ordained ministers called of God to "preach the gospel, and to be especial witnesses unto the gentiles and in all the world." (DC 104:11e) The Seventy are called to be traveling ministers and preachers of the Gospel, to persuade men to obey the truth; (DC 120:3b) Their special commission is described as "preaching with the warning voice, baptizing, organizing and setting in order, then pushing their ministry into other fields until the world is warned." (DC 122:8c) The Gospel of Luke testifies that Jesus "appointed other Seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face, into every city and place where he himself would come. And he said unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the laborers few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth laborers into his harvest And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you; And heal the sick that are therein, and say, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you. (Luke 10:1-9) The Seventy of the Restoration pledge before God and man their willingness to labor in the harvest field, for the Lord of the harvest. 37

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39 NMSG PURPOSE: The purpose of the Navajo Ministry Support Group (NMSG) is to provide organization and appropriate financial support for ministries and missionary work to the Navajo Native American people, mainly, but not limited to the area near Pinon, Arizona The purpose of the NMSG is to proclaim the fullness of the Gospel of Jesus Christ unto the Navajo people as directed by the Holy Ghost and as found in the Inspired Version of the Bible, The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants. The purpose of the NMSG is to better understand the Navajo people, their history, legends, customs and traditions by studying the reliable, available resources and visiting with them for this intent. The purpose of the NMSG is to recruit, train and prepare priesthood of the Restoration churches for ministry among the Navajo people. 39

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42 The primary mission is to serve as a mission board to assist missionaries and their families. The board provides a means of accountability and support for families who desire to commit to full-time ministry in foreign countries for extended periods of time. As needs arise, the board may engage in other religious activities, such as publishing religious literature or providing assistance to the poor and needy. Family Outreach currently supports the Charles Sperry family, who have been serving in the mission field in Honduras since Why Family Missions? / Why does Family Outreach support sending families full-time into the mission field? We believe that all missionary endeavors which are led by the Spirit of Christ may be profitable to building up the work of the Lord. However, often when missionaries come to a foreign country for only a few weeks at a time, they fail to fully appreciate the unique needs and complexities of the local population. Such missions often dwindle in the long-term, because new converts do not receive regular ministry, and indigenous priesthood lack training in the ordinances and doctrines of the gospel. Another weakness that comes with occasional in-country visits is the novelty factor. Locals may come out of the woodwork when a visiting missionary is around, but afterward most disappear and do not support the local congregation. Others may come looking for a handout from the perceived "rich Americans". By living in the country for an extended period and becoming part of the local culture, missionaries are better prepared to minister, understand the culture, strengthen the faith of new converts, and discern those who are only coming out of self-interest or novelty. 42

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44 The Conference of Restoration Elders exists to- 1. Organize the coming together of Melchisedec Priesthood, as well as the Aaronic Priesthood and members for: - Spiritual preparation and to unify our efforts on behalf of the work to which we are called. - Much needed fellowship and fraternity to prepare us to defend and preserve the faith. - Identify and seek divine guidance concerning the critical issues now confronting the church. - Chart a course of action that will maintain the gospel as restored in Support Restoration Branches in their efforts to work together. 3. Provide needed resources to Branches and members as they are requested. 4. Offer ongoing support and resources to Restoration priesthood. 5. Offer support to the elders to take the gospel message to the world. The Conference is not the Church, but a gathering of the Melchisedec priesthood to share in testimony, prayer, worship, study, and to confer together. The elders gather that they might be strengthened, and better equipped and prepared to share the gospel and offer ministry to their brothers and sisters in Christ. Additionally, the Conference provides a forum for Aaronic priesthood and member alike to share in fellowship and to be nurtured in the Word. The Conference offers support to the scattered saints and isolated Branches wherever, however, and whenever it can. 44

45 Joint Conference Materials Sermons / CD s and DVD s The Beacon Educational Materials Youth Media Corps 45

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