Branch Newsletter. Zion s Outpost. Do You Know...? Read more about being Equipped for Service in the Family Devotion section on page 3.

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1 Zion s Outpost Branch Newsletter Vol. 26 No. 7 The Church of Jesus Christ July, Branch Yearly Theme: Standing Fast in the Faith of Jesus Christ July Theme: Equipped for Service 2011 Study Scripture Calendar: [quote from the branch calendar prepared by Elder Gary Whiting] July Theme: Equipped for Service Nephi said that God provides His people the ability to fulfill all of His commandments given to them if only they will seek to keep them (See 1 Nephi 1:65). God calls His people into service and grants them what they need to accomplish their specific tasks. These gifts and spiritual resources are remembered and recounted in this month s theme. Remember that the Lord has decreed and will fulfill. We are sometimes ignorant of God s ability to care for us and sometimes we are just unbelieving or rebellious. This is a call to arise and put on the armor of God and go to work to bring forth and establish the kingdom of God. Read more about being Equipped for Service in the Family Devotion section on page 3. Do You Know...? NOTE: The Park City Pride Reluctantly agrees to close Food Pantry the pantry will close at the end of June. Thanks to everyone who participated in this service to the community. Zion s Outpost Visitors: Donald & Shirley McKenzie and Donald Spicer from Buckner, MO attended June 12th in support of Isaiah s blessing and Jeremiah s baptism (see page 3). Shirley is Laurie Drope s sister and Donald Spicer is her brother. June s Branch Work Days: The two branch work days in June: have given the church a new fresh look, thanks to the efforts of many. The basement has been painted with the exception of the women s restroom and the nursery room. If you are able to help paint those two rooms before July 23, please contact David Newman to coordinate efforts. Thanks again for supporting the Facilities Committee and volunteering your services. Our next Branch Work Day is scheduled for August 20 at 9:30am??pm.. We extend our sympathy to Brother Bob Skeen at the passing of his sister Helen Harris. The following is a quote from the Wichita Eagle concerning Helen s life and passing. Harris, Helen W., 78, Wichita, retired office manager and antique dealer wife of W.C. "Chuck" Harris born in Moran, Kansas, April 5, 1933 to Andrew & Mary "Elsie" Lee Skeen. While in high school, in Wichita, Helen started work for the Orrs stores. Graduating from North High in 1951, she worked as a bookkeeper, then Office Manager for United Industries, Comptroller for the United Way of the Plains, Gift Registry Coordinator for J.C. Penney, and Partner with her husband in Things Unlimited, an antiques dealership and flea market vendor. Helen was active in several business women's' clubs, and traveled extensively. She was a loving stepmom to Chris and Richard Harris, sons of Chuck (whom she married in 1971). Also survived by 8 Skeen siblings: sisters Evelyn McCollum (Glendale, AZ), Mary Richardson and Dorothy Adams, both of Wichita, and brothers Edward (Bartlesville, OK), Wayne (Overland Park), Harold (Rockaway Beach, MO), Vernon (Dothan, AL), and Robert ("Bob") Skeen (Wichita), In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Woodland Ave. Church of God, 1837 N. Woodland, Wichita, Memorial Service 10:00 AM Saturday, June 18th, at Baker Funeral Home, 6100 E. Central, Wichita. Continued on page 3

2 Vol. 26 No. 7 Page 2 The Zion s Outpost Branch Newsletter is published monthly through the Publications Department of Zion s Outpost. The editor is Presiding Elder David Newman, editorial staff Debbie Newman. The newsletter is used to inform members, friends and seekers of the events taking place in the Branch and to promote the work of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is available at no charge to those asking for subscriptions. Contributions to its publications are appreciated. We welcome your news, articles & testimonies. If you wish to submit articles, them to: debnewman@cox.net or snail-mail to: David Newman 382 Hillsdale Dr. Wichita, KS Please submit by the 15 th of each month. Contact us: 6300 N. Tarrytown Park City, Kansas branch@zionsoutpost.org ~NEW WEB-SITE ADDRESS~ Sunday Activities 9:00 am Prayer Service on First and Third Sundays 9:30 am Family Worship on all other Sunday mornings 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service Sacrament Service on First Sunday Potluck Lunch on Third Sunday following the 11 am service 5:00 pm Study Class except on the Third Sunday each month is a Sacrament Service Wednesday Night 7:15 pm Prayer and Testimony Service Page In this Issue Scripture Study Calendar; Do You Know..? 3 Do You Know..? Continued; Family Devotion 4 Women's Department; Please Pray For 5 Family Devotion continued 6 Zion s Busy Bees; Notices; 7 Wanted Poster; Family Devotion concluded 8-9 Branch Event Calendars for July & August 10 Dates to Remember ZION S OUTPOST PUBLICATIONS GOOD NEWS CONCORDANCE Book of Mormon/Doctrine and Covenants $30.00 (1 volume) Old and New Testaments (2 volume set) $50.00 Full set (3 volumes) $75.00 BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS The Book of Mormon is Christian $5.00 The Parable of the Olive Tree $5.00 Conversion Table: RLDS to LDS Doctrine $5.00 and Covenants A Word of Consolation $5.00 The Voice of Captives $5.00 That Ye May Be Forgiven $5.00

3 Continued from page 1 Plan to Attend ZION S OUTPOST Vacation Roundup School: August 1-5 WANTED! People After God s Own Heart Ya ll make sure ya see the WANTED postur on page 6 Cause ya ll are wanted Roger & Debby Smith are grandparents to a new born: Congratulations to Scott and Bri Smith upon the birth of their daughter, Quinn Eileen, born on June 10 th. Quinn was 20 inches long and weighed 7# 8 1/4oz with lots of dark hair. Mom and daughter are doing well and dad is just tickled pink. Drope Family Blessing and Baptism: On June 12th during the 11am worship service 3 month old Isaiah was blessed by his uncles Donald McKenzie and Donald Spicer and his big brother Jeremiah was baptized by his father Jeff. Also, the children s choir sang about the waters of Mormon. Indeed it was a joyous service! Have You Notice? Every Zion s Outpost Event Calendar now includes a box containing that month s COORDINATORS for Worship Centers, Sacrament Bread and Bulletin Typist. If there are any changes made to the coordinators each month, please let Debbie Newman know and it will be noted on the next printing of the calendars. Thank you. Any events you want printed on the branch calendars should be submitted to David Newman. FAMILY DEVOTION: JULY THEME: Equipped for Service Alma 12:4-5 For they were men of a sound understanding, and they had searched the scriptures diligently, that they might know the word of God. But this is not all: they had given themselves to much prayer, and fasting, therefore they had the spirit of prophecy, and the spirit of revelation, and when they taught, they taught with power and authority, even as with the power and authority of [Other References: 2Nephi 1:36-39, Moroni 10:7-9, Alma 17:45-48 and 3Nephi 2:97] (All hymns are in The Hymnal; First Printing, November, 1956) Hymn: Let Us, Brothers, Let Us Gladly #139 Prayer: Vol. 26 No. 7 Page 3 Read Story: THE SONS OF MOSIAH [excerpts from the Book of Mormon Story, pp.62-64; Deseret Book Company, 1976]. Scripture Reference: Alma 12:1-81 THE SONS OF MOSIAH Alma was journeying from the land of Gideon to the land of Manti when, to his astonishment, he met the sons of Mosiah journeying towards the land of Zarahemla. They had been teaching the word of God for the space of fourteen years among the Lamanites. These sons of Mosiah were with Alma at the time the angel first appeared unto him, and they traveled with him throughout the land of Zarahemla, striving to repair the injuries they had done to the church. Their names were Ammon, Aaron, Omner and Himni. The sons of Mosiah desired of their father, the king, that he would grant unto them that they might go up to the land of Nephi and impart the word of God to their brethren the Lamanites. King Mosiah inquired of the Lord if he should let his sons go up among the Lamanites to preach the word, and the Lord said, Let them go, for many shall believe their words, and I will deliver thy sons out of the hands of the Lamanites. And Mosiah granted that they might go and do according to their request. When the sons of Mosiah arrived in Continued on page 5

4 Vol. 26 No. 7 Page 4 Zion s Outpost Women s Dept. Our July meeting that was rescheduled for June 20 gave us a better understand of service we can give to our community that would benefit others. Two guests from the Midway-Kansas chapter of the American Red Cross came to discuss emergency preparedness and the various services provided by the Red Cross: Jim Rutledge of Rose Hill and Dennis Miller of Clearwater. Both men are Disaster Relief Volunteers and Co-coordinators for Community Disaster Education. A video, produced by the American Red Cross, was shown; it was entitled "Be Red Cross Ready for Disaster." Mr. Rutledge emphasized the importance of getting a kit, making a plan, and being informed. Mr. Miller shared his experience of living through the Greensburg tornado; this was his impetus to get involved with the Red Cross. He also discussed the various sections of the organization: International, Blood Services, Health & Safety, Community Services, Armed Forces Emergency Services, and Disaster Services. If anyone is interested in becoming a volunteer, contact the Red Cross. A handout on emergencies was given to each of the women. Sister Pam Burford was the hostess for the evening and presented a devotion on the theme Love Your Neighbor as Yourself. Pam arranged to have a representative of the American Red Cross attend and bring information on Community Service. She read Missouri Governor Jay Nixon's remarks at the Joplin Community Memorial Service, given May 29, just one week after the EF5 tornado hit Joplin. Governor Nixon highlighted the importance of the opportunity that God gave to people in that crisis to demonstrate what it means to be a Good Samaritan and to love your neighbor. Our next meeting is not until August8 and it is at Sister Debbie Newman s home. Sister Laurie Drope will be hostess for the evening. God s blessings of direction and understanding of more practical applications as we prepare every needful thing, is my prayer for all of us. In Christ, Sister Debbie Newman Women s Department Leader P.S. Remember to read the August lesson material on the 1st day of August [or ASAP]; those attending our meetings should have read it prior to our meeting; those not attending please read prior to receiving the CDs of the meeting. Use the rest of the month to put into practice as many applications as you desire from the suggestions presented in the books. Prayer Request Please Pray for VRS staff and participants Lucy, Marty Van Nordstrand's girlfriend who is expecting her baby in August Garrick Burford, job and health concerns Burford family's legal issues Brent Burford, continuing legal issues and health care related to his 2010 car accident The Seventy Ministry throughout the world Work of the Lord in Wichita & surrounding areas The work of taking the Gospel throughout the world [Zion s Busy Bees on page 6]

5 Continued from page 3 the borders of the land of the Lamanites, they separated. Ammon went to the land of Ishmael. The Lamanites took him and bound him and carried him before the king, whose name was Lamoni. The king inquired of Ammon if it were his desire to dwell in the land among the Lamanites. Ammon said unto him, Yea, I desire to dwell among the people for a time, and perhaps until the day I die. The king was much pleased with Ammon and caused that the bands should be loosed. He would that Ammon should take one of his daughters to wife, but Ammon said unto him, Nay, but I will be thy servant. Therefore, Ammon became a servant to king Lamoni, and was sent to watch the flocks of Lamoni according to the custom of the Lamanites. After he had been in the service of the king three days, a certain number of Lamanites scattered the flocks as Ammon and the servants were driving them forth to water. The servants of the king began to murmur saying, Now the king will slay us as he has our brethren because their flocks were scattered by the wickedness of these men. They wept exceedingly because of the fear of being slain. When Ammon saw this, his heart was swollen within him with joy; for, said he, I will show forth my power unto these my fellow servants, or the power which is in me in restoring these flocks unto the king, that I may win the hearts of these my fellow servants and lead them to believe in my words. These were the thoughts of Ammon when he saw the afflictions of those whom he termed to be his brethren. He flattered them by saying, My brethren, be of good cheer and let us go in search of the flocks, and we will gather them together and bring them back into the places of water. Thus we will preserve the flocks unto the king, and he will not slay us. They rushed forth with much swiftness to head the flocks and did succeed in gathering them again to the place of water. Those men again stood to scatter their flocks, but Ammon said unto his brethren., Encircle the flocks round abut that they flee not, and I will go and contend with these men who do scatter our flocks. They did as Ammon commanded them, and he went forth and stood to contend with those who stood by the waters of Sebus. They were in number not a few; therefore, they did not fear Ammon, for thy supposed that one of their men could slay him according to their pleasure. They knew not that the Lord had promised Mosiah that he would deliver his sons out of their lands; neither did they know anything concerning the Lord; Vol. 26 No. 7 Page 5 therefore, they delighted in the destruction of their brethren. For this cause they stood to scatter the flocks of the king. Ammon stood forth and with mighty power began to cast stones at them with his sling. He slew a certain number of them insomuch that they began to be astonished at his power; nevertheless they were angry because of the slain of their brethren, and were determined that he should fall. Seeing that they could not hit him with their stones, they came forth with clubs to slay him. Ammon did withstand their blows by smiting their arms with the edge of his sward, insomuch that they began to be astonished and began to flee before him. When he had driven them afar off, he returned and watered the flocks and returned them to the pasture of the king. King Lamoni caused that his servants should stand forth and testify to all the things which they had seen concerning the faithfulness of Ammon in preserving his flocks. When they had all testified of Ammon s great power in contending against those who sought to slay him, king Lamoni was astonished exceedingly and said, Surely this is more than a man. Is not this the Great Spirit who doth send such great punishments upon this people because of their murders? They answered the king and said, Whether he be the Great Spirit or a man, we know not; but this much we do know, that he cannot be slain by the enemies of the king. Neither can they scatter the king s flocks when he is with us because of his expertness and great strength. Therefore, we know that he is a friend to the king. When the king heard these words, he said utno them, Now I know it is the Great Spirit, and he has come down at this time to preserve your lives that I might not slay you as I did your brethren. Lamoni began to fear exceedingly lest he had done wrong in slaying his servants, for he had slain many of them because their brethren had scattered their flocks at the place of water. King Lamoni inquired of his servants saying, Where is this man that has such great power? They said unto him, He is feeding thy horses. Now the king had commanded his servants previous to the time of the watering of their flocks that they should prepare his horses and chariots and conduct him forth to the land of Nephi; for there had been a great feast appointed at the land of Nephi by the father of Lamoni who was king over all the land. When king Lamoni heard that Am Continued on page 7

6 Vol. 26 No. 7 Page 6 Zion s Busy Bees: The next meetings for the quilters are June 28, July 11 & 25, August 9 & 23. See Sandy Whiting or Martha Van Nordstrand for more details. Each of them have been very busy on their quilts. Here is a pictorial progress report on the projects of the younger quilters. Jeremiah Drope has just started meeting with the quilters and is doing a good job of learning the skills of quilting. Planning Ahead: AUGUST THEME: Bowing in Prayer Before God What are your testimonies concerning the August theme? Think about it. Please be thinking on what you can share in the branch newsletter concerning the theme for August. Send your testimonies to the editor by July 15th to be published in the August newsletter. Did you know that Zion s Outpost has a new website address? (.org is changed to.net) However, please be patient as it is still under construction but soon it will be updated with more branch information. Any questions about the website?...contact Dwight Burford at Naomi Burford NOTICE: The Zion s Outpost Branch Newsletter will be printed before the first Sunday of every month. If you desire to submit anything to be printed in the newsletter it must be sent to editor by the 15th of the month previous to desired publication. Want a copy of the Newsletter sent to family or friends? Contact the editor and he will gladly send it for you. Editor Anna Burford

7 Continued from page 5 Vol. 26 No. 7 Page 7 WANTED! People After God s Own Heart Yee-haw! The Big Z Ponderosa is fixin to have a heap a fun and excitement at this year s Vacation Roundup School! There ll be an old-fashioned melodrammer, complete with sheriff, deputy, outlaws, and a villain! The Ol West shor is wild, but never fear-- experienced trail hands will help you ride the trail. Circle up at the OK Chorale for some terrific cowboy songs, then mosey on down the trail for some Horseplay and Cowpoke Crafts. The Chuckwagon will offer some right fine vittles, too. So, Buckaroos, mark your calendars for: August 1-5, 2011, at sundown (6:00) Give us a holler if ya ll will be ridin on over for Zion s Outpost s Vacation Roundup School RSVP dpburford@sbcglobal.net (Family Devotion continued from page 5) mon was preparing his horses and chariots, he was so astonished because of the faithfulness of Ammon. Surely there has not been any servant among all my servants that has been so faithful as this man. He doth remember all my commandments to execute them. Now I know that this is the Great Spirit, and I would desire him that he come in unto me, but I durst not. Share: How are you equipped for service? What can the family do to prepare to be equipped to give service to God, Christ and others for the kingdom s sake? Closing Prayer:

8 Zion s Outpost Branch 6300 Tarrytown Park City, KS Phone: branch@zionsoutpost.org JULY 2011 NEWSLETTER DATES TO REMEMBER: June 26 July 2: Seventy s Missionary Family Reunion Lamoni, IA July 16-23: Geneseo Family Reunion Geneseo, Illinois July 31: VRS set up at 5:00 pm August 1-5: Vacation Roundup School Week 6:00-8:30pm August 7: VRS Review August 8: Women s Dept. Meeting 6:30pm at the Newman s home Hostess Sister Laurie Drope August 13: Facilities Committee Meeting to plan work day 9:30am August 20: Branch Work Day 9am-?? August 28: Sunday School Promotion September 11: Zion s Outpost Election of 2012 Branch Officers 10:20am October 1: Facilities Committee Meeting to plan work day 9:30am October 6-9: US National Conference of the Church [NOTE: date change] October 15: Branch Work Day 9am-?? October 29: 2012 Facilities Committee Meeting to Plan 2012 Budget 9:30am November 5: 2012 Officers Meeting to Plan 2012 Budget 9:30am November 20: Zion s Outpost Business Meeting to Approve 2012 Budget December 4: All Adult Advent Fellowship 6:30pm [WD sponsored]