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Conference of Restoration Elders April-May-June 2020 Issue Tidings Zion Conference of Restoration Elders of April-May-June 2020 Issue 131 The Tidings of Zion is published quarterly by the Conference of Restoration Elders. It is under the editorial responsibility of Table of Contents the Coordinating Council, Richard Neill, Chairman. It is sent to all who desire to receive it. Change in 2020 In-Town Restoration Branch Family Reunion and Elders Conference ......................3 An annual contribution of $20 is appreciated. Invitation and Testimony on Calling for a Purpose of the Conference of Restoration Elders Solemn Assembly “To bring solidarity to a growing number of Restoration by CRE Chairman and Coordinating Council .......................4-7 branches and Latter Day Saints in general during this period of disruption and fragmentation” (Conference Operating Dream Guidelines accepted in 1996). by Seventy Richard Neill .......................................................... 8 The Conference exists to: Called to be the Living Church 1. Organize the coming together of Melchisedec priest- by Seventy Richard Neill ....................................................9-12 hood, as well as the Aaronic priesthood members, for: • Spiritual preparation and to unify our efforts on The Window Is Open behalf of the work to which we are called. by Seventy Richard Neill ................................................. 12-14 • Much needed fellowship and fraternity to prepare us to defend and preserve the faith. Invitation to Fast and Pray from High Priests ........15 • Identify and seek divine guidance concerning the Fasting and Praying for the Kingdom of God critical issues now confronting the Church. by High Priest Paul Gage ................................................ 15-16 • Chart a course of action that will maintain the gospel as restored in 1830 (Original Letter of Intention and Solemn Assemblies of God’s People 1993 Conference Materials). by Elder Michael Brown. ................................................. 16-20 2. Support Restoration branches in their efforts to work together. Pat Chadwick’s Class on “Spiritual Preparation of the Body of Christ” 3. Provide needed resources to branches and members as by Jackie Frinsthal ..................................................................21 they are requested. 4. Offer ongoing support and resources to Restoration All Things Work Together For Good to priesthood. Them That Love God 5. Offer support to the elders to take the gospel message to by CRE Chairman and Coordinating Council .................. 21-23 the world. Be Steadfast and Immovable The Conference is not the Church, but a gathering of the by Elder Steve Kropp ...................................................... 24-25 Melchisedec priesthood to share in testimony, prayer, legislation, and preparation to return to our branches better equipped and Statement Concerning H. Schneebeck unified to perform our duties to minister to our brothers and by Elder William (Vim) Horn ....................................................25 sisters in Christ. Kenya Youth Retreat In addition, the Conference of Restoration Elders provides a by Priest Samuel Jordison............................................... 26-27 forum for Aaronic priesthood and member alike to share in fellowship and to be nurtured in the Word. The Conference helps the scattered Saints and isolated branches throughout the Sermon in Summary 10/05/2019 world to enjoy the hope that we find in Jesus Christ and each by Elder Mishael Onyiego. ............................................... 27-29 other. Calendar of Events .................................................29 CRE Office Contact Information 2020 Restoration Camps ................................ 29-30 Phone: (816) 836-3421, (816) 836-2730 2020 Restoration Branch Reunions .....................30 or Toll Free: (877) 748-8947 Fax: (877) 748-8947 (Please call before faxing.) Announcements ......................................................31 Website: http://www.eldersconference.org New Virtual All Saints Restoration Worship Email: [email protected] and Study Group and Link to Sunday Mailing address: Morning and Wednesday Evening Worship PO Box 4085, Independence, MO 64051 Services .............................................................Back Cover Change in 2020 In-Town Restoration Branch Family Reunion and Elders Conference Change in 2020 In-Town Restoration Branch Family Reunion and Elders Conference After prayer and deliberations, it was decided that this year’s in-town Restoration Branch After prayer and deliberations, it was decided that this year’s in-town Restoration Branch Family Reunion and ConferenceFamily of RestorationReunion and Elders Conferen will cenot of be Restoration held in-town, Elders but ratherwill not will be be held conducted in-town, virtually, but rather using will Zoom along withbe conducted live streaming virtually, options. using The Zoom dates along and focus with liveof the strea Reunion/Conferenceming options. The willdates remain and focus the same.of the Reunion/Conference will remain the same. Below isBelow the revised is the revisedschedule schedule for the virtualfor the reunionvirtual reunion and conference. and confer Weence. continue We continue to work toon work finalizing on the details and mechanics for the week and will share them as they are available. finalizing the details and mechanics for the week and will share them as they are available. We continue to look at our current situation as an opportunity to witness how our Lord can use We continue to look at our current situation as an opportunity to witness how our Lord can use all things for His all things for His purposes. We know and have the assurance, “…that all things work together purposes. We know and have the assurance, “…that all things work together for good to them that love God, to for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose,” (Romans them who are the called according to his purpose,” (Romans 8:28.) 8:28.) Restoration Branch Family Reunion and Elders Conference Schedule June 21-26, 2020 “Settle This in Your Hearts: Take Up Your Cross and Be My Disciple” (Luke 14:27-28) Humble Do the things Fear not to yourselves Come unto which I shall Take up your Follow me, share your Daily Daily under the Christ and be teach, and cross daily and and feed my testimony at a Themes Themes mighty hand of perfected in command follow me sheep moment’s God, that he Him you notice may exalt you Time Sunday Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 am Prayer Service Prayer Service Prayer Service Prayer Service Prayer Service Solemn 9:15 Assembly Classes Classes Classes Classes Discussion Prayer 8:00 am 10:30 Break Break Break Break Break Service Solemn Worship 9:30 10:45 Assembly Classes Classes Classes Classes Service Discussion Break Break Break Break Break Break Elders Elders Elders Elders Elders 1:00 – Conference Conference Conference Conference Conference 3:00 Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Women’s Women’s Women’s Women’s Women’s A Call to a 3:00 – Council Council Council Council Council 4:00 Solemn 4:30 Sponsored Sponsored Sponsored Sponsored Sponsored Assembly Class Class Class Class Class 6:30 Sharing Sharing Sharing Sharing Sharing 6:45 Song Service 6:45 Song Service Song Service Special Song Service Song Service Evening Evening Evening Prayer Evening Evening 7:00 7:00 Worship Worship Worship Service Worship Worship Tidings of Zion 3 The following narrative Invitation and Testimony describes the foundation of on Calling for a Solemn our testimony and why we are sharing it at this time. Assembly (Compiled and written by William (Vim) Horn on behalf of the group) By CRE Chairman and Coordinating Council In 2019, the coordinating council found its meetings going longer because, in addition to considering matters pertaining to the conference, ear Brothers and Sisters, members of The True time was spent discussing important topics D and Living Church of Christ, concerning the Church. As a group, over the past year we had sensed an acceleration and urgency We, beggars and simple servants, come now to concerning the conditions within the Restoration share our collective testimony and assurance with Branch movement and the world at large. Because you that the Lord of Hosts is calling for His people of never having enough time to fully address to gather together for a solemn assembly. It is our these topics, we were unable to spend the quality testimony that the call has been so directed by the time needed to discuss them in depth. So, it was Lord and confirmed by the Holy Spirit. determined we would draw apart for a twenty- four-hour retreat where we could spend time We believe this call to assemble together is for all together in worship and prayer and more fully people of all ages, in harmony with the passages consider a variety of subjects. in Joel 2:16-17. On December 27 and 28, 2019, the conference We believe this call to assemble is for all who chairman and six of the seven members of the are part of this gospel founded in 1830 and fully coordinating council came together at the Odessa reorganized again in 1860. Hills Campground. Brother Howard Parker, the seventh council member, was unable to attend due We believe this call to assemble is for all who are to illness. After settling in, we began with a period willing to repent and come unto Jesus Christ. of worship led by brothers Mark Nunn and Jack Hagensen. Concerning that worship and our time We believe this call to assemble is for
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