Zion's Advocate "And blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion at that day,

shall have the gift and the power of the Holy Gost;" I Nephi 3: l 87

VOLUME 73 Independence, Missouri-May1996 NUMBERS

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.

I and my Father are one.

Featured In This Issue God's Promises to lsrael...Apostle Marvin E. Ely .••......• 75 ..••.•• .., ..•....... ,. ........ "" First Time Parents ... Betsy Trudgen

lust •.. Priest Randy

listen To The

Answer to Prayer ... Apostle Marvin E.

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GOD'S PROMISES TO ISRAEL By: Apostle Marvin E. Ely

God's great promises to Israel came about because of a faithful man named Abra­ham. He was willing to leave his own

land in which he had security and riches and go another land that the Lord would show him. He

was seventy five years old when he departed out Haran.

thy country, and thy father's house, unto a land that I

will shew thee: And I a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name

and thou shalt And I will bless curse that

was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art ward, and southward, and eastward, and west­ward: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed forever. And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered." Genesis 13: 14-16.

"And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. And he believed in Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness. And he said unto him, I am the Lord that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it." Genesis 15:5-7.

"Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith; preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations blessed. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham." Galatians 3

Lord appeared unto Isaac and to "Sojourn in this land, and I will be with and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I n-r· -.~m the oath which I swear unto

And I will make thy seed curseth thee: and in thee shall all the families of

earth be blessed." Genesis 12: 1 _3_ stars of heaven, and will give unto thy Abram, after Lot all countries; and in thy seed shall all

nations of the earth be blessed; Because that "And the Lord said

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of Israel

bondage. The

notable miracle. After

out nations that were greater

than the children of (See

send my fear

people to

from before thee,

inherit

were to not serve

works. "Thou shalt

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above all people

earth." Deut. 7:6.

" And I will shew

and against

of that I am I

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remarkable blessings that were ever promised to a people. "And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt harken diligently unto the voice the Lord thy

God, to observe and do all his commandments

which I command thee this day, that the Lord thy will set thee on high all nations of the

earth. And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the

voice of the Lord thy God." Deut. 28:1-2. These

blessings included being blessed in their cities and their fields, the fruit of their bodies and the

fruit of the ground, the fruit of their cattle, the

increase of their kind and their sheep. They were

also to be blessed in their basket and store. (See

Deut. 28:3-6). "If walk in and keep my

commandments, and do them; Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield

her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit. And your threshing shall reach unto

the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the

sowing time: and ye shall eat your bread to the

full, and dwell in your land safely. And I will

give peace in the land, and ye shall lie down, and

none shall make you afraid: and I will rid evil beasts out of the land, neither shall the sword go through your land ... And five of you shall chase

an hundred, and an hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight: and your enemies shall fall

before you by the sword." Lev. 26:3-8. These

remarkable blessings were held out to Israel if they would keep the commandments.

The Lord also promised to establish Israel as

a holy people unto himself if they would keep commandments of the Lord their God and

ways. people the earth

shall see that thou art called by the name of the

Lord; and they shall be afraid of thee." Deut.

28: 10. "The Lord shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thy

hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and

thou shalt not borrow." Deut. 28: 12. The rain in his season would mean that when it was planting time there would be no rain but when it was growing time there would be rain. In the time of

the harvest the rain would not interfere with the harvesting. What a wonderful condition this

would be.

If the house oflsrael failed to keep the Lord's

commandments and served other gods they

would be cursed instead of blessed. They would

be cursed in their bodies, in their flocks and kind and when they came in or went out. Also if they did not keep the Lord's commandments the

of their land would be powder and dust. The Lord would make pestilence to cleave unto them. AU

these cursings are far different than the blessings that could have been received by the house

Israel. (Deut. 28: 15-24). We know the story, the house of Israel did

not keep the commandments of the Lord but

instead served other gods. The following state­

ments became a reality: "The Lord shall bring

thee, and thy king which thou shalt set over thee, unto a nation which neither thou nor thy fathers

have known; and there shalt thou serve

gods, wood and stone. And thou shalt became an

astonishment, a proverb, and a byword, among

all nations whither the Lord shall lead thee."

Deut. 28:36-37.

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"And the Lord shall scatter thee among people, from the one end of the earth even unto

and shalt serve

which neither thou nor thy fathers have known,

even wood and stone. And among these nations

shalt thou find no ease, neither shall

thy foot have rest: but the Lord shall

there a trembling heart, and failing

sorrow of mind:" Deut. 28:64-65.

Lord is ever reaching out

for when he spoke the l,J\,,\J•1 .. a"'

"And I will remember the covenant

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I

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them forever, saith the

pass that the time

my gospel

shall believe

God, and shall

name .. " 3 Nep. 9:67-

God

Abraham's great faith

have made with my people, and I have cove­

these wonderful promises God and His are

still reaching and some already are

beginning to heed their call. nanted with them, that I would

The Care Group an auxiliary of

Child raising and family

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faction. If you attempt by alone life

will become unbearably thirsty. you seek to

understand and exercise prudence and wisdom

you'll find riches greater than gold.(Prov.16:16) If

seek after the things of this world find

tears and sorrow.(Rom.8 a

decision by forgoing riches and invest their time

in their children rather than their jobs, raising

their children rather than having a baby sitter do

it. A single person wise if they look for God's

measure of a man or woman the

worlds measure.

V.5

wisdom will

"keep thee from the strange woman"

These admonitions will keep from those wicked relatives,

fornication and adultery. America has permitted them to sit at the table and lie in its bed­but wise men will not give her a

second glance.

were

dilemma in Ii

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with, singular ingly

,u,,..,,._.,, or r>Tn,PT'<U•

the opposite If are don't

permit yourself fantasize about, touch or get in

you've

the day you marry. If you're going steady, you're

in carnal danger.(lCor.7:1) These principals are

biblical not secular, they are wise not foolish,

they will keep you from man or

woman.

Many Christians think can permit lust-

ful images in minds via harmless body

watching, media, periodicals, with-

out creating a You open the door a

room without 1gnn:10n--y

is the are the

only one that can open that door. Don't play with

fire!(Prov.6:27)

V.6-11

"1.Jooked .. discerned .. a young man void of

understanding .. passing .. the way to her house . .in the

evening .. there met him a woman. with the attire of a harlot. btle

of heart."

woman

us or our

or is

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V.12-20

.lieth wait"

web ready and the spider patient. Conniving was fi

defined here.

V. "With the flattering of her lips she

forced himH

as you" ''In your arms I' , "I've never known love

until now"

V.22

not that

over and over his

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reveries until" a dartstrike('s) through his liver."

V.24

"Hearken"

V25

"go not astray in her paths"

If you are wise you will see that

takes are emotionally, mentally, spiritually and

physicaUy fatal.

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or the stench will begin to be appealing.

V26

"Many strong men have been

slain by her"

Adultery and fornication

beginning only with the

If we could have seen the end

wisdom and live.

V.27

"Her house is the way

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over you world will feed experiences daily:

What are the lessons

won't be victims of lust? that we

+ Read way.

scriptures-you

+ Get wisdom-be wise-understand the

a better

of life-avoid anything that sows carnal ages mind-don't

+ Flee always looking for an tunity, it does not rest,

are its

• Don't pass near temptation-you're strong enough!

+ The Devil like a roaring lion walks about .,..., ... ,.,.u,;:, to destroy--evil

• Flattery appeals to your pride may mean downfall-resist

+ Sin is exciting for a season but in the end it Many stronger than you have fallen.

• is worse than think.

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1996 Teen Challenge Information and Registration Form

WHAT TO BRING LIST This is a "suggested" list. Where clothing

items are listed, bring enough for the five days, packing may be done in a suitcase, duffel bag or camp box.

Please see that all items are marked with your name or initials.

PLEASE BRING: 0 Bible,Book of Mormon and notebook are

a must! 0 Flashlight

0 Lightweight sleeping bag or 2 twin size sheets ano 1 light blanket.

0 Pillow and pillowcase

0 Tennis shoes (old and worn are

0 Extra shoes

0 6 pairs of socks

0 1 pair of jeans/pants

0 Modest shorts or cutoffs

0 MODEST one piece swimsuit & covert-shirt

0 Short sleeve shirts

0 1 long sleeve shirt

0 I lightweight raincoat, poncho or jacket

0 1 laundry bag/pillow case

0 Kleenex

0 Underclothes

Thongs PERSONAL ARTICLES:

0 Toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, shampoo, soap, towels, deodorant,

0 Insect repellent ( we recommend Cutters or Deep Woods Off)

0 Please do not bring expensive which might be lost or broken.

OPTIONAL ITEMS TO BRING: 0 Camera and film

0 Fishing pole and favorite lures

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0 Stationery, envelopes and stamps

0 Musical instrument

0 Day pack or knapsack

0 Baseball gloves

0 Bring money for snacks--canteen will be available for snacks.

PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME

+ inmodest and inappropriate clothing

+ No fear and concert-shirts

+ Alcoholic beverages and cigarettes

+ Video games

+ Knives of any kind

+ Electronic games

+ Radios, tape players, etc ..

+ Candy or pop (they attract critters

+ Fireworks or firearms

RULES:

+ You will be expected to behave in a Christian manner at all times.

+ No leaving the camp grounds.

+ You are required to stay with the group unless special permission is granted.

+ Phones will be available for emergency calls

+ You are expected to wear modest apparel

+ You are asked to follow all safety

+ Each camper is required to participate in all activities.

+ are ..,,,.,..,,,,, ... required to

+ There will be no pranks - any materials for pranks will be confiscated!

1996 Teen Challenge Information and Registration Form

Teen Challenge 1996 Summer Youth Camp Registration form

Camper's name~-------------------------~~ Camper's age &

Camper'sSSN#~---------------------------StreetAddress ____________________________ ~

City, State, Zip-----------------------------Phone number (include area code) _____________________ _

Parent's name -----------------------------Street address -----------------------------City, State, Zip ____________________________ _ Home phone number __________________________ _

Day time phone num Insurance Carrier & Policy T-shirt size -----------------------------~ Bus ride to Camp-Leaving from East Local Sunday 1

I have read the rules of this camp and my Signature shows I will comply with the stated rules. In the event of medical emergency, by my signature on this d9cument, I give permission for the camp personnel to administer and or obtain the necessary treatment for my minor child. NOTE: Please have this notarized and list any medical conditions (allergies, asthma, etc.) that we should be aware of.

Parent or Guardian's signatu

If other arrangements are is to

Subscribed & sworn to me this __ day ..... ~ ___ ,1996 Notary Public ____________ _ County of ______________ _ State of ________________ _

3

1996

1996 Name:

** Flight insurance papers will be provided for Parent signature

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LISTEN TO HE SILENCE '' ... stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God'' Job 37:14

The world today is very We

beings exist in a time when electronic sights and

sounds bombard us from all around Images of

worldly temptations are displayed all over the

landscape, and in the marketplace. Sounds of

wickedness, pictures are displayed on

screens in public, and in the privacy of the home.

1s 1s in our daily

lives. We are constantly distracted by the con­

It

hard to hear God.

In the perfection Eden - Adam and

experienced all the of God's blessings and

creation. The greatest joy was the daily presence

and companionship shared with Lord

Himself. This joy continued as long as

human beings spent their time listening to, and

focusing their attention and activities on, God and

voice. Then Satan on his goal

to distract his guid-

ance of God. Satan appealed to their physical

senses in tempting them to word and

a

nature. What

senses respond to various

sme

power to imagine; the process

u .. , .. ,., of think 1s:

have as an opinion (believe); to reflect on

(ponder); to call to mind. Notice that the MIND

mentioned in this definition as the location of

our thinking - our thoughts.

Where are the physical senses located? They

in the body- the flesh, bone and blood body.

d what is · that operates the body?

Our thoughts - which come

our MIND - operate our

" ... as

SO IS

thoughts generate and control the actions of our

physical body,. The Scriptures are full refer­

ences to show that it is by thought that we will

judged. Benjamin warned his people:

I can tell that if ye do not watch

yourselves, and your thoughts, and your words,

deeds, and to

and

concerning the coming

the end of your

are

cease to exist. The

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produce it, nor perceive generally

as a form use the of things of beauty.

There is a common - "beauty is in the

of the beholder", implying that what one

individual finds aesthetically pleasing may

so to another, and that no standard. Is

a godly standard beauty art forms?

Yes, there is. There are many references in God's

holy word that could be quoted, but a most

simple direct statement was made by Paul to the

Thessalonians: "Abstain all appearance

evil." (I Thess 5:22) Music that contains sounds, images, words

(thoughts) are profane,

lewd, - or in any way ll.n.-Christlike appeals to us

to overcome. we up the mind our

"temple" with these "nourishments" - what will

we promote what will we cause to grow in our

soul? Can we judge (make a choice based on a

source of we

listen Current "popular can be de-

scribed - at best - as "frivolous" (1. unworthy of

serious attention, trivial. 2. inappropriately

silly.), at - containing a very dangerous It other

par-

us

ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch the

and I a

unto you, and ye shall be my sons and

saith the Almighty. (2nd Cor. 6: 16-1

Can we hear His voice when we fill the ears

our "temple" with ''unclean things"?

walk in our "Temple" when we fill it with

clean things" viewed? We can not. He not.

We must keep our "temple" clear of Satan's

distractions. We must keep our ears, eyes,

thoughts ready to hear, see, think His word.

Nephi advises us: "Wherefore, I said unto

Feast upon the words of Christ, for behold

words of Christ will tell you all things whet ye

Nephi 14:4) Christ's own

state what He expects of us: "Take heed there­

light which in thee be not darkness

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If thy whole body therefore be

having no part dark, the whole shall be

light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth

give thee light "(Luke 11 were

enter the room as we are "relaxing", could we

with a clear a body

full of light? Christ is, of course, always in

would always speak

PAT IGHT

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A First first time we

children by the memories our parents left us.

true meaning

meaning of the

out.

Our daughter now

bunny and the

story. There will

me Parents

near a new Bible, or a Book or

-· .. -·~-~~ vidio or a bible coloring hymns ( age appropriate).

be I'm sure it

vary. We will take each year as it comes.

us. we

Betsy

Our Daily Dosage

In our modern rushing world

where confusion fills the air.

It seems half

under doctor's care.

With a pill for

and tonic once a try to Keep our

and drugs may ease our pain,

But the Greatest Doctor all

a

In bending both the knees.

spoonful of meditation When

care

do away with tonic bottles,

reduce the doctor's

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Lillian Marie Brown Our dear sister was born August 31, 1898 in

Newark, NJ. the daughter of William and Kath­erine Cunningham. Much of Lillian's childhood was spent in an orphanage. In her teenage years she was taken in by a kindly family and in return

for child care she was sent to nursing school. And so Lillian became a nurse. Her compassionate

nature and this new skill allowed her to mend the

body and the heart. Lillian married in 1919 and

from this union had five children. Raising her family as a single parent she worked long and hard. Times were hard, especially for a divorced

mother of five. But, as was her nature, this was a

labor of love and her burdens were burdens of joy. Living now in Houston, Mo. _Lillian found

the Church of Christ. The Saints there nurturing

and being nurtured by this new sister in Christ

who was baptized May 17, 193 1. Lillian is preceded in death by a son, Clyde

I. Brown, July 10, 1964 and a daughter, Helen E.

Brown, July 29, 1990. She is survived by a son, Norman E. Brown of Raytown, Mo. and two

daughters, Mary L. Cuffie of Kansas City, Mo.

and Velma I. Barger of Lake Orion, Mich., 14

grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 3 great

great grandchildren. For many years Lillian lived in Gladbrook,

Iowa before moving to Raytown, Mo. Her family

is a reflection of her love and compassion in

taking care of her every need and care. This

devotion is rare in this day and time. ""-' .. ," ........

passed from this earthly life March 1996 while at home in the comfort of her own room.

She will never be forgotten and will always be

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missed by all who knew her. Yet, we know that she now resides with our Master in the paradise of God and that one day we will surely see her again, in glory.

Lillian reminised one day about a time when an infant had grown cold and stiff and the Doctor

not knowing what to do. Lillian was called in to help. She placed the child in a warmed oven.

Soon his color returned and he was well again. That baby was at her side at her funeral. Now a grown man. What a marvelous testimony of her heart that warms even the soul.

Lillian was laid to rest March 19, 1996 at 10am. at the Mt. Washington Cemetery in Inde­pendence, Mo. Elders Charles and Andrew Brantner officiating with beautiful soul reaching

hymns sung by Sister Neva Housnecht. From this meek and humble lady flowed

great love and compassion for all. She touched the hearts of all who knew her with a kind and sincere spirit.

To have known you is to love you and is a gift from God, Farewell sweet Lillian, till we meet again.

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Missouri Reunion

The Missouri Reunion Committee

all to attend the 1996 '"""""'" will be held August 16th, 17th, 18th, 1996. AH meetings

will be held at the Church of Christ (Temple Lot)

building located on the Temple Lot, Independence,

Missouri

For information please contact:

Isaac Brockman, Sr.

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Arizona Camp For All Ages

JULY 5 through JULY 7, 1996

The ranch will be open on July 4th and 5th

camping, hiking and fellowship, however no meals

be provided until the evening of July

Location: Walnut Ranch, Heber,

(a map is available upon

Join us as we

grow in love for one another

setting. Activities are planned

welcome to attend.

Please let us know if you can attend so that we can

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Bob Hedrick

19049 North 29th Str

Phoenix, Arizona 85024

(602) 569-3385

Andy Brown

2916 E. Rockwood Drive

Phoenix, Arizona 85024

(602) 569-9745

Houston Houston Singing Special at the Houston Local on

May 25th starting at . all are to

attend.

Houston Rally

Sunday, May 26th. The Houston Local invites you

to attend this wonderful event Please contact

Marvin Ely or Elder Virgil Addie for details.

Missouri Camp For All Ages

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Ancient Prophecies Fulfilled in 1830 Articles of Faith & Practice of the Church of Christ Articles of Faith & Practice (Spanish) Baptism for the Dead? - A J=allacy Book of Mormon, The (tract) Brief History of the Church of Christ, A Christian Sabbath is the Lord's Day ,The or The First Day of the Week Concerning Marriage and Polygamy Cost of Salvation, The Does it Make a Difference to Which Church You Belong? First Presidency or First Apostles? God's Purpose in America Great Plan of Redemption, The Last Maya King and the Liberation of Jerusalem,The Latter Day Restoration, The Marriage for Time and Eternity? - A Fallacy Mighty Acts of the Ages (Spanish) Priesthood - Divine Authority Principles of the Gospel, The - Baptism Principles of the Gospel, The - Faith & Repentance Principles of the Gospel, The - Laying on of Hands Resurrection and Eternal Judgement Serrnonettes on the Teachings of Jesus Synopsis, A (Compares beliefs of 3 Restoration churches) What about the Book of Mormon v\lhat the Church teaches about Matrimony (Spanish) Why? (Amplifies absence of a ·First Presidency• in Scripture) Zion and the Temple of the Lord

*NOTE: Donations will be accepted to cover postage & printing costs. (Multiple copies available: 6,-50¢ 1100-$5.85 plus postage).

CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS? Speed delivery of your Zion's Advocate by sending us your new address

imrnediate11v. Each undeliverable Zion's Advocate costs the church morn than value of a first class stamp, in addition to regular postage.

ZION'S ADVOCATE (USPS 6993-0000)

P.O. Box 472 Independence, Mo 64051-0472

Second Class Postage Paid Independence, Mo 64051

AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS 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 WITH TAPED NARRATION Specify program(s) wanted, anticipated dates of use, and the make of

projector. Slide projectors and tape players are not provided except in the pendence, Missouri, or Phoenix, Arizona, areas.

Allow adequate advance time for handling and preview of the programs. Write to the A VV AA Committee, Box 472, Independence, MO 64051-0472.

LAMP UNTO MY FEET, A (32 minutes) - Directed specifically toward American Indian viewers, compiled from three other programs. LIGHT AT EVENING (27 minutes)- Story of the brini;1ini;1 forth of the Book of Mormon and the restoration of the Church of Christ 1n the 1820's and 1830. OUT OF THE DUST minutes) - Tellfthe story found within the Book of Mormon. RETURN, THlif(12 minutes) - Reveals the significance of the return lo the "land of Zion" in 1867 by the membersoflhe Church of Christ, especially as holders of Tltle to the previously dedicated Temple Lot.

HOI. Y SCRIPTURES ON AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES Complete set narrating the King James Version of the Bible New Testament

and a set for the entire Book of Mormon. Write to Ron Temple, 5621 Logan Rd., Kansas City, MO 64136. Specify which set is desired and the estimated length of time you expect to use it.

SERMONS OH AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES Mike Kelley, 1949 E. Libby St., Phoenix,

Logan Rd., Kansas City, MO 64136.

SUNDAY SCHOOL MATERIALS Send orders for SS materials to Debbie Colonel

64050. All materials are free of charge to of the Church as noted. Donations will be accepted to cover postage. Bible stories to GJ:'O'lil' By 52 Lessons about God and Jesus for ages 5-7 Book In the Stone Box, The About the Book of Mormon Chun:h History for Junion Includes a Teachers Guide Jesus' llie and Teachings-4 Who Am 11-- Bible game on

PRIESTHOOD VISITATION know

a member of of please call or write to the Council of .n.1,"-'"'""" Church Headquarters in Independence. The addresses are listed on the inside front cover.