The Church of Jesus Christ Fort Worth Restoration Branch

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Tithing Disbursement Opportunities

The Church of Jesus Christ

Fort Worth Restoration Branch

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Opening PrayerHymnReading of MinutesReportsOld BusinessNew BusinessTithing PresentationOther BusinessClosing Prayer

Agenda

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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

What is Tithing Used for?

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Current Tithing

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• 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 hunger-relief 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.

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Other Opportunities

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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

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Various Book of Mormon PublicationsThe WitnessCD/DVD’sChildren’s PublicationsBook of Mormon Games and ToysJewelry / TiesMaps and ArtGifts

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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.

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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 2 240 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.

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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.

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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 24:76,77.

2000 Strong Adventure Retreat

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Joint Conference MaterialsSermons / CD’s and DVD’sThe BeaconEducational MaterialsYouth Media Corps

Joint Conference of Restoration Branches

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Our Purpose The Coordinating Council believes the Conference exists to

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 1830" (Original Letter of Invitation and 1993 Conference Materials).

Support the branches in their efforts to work together. Provide needed resources to branches and members as they are requested. Offer support and resources to the priesthood—enabling them to perform the ministry in their office and calling. And finally, to offer encouragement, support and leadership to the other Councils within the Conference as we meet together

and as these Councils reach out to support and coordinate Kingdom-building and missionary efforts with other Restoration related organizations.

Must a Branch Join the Conference in Order to Participate? Branches do not "join" the Conference. But, they should look for administrative guidance and services; such as, assistance

and support from various councils, membership and ordinance record keeping, maintaining the faith, and keeping the eldership sensitive to and preparing for the responsibilities imposed upon them as spiritual leaders.

Who Is Invited? All Melchisedec priesthood subscribing to the original teachings of the gospel restored through Joseph Smith, Jr., April 6,

1830, are invited and urged to participate in a setting conducive to seeking spiritual guidance, addressing issues faced by the Church, and growing in their understanding of the role of the eldership.

Publications Church School Quarterlies Tidings of Zion Women's Council Newsletter and Classes Past Elders Conference Materials Endowment Study Guide 40 Days of Preparation Study Guide Electronic Books of the Restoration

Conference of Restoration Elders

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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.

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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.

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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).

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ARM

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Report to CRE

European Ministries

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LAMB

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LAMB Reports

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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.

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Family Outreach 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 1994.

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.

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Any Others?