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COLLEGE STUDENTS/
H.S.SENIORS/OLDER YOUTH
W E L C O M E!
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We dedicate this site to your Collegiate
and Pre-Collegiate years.
To enrich your unique exploration of life
and preparation for future careers and participation
in family, community, national
and international life.
To assist us in this endeavor
we invite your suggestions
regarding formatting and any questions
you may have regarding your studies or activities.
We will strive to respond in ways
that will benefit your journey.
In turn, the sharing of your experiences
and ideas will benefit peoples of all ages,
in their respective journeys
to live out their lives
in communities of love and peace.
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480 Marion Street, Denver Colorado 801216
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Timeless Premises
for Educational Explorations
are expressed in counsel
accepted by our
international fellowship in 1832:
"...the light which now shineth,
which giveth you light,
is through him
who enlighteneth your eyes,
which is the same light
that quickeneth your understandings;
which light proceedeth forth
from the presence of God,
to fill the immensity of space.
The Light which is in all things;
which giveth life to all things;
which is the law
by which all things are governed;..."
Doctrine and Covenants 85:3
"...seek learning even by study,
and also by faith;..."
Doctrine and Covenants 85:36
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PERSONAL REFLECTIONS!
"Be humble and gentle.
Easy to be entreated;
Full of patience and
long-suffering.
Being temperate in all things."
Adapted from Alma 5:39-42
"Put your trust in that Spirit
which leadeth to do good;
yea, to do justly, to walk humbly,
to judge righteously;
and this is my Spirit."
DC 10:6
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COMMENTARY BY THE COMMUNICATOR
The recent monthly HERALD of the COMMUNITY OF CHRIST has contained a number of articles on the new document, section 163 of the Doctrine and Covenants. These articles have been throughful and helpful to all students of the scriptures and those seeking to implement Christlike values and causes in their daily life.
In the December 2007 issue, Susan Skoor, one of the Twelve Apostles in the Community of Christ has an article entitled, "Pursue Peace" which catches up one of the theme's of the Inspired Document. The following excerpts are of special interest. The scripture being referenced:
"Above all else, strive to be faithful
to Christ's vision of the peaceable
Kingdom of God on earth.
Courageously challenge cultural, political,
and religious trends that are contrary
to the reconciling and restoring
purposes of God. Pursue Peace."
"Strive." "Challenge." "Pursue." Powerful action words claim our attention in Doctrine and Covenants 163:3b. This is not a scripture for the faint hearted. When this portion of the inspired counsel was first discussed at the 2007 World Conference Christian Skoorsmith of Seattle, Washington made a memorable statement: "This document is not only inspiring and challenging, it's dangerous. If we, as a people, affirm this as inspired scripture for our church, we will be confronted in uncomfortable ways. The poor will ask us. What matters most? The hungry will ask us, What matters most? Those facing the end of a gun will ask us, What matters most? Those holding the gun will ask us, What matters most? And the way we nswer those questions and the actions we take in respnse will set us against culltural, political and religious trends and institutions of our day. And that is what I call prophetic!"
The classical prophets of the Hebrew Testament were those who recognized injustice and challenged people to join God in creating justice....Isaiah told his people, "Learn to do good, seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow." (Isaiah 1:17) Jeremiah's oracle to the king of Judah included these words: "Act with justice and righteousness, and deliver from the land of the oppressor anyone who has been robbed, and do no wrong or violence to the alien, the orphan, and the widow, or shed innocent blood in this place." (Jeremiah 22.3) Amos said, "Take away from me the noise of your songs; I will not listen to the melody of your harps. But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." (Amos 5:23-324) Micah is famous for his statement, "What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6:8)
...Today, the challenge remains...."Pursue peace." "Find your voice." "Strive for the Kingdom of God." "The Holy Spirit is moving ahead, preparing the way."
All are invited to share with God in the "Pursuit of Peace." The question is, "Will you accept the invitation, with a 'Here I am Lord?"
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NEWS ON SITES
www.cofchrist.org/yadults.
www.cofchrist.org/forefront/
www.cofchrist.org/prayerpeace/
If you have news items
you would like posted on this site,
please contact the Communicator
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THE COMMUNICATOR FILE
The Communicator desires to maintain a file of college/hs senior students, to provide appropriate service. To assist the Communicator he/she would appreciate receiving information about you, in particular, keep us informed about your latest Email address or friends you would like us to send the Newsletter.
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Please feel free to contact the Communicator with your questions,concerns , suggestions , personal matters, etc. The Communicator will respond on this page for most items, but if it is a personal matter you wish addressed, the Communicator will respond by Email. Questions will be considered as coming from anonyous. We look froward to hearing from you. The Communicator.
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