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Gathering Zion's People - Reuniendo al Pueblo de Sión

Let's get a community going in order to leave the evil

The evils of the Beast Society will overcome the Saints. Rev. 13:7

One would have to have mental and spiritual blinders on to not notice how corrupt, aggressive, and resistant our politics, media, entertainment, education, medical, and to a lesser degree, some churches or leaders are not taking a Stand against evil . God said to not put the trust in the arm of the flesh. 2 Ne. 4:34; Take off the chains from around your neck. Isaiah 52:2.

THE GREAT DIVISION

2 Nephi 30:10

10 For the time speedily cometh that the Lord God shall cause a great division among the people, and the wicked will he destroy; and he will spare his people, yea, even if it so be that he must destroy the wicked by fire.

1 Nephi 14:10

10 And he said unto me: Behold there are save two churches only; the one is the church of the Lamb of God, and the other is the church of the devil;

{Who is trying to follow Christ and who is following the Devil??}

How is such a community run?

Additional thoughts

In using the Jews of the 20th century and Mormon pioneers of the 19th century as examples, they began with raw land and put a lot of work into their communities. Latter Day Saint (LDS) Mormons no longer have United Orders (dedicated consecrated agricultural communities), but the spirit of those communities can be brought back. Jews in Israel have hundreds of agricultural and agricultural-religious communities which still exist to this day: Called "Kibbutz" and "Moshav." Some kibbutzes have moved more towards partial privatization. Some of these Israeli communities are only agricultural. Some are agricultural and have another business on site. Others are a combination of that and have members who have jobs in the town or city (commute) and contribute some or all of their earnings to the community, depending on how the finances of the community are set up. The jobs in the community are arranged according to skill, age, and whatever other criteria they have. October 2023 comment: Please do not think that because Israel got attacked that living communally is a terrible idea. They had a problem with their security and were too close to the terrorists.

Modern society has become complex with insurances, taxes, retirement, etc, and so living 100% completely in common is not really realistic at this time. However, preparing to live a lot more cooperatively, in these days, is starting to look good for awake people.

There is a small group of non-mainstream Mormons (undisclosed location) which have a cooperative community outside of a rural town. They are partially off-grid. They all have their own houses (own parcel of land with one or more mobile or manufactured home), own jobs. The parcels are big enough to accommodate more than one home. The community shares duties by helping maintain the agricultural areas owned by the community. They preserve the harvest with canning (or whatever other methods they choose) and they have building projects. They have these communal work projects about every week. Sometimes it is doing repairs on each other's houses. They also have a common belief system. This is a good model to copy.

The other option is to live in a geographical area in regular homes, say in a small town or outlying suburbs, and live under agreement to help each other, like a Super Ward (congregation), or Stake (multi-congregation).

To do such a venture, we would need people that will make good Founders (with faith and good moral fiber) as well as those with willing hands to assist with everything else.

It would be helpful to talk to communities that have been successful.

To spark ideas in your mind, please take a look at the Social Media page on this website. On the YouTube channel Playlist, are some videos about communal living.

Do you know...?

Do you have friends or family who might be interested in this cause? Please tell them about us.

Do you know of good locations of which to make a spiritual cooperative community?

First choice is the Intermountain conservative area. People can also copy our model in their own state.

Spiritually, How would you like to Fellowship & worship?

Scripture, books, and smart phone apps

A biblical-based values study-fellowship, based upon Heavenly Father's enduring eternal values (Isaiah 55: 6-9). People will be prepared to be like Moses seeing God, and like Enoch in changing the course of rivers, and like his people being lifted up to heaven.

Meeting at a home or small gathering, at a time in which it doesn't interfere with the people's church times elsewhere? Or a Zoom meeting so you can live anywhere but still participate?

Use the "Four Standard Works," The Old and New Testaments, The Book of Mormon, The Doctrine and Covenants, The Pearl of Great Price. These will be the bulk of the study.

EXTRAS:

Lesser known passages of scripture, as well as the well-known.
The Original Book of Mormon; The Book of Commandments (original D&C), compare with the modern translation.
The JST "Inspired Version" of the Bible.
Some extra-Canonical books as are relevant to the lesson or discussion.
Jewish sources. Personal favorites, www.hebcal.com , www.chabad.org, and Sefaria App.
Books of the Restoration which haven't gotten much attention, like Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, or Journal of Discourses, etc.. Writings which discuss all aspects of Zion.
Other translations of the Bible to compare with the KJV-LDS. Personal favorite: Biblehub.com desktop site or App.
Strong's Concordance. This can easily be obtained through a Smart phone App, or Print version ordered online. This has key words from the Bible in Hebrew and Greek.
Learn a little bit of Hebrew through instruction and song, starting with religious vocabulary and letters. This will help with understanding scripture and preparing to share the gospel with Jewish people. They are the other part of the House of Israel.

The Biblical Patriarchs attended Shem's (Melchizedek) school of the prophets. There should be the spirit of the same, enhanced learning. Faith, gifts of the Spirit, mysteries, and augmenting the role of men and women so that we become a holy nation. 1 Peter 2:9, Joel 2:28-32, Galatians 3:28-29.

Restore more joy into the fellowship, through music, prayer (praying for each other), testimonies, and who knows, maybe dancing someday. 2 Samuel 6: 14 And David danced before the Lord... Please see also D&C 88: 118-126 and D&C 81:5 about fellowshipping.

Donations to help with books and materials, and audio-visual equipment and music materials.

CREATE YOUR OWN LOCAL ZION GROUP

GROUP FOR MEN

GROUP FOR WOMEN

Captain Moroni and the Title of Liberty, by Larry Conrad Winborg.

Create a grass-roots, patriotic-minded group for men, in light of the need for protection of our freedoms, and families. Moroni's Men. Inspired by the "Elders of Israel" mandate to rise up and save the US Constitution. Also important, is the magnifying of one's priesthood, inspired by the courage, moral steadfastness, and faith of the 12 Apostles of Jesus of both continents, Enoch, Elijah, Captain Moroni, and others. Prepare to do mighty miracles of healing and deliverance through your Priesthood.

GROUP FOR WOMEN

Queen Esther (Minerva Teichert). You may purchase at https://shophighdesert.com/products/queen-esth

Create a grass-roots, patriotic-minded and preparedness group for Women of Valor. Inspired by the idea of women being queens like Esther, healers like Miriam, and foreseers like Deborah, preparing for the Wedding Feast and the Church of the Firstborn. Make no mistake, this is an important role in saving our people just as Queen Esther did. Spiritual gifts and other talents imbued in each woman are appreciated.

Women, pull together and take your children out of the schools filled with wickedness & confusion.

Take my idea...

GROUP FOR WOMEN

Take my idea...

Look for people with a heart for Zion . Everyone has a role to play. Start your own local Zion fellowship group.

Gathering Zion's People - Reuniendo al Pueblo de Sión

Let's get a community going in order to leave the evil

The evils of the Beast Society will overcome the Saints. Rev. 13:7

A spiritual community can grow & become a physical community

A Physical Community

{All things are created spiritually first...} Moses 3:5

A Community awaits...

Dream of a Healthier Life around Nature.. Do it through a "together-effort"