Where Located
Mount Ayr is approximately 21 miles West of Interstate 35 at exit 12 (Decatur City). We're located on the east edge of Mount Ayr, on the north side of US Highway 2. Our congregation is currently worshipping in a remodeled office building with our sign out front. 
If you'd like directions to Mt. Ayr, Google Maps is an excellent resource no matter where your location. Our physical address is: 2320 State Highway 2, Mt. Ayr, Iowa 50854.
Mail for the Mount Ayr congregation may be addressed to:
Pastor
Mount Ayr Restoration Branch
405 E 8th St
Lamoni, IA 50140
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Our Church School
Our church school is held each Sunday from 10:00 am till 10:45. Current classes include the following:
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Class
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Lead Teacher
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Church School Director
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TBD |
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Adult
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TBD |
| Sr. High (With Adult Class) | TBD |
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Jr. High (6-8)
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TBD |
| Junior (3-5 grades) | TBD |
| Primary | TBD |
If you would like to receive in-home learning (cottage meetings), contact Ed Anderson or Tony Crandell.
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Our Worship Schedule
Our congregation meets together at least twice a week for worship and prayer, on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. Members are asked to fast Sunday breakfast and Wednesday supper at the request of the restoration Patriarchs
Sunday Worship:
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Time |
Worship Activity
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8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
Priesthood Worship *
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9:30 - 9:45 a.m. |
Family Worship
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9:45 - 10:45 a.m. |
Church School
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10:45 - 11:00 a.m. |
Prelude or Song Service
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11:00 a.m. |
Worship Service
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12:30 p.m. (after worship) |
Potluck *
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5:30 p.m. |
* 2nd Sunday of each month only
Wednesday Worship:
Prayer services are held on Wednesday nights at the church or on Zoom. These are services of song, prayer and testimony.
Priesthood Meetings:
The priesthood meet at the church the first Sunday of each month for prayer, song, and sharing. They begin at 8:30 a.m. in the classroom just off the sanctuary and on Zoom.[top]
Our Beliefs
| An Epitome of Faith and Doctrine .... |
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We believe in God the Eternal Father, and in his Son Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost. We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam's transgressions. We believe that through atonement of Christ all mankind may be saved by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel. We believe that these ordinances are, first, faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, repentance; third, baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth, laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost. We believe that a man must be called of God by "prophecy, and by laying on of hands" by those who are in authority to preach the gospel and administer the ordinances thereof. We believe in the same organization that existed in the primitive church; viz., apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, etc. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, etc. We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far as it is translated correctly; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God. We believe all that God has revealed, all that he does now reveal, and we believe that he will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the kingdom of God. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes, that Zion will be built upon this continent, that Christ will reign personally upon the earth, and that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisaic glory. We claim privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our consciences, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may. We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring and sustaining the law. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul, "we believe all things, we hope all things," we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. Respectfully, Joseph Smith, Jr. |
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Current Priesthood Members
Our congregation is blessed to have priesthood after both the order of Melchesidec and the order of Aaron. Active priesthood include:
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Melchesidec
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Aaronic
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| *Ed Anderson | Elder / Pastor | Alan Elefson | Priest |
| Gordon Winkler |
Elder | Jim Barber | Priest |
| Tony Crandell | Elder | Kent Clisby | Priest |
| Joel Loving | High Priest | Maynard Walsh |
Deacon |
| Michael Jordison | Elder | Rodney Bastow | Priest |
| Rob Rolfe | High Priest | Josh Jordison | Deacon |
| Sherman Phipps | High Priest | Bob Rowland |
Deacon |
| Ed Colyer | Elder | ||
| Steven Smith | Elder | ||
* Pastor
- Those desiring administration may contact any of the Melchesidec priesthood listed above
- Those desiring to be baptized should contact the pastor
- Those desiring cottage meetings to learn more about our church, should contact Jim Barber
- Those desiring priesthood visits should contact the pastor
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Current Congregational Leaders Oct. 1, 2020 - Aug.30, 2021
All of our members are relied upon for their leadership abilities, their example, and their willingness to serve. Those currently serving in elected capacities include:
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Leadership Role
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Member(s)
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| Pastors (Branch President) | Ed Anderson |
| Counselors | TBD |
| Worship Coordinator | Sandy Crandell |
| Worship Center Ministry | Sue Trullinger |
| Music Director | Sue Trullinger |
| Christian Education Coordinator | TBD |
| Facility Coordinators | Mike Jordison, Tony Crandell, Bob Rowland |
| Priesthood Visiting Coordinator | Pastorate |
| Caring Coordinators | Sandy Crandell, Diane Andrson, Linda Boswell |
| Fellowship Coordinator | TBD |
| Evangelism Coordinator | TBD |
| Service Project Coordinators | Sandy Crandell |
| Stewardship Coordinator | Cheryl Phipps |
| Bishop's Agent | Gordon Winkler |
| Youth Ministry Coordinators | TBD |
| Retreat Coordinator | TBD |
| Sermon Transcriber/ Newsletter Circulation |
Cheryl Phipps, Julia Jordison, Jen Rowland |
| Recorder/Secretary | Julia Jordison |
| Historian | Joshua Jordison |
| Building Committee (2-yr term) | Tony Crandell, Rodney Bastow |
| Building Committee (1-yr term) | Gordon Winkler, Bob Rowland |
| E-Mail Coordinator/Webmaster/Newsletter | Michael Jordison |
| Women's Leader |
TBD |
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Member Profiles
We are in the process of interviewing members to learn more about what has shaped their lives. Those currently on-line include:
Mildred Smith Janice Jordison
If you would like to recommend a member be interviewed, contact our webmasters.
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