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April ALREADY!?

I can't believe it is already April and in 2 more months the year will be half over! AH!

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We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth.

Primitive church? being the first or earliest of the kind or in existence, especially in an early age of the world (dictionary.com)
Apostles? The organization of twelve apostles who are chosen as special witnesses of Christ to all the world.

Prophets? Like the prophets of old, prophets today testify of Jesus Christ and teach His gospel.

Pastors? We call them Bishops but it means, Greek episkopos, meaning “overseer,” an office or position of responsibility. Hence, Jesus is called the “Bishop of your souls” (1 Pet. 2:21–25). Judas is also spoken of as having a “bishoprick,” reflecting the fact that the Twelve are overseers (Acts 1:20; D&C 114).

Evangelists? evangelist is defined as a patriarch

We have all of these in the restored church! I don't know what I would do without all of these callings! I am so thankful for them!
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