Timeline of Proposals and Documents

Nonmancaaf Swhafugs: A General Vote Equally Over All G&S Versions Opened for 40 days
November 16, 2017: Nonmancaaf Swhafugs – Guide and Standard
December 21, 2017: A General Vote Equally Over All G&S Versions Opened for 40 days. From Thursday December 21, 2017 through Tuesday January 30, 2018.
“We freely invite all to labor over the matter and to vote their conscience without prejudice or fear of reprisal. The Lord alone is judge over this matter; therefore, we invite all to vote as though you were going to have to explain to Him how and why you voted the way you did.
The information gained from this vote will be shared publicly and may be used to assist us all in gaining a greater understanding of each other in order to move toward greater mutual agreement as defined by the Lord. All are free to accept, reject, or use this information as they see best. This includes the scriptures committee as they seek to fulfill their labor for the Lord. The results of this vote should not be construed to mean any individual, document, group or the like are obligated in any way to accept or use these results. They are offered as pure knowledge concerning the desires of the individuals comprising the covenant body.“
Nonmancaaf Swhafugs: Request for Update to Guide and Standard Document
November 16, 2017: Nonmancaaf Swhafugs – Guide and Standard
December 13, 2017: A request for an update to the Guide and Standard document is made by the original authors/compilers. Posted December 18, 2018
Nonmancaaf Swhafugs: Additional Answer received Dec. 3 and requested to be posted Dec. 11
November 16, 2017: Nonmancaaf Swhafugs – Guide and Standard
December 11, 2017: Email sent to Scriptures Committee by the one who received the original answer requesting the posting of an addition to the Answer originally received November 28th. The Lord had more corrections He desired and the individual who received the answer was chastised for finishing before the Lord was done giving. This additional portion of revelation is contained on the last 6 pages of the Answer.
The Answer was also sent out to others and was used by the original authors/compilers to complete the final Guide and Standard which was published on Amazon.com on Dec. 11 together with the whole labor.
Lots Proposal and Others Declare “Work Completed, One Step Remains”
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal
As a result of the December 6, 2017 meeting the Lots Proposal declares:
A united people through mutual agreement have clearly spoken. The Lord has accepted our work. The people, by mutual agreement, have risen to the task. The document produced by the seven representatives is agreed upon by those of the covenant who have elected to do so.Source
The “one step” remaining:
We seven desire and have been instructed by the Lord, to reach out to all of those who did not vote. Either our numbers have shrunk since the last major voting rounds (a definite possibility as some may have dropped out or not accepted the covenant), or others have just decided not to participate at all for various reasons. We are now reaching out to them and we would like your help in this endeavor. If you know them, please send them our way. We invite all to continue any dialogue they so desire with us, we are most easily reached through our email. It is anticipated that no further voting or surveys will be needed to fulfill what remains of this outreach assignment. thesevenlotsters@gmail.com
Comeserve Principles
ComeServe
- December 7, 2017: Comeserve Principles: This was the date the principles were retrieved from the webpage. (Source)
Accept “The Rock of Jesus Christ” as the GS and Add the 7 Lotsers Document to appendix
December 7, 2017: Accept “The Rock of Jesus Christ” as the GS and Add the 7 Lotsers Document to appendix: This was not a formal proposal but brought up as a way to bridge gaps. The DOC would be added as the GS, after being open for any input from the assembly to fulfill some peoples definition of “you”, than the 7 Lotsers document could be added to the appendix to further help “inform” others.
Meeting Held by Small Group of People
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal
This challenge was manifest the last few days, but thankfully much has been cleared up with face-to-face meetings and conversations held between representatives of the United Proposal, the Lots Proposal, the group of seven, and from the Scripture Committee, held on 6 December
Committee backs out and gives it back to body until a document has received mutual agreement
December 3, 2017: Scripture committed issues statement for a final vote on the best document.
- December 5, 2017: Committee backs out and gives it back to body until a document has received mutual agreement.
Scripture committed issues statement for a final vote on the best document.
December 3, 2017: Scripture committed issues statement for a final vote on the best document.
It is proposed that the best voted on item out of 3 will be accepted and used
December 3, 2017: Scripture committed issues statement for a final vote on the best document.
- December 3, 2017: It is proposed that the best voted on item out of 3 will be accepted and used (Lots document, Aug 5th, and one other written earlier than Aug 5). Others won’t be used because they didn’t meet the criteria as specified in Answer and Covenant. (Source)
Lots Proposal: Vote Results
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
December 2, 2017: Vote Results: 414 votes: YES = 93% (389/414) NO = 7% (25/414) At least 8/25 said they would still move forward (after talking to them). Yes = 96% (397/414)(Source)
Lots Proposal: Final update
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
December 2, 2017: Final update: A Call To Action and presented to the scripture committee. (Source)
Nonmancaaf Swhafugs: Guide and Standard Corrected
November 18, 2017 Nonmancaaf Swhafugs – Guide and Standard
December 2, 2017: Guide and Standard Corrected as per the Lord’s direction given in the Answer received (PDF) (Source) This corrected version was submitted based upon the instruction received from the Lord in the Answer received that was posted on December 1.
Flower: Doctrine of Christ only version created
October 29, 2017: Flower Diagram Proposal
Doctrine of Christ only version created.
Nonmancaaf Swhafugs: Answer was received November 28th, posted Dec. 1
November 18, 2017 Nonmancaaf Swhafugs – Guide and Standard
December 1, 2017: Answer was received November 28th, posted Dec. 1. (Source). This Answer was requested to be posted, and was uploaded with this blog post:
Friday, December 1, 2017
More documents
More documents involved in some of the G&S efforts have been added over the past couple of weeks.
Scripture Committee issues update on the definition of mutual agreement
November 30, 2017: Scripture Committee issues update on the definition of mutual agreement according to Denvers idea when he received that word in the Answer. It was “As between one another, you choose to not dispute.” Also explains why the August 5th document was not taken to the Lord. (Source)
Lots Proposal: Call To Vote
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
November 26, 2017: Call To Vote For Acceptance and ends the 27th. (Source)
Lots Proposal: The 7 presented document as requested
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
November 25, 2017: The 7 presented document as requested (Source)
CORRECTION to Nonmancaaf Swhafugs: A Summary History For Guide and Standard
November 18, 2017 Nonmancaaf Swhafugs – G&S was posted incorrectly as “Restorationist Papers Effort – Update”
Because it took six days to get the correction on the G&S blogspot, and to assist with understanding as to how this group arrived at composing this document and offering a prayer for its acceptance, correction, or rejection from the Lord, a summary history was included.
November 25, 2017: A Summary History For Guide and Standard (pdf)(Source)
A Proposal to Bridge the Gap
November 25, 2017: A Proposal to Bridge the Gap (Source): This proposal was given to bridge the gap between those who wish only to have the DOC versus those who think it should have more to “inform” others.
Lots Proposal: Jeff Savage asks others to accept Lots document
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
November 23, 2017: Jeff Savage asks others to accept Lots document. (Source)
Lots Proposal: Revised Guide and Standard By Lots
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
November 22, 2017: Revised Guide and Standard By Lots (pdf)(Source)
Lots Proposal: Presented to the Lord as 7
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
- November 22, 2017: Presented to the Lord as 7: Answer received. (Source)
Anonymous GP (A Fellowship): Gives their support for Lots proposal
October 27, 2017 Anonymous GP (A Fellowship)
- November 20, 2017: Gives their support for Lots proposal (Source)
Lots Proposal: Updated Preliminary Draft and Status Update
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
- November 20, 2017: Updated Preliminary Draft and Status Update (links now go to latest document) (Source)
Lots Proposal: Preliminary (draft) Guide and Standard Blog Updated
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
Lots Proposal: Preliminary (draft) Guide and Standard Published
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
- November 18, 2017: Preliminary (draft) Guide and Standard Published. (Document no longer exists, link goes to latest)
Nonmancaaf Swhafugs: Prayer In Behalf of this G&S
November 18, 2017 Nonmancaaf Swhafugs – Guide and Standard PRAYER Posted
- November 16, 2017: Prayer Offered In Behalf of G&S – Nonmancaaf Swhafugs (PDF)
Nonmancaaf Swhafugs: Offered as a Guide and Standard
November 16, 2017 Nonmancaaf Swhafugs (“Non Opposing, No Marketing Added, Non Compulsory, All Are Free. Simply What He Asked From Us G&S”) Offered as a Guide and Standard. This document is an amalgamation of all the inspired writings and revelations given from the original, June 10th, July 2nd, and August 5th meetings wherein more than a hundred people were impressed to participate in open invitations to work on the Guide and Standard. It was compiled by the Lords gentle invitation to the authors/compilers.
- November 18, 2017: Blog Offer posted (Source) (offered to the larger body and accepted by the mutual agreement of a smaller group of covenant holders).
- Alternate website (www.preservingtherestoration.com) made use of to house Nonmancaaf Swhafugs information as well.
NOTE: This document (which at this point was only called “Guide and Standard”) was mistakenly posted under the title “Restorationist Papers Effort – Update” which was confusing and incorrect. Though the Nonmancaaf Swhafugs (the later ‘dubbed’ title of this guide and standard) was offered by some of the same individuals as the Restorationist Papers, it is a different group and is a different labor.
A different Idea (not proposal) from One of the Lot Group.
November 18, 2017: A different Idea (not proposal) from One of the Lot Group. One of the original 7, who had to drop out due to health reasons, presented all GP’s to the Lord and wrote the response he received. (pdf)(Source)
Lots Proposal: Lots Choosen
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
- November 13, 2017: Lots Choosen: (pdf)(Source)
First Seven: #52 Jack Hinkle #198 Jason Carlson #36 John Webster #44 Doug Larson #186 Jeff Reber #175 Jonathan Dippold #96 Shalyce Woodard
Second Seven: #38 Kirk Strong #133 David Kay #181 Jeff Brown #32 Adrian Larsen #30 Tausha Larsen #105 Christian Meyer # 62 Jeff Savage
Lots Proposal: Proposal Vote Results
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
Lots Proposal: Casting of Lots Process
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
- November 9, 2017: Casting of Lots Process (Source)
Statement of Principles Revised
November 3, 2017: Statement of Principles Revised: A person created a simple document using the basic principles that Joseph had used in his teachings.
Created using the King Follet discourse
November 3, 2017: SOP Eternal Progression: Another GP was proposed which takes the ideas of eternal progression and the king follet discourse. (Daniel Campbell)
- November 3, 2017: Created using the King Follet discourse as a way to show that its where the restoration left off and should be where we will continue from (instead of the beginning)
Eternal Progression (Modern English Version)
November 3, 2017: SOP Eternal Progression: Another GP was proposed which takes the ideas of eternal progression and the king follet discourse. (Daniel Campbell)
- November 3, 1017: Eternal Progression (Modern English Version): Re-written in his own words (modern English) to make it easier to understand to those its meant to “inform”.
Lots Proposal: Group consisted of some from the United proposal but was split
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
- This group consisted of some from the United proposal but was split to not only write a GP using ONLY the scriptures, Answer & Covenant, and PTR but also use the Lot process to select people to write it.
Lots Proposal: One Page Lots Summary Proposal
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
Lots Proposal: Lots Blog Proposal Update
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
Lots Proposal: Full Proposal on How to Move Forward Using Lots
November 1, 2017 Lots Proposal (Split from United Proposal):
Flower: Simple Guide and Standard
October 29, 2017: Venn (now called Flower) Diagram Proposal: Just a representation of the factsof what has, is, and will occur. This is NOT a GP just a way to track what has happened and common ground.
- October 29, 2017: Simple Guide and Standard: In response to the many ideas and finding mutual agreement a “venn” diagram idea was given where all documents that share the same ideas would become the GP. The Simple guide and Standard was created as a sample of what it would look like. Essentially its the Doctrine of Christ and Sermon at the Mount (or the law).
The Rock of Jesus Christ – A Statement of Our Principles Proposal
October 28, 2017: The Rock of Jesus Christ – A Statement of Our Principles Proposal (pdf)(Source)
- Logs Essay in Support of GP. (Source)
- Guide and Standard (Source)
- Log dissents from every other proposal “11/27/2017, I hereby formally dissent from each and every G&S proposal pursuant to the A&C both past, present, and future, save one: The Rock of Jesus Christ: A Statement of Our Principles” (Source)
On Steve Vanleer gave voice in support of a revision to the earlier “Proposal on How to Move Forward” that refers to a “body of 7” (in place of a committee) selected through a process of casting lots
October 3 United Proposal:
- October 27, 2017: On Steve Vanleer gave voice in support of a revision to the earlier “Proposal on How to Move Forward” that refers to a “body of 7” (in place of a committee) selected through a process of casting lots. This new version is titled “A Proposed Process For Developing A Statement of Principals” and took over the discussion thread of what was the “United Proposal”. The earlier version, “Proposal on How to Move Forward” looks like it has been removed, along with it’s discussion thread.
TC’s Post It
October 25, 2017: TC’s Post It: A post it was created showing the GP could be easy and simple.
Covenant Approach to GP
October 9, 2017: Covenant Approach to GP (Source): Since the body already agreed to the covenant someone (or a group) created a GP using the Answer and Covenant.
Adopted By Mutual Agreement
October 9, 2017: Adopted By Mutual Agreement: Another plea for the original by a group of people. (Source)
How Jeff Received His Assignment
September 3 Meeting & Updates:
- October 8, 2017: How Jeff Received His Assignment (Scripture Committee)
LZ’s Salty Fellowship Guide
October 7, 2017: LZ’s Salty Fellowship Guide (pdf): Since no agreement could be reached, the fellowship created their own proposal for their own fellowship (not for the body).
A Simplified Approach
October 7, 2017: A Simplified Approach (Southwest Utah Doctrine of Christ Fellowship)(Source): A proposal to use the August 5th document as a base text instead of the ComeServe proposal as it reached 90% mutual agreement.
Authored by Steve Vanleer that included language that united many of the most outspoken voices that have raised issues about our statement of principals.
October 3 United Proposal:
- October 7 , 2017: Authored by Steve Vanleer that included language that united many of the most outspoken voices that have raised issues about our statement of principals.
The Matter of Majority
September 29: 2017: BOM Appeal to Use Majority Vote
- October 7, 2017: The Matter of Majority (Adrian Larsen)(Source): A rebuttal to the idea of Majority by others rule and clarification (given September 29).
Request For Prayer Meeting
October 6, 2017: Request For Prayer Meeting (Paula Hurst, Taylor Child, Karen Strong, Jill Hudson, Lynne McKinley)(Source): A proposal mentioning many proposals already given and asking us to bring our disputes to the Lord.
An explanation for the Amalgamation was given and how it came about.
October 5, 2017: Amalgamation of G&S Versions
- October 6, 2017: An explanation for the Amalgamation was given and how it came about. (Source)
Amalgamation of G&S Versions (Anonymous)
October 5, 2017: Amalgamation of G&S Versions (Anonymous): A document that combines all previous documents. (Source)
United Proposal
October 3 United Proposal:
- October 3, 2017: A Proposal on How to Move Forward which proposed implementing “A Committee for Obtaining the Voice of the People”. (This turned into United Proposal)
A Plea For an Original
October 1, 2017: A Plea For An Original (pdf) (Source): A please to use the Original Governing Principles (Aug 5th) document as the ComeServe document was not the only acceptable document therefore there was another path forward. (Argument given multiple times by others)
New Blog For G&S
September 3 Meeting & Updates:
- October 1, 2017: New Blog For G&S (Scripture Committee)
ComeServe Proposal Clarification
ComeServe
- September 30, 2017: ComeServe Proposal Clarification (Scripture Committee)
BOM Appeal to Use Majority Vote
September 29: 2017: BOM Appeal to Use Majority Vote (Karen Strong)(pdf)(Source)(Direct): A document (using the BOM) was written that mutual agreement should be majority rule instead of 100% agreement
Scripture Committee Hands off to Body
September 3 Meeting & Updates:
- September 29, 2017: Scripture Committee Hands off to Body (Scripture Committee)
Update on the Statement of Principles
ComeServe
- September 26, 2017: Update on the Statement of Principles: This post was an entreaty to keep going and some changes that were implemented in behalf of different comments or concerns. (Source)
The Restorationist Paper
September 20, 2017: The Restorationist Paper (Source)(Direct): Provides a History of major GP-related events up to this point (from one small group’s view, several of which had participated since the first wide net was cast at the end of April). This proposal was in response to the ComeServe path forward and, believing that the ComeServe approach may have inadvertently curtailed agency and unilaterally redefined terms from the A&C, the paper discussed that there were other ways forward that could also be considered. It supports using the Aug 5 document as the GP.
Statements and Principles, Part 3: A Path Forward
Comeserve
- September 13, 2017: Statements and Principles, Part 3: A Path Forward (Source)
Statements and Principles, Part 2: The Lord’s Requirements
Comeserve
- September 11, 2017: Statements and Principles, Part 2: The Lord’s Requirements (Source)
Statements and Principles, Part 1: The Lords Words
Comeserve
- September 11, 2017: Statements and Principles, Part 1: The Lords Words: (Source)
ComeServe Proposal
Comeserve
- September 11, 2017 ComeServe Proposal (Jeff Savage & Adrian Larsen)(Source): The criteria for the G&P was defined differently at this point and was one of the reasons given to continue on with this proposal instead of using prior versions. With the answer given in the Answer and Covenant, the Lord had given new criteria or greater clarity. Mutual agreement was defined along with “my people” from the A&C as those who partook of the covenant. Also the word “you” on who should write the standard was clarified to be the covenant people (“my people”)
Proposal For Boise meeting
September 3 Meeting & Updates:
- Aug 25, 2017: Proposal For Boise meeting (Scripture Committee)
Aug 5 Acceptance Vote Results: Proposal For Boise meeting: Votes 487: YES = 91% (441/487) NO = 9% (46/487)
August 5 Guide and Standard:
- Aug 13, 2017: Aug 5 Acceptance Vote Results: Proposal For Boise meeting: Votes 487: YES = 91% (441/487) NO = 9% (46/487) (Scripture Committee)
Aug 5 Errors in Document
August 5 Guide and Standard:
- Aug 9, 2017: Aug 5 Errors in Document (Scripture Committee)
Aug 5 Meeting Summary Released
August 5 Guide and Standard:
- Aug 7, 2017: Aug 5 Meeting Summary (Scripture Committee)
After receiving further information the person “repented” or recanted his proposal
July 30, 2017: A Proposal to use the Articles of the Church of Christ (From the Joseph Smith Papers) as the Guide and Standard
- August 3, 2017: After receiving further information the person “repented” or recanted his proposal (Source)
Aug 5 Base Text Vote Results
August 5 Guide and Standard:
- July 31, 2017: Aug 5 Base Text Vote Results (Scripture Committee)
Proposal was given
July 30, 2017: A Proposal to use the Articles of the Church of Christ (From the Joseph Smith Papers) as the Guide and Standard
- August 3, 2017: After receiving further information the person “repented” or recanted his proposal (Source)
A Proposal to use the Articles of the Church of Christ
July 30, 2017: A Proposal to use the Articles of the Church of Christ (From the Joseph Smith Papers) as the Guide and Standard
- July 30, 2017: Proposal was given (Source)
Aug 5 Proposal Vote Reminder
August 5 Guide and Standard:
- July 24, 2017: Aug 5 Proposal Vote Reminder (Scripture Committee)
Statement of Principles
~July 24, 2017: Statement of Principles: Another generic GP was sent in during this time (SOP) which was also voted on (See July 19, 2017 vote proposal) along with all alternates and previous documents for a base text.
Alternate 1
April 19, 2017 Alternate 1: Four different alternates were sent into the committee during the past few months.
Aug 5 Proposal – GP Is Required Vote For top 2 Favorite
August 5 Guide and Standard:
- July 19, 2017: Aug 5 Proposal – GP Is Required Vote For top 2 Favorite (Scripture Committee)
July 2 Meeting Summary Released
Jul 2 Governing Principles – The Third Knock
- July 11, 2017: July 2 Meeting Summary (Scripture Committee)
July 2 Meeting Finished at Midnight
Jul 2 Governing Principles – The Third Knock
- July 2, 2017: July 2 Meeting Finished at Midnight (Scripture Committee)
Governing Principles – The Third Knock
Jul 2 Governing Principles – The Third Knock
- July 2, 2017: July 2 Meeting Finished at Midnight (Scripture Committee)
Proposal For Meeting
Jul 2 Governing Principles – The Third Knock
- Jun 21, 2017: Proposal For Meeting (Email)
June 10 Meeting Summary Released
June 10 Governing Principles:
- June 18, 2017: June 10 Meeting Summary (Scripture Committee)
Jeff Savage Journal Entry – Recap of June 10 Events
Jul 2 Governing Principles – The Third Knock
Doctrine of Christ Fellowship GP
June 9, 2017: Doctrine of Christ Fellowship GP: A alternate GP was sent in to be used instead of the Original Governing Principles.
Alt Guiding Principles
June 6, 2017: Alt Guiding Principles: Another document that was sent in to be used instead of the Original Governing Principles.
Proposal For No GP: Govern ourselves
May 14, 2017: Proposal For No GP: Govern ourselves (A Fellowship – Email). Different people than the May 4 one.
Proposal To Have No GP: No Correlation
May 4, 2017: Proposal To Have No GP: No Correlation (Facebook)
Proposal For June 10 Meeting
June 10 Governing Principles:
- April 30, 2017: Proposal For June 10 Meeting (Scripture Committee)
Original Governing Principles With Edits
February 19, 2017: Original Governing Principles With Edits (Jeff Savage) was edited or cleaned up based on a few suggestions (minor edits).
Original Governing Principles
February 19, 2017: Original Governing Principles (Jeff Savage) as printed in the first draft of the scriptures.
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