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The Confederate Informant
the official newsletter of the Major James Morgan Utz Camp #1815
Sons of Confederate Veterans and the
Brigadier General Francis Marion Cockrell Chapter # 84 of the Military Order of the Stars and Bars
March 2016 issue...
************************************************************************************* Commander.............................Dave Roper; [email protected]
1st Lt. Commander..................Duane Mayer; [email protected]
2nd Lt. Commander, Florida.............................................Rojer Snyder
2nd Lt, Commander, Pilot Knob...RobGraham;[email protected]
Adjutant.........................................Brad Bludsworth; [email protected]
Treasurer.....................................Bill Bowden; [email protected]
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Visit our camp website at...www. utzfmc.wordpress.com
Visit the Missouri Division website at…www.missouridivision-scv.org
Visit our international website at…scv.org
In this issue..................................................
Commander’s Call....Page 2 Chaplain’s Corner….Page 2 MOSB….Page 3
Camp Minutes….Page 5 Camp Calendar…Page 6 My Confederate Ancestor….Page 6 Missouri Division Reunion….Page 7
Commander’s Call:
The warm days in February have us all ready for spring. We had a great turn out
at our February Camp Meeting and Speaker David McCollisterd did a great job
with his presentation on the Battle of Sharpsburg Maryland.
Upcoming Camp Meeting: March 12
At the Community Commons/Spencer Road Library Room 240, at 1 PM. All
Camp Meeting are on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 1:00 PM in room
240. The address is 427 Spencer Road, St. Peters, MO 63376. It is just off
Mexico Road and South of the new Menards Home Improvement Center. You
can access Mexico Road from Interstate 70 by exiting either at Mid-Rivers
Mall Drive and go south to Mexico Road, then East to Spencer Road or exit at
Cave Springs and go South to Mexico Road and then West to Spencer Roads
When you get to Spencer go south a few blocks to Boone Hills Drive.
The Community Commons Building (427 Spencer Road) is located at the South-
East corner of that intersection.
Chaplain’s Corner: By Duane Mayer
William Allen Montgomery was born in Tennessee in 1829. He obtained his law degree but was a successful planter in Texas through the 1850's. A staunch secessionist, he joined the Southern army as a Baptist chaplain, serving the Army of Tennessee through the war’s end. He returned to Texas to find his fortune gone. He worked for his father in law for three years before becoming an ordained Baptist minister in 1868. He headed churches throughout the South over the next 15 years, baptizing over 1000 in his churches. He became a editor for several religious newsletters
become serving as president of Carson-Newman college for 5 years. He returned to church ministry in his final years, passing away December 16, 1905 at the age of 76.
MOSB: By Father Richard Rudd….MOSB Chaplin
Every era of American history has been plagued by an invasive foreign threat to
freedom. America’s birth was precipitated by the imperialism of a tyrannical
monarchy. Soon afterward, the tentacles of the Illuminati extended across the
Atlantic to subvert decentralized government, free market economy, and Judaeo -
Christian values. The defeat of the South in the WBTS was crucial to the success
of its program in America. Today, it promotes a liberal philosophy that produces
irrationality to a state of mental illness and amorality symptomatic of spiritual
degeneration. Next came the rise of Fascism and Communism. Then, beginning
in earnest with the oil embargo of 1973, we are now challenged by Islam, a
demonically inspired terrorist movement with a political, economic, and social
ideology disguised as a religion that culminates with physical death for its
adversaries and spiritual death for its adherents. Regardless of the form taken,
each threat has employed the same methods: lure potential followers with false
promises, intimidate resisters, disarm and disenfranchise the masses, and silence
all opposition.
More people are beginning to ask what they can do individually to deal with the
threatening situations confronting us. There are some general precautions we
should practice regardless of the type of threat or tactic used. It is always better
to hold the higher ground. We can begin by avoiding vulnerability and being
willing to take personal responsibility. First, minimize or avoid as much personal
debt as possible because “…the borrower is the slave of the lender.” (Prov. 22:7)
Know the difference between needs and wants and be honest with yourself.
Ignore alluring and seductive jingles and sound bites. Resist entertaining
distractions and social pressure to conform. Refuse to sacrifice independence and
freedom for comfort and security. Franklin said, “They that can give up essential
liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”
Second, it is as beneficial to be armed with knowledge as it is to be with
munitions. We must seek out truth and educate ourselves, not relying on those
with an agenda, such as politicians and bureaucrats, the media, academics, or
corporate executives. Take the time and make the effort to read, attend
meetings, ask the right questions, and dare to think for yourself.
While foreign threats against freedom assume different forms, they emanate
from the same source. To deal effectively with threats, we must first be willing
and able to identify the source -- the enemy. Ultimately, America’s problems are
spiritual. “For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against
the…world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of
wickedness in the heavenly places.” (Eph. 6:12) Satan knows that “…where the
Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (II Cor. 3:17)
In war, physical conflagrations erupt in many theaters. But, the real front line is
located in the mind. It is there that the causes and strategies of conflicts are
conceived. Whether for good or evil, it is not what we know, but what we believe
that motivates the actions of man. “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he…” (Prov.
23:7) This is why the enemy plots to control the media, educational system, and
publishing. Our thoughts are equal to our actions. (Matt. 5:28, I Jn. 3:15)
How can each one of us effectively resist our arch adversary and his minions?
One of the enemy’s most effective methods to control freedom of thought, and
therefore freedom of action, is to silence opposing views that reveal truth. This is
why prayer has been removed from public education, crosses and other Christian
symbols are being eradicated from public display, and Confederate flags and
monuments are being desecrated. Symbols speak as effectively as words. St.
Paul admonishes, “Study to show yourself approved to God, a workman that need
not to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” (II Tim. 2:15) But, just to
study Scripture is not enough. The Word of God cannot be contained in the pages
of a book or behind closed doors. It lives and its power is manifested when we
boldly speak, share, and live it in every sphere of life as a way of life. The apostles
propagated the Gospel of salvation through Christ alone and did good works in
His name and by His power to the consternation of the ruling authorities. (Acts 3-
5) They were arrested, imprisoned, beaten, and ordered to stop speaking and
teaching in the name of Christ. In response, the apostles set an example for us by
exposing the authorities’ sinful practices and declaring, “We must obey God
rather than men.” (Acts 5:29) “And every day in the Temple (publicly) and at
home (privately) they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.”
(Acts 5:42) Little has changed in 2000 years. As the apostles suffered adverse
reaction, so we must be prepared to do the same when we defend the sanctity of
life and marriage, proclaim salvation through Christ alone, pray publicly in His
name, wear the Cross as a testimony of our faith, or fly Confederate banners as
emblems reminding Americans of the original intent of the Founding Fathers. In
evaluating our priorities, we must have the courage and foresight to look beyond
transitory adverse consequences to the long term and eternal effects of our
beliefs and actions. The future of your children and grandchildren, the future of
America, and the fate of eternal souls are at stake. Christ said, “And do not fear
those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul; rather fear him who can destroy
both soul and body in Hell.” (Matt. 10:28)
For now, the adversary appears to have the advantage, but we are not to be
discouraged, for ultimately Christians are on the winning side of the battle. Christ’s disciples
mistakenly thought that He had come to establish immediately His kingdom on earth and end their
persecution under Rome. In a parable (Lk. 19), Christ teaches us, as He taught them, that we are to
“fight the good fight of the faith” (I Tim. 6:12) until He returns to establish His millennial kingdom. Until
then, we are charged to, in His words, “Occupy until I come.” (Lk. 19:13) In consideration of our
enemies, Nehemiah advised, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, Who is great and terrible
(stronger than our enemies), and fight for your brethren, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and
your homes.” (Neh. 4:14) And, as Churchill insisted, “Never give in! Never give in! Never, never, never!”
Camp Minutes from our February Camp Meeting:
Raffle Tickets are in. They sell for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. We will help sell these
for the MOSB B.G. F.M. Cockrell Chapter # 84.
Lt. Plumlee Tomb Stone Project - Several Camp Members donated money to pay
for this.
We will buy Confederate Battle Flags from Mary Hause for $2.50 ea. And we will
sell the flags to Camp Members for the $2.50 ea.
We have the “Don’t tread on me, 3rd Nationals, and the Missouri Battle flag” , plus
stickers from Bill Bowden’s supplier.
March is Confederate History Month:
Camp Calendar: March 5 – National Flag Rally Day at the Centralia Battle March 12 - Camp Meeting Speaker Duane Mayer Apr. 8 & 9 – Missouri Division Annual Reunion April 9 – No Utz Camp Meeting May 14 – Camp Meeting Speaker Gene Dressel May 22 – Confederate Memorial Day Fee Fee Cemetery
My Confederate Ancestor: Compatriot Steve Pfeil
If at all possible you need to make it to the Missouri Division Reunion.
Friday night you can meet Donnie Kenndey (co-author of the book “The
South Was Right” and many more books). His Twin Brother Ronnie who
just released “Uncle Seth Fought the Yankees.” Well also be there. The
Twins have co-author many books together. They will have their books
with them to sign and sell.
Saturday – April 9 2016
8:30 AM Begin gathering for the SCV Business Session
9:00 AM - 11:30 SCV Business Session
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MOS&B Luncheon Guest Speaker: Ronnie
Kennedy
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM MOS&B Business Session
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Special Presentation by Chris Edwards “Bringing
Missouri’s Confederate Story to Branson.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Social Hour *Cash Bar Available*
7:00 PM - ??? Dinner and Awards Banquet
Guest Speaker- Charles Kelly Barrow – Commander-in-Chief Sons of
Confederate Veterans
Editor: Dave Roper