Communities Directory: Twelve Tribes Community on the Lake of the Ozarks

Formed: 1998 Established: 1973

Twelve Tribes Community on the Lake of the Ozarks

Warsaw, Missouri,

United States

Our community lies in the town of Warsaw among rolling hills overlaid with towering oak trees and wild herbs. These hills are surging with the awesome bustle of creation, so that whitetail deer often graze on our lawn at night. All these and more represent the magnificent Creator who made them all. Yet nothing more heartily represents the Creator than the love and enduring friendship found in His people who dwell together in unity.

We are a harmonious little community of eight families and several single people. We have three houses here on our nearly seven acres. We are devoted to laying down our lives in order to meet each other's needs. We gather to worship twice a day, morning and evening. We eat our meals together, families enjoying one another's fellowship.

In 2008 we opened a Common Ground Café on Main Street here in Warsaw. Having restored the edifice of the Osage Hotel to create the unique atmosphere which combines ageless beauty and artisanship with warm hospitality, we now offer eye-opening breakfast dishes, mouth-watering sandwiches made with fresh breads, and lively salads all made from scratch, as well as smoothies, yerba maté and many other tasty drinks. Evenings herald a special dinner. The second floor of the café, where we host meetings for various groups, presents an exhilarating view of the lake and harbor.

We also have a reputable wood shop where we undertake many types of woodworking jobs. We design and fabricate hickory furniture in our business called Ozark Rustic. The other branch, Heartwood Design, builds custom cabinets, countertops, and staircases, just to name a few.

Alternative energy is becoming less of an alternative and more of a necessity. Our wood fired boiler system, tucked between two of our homes, stores and then transfers heat by circulating water. Pleased with how efficiently this works, we plan to heat other buildings with vegetable oil and to produce biodiesel.

We are thankful to have a life of love together as God's people. Our desire is to be a home for the lonely. We welcome visitors anytime. Friday night is an especially wonderful time to come and enter into our celebration of the Sabbath.

Please come and see the Community on the Lake of the Ozarks

Website: http://www.twelvetribes.org/whereweare/us/index.html#manasseh

Contact:

Community in Warsaw
1130 Lay Ave
Warsaw, Missouri 65355 United States
Phone: 660-438-4481

Links:

Twelve Tribes: Selected articles describing our life and commentary on the times in which we live.

The Litmus Test: For Christians Only: How can one really know if they have passed from death to life?

Former/Other Names: Community in Warsaw

Last Updated:10/5/2008

Visitors Accepted

Visitor Process: Come for a day or to stay. We love to have visitors. Come any time. If possible give a call. If not possible, please drop in.

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Twelve Tribes

Population Adult Members: 22 (changing) Child Members: 19 (changing) Non-member Residents: 0 Open to new adults: Yes Open to new children: Yes Gender Balance: 50% M 50% F Open to which gender(s): All genders welcome Age Focus: No Focus Age Restrictions: No	Government Decision Making: By a group of elders or other leaders (We are learning to recognize the grace and wisdom in each person, all are able to speak from the Spirit Who leads us.) Identified Leader: No Leadership Core Group: Yes	Labor and Money Financial Style: 100% income sharing Open to Members with Pre-existing Debt: Yes Labor Contribution: Expected (We all work together to care for one another.) Join Fee: No Regular Fees: No
Land and Buildings Small Town Area: 5 acres (2.0 hectares) Land Owned By: Individual community member(s) Number of Residences: 2 Cohousing: No	Food, etc. Percentage of Food Grown: 6-20% Share Community Meals: Nearly all meals Dietary Choice or Restrictions: We all share a common diet (Individual health needs are considered.) Dietary Practice: Other (We want our food to be wholesome, simple, and nourishing.) Alcohol Use: Prohibited Tobacco Use: Prohibited (Visitors who use tobacco are welcome, but will be asked to smoke outside.)	Social Factors Open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and/or Transgender members: No Answer (None of us allow such life styles in our community. We all have given up our lives of sin to serve our Creator.) Restrictions on Romantic Relationships (between consenting adults): No Answer (We keep the marriage bed pure. We honor marriage and do not allow sexual immorality.) Shared Spiritual Path: Yes Which Spiritual Path(s): Other (We follow the life and teachings of Yahshua the Messiah as recorded in the Scriptures.) Educational Style(s): Home schooling

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