Family News October 10, 1999
S H O R T By
STUFF DAVE SHANERLast Saturday, the church had some great planning sessions. Much of this was a brainstorming session getting input from those who actively work in the various ministries of this congregation. You will be hearing more in the coming weeks about some of the new plans to advance the kingdom of God. In keeping with our mission statement, all of our plans fall into one of three categories: Winning the Lost, Maturing the Saints, and Knitting the Body Together. There are a lot of good works in which the church can be involved, but does it help us to advance God's mandate? It is easy to get distracted by focusing on other things regardless of the perceived need. We need to keep the main thing, the main thing. In two weeks, we will be having a leader's retreat with the elders, preachers and their wives to set up a specific plan of action. Be sure to keep this event in your prayers as well.
Staying focused is not only true of the church collectively, but also true of each of us individually. Do all of your activities serve God? Make it your daily prayer to ask God to protect you from Satan and allow you to pursue his agenda, not ours, so that each of us also may keep the main thing, the main thing.
Jim Rude (from Astoria, Oregon), Henry Acosta, and myself will be journeying to Barnaul, Siberia, Russia on November 1st to encourage the brethren there and teach in their school. We will be gone for 2 1/2 weeks, but ask for your prayers as we prepare to leave and for what can God can accomplish while we are there. We will be giving a report at the Missions Sunday when we get back. Gailyn and Rebecca Van Rheenen will be presenting some lessons at the weekend of November 19-21 over the subject of "Becoming a Redemptive Society." This is more than a foreign missions emphasis but will largely focus on our own mission here in Coeur d'Alene and how we can allow God to use us here or wherever He chooses to send us.
Don't forget the seminar this weekend with Dr. Ralph Crump on "Happiness Is a Choice Through Skill Development." I have been privy to some of his information and am looking forward to it very much.
Have a Great Week !!!
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
II Timothy 4:7
A Very Special Welcome
To our guests today!Thank you for joining us in worship to praise our God! We pray that it has been uplifting and encouraging, and that you were brought closer to God and each other.
Giving Honor Where Honor IS Due........Our Minister & Family Honored in......
Calendar Of Events
Oct 12-18; CCS Book Fair
Oct 16-17; Ralph Crump seminar
Oct 21; CCS Kindergarten Harvest Play, 7:00 pm
Oct 22-23; Elders/Ministers/Wives Planning Mtg.
Oct 24; LTC Fund raiser lunch at noon
Oct 29; Keenage Banquet
Nov 5-6; Cascade High School Days, Portland
Nov 13; Richland Ladies' Day
Nov 12-14; Teens "Come Before Winter", Cabins
Nov 19-21; "Missions Sunday" Weekend
with Gailyn & Rebecca Van Rheenen
Dec 2; Teachers' Appreciation Banquet, NIC
Dec 4; CCS Craft Fair
Dec 5-7: F. LaGard Smith SeminarPrayers Are Requested
Clara Ward had knee replacement surgery on October 6th. She is expected to come home today and would appreciate visits and your prayers,
Jeanne Shelby, former member of Dalton Gardens, will be having a kidney, which has a tumor, removed tomorrow morning in Boise. Keep Jeanne in your prayers.
Keep our Missions Weekend (Nov 19-21) with Gailyn & Rebecca Van Rheenen in your prayers.
Scott Wagnon requests prayers for his step-mom, Pam Wagnon who has been diagnosed with cancer. She is now at home recovering from surgery.
Continued Prayers
* Dee Pierce * Lillian Lane * Opal Wilson * Jan Almond * Ken Arnold * Mary Ann Ealy *
Prayer Time
During the week every morning at 8:15, (Tues. 8:30) the staff is gathering together for prayer. We welcome anyone who would like to join us at this time. If you have prayer requests and cannot make it, feel free to call the office with your requests and they will be included in the prayer time.
"Prayer pushes light & hope into
the little dark corners of your life"Senior Saints
Please return your questionnaire. Thank you. Ralph
NEW ADDRESS
Please note the new address for Dan Morgan:
1015 B Stevens Road
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Ph: 687-6300LTC Fund raiser
On Sunday October 24th, at 12:00 come to LTC's Harvest Brunch fund raiser. See Kim Borsheim or Kathy Morse.
Are You Tired of Monday
Night Football?!Come join us for
Holiday Floral Arrangement Classes.
Monday October 18th, 6:30-8:30 pm
(Fall or Harvest theme arrangement)Monday November 8th, 6:30-8:30 pm
(Thanksgiving arrangement)Monday, November 22nd, 6:30-8:30 pm
(Christmas or New Year door swag)Monday, December 13th, 6:30-8:30 pm
(Holiday or New Years center piece)Flowers and all other materials are supplied. In each session, the arrangements we will make value from $35-$50. The classes will be just $60 for all 4 classes or $15 a class. Please contact Kim Borsheim at 772-8183.
Limited space
Smile....
We are so busy sharing family times together, having Bible studies, greeting new brothers and sisters at their baptisms, bringing in dynamite speakers for seminars, and as a result, the church is in need of a cam corder to keep these memories alive. If you have one you would like to donate, please contact the office.
Web Page Updated
Our Web Page is now updated! Check it out!!
http://www.dgchurch.org
Mike's Memos
MISSIONS SEMINAR - Nov. 19-20
MISSIONS SUNDAY - Nov. 21Our teachers:
Gailyn & Becky Van RheenenIn his book, Missions Alive! Dr.Van Rheenen shares numerous reasons why we need to be rethinking our understanding of evangelism and revitalizing our commitment to the growing openness to the gospel all over the world. With the increasing secular influences in America, people are searching for basic guidelines for their lives. Many are turning to New Age philosophies, Eastern mysticism, animism, and Western materialism. We know the gospel of Christ is a better choice. They won't know unless we tell them. Many formerly "iron curtain" nations are now open to evangelization, as are the Marxist countries of Africa--Angola, Benin, Ethiopia, Mozambique and much of Latin America. African countries steeped in witchcraft are more open than ever to the influences of missionaries. As Jesus promised, "The fields are truly white for harvest."
Copies of the 87 page Missions Alive can be borrowed from the office. Reading it will challenge our missionary spirit, inspire us to reach out to our neighbors, and help get us ready for a great seminar. We have sent copies to area congregations with invitations to attend the seminar. I hope we have so much demand for the book here, that we'll wish we had ordered more copies!
We each need to say, "If I want this church to grow, what am I going to do about it? Let's read the book, pray continually for the mission of Christ to be accomplished through us, plan to be a part of the Missions Seminar, and then get ready to send and be sent, to spend and be spent in the sharing of the gospel with others.
C.C.S. Corner
Helping young people discover the Lord for themselves, and gain a quality education was my goal while I was studying to become an educator. The experience of meeting and teaching the children here has been exciting. It has been a fun learning experience teaching 1st Grade. School has been in session for only one month, and the children have taught me so much. They make me think what Jesus said, "Anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." If something is wrong at home, they want to take time to pray. They don't care what people wear. they just want to be your friend. They speak the truth. Another verse that I think of when I think of my class is Romans 15:7: "Accept one another then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God."
The motto for my class is "bee all that you can be." The reason why I chose this is because scientists say that bees should not be able to fly because their body is too big for their wings, however, God says they can. If God says that a bee can fly then my first graders can do anything that they put their minds to. It has been such a blessing to be able to go to a Christian college and to teach in a Christian school. I just want to thank you for this experience and opportunity.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Janetta L. Rose
1st Grade, CCSSept. 29th Parent's Night
Thank you for your participation!
This was a great time for everyone and everyone enjoyed it! We want to thank everyone for helping us with a great kick-off for our 20th year celebration!
Sept. 30th Chili Day with Mrs. DuPey
This special "Chili Day" for grades six & seven was very successful! We want to thank Joanna Wuest and Mrs. Wiese for the help. (The fry bed was very authentic and delicious.)
October is the month of "Harvest" for CCS
Think of all the many things that you have harvested for the Lord! What an exciting time of year for all of us! Remember our special "Harvest Day" on Oct. 31st.
Needed:
Campbells Soup labels
General Mills box tops
Coins.....for the "Coins for Kids Program"Bulletin Want Ads
Item For Sale
Freezer Beef John Simpson 687-5822
Available 10/25
CCS Student Council Report
Nathan Frisk, president of the student council, will be leading the CCS student council into many activities over the next few weeks. Oct 27th will be "Harvest Day". This is a day when the students have the opportunity to dress up in the "harvest" style; coveralls and all. They plan to visit the nursing home on Highway 95 for singing and encouragement. At the end of the month this special group will be putting care packages together for the "Magi" program. These packages will be mailed to those in need outside the U.S. (IE: Kenya, Croatia, Haiti, etc.)
Have A Great Week!!!
Fun, Fitness, & Strength
"New time change"
Come and join us for our Tae Bo exercise class. It is a light aerobic exercise to a video for any age. It is held every Thursday morning in the Bus Barn from 9:00-10:00. Contact Georgette Rude, 772-9833, if you have any questions.
TO SERVE October 17, 1999
1ST SERVICE 2ND SERVICE Song Leader: Mike Reeves Mike Reeves Opening Prayer: Paul Welter Ken Neubauer Closing Prayer: Larry Flanagan Mike Swaim Scripture: Warren Brown Ryan Rouse Lord's Supper: Arrty Rude Tim Frahm Fred Bonney Jim Almond Todd Banducci Jim Cochran Larry Flanagan Doug Gwin Paul Welter Jim Litalien Ushers: Eldon Rude Gary Williams Mike Haas Greg Morse Greeters: Ivan & Sally Archer Dick & Esther Atkinson Offering: Richard Blanchard Dan DuPey Announcements: Jerry Welch Lamont Petersen Audio-Visual: Mark Borsheim Rob Mullaly Lock-Up Building: Jack Pierce October 17 October 24 Nursery - 8:00 Janet Blanchard Janet Blanchard Early Bible Hour: Nursery - 10:30 Jean Grow Delvona Rude (Contact Dave Bruner [Assembly], or Mike Reeves [Education] ASAP if you are unable to serve.)
PRAYER HOT LINE - Lynelle Dehlbom 667-7930
Assembly Times:
Sunday:
First Service 8:00 AM
Bible Class 9:30 AM
Second Service 10:30 AM
P.M. Assembly 5:30 PM
Youth LTC 5:30 - 7:00 PMMid-Week Studies (See schedule below)
Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
6439 N. 4th Street
Dalton Gardens, Idaho 83815
(208)772-0541
Fax # 772-2963
E-mail: Daltoncoc@ aol.com
web site: http://www.dgchurch.org
ELDERS: PREACHER: Ivan Archer 772-0426 Dave Shaner 765-8524 John Erwin 683-7001 Larry Grow 664-3522 YOUTH MINISTER: LaMont Petersen 753-3641 Mike Reeves 762-8024 Scott Rouse 623-4203 Don Rude 772-5532 Jerry Welch 687-1157
DEACONS: Mark Borsheim Youth/LTC 772-8183 Bob Brown Buildings & Grounds 773-9651 Dave Bruner Ushering/Assembly 667-2943 Ralph Crump Senior Saints 777-7840 Dan DuPey Education 666-0228 Ron DuPey Missions/World Bible School 664-4629 Tim Frahm Finance 762-0211 Stan Howerton Men's Activities 772-4991 Greg Morse Communications 772-1672 Robert Mullaly Audio/Visual 765-6801 Ken Neubauer Fellowship 687-5571 Eldon Rude Involvement/Outreach 772-5531 Howard Rude, Jr. Bible Hour 772-2164 John Simpson Youth 687-4000 Mike Swaim Family 772-4341
MID-WEEK BIBLE STUDY GROUPS
Bob Brown (Post Falls - Wed) 773-9651 John Erwin (Spirit Lake) 683-7001 Daytime - (Reeves) (Building - 10AM - Wed) 762-8024 Larry Flanagan (Dalton Gardens - Wed) 772-9273 Wayland Lipscomb (Harrison) 689-3706 Greg Morse (Dalton Gardens - Wed) 772-1672 LaMont Petersen (Silver Valley - Wed) 753-3641 Don Rude (Dalton Gardens - Wed) 772-5532 Dave Shaner (Hayden - Wed) 765-8524 Mike Swaim (Dalton Gardens - Wed) 772-4341 Teens (Building - Thurs) 762-8024 Statistics:
WEEK OF 10/2/99
Attendance: 1st Service 78 2nd Service 176 Total Attendance 254 Sunday Classes 166 Sunday P.M. Activities 115 Mid-Week Bible Study Groups 144 CONTRIBUTION: Current $5,539.92 Goal $4,657.00 Average $4,118.90