Family News

October 31, 1999

S H O R T    By

STUFF     DAVE SHANER

The Coeur d'Alene Christian School has just celebrated their twentieth year of service to the community. All true knowledge comes from God. Even secular educators, who do not know this, still receive their knowledge from the Creator. To remove God from the educational process distorts the entire picture. CCS gives a great education and shows how faith in God is relevant to a person's life. CCS needs to be viewed as a tool which God makes available to you in the training of your children. The ultimate responsibility to teach children is in the parent's hands. Many parents do not take this on, but simply leave it in the hands of the state. Public schools likewise, render a valuable service, but there still needs to be tools in parent's hands to aid them is the overall development of their children. Character is not taught in most schools. It is taught and modeled in the home. CCS can help you because it reinforces biblical principles. Their students always perform very well when they go to a public school. Congratulations goes to them for the many years that they have been able to serve the church and our community.

Jim Rude, Henry Acosta, and myself will be leaving for Russia November 1st. We finally cleared our last hurdle in obtaining our visas. The Russian consulate denied our request many times. No matter what we provided for them, they always wanted something more. They required that we stay in a local hotel in Barnaul, Siberia and not in the Sizemore's home! They, apparently, want to keep tabs on us. They explained that visitors simply do not go to Barnaul without needing to be checked out with more scrutiny. We hope to raise a lot of eyebrows with the gospel of Jesus. Be sure to keep us in your prayers. Also, we would appreciate you keeping our families in your prayers while we are gone. I will keep in touch by e-mail. In case of any emergency, both Kathy and the church office can get a hold of us. The Sizemore's (missionaries in Siberia whom we are helping) are doing a great work. We will be able to report on the entire work at our Mission's Day on November 21st.

A lot of changes have taken place in regard to our assembly and teaching schedule. This is in response to your suggestions and a great leader's retreat that we experienced last week. Even if you are not a regular participant, you do not want to miss next Sunday evening, November 7th. A very special revival will take place that evening. Keep this time of commitment in your prayers.

"Here, Oh Israel; the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children." Deuteronomy 6:4-7a


Take Note! Next Sunday!!

Starting next Sunday morning, November 7th, there will be a Sunday morning schedule change. Instead of two worship assemblies, there will be one assembly at 10:15 am. Bible classes will start at 9:00 am. We would also like to encourage you to come to a fellowship hour from 8:00-9:00 am. This will give us more opportunity to visit with each other. This will be our winter service schedule and will be reevaluated in the spring.

Next Sunday evening we would like to encourage everyone to come to a special service beginning at 5:30 pm. This will be a time of sharing, rejuvenating, and reevaluating our commitment to the Lord and to the church. All evening classes and LTC will be included in this service.

Welcome Back!

The angels in heaven rejoiced as Jerry Riggs recommitted his life to the Lord and came home. Be sure to welcome Jerry back. Jerry and his wife, Jerri's address is: 3540 Highway 41, Post Falls, ID 83854 Phone: 773-5537

Emphasis on Missions

"Becoming a Mission Minded Church"

TONIGHT! plan for a special preliminary session to our Missions Weekend. We will be seeing a video of long time African missionary, Monte Cox entitled "Son of a Foreigner". Having been born in Africa, Monte's insights and personal stories are inspiring. Monte is guiding David & Becky Reeves and the Togo team in their preparations for the mission field. David Reeves will be speaking and introducing the video on that evening. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to get to know David, Becky, & HANNAH better as we share fellowship and refreshments in the kitchen. (compliments of Pat Riggs!)

Attention Ladies!

All ladies of the congregation here are invited to come together Sunday afternoon, November 7th, at 4 pm, at the building. It will be a time of sharing, caring and praying with our sisters. Please plan to come and be a part of the encouragement, strengthening and healing within God's family here at Dalton Gardens. Your presence and prayers are needed. See you there. Any questions, see Jean Grow.

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
Nov 21; Missions Sunday luncheon
Nov 28; LTC Fund raiser lunch at noon
Dec 2; Teachers' Appreciation Banquet, NIC
Dec 4; CCS Craft Fair
Dec 5-7: F. LaGard Smith Seminar
Dec 11; Sr. Saints Potluck, noon at building
Dec 19; LTC Fund raiser lunch at noon

Prayers Are Requested

Ralph Crump would like prayers for his sister, Janet Weber who is in the advanced stages of leukemia. She is in a hospital in Berkeley with pneumonia, and is not expected to live much longer.

Mae Fultz had eye surgery last Friday, and would appreciate prayers for a rapid recovery.

Russ Allen would like prayers for his upcoming shoulder surgery to repair a "torn rotator cuff" on November 29th. The surgery will be at Deaconess Hospital.

Hillary Pietlicki would like prayers for a friend of hers who is waiting for a heart transplant. Pray a donor will be found.

Kathy Shaner found out last Friday that her homebound student, Kit Kincella who had cancer, passed away. Keep Kit's family in your prayers.

Continued Prayers

Lillian Lane * Clara Ward * Missions Weekend * Pam Wagnon * Anita Hamen * Jeanne Shelby

Thank You

LeeAnn Freshour writes, "Thanks for the prayers on behalf of Nancy Spence. Her biopsy revealed a benign tumor."

Thank You

Thanks to two of our young artists, Ryan Rouse and James DuPey for the very nice "MISSIONS" banner. Thank you for your willingness to spend time serving the Lord.

Ornament Party Scheduled

Ladies, sign up for this year's ornament party at the kiosk in the foyer. The party will be held on Dec. 10th, 7:00 pm at the home of Kathy Morse.
 
 

Senior Saint Happenings

Potluck

Please note on your calendar, December 11th at noon there will be a potluck here at the building. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Fishermen Quartet. The sign up sheet is on the kiosk. For questions, see Ralph Crump.

Craft Fair Time Again

The Senior Saints will again have a table at the Coeur d'Alene Christian School Craft Fair on December 4th. We will need crafts of all kinds to sell. If you have questions please contact Anna Crump at 777-7840. Thank you!

..Thursday, Friday, Happy Days...

No wait...Thursday Only!

Come to the 2nd Annual Chili Cook off put on by the Downtown Merchants Association.

Why: To come and see your favorite gals competing for wackiest crew, best booth, and 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place chili! Plus, support CCS by answering Happy Days trivia questions while having a "side splitting" time!

When: November 4th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Where: 317 Sherman Avenue

Cost: Cheap! $1.00 admission lets you taste all the chili, and of course, vote for us! Bring everyone ya know and everything ya know about the Fonz... Laverne...Shirley...Joni...Ritchie...

Missions Sunday Luncheon

The following foods have been divided among the congregation to provide the luncheon for the Missions Workshop on Sunday, November 21st:

A-C Appetizers from Honduras

D-K Salads or Vegetables from North America

N, P-R Breads from India

L-M, S-Y Desserts from Africa

A choice of three (3) recipes will be available at the kiosk on Sunday, October 31st. The group assigned salads and vegetables can make any recipe of their choice. The main dish will be from Russia and will be provided by the Missions Luncheon Committee.

Please contact Bobbie Neubauer or Alyssa Frahm with any questions. Everyone will be personally contacted and a list will be made of everyone contributing and what they are making for the luncheon.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank You!
 
 

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Crafters Wanted for C.C.S. Craft Fair

Dec 4th, 9am-3pm
Marci Nelson 762-4084

Mike's Memos

KOINONIA -AUTHENTIC FELLOWSHIP

We are learning what it takes to follow Christ, to be his disciples. It's a slow process, and sometimes painful....as it was for Jesus' apostles. And they didn't get it all right the first time either. Can we be patient enough with one another and love one another enough to develop authentic fellowship?

Every healthy, growing church contains babies as well as grandparents.... new Christians with small, still weak faith, and mature Christians with faith grown strong over many years of study and experience. And there are all the stages in between. Every one of us needs to be striving to grow toward maturity. One of the more difficult problems to deal with in a body of Christians is those who "by this time ought to be teachers"...but..... "who need milk, not solid food..."

(Heb. 5:12) ...those who believe that if they arrive on Sunday morning in time to hear the sermon, they have met their weekly Christian requirement. They showed up, the preacher showed uo, God showed up - and everyone went home happy. This will never develop a mature Christian, nor lend any maturity to a church. People who practice this kind of Christianity fail to understand the nature of the church and the nature of the faith they profess.

When you become a part of God's family, you inherit a whole houseful of brothers and sisters. Some are more easily loved than others. The answer to problems and challenges in the body of Christ is not to turn your back on Christ or his family when difficulties arise.... God's answer is koinonia -- biblically based, authentic fellowship. This is the "one another", relational aspect of discipleship. It is not a small thing in God's mind, but an absolute necessity. His Son, Jesus, died to make it so. It is hard work, and takes time and unwavering commitment, but God's richest blessings are in store for those who try to give their very best to fellowship in God's awesome family - his church.



Thank You!!!

For having Brunch With LTC last Sunday!

Your generosity was very much appreciated! Together we raised $506 more towards sending our kids to Phoenix next April!
 
 

Are You Tired of Monday
Night Football?!

Come join us for
Holiday Floral Arrangement Classes
Contact Kim Borsheim at 772-8183
 
 

C.C.S. Corner

Thank You, Lord, for 20 years of Harvest

In the darkness of a winter night, a seven year old boy sobbed in his pillow. But the pillow was not enough to thwart the miraculous hearing of a mother.

She and the boy's father came to his bedside, "What's the matter, son?" they whispered.

"This!" he sobbed as he pulled a small notebook from under his pillow. "I hear these words everyday on the school bus."

His father opened the notebook's first few tiny pages to find an impressive, disturbing list of curse words. As he showed the list to the mother, the young boy shared his heart in one continuous sentence.

"I was just hearing bad words everyday, but now I'm thinking them and you know what comes next; next I'll be saying them and I don't want to say them. God doesn't want me to say them, and you wouldn't like it if I said them."

Little did the child know how the Lord had touched his parents through his innocent sermon on James 1: 14-15, and little did the parents know this was only the first of a series of things God would use to convict them of the need for Christian schools.

The "child" is now 28 years old and God still uses him to touch his mother and father's hearts.

Sharon Evans Swaim




Women's Health Care

The Panhandle Heath District is offering a program for women ages 50+ to obtain free exams, pap smears, and mammograms. If you are in this age group, and have not been able make these appointments, please call 667-3481. There is also a note on our bulletin board from Mollie Chaffee, RN, Panhandle Health District regarding this program.

TO SERVE  November 7, 1999
 
Song Leader: Mike Reeves
Opening Prayer: Warren Brown
Closing Prayer: Jerry Welch
Scripture: James DuPey
Lord's Supper: Chris Rouse
Steve Frahm
Mick Utter
Kurt Shaner
Garrett Jaynes
Ushers: Eldon Rude
Paul Welter
Greeters: Don & Betty Rude
Ron & Margie DuPey
Offering: John Erwin
Announcements: Ivan Archer
Audio-Visual: Mike Swaim
Lock-Up Building: Jack Pierce

Contact Dave Bruner ASAP if you are unable to serve.
 
 
November 7 November 14
Nursery: Robin Utter

 

PRAYER HOT LINE - Lynelle Dehlbom 667-7930
 
 

Assembly Times:

Sunday:
Fellowship Hour 8:00-9:00 am
Bible Class 9:00-9:50 am
Worship Assembly 10:15 am
P.M. Assembly 5:30 pm
Youth / LTC 5:30-7:00 pm

Mid-Week Studies:
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

 

Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
6439 N. 4th Street
Dalton Gardens, Idaho 83815
(208)772-0541
Fax # 772-2963
E-mail: office@dgchurch.org
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

 

Statistics:

WEEK OF 10/10/99
Attendance:
1st Service 80
2nd Service 151
Total Attendance 231
Sunday Classes 101
Sunday P.M. Activities 91
Mid-Week Bible Study Groups 128
CONTRIBUTION:
Current $3,575.25
Goal $4,657.00
Average $4,119.36