Family News

November 14th, 1999

S H O R T    By

STUFF   DAVE SHANER

Greetings from Siberia:

Greetings from Siberia. The weather here has turned cold the last few days. It is snowing now with about an inch on the ground. It was warm when we first arrived but has turned quite cold now. We've been dressing the Siberian part and have been staying quite warm. Henry spoke at the chapel session earlier this week. The students loved him. He read some scriptures and shared from the heart as only Henry can do. Jim Rude and I have been teaching in the preaching school for about 3 hours per day. We have enjoyed it very much. The students are like sponges just soaking in the Word of God. This is a very vital preaching school. It is the only school as such in Russia. The students plan to relocate in various cities throughout the country and start new churches.

We also took a lot of medical supplies to a hospital in Barnaul. It is considered one of the premier orthopedic hospitals in the Altai region with many skilled physicians, but they lack basic supplies which sometimes hinders them from being able to do needed surgeries. Many were there with serious bone fractures, but have not been helped very much as they had to wait their turn which could take several days. They were very grateful for the church's help. The church here has a very good name in the community.

We also had the opportunity to go to a public school today. The students were very excited because Americans rarely come to Barnaul for any reason. It is not on the route to anything. They performed some Russian folk songs and dances for us. We were able to sit in on some parts of the classes. I enjoyed the algebra class, as it coincided with the math I am teaching in the Coeur d'Alene Christian school.

It sounds like last Sunday was a great day for the church in Dalton Gardens. It is always good to recommit our devotion to the Lord and our love for each other. Only as we are unified, will we be able to march to victory. Let's continue to encourage each other day by day. We are looking forward to being back with you very much. We appreciate your prayers. Don't forget the seminar this Friday with Dr. Gailyn and Rebecca Van Rheenen. They will help us to reach out beyond ourselves and how we can be sure to present the gospel as good news. You will enjoy them very much.

Pakka (See you soon).

Have a Great Week!!

"Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20


Welcome!

Missions Seminar This Week!

Starting Friday evening, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. and continuing Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gailyn and Rebecca Van Rheenen will conduct a most beneficial missions seminar on " Becoming Redemptive." This husband and wife team served fourteen years as missionaries in Africa, thirteen among the Kipsigis of Kenya. They speak two African languages, Kipsigis and Swahili.

They come from Abilene Christian University where Dr. Van Rheenen serves as a tenured professor in the Department of Missions. Mrs.Van Rheenen, formerly an elementary physical education teacher, works with her husband in mentoring future missions teams and writing about missions. With their vast field experience and work with those in the mission field, they bring to us a wealth of insights about how congregations and individuals can:

Create a community of compassion for the lost.

Equip for evangelism and missions.

Strategize as a missions-mobilizing church.

Gailyn states their seminar will be "A Process of Becoming" for individuals and the church as a whole: FROM CATERPILLAR TO BUTTERFLY. Make plans to take advantage of this opportunity. For children, nursery to 4th grade level, child care will be available. You are requested to call the office, 772-0541 by Thursday morning, letting it be known you need child care and the age of the children.

Refer to the bulletin insert for details of the sessions.
 
 

Email from the Sizemores:

Dear CDA Family,

We want to make sure you know how much we appreciate the things you sent us. As we opened the suitcases Dave and Henry brought and began to take out things one at a time, we were saying "Oooh!" and "Wow, neat!" We will be putting the clothing at the place where the church meets, to be given to those who need it. It will probably be given out very soon, as there are many who need winter things. And the SIBI school will be running more smoothly now because of the paper cutter and the pencil sharpeners - things we used to take for granted in the States. As for the things you sent us personally, we can only say THANK YOU!!! The books and magazines will be devoured as readily as the wonderful chex mix and other edible things. Everything that was sent is great and we appreciate your taking care of our needs and desires.

With love from Barnaul,

Jerry, Pam, and Levi

Nov 19-21; "Missions Sunday" Weekend
with Gailyn & Rebecca Van Rheenen
Nov 21; Missions Sunday luncheon
Nov 22; Floral arrangement class
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 10; Ornament Party, 7:00 Kathy Morse'
Dec 11; Sr. Saints Potluck, noon at building
Dec 13; Floral arrangement class
Dec 16; CCS Christmas program
Dec 19; LTC Fund raiser lunch at noon
 
 

Prayers Are Requested

Keep Dave, Henry, & Jim in your prayers while they are in Russia.

Keep Ralph & Anna Crump in prayers while they are in Nigeria.

Opal Wilson requested prayer last Sunday that "The church will grow in spirit as well as in number."

Claudia Moberg requests prayers for "endurance, courage, love, and to know the right things to say to everyone."

Austin Shaner & Jeff Frisbie would like prayers for their friend, Darren, who cut his hand with a saw and needed stitches in his thumb.

Virginia Filbeck came forward last Sunday recommitting her life to the Lord and desiring a pure heart as she follows him. As of this writing, Virginia is home from the hospital, after going in on Tuesday because of numbness. The doctors have changed her medications. Keep Virginia in your prayers.
 
 

Continued Prayers

*Jerry Welch's up coming surgery * Mae Fultz * Janet Weber (Ralph Crump's sister) * Kim Frisk's sister, Lisa
 
 

Thank You

Thanks to my Christian family for all the prayers, cards, and phone calls. They played a great part in my recovery. God Bless all. Continued prayers please.

Clara Ward
Kim Frisk expressed her thanks for all the prayers during her sister's illness. Praise God for her healing!
 
 

Are You Tired of Monday
Night Football?!

Join us for Holiday Floral Arrangement Classes
Class dates are Nov. 22nd, Dec 13th & ?
Contact Kim Borsheim at 772-8183 to register
 

Ornament Party Scheduled

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

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 are available at the kiosk. 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!
 

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!
 
 

"Girls' Night Out"

(1st Monthly!!!)

Any ladies wanting/needing a girls' night out, meet at the church building on Thursday, December 9th, at 6:30 pm. This month, plan on a movie and dessert at Dockside (Not necessarily in that order!) Contact Michelle Kish if you have questions (773-3458).

P.S. Note from your secretary: Husbands, please encourage your wives to go out!
 
 

In Memory

Of

Jim Riggs





Thanks to a gift given in memory of Jim Riggs, the carpets in two class rooms downstairs were recently replaced with tile. Stop by rooms 6 & 7 and take a look!
 
 

Mike's Memos

I am so grateful to be a part of God's Family at Dalton Gardens. He has given us caring shepherds whose hearts are broken for him, who watch after our souls, and who model servant leadership. Their part in, and the congregation's response to the different services last Sunday were an inspiration to all. Now where do we go from here? If we want to continue to be filled with gladness and enthusiasm for the church here, we need to be honestly asking, "What is God's agenda for us?"

At the top of God's list is evangelism. Some of us want to immediately ask, "What's second on the list?" Instead of trying to rearrange God's priorities, I must adjust my own, and trust him to guide me. He knows what is best, and if he says "GO", then I must go. Where should we go?

STORY --- A man looked out his window one day and saw his neighbor fishing in a tub in his back yard. So he asked him, "What do you think you are doing?"

"I'm fishing!" the neighbor called back."

"But there are no fish in the tub," the first man said.

"I know, but this is sure convenient."

It is usually convenient for us Christians to go to church. It's necessary, in fact. It's convenient for us to spend time with our own groups. But that's not where the fish are.

God did not turn on a loudspeaker in heaven and announce,"You must be born again." He became a man. He took on flesh and blood in the person of Jesus and walked among us. Jesus mixed it up with sinners. He touched them; he loved them, and he drew them to himself. And that's exactly what he expects us to do.

Yes, it's great being a part of a special church family, but that comes with wonderful, opportunities and responsibilities to share the gospel with others. And if we want this church to grow, that's what we must do. Some have already begun. Are you ready to go?

The steady discipline of intimate

friendship with Jesus results in

men becoming like Him.

Harry Emerson Fosdick
 
 

Next LTC Yard Sale Planned

April 15th is the date set for the next LTC yard sale. Again, your donations will be greatly appreciated!
 
 

New Addresses

Jack & Dee Pierce
3800 E Riverview Terrace
Post Falls, ID 83854
Ph: 457-1185

Mark, Mandy & Lyric Mood
905 Montana Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

Correction:
John, Joyce, & Kelsey Erwin
29655 Crowe Road
Athol, ID 83801
 
 

CCS Corner

Count Your Blessings

Our Blessings abound when we live in the steps of His Word! In November, Coeur d'Alene Christian School is celebrates 20 years of Blessings!

"The blessings that God has given are Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control."

Wayne Frisbie

"Not returning evil for evil, or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead, for you were called for the very purpose that you might inherit a blessing"

I Peter 3:9

Matt Rude

"Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted"

Matthew 5:4

Nathan Frisk

"I will surely bless you and made your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore."

Genesis 22:17

Nick Hayes

 

CCS Events

Nov 9 Tulip/daffodil bulbs planted by CCS students
Nov 12 Student/Teacher Conferences
Nov 24 Noon release for Thanksgiving
Dec 4 Craft Fair
Dec 16 Christmas program
Dec 17 Last day of school for 1999
 
 


from Cascade College

Dr. Dennis Lynn, President Writes:

Cascade College gratefully announces that, as of November 1, the "Mandate for Ministry" special collection supporting the Bible Department, ministry and mission efforts, reached a total of $84,479. The first $50,000 raised is being matched by Bill & and Melinda Coleman of Portland, Oregon, bringing the grand total to $134,479. Individuals and families from almost 70 churches in 11 western and northwestern states participated in this successful campaign. Members of this congregation contributed $2,065.70. Dr. Dennis Lynn, President of Cascade College, noted "The financial impact of the generous response to this collection is a great blessing. Perhaps, more importantly, is the powerful message of partnership in Christian higher education in the Northwest United States. We thank God for His people who have such giving hearts and we give Him all the glory for His work at Cascade College."
 
 

Bulletin Want Ads

Crafters Wanted for C.C.S. Craft Fair
Dec 4th, 9am-3pm Marci Nelson 762-4084

James Graham (teen in youth group) is looking for work to earn his LTC funds 762-1171

TO SERVE  November 21, 1999
 
Song Leader: Mike Reeves
Opening Prayer: Stan Howerton
Closing Prayer: Larry Grow
Scripture: James DuPey
Lord's Supper: Chris Rouse
Steve Frahm
Mick Utter
Kurt Shaner
Garrett Jaynes
Ushers: Eldon Rude
Mike Haas
Paul Welter
Greeters: Don & Betty Rude
Ron & Margie DuPey
Offering: John Erwin
Announcements: Ivan Archer
Audio-Visual: Mark Borsheim
Lock-Up Building: Jack Pierce

Contact Dave Bruner ASAP if you are unable to serve.
 
 
November 21 November 28
Nursery: Alyssa Frahm Suzy Litalien

 

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/
 

Church Office Hours:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
Closed daily from noon-1:00
Phone messages can be left any time.
 
 
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 11/7/99
Attendance:
Assembly 280
Sunday Classes 138
Sunday P.M. Activities 180
Mid-Week Bible Study Groups 121
CONTRIBUTION:
Current $4,426.68
Goal $4,657.00
Average $4,107.04