Family News

January 16, 2000

SHORT  By

STUFF DAVE SHANER

We would like to remind everyone of our change in schedule that has been in effect now for 2 weeks. Our Sunday morning assemblies start with Bible classes at 9 am. This is followed by our assembly worship time at 10:15 am. Our evening schedule has our Bible Study Groups meeting in a variety of locations. Some are in homes. Two of the BSG's are at the church building. LTC meets from 5:30 pm-7 pm. The His Needs, Her Needs class meets at 5 pm. In addition to these studies, there are some BSG's that meet on Monday and Thursday evenings and one is on Wednesday morning. You are welcome to be a part of any of these groups. All are invited to be a part of the His Needs, Her Needs but requires advance notice with Larry or Peggy Flanagan. This is a 6 week course and requires 9-12 couples and will be offered several times each year. There is also a cost for the class. If you are interested, inquire with Larry or Peggy as to the next time it will be offered.

All of these meeting times are designed to help you grow in your walk with God and to grow in our fellowship with each other. The winter weather has not been particularly agreeable as for making it easy for some, but as best as you can, make an effort to be here to encourage others and to learn more of God's will. 

We appreciate Kim Frisk and the Fellowship Ministry for providing us with a great meal last Wednesday evening. Kim will be starting a "Soup Kitchen each Wednesday at 5:00 pm for any in the community. This is also a great way for all to come and eat together, meet new people and invite them to Bible study. 

The annual budget for 2000 was presented last Wednesday evening. The new budget is set at $4,233 per week. Because our giving has gone down in the last year, some of the plans that the ministries had will have to be funded either by individual contributions or will be available only if contributions go up. Money is important, but no one wants the Lord's work to be determined by money. If it is a good work and the Lord desires us to do something, we need to seek to accomplish it. Evaluate what you can give each week and seek to be generous. If you did not get a copy of the new budget, you may get one at the kiosk in the foyer. If you have any questions contact Tim Frahm or LaMont Petersen in the Finance Ministry.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against the house; yet it did not fall because it had its foundation on the rock." Matthew 7:24-25


New Brother & Sister!

Last Sunday after morning worship, many of us rejoiced with the angels in heaven as husband and wife, Jeff & Sherry Hall were baptized into Christ. Welcome both of you to the family at Dalton Gardens! Make the time to encourage Jeff & Sherry by a hugs, calls and notes of encouragement:

Jeff & Sherry Hall
105 W 13th
Post Falls, ID 83854
Ph: 777-4455
 

Attention Ladies!!!

All ladies of the congregation are invited to come together this afternoon at 4 PM here 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, and strengthening of God's family here at Dalton Gardens. Your presence and prayers are needed. Any questions, see Jean Grow.
 
 

Annual Corporation

Meeting Scheduled

The State required Annual Corporation Meeting 
of The Dalton Gardens
Church of Christ,
for the reelection of officers,
will be held Sunday, January 23rd
at approximately 10:10 am.

We encourage every one to attend.
 

Young Adult Bible Study

College through age 30 now have a special Sunday morning Bible class! The class is taught by Jason Litterell and meets in room 9. We want to encourage all our young adults to attend.
 
 

Smith Tapes Ready

If you ordered LaGard Smith audio tapes, they are now available in the office! Be sure to give Jim & Jan Almond a huge hug for making all the copies!!!!! If you can, a $1.00 donation per tape would help defray cost. 
 
 

Calendar Of Events

Jan 16; Ladies Share/Prayer/Care time, 4-5, Sm Aud
Jan 30; LTC Sandwich/Soup fund raiser, noon
Feb 4-6; All Teens, midwinter retreat, Camp P.P.
Feb 12; Ladies Fellowship Tea, 12-2, Sm Aud
Feb 20; Sr. Sts. "Fiddler on the Roof", 1:00-4:00
Mar 1 & 5; Spring quarter begins
Mar 3-5; Tacoma Spiritual Growth Workshop
Mar 9-11; Men's Camp Yamhill retreat
Mar 17-19; MIQVAH
Mar 25; Sr. Sts. Trip to Spokane
Apr 8; CCS Auction, Fairgrounds
Apr 15; LTC Yard Sale
Apr 20-23; LTC Phoenix
 
 

Prayers Are Requested

Stan Howerton, still waiting test results from his MRI

Please pray for the couples involved in the newest His Needs/Her Needs session which begins tonight.

Prayers would be appreciated for some families at CCS who are struggling.

Mike & Shari would like prayers for Mike's parents, Floyd & Shirley Swaim who at this writing, are both still in the hospital from the flu. They live in Gates, Oregon.
 
 

Continue Praying For

*Nah Kuhn Horn * Dave & Becky Reeves and the Togo team members * Cathy Dukes niece, Robin * Family of Steve Meksch * George Schweback
 
 

Special Ladies Class

A ladies' Bible class, on The Covenants will begin meeting the first week of February with your choice of a morning or evening time. If you need information call Nancy immediately at 772-6411.

A babysitter is needed for this class on either Tuesday or Thursday mornings. $20.00 will be paid to watch children for this two hour class. Call Nancy at 772-6411 if you are interested.
 
 

Ministry Opportunities

*Lots of work has been done to reorganize and update our church library. We appreciate Earlene Reeves and others who have helped with this. We have some great resources available to all of us for study and enjoyment. We need a CHURCH LIBRARIAN to help facilitate and maintain this ministry. Any volunteers? 

*Organize & collate Sunday worship programs.

*A Wed. night teacher is needed right away in 4th-6th grade class. 

*Be a teacher helper. 

*Help with Bible Hour.

*Mentor a new Christian.

*Help with building decor-art work &/or flowers

*Help with the "Soup Kitchen"- see Kim Frisk.
 
 

New Address

Please note in your attendance directory the new address for:

Mike Haas
624 Maple Place
Hayden, ID 83835
Ph: 772-2701
 

The Ladies Friendship Tea

A Friendship Tea is scheduled for February 12th - 12-2:00 pm. Any ladies interested in being a table hostess, please meet with Shari and Earlene in the kitchen Sunday, January 23rd immediately following morning worship. There is also a sign up sheet on the kiosk. Please sign your name and the number of guests you plan to bring.
 
 

Upcoming LTC Events

* Service Challenge Projects are DUE

* Sunday, Jan. 23- QUIZ Night over Chapters 1-15. Valley LTC will join us for some friendly Bible bowl competition, devo, and pizza.

* Sunday, Jan 30 - 3rd-8th graders bring one dozen sandwiches plus one dessert per family for the gourmet soup and sandwich fund raiser.

* Sunday, Jan. 30 - Workday for 3rd-5th grades and 9th-12th grades.

* Pre-convention Projects DUE Feb. 27th

*Parents and LTC students, check the big LTC bulletin board for weekly schedule and update information.
 
 

LTC Fund Raiser

LTC is planning a gourmet soup, sandwich and dessert lunch fund raiser for Sunday, January 30th, following morning services. Please support LTC and enjoy a delicious lunch at the same time. :) :) :)
 
 

Thank You From Our Hearts!

We have so many people who serve the church here is so many ways. Thanks to Bob Brown for building our mailboxes. Thank you to the anonymous donor for your generosity in monetary giving for the work of Lord through this congregation. (Please let us know if we can assist you in anyway). Thank you to C & R Plumbing for regularly clearing our parking lot of snow this winter. This is much appreciated by Coeur d'Alene Christian School teachers & parents as well! Thank you Ken & Bobbie Neubauer and the fellowship crew for all the extra holiday events you have organized. Thanks to Jim & Jan Almond for taking on the "duplicating tapes" ministry! 
 
 

News Update.....

Did you hear that the cost of a stamp will most likely increase to 34 cents?! Have we got a solution for you and your stamp "budget"! Bob Brown has given us a glimpse of his wood working talents by building mailboxes for each and every family here at the building! So now when you want to send that note of encouragement to the new Christian, the one who is struggling spiritually, become a "secret pal", or just to plain give the secretary a "boost", you can now do that at the cost of no stamp. The rewards will be out of this world, for both the sender and the receiver!
 
 

Mike's Memos

As you are reading this, some of us in the Youth Group will be at Northside in Spokane nearing the end of Winterfest 2000. Our teens always look forward to getting together at this youth rally with their friends from other congregations. Dana Ivey always plans a full slate of interactive Bible classes as well as many other activities for the weekend. The teens paid their own $20 registration fee, but I am thankful to this church for the additional support necessary to help make these spiritual experiences possible for our kids. 

Our next youth trip will be to Camp Princes Pine for our Winter Retreat, February 4-6. Each year this is a physically difficult weekend because of the winter conditions, but the extra effort only seems to increase the spiritual significance and the enjoyment. Parents / Teens - things to bring include: Bibles, warm clothes(boots, gloves, hats) and bed-rolls, sleds, basic toiletries (yes, if there's electricity there will be water!), $12 paid in advance please to buy food and supplies. Transportation and other costs will be borne by the youth budget. We will leave about 4:00 pm on Friday and return about 3:00 pm on Sunday. We will make "pit stops" at McDonalds in Newport on the way up and back. We appreciate the parents who have volunteered to help with this retreat. It would be great if all 50 of our 7th - 12th grade teens plus some of their friends would be a part of this weekend. It'll be a blast! 

(Note - going to special events like these should not affect other commitments and priorities ie. worship times, LTC, school work. If you can't go and keep your commitments, you shouldn't go! Plan ahead and give it the extra effort it takes. You'll be glad you did.)
 
 

Soup Kitchen Update.....

On Wednesday, February 2nd, we will begin sharing with the poor and homeless in our community by providing a meal from 5-6 pm. There are many opportunities to help in this ministry, contact Kim Frisk.

Here is a list of needed items which Kim has put together. We want to reprint the list from last week's bulletin, as well as the items needed for the first meal; Saran wrap, foil, zip lock freezer bags, soup bowls, silverware, large pots & pans, bread and cake pans, muffin tins, baking dishes, 1 large food processor, 1 or 2 mixers, & a blender. 

First Meal:

20 - 29 ounce cans crushed stewed tomatoes ~ 20 - 6 ounce cans tomato paste (or 1 gallon can) ~ 1 10# bag sugar ~ 5 pounds hamburger ~ butter or margarine ~ Italian & Ranch dressing ~ 4 boxes cake mix ~ Coffee (ground) ~ 4 gallons milk 

Bring to the kitchen before January 23rd so we can finish filling out our shopping list.

On an ongoing basis, the Soup Kitchen will need plastic containers with lids ie: butter, cool whip, sour cream, etc. (There is a drop off box available in the foyer for placing the plastic containers.) 

The Soup Kitchen idea has been expanded to include all of us who would like to bring our families to share the meal, and encourage our visitors to stay for Bible classes with us. A donation box will be made available for our church family. This is gonna be great! 
 
 

C.C.S. Corner

C.C.S. News

This month's theme is:

20 Years of New Horizons in Education.

Each year has truly been a blessing!

Registration For Fall Classes
will begin Tuesday, at the School Office, 
or call 772-7118 between 8:30-3:30, Tuesday-Friday.

Annual Winter Clothing Swap:

Bring in your gently used snow pants, coats and boots through January 20th. On the 21st, come in and see if there is something that you can use.

Staff Workday January 28th - No School

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, 
that we should be called children of God!
l John 3:1

CCS Auction 2000

It's CCS Auction 2000 preparation time! We hope you can help us with your donations again this year. Anyone who wishes to donate items can do so at the school office, and you will be given a free pass into the auction!

If you would like to donate baked items, please sign up with Shari in the school office and your baked goods will be your free pass into the auction.

The auction will be held Saturday, April 8th at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds, 9:00 am. Admission is $10.00 per person or $25.00 per table of eight. Any questions, contact Georgette Rude between 8-4 at 772-9833. Thank you for your wonderful support!
 
 

Seniors Matinee 

For Fiddler On The Roof

When: Sunday, February 20th. We will leave at 1:00 pm from the building for the Lake City Playhouse. We have a special group price of only $7.00 each. The play is from 2 pm to 4 pm, with special senior seating. Sign up in the foyer. See Ralph Crump for details. This will be a sell out performance, so you will need to get your name on the list now. The church van will be used for transportation.
 
 

Parenting With Love & Logic

The next course of "Parenting With Love & Logic" will begin Tuesday, February 8th at the KMC Health Resource Center. Class time is 7:00-8:30 pm and will run on Tuesdays for 5 weeks. All classes and child care are provided free of charge. Reservations for child care are required, reservations for class are recommended, call 666-2030.


TO SERVE  January 23, 2000

Song Leader: Mike Reeves
Opening Prayer: Mick Utter
Closing Prayer: Jim Cochran
Scripture: James DuPey
Lord's Supper: Ralph Crump
Garret Jaynes
Doug Gwin
Kurt Shaner
Walter Brooks
Offering: Todd Banducci
Ushers: Eldon Rude
Mike Haas
Steve Jaynes
Greeters: Al & Anita Poland
Announcements: John Erwin
Audio-Visual: Greg Morse
Lock-Up Building: Jack Pierce

Contact Dave Bruner ASAP if you are unable to serve.


January 23 January 30
Nursery: Jennie Brown Mary Petersen

 

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

Wednesday:
Bible Study 7:00 pm
Other Bible Study Groups are offered at various times.  Please call the office for times and places.

Bible Study Groups:
Bob Brown (Post Falls - Thur) 773-9651
John Erwin (Spirit Lake - Mon 7:30) 683-7001
Daytime - (Reeves) (Building - Mon 10:00) 762-8024
Larry Flanagan (His Needs-Her Needs) 772-9273
Greg Morse (DG - Sun 5:30) 772-1672
Ken Neubauer (CDA - Sun 5:30) 687-5571
LaMont Petersen (Silver Valley - Wed) 753-3641
Don Rude (DG - Sun 7:00) 772-5532
Dave Shaner (Bldg - Sun 5:30) 765-8524
Mike Swaim (Bldg - Sun 5:30) 772-4341
Teens (Bldg - Thurs 7:00) 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 4:00 pm Monday-Friday
Closed daily from noon-1:00
Phone messages can be left any time.
 
 
ELDERS: PREACHER:
John Erwin 683-7001 Dave Shaner 765-8524
Larry Grow 664-3522
LaMont Petersen 753-3641 YOUTH MINISTER:
Scott Rouse 623-4203 Mike Reeves 762-8024
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
Jack Pierce Benevolence 457-1185
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 1/9/2000
Attendance:
Assembly 225
Bible Classes 118
Wednesday Bible Study 65
Bible Study Groups 124
CONTRIBUTION:
Current $5,406.77
Goal $4,233.00
Average $4,374.00