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June 4th, 2000 SHORT By STUFF DAVE SHANER Today was/is an exciting day in the life of the church which meets in Dalton Gardens. The local congregation started meeting nearly 60 years ago. Many people, including our very own Opal Wilson, were integral parts of helping this church to get off of the ground. What started out very small with only a handful of people has now grown to a congregation that is very well known in the community and is supporting missionaries throughout the world. One of the things that has helped bring about this growth is the development of leaders. The first two elders of this church were Alfred Clemetson and Laverne Rude, both of whom have now gone to be with the Lord. I am sure they would be amazed at the amount of work being done. This church has undergone a lot of changes over even the last few years. We have had our share of ups and downs. But regardless, the Lord's work is unstoppable. His love for us can overcome any obstacle that comes our way. Jesus said that the gates of hell would not be able to overcome the assault of the church. Satan himself has set up strongholds in order to keep his people in tact. But the church is like a battering ram seeking to destroy anything that sets itself up against the knowledge of God. The question that remains is, "are we going to be the people through whom he works?" Despite our imperfections, the Lord is delighted to work through the broken pottery who are willing to allow his light to shine through. For us to be effective in the community, we must be united and follow our leaders. All of us, but especially our elders, deacons, and evangelists must be committed to following our chief shepherd, Jesus Christ. Be sure to keep our new leaders in your prayers. Their work can be very tiresome and lonely, but it can also be very rewarding as they see each of us develop a closer walk with God. We can help them out by helping to make their work a joy. Pray for each of them and get involved yourself. As we work together, we will conquer the world for Jesus Christ. Have a Great Week !! "...and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday." Isaiah
58:10
Teen Camp
I: June 18-24
Save $30 by Pre-Registering!!! Preregistrations must be postmarked by: Teen I - June 4
Christian camps have historically been recognized as one of the most productive mission fields. Every year hundreds of kids make life-long commitments to Jesus while attending a Bible camp. Camp Princes' Pine is no exception. Many of the kids in our youth group have been baptized, and / or made recommitments there. If you asked our kids to tell the the most significant events which influenced their walk with Christ, most of them would place "camp" at or near the top of the list. Parents, help your kids set their priorities to include at least one week of each summer at Camp Princes' Pine. They will see true Christianity in action, and make memories for a lifetime. Registration forms are available at the kiosk in the foyer. Early registration will ensure your child a spot, since camp sizes are limited. Camp can and will change your child's life!
Calendar Of Events June 6; CCS K & 8th grade
graduations
Prayers Are Requested Keep Ron & Marge Dupey, and the rest of the DuPey family in prayer as they travel to attend a family reunion at Loon Lake in Washington. They will be returning next Sunday. Mildred Ramsey would like continued prayer for her sister, Millie Henderson. She is now at D.R. Anderson Hospital in Houston and will be receiving 25 treatments for her cancer followed by plastic surgery. Praise the Lord she is doing well! Please pray for Scott Dehlbom's mom, Mary. She started chemotherapy this past week. Pray for her comfort, health and well being, and also for her job situation. Prayers Continued Anita Haman * Mae Fultz * Russ & Jo Allen * Teen Pearson * Bill Elliot * John Wilhoite * Teena Anderson Prayers Answered Wayland Lipscomb shared last week that his daughter-in-law, Lynn Lipscomb, who has been struggling with cancer for over a year, received an "all clear" six month check up last week! PRAISE GOD! Wayland wanted to thank all who have been praying for Lynn. Incidentally, Wayland has a "nasty" cold, and I am sure he could use some prayers right now! Thank You From Teen Pearson: Thanks for all your prayers and love for my family and me! From Betty Wilhoite: Thank you for your most needed prayers. John is going day by day. Please keep us in your prayers. They are very much appreciated.
Workers are still needed for VBS..... Sign up in the foyer. Reward:
Celebration Workshop This year's CELEBRATION Workshop will be held August 31-Sept 2 (Thurs-Sat) at Camp Berachah near Auburn, WA. Speakers will include Rick Atchley, Marvin Phillips, Mark Love, Chris Seidman, and Milton Jones. Jerry Rushford will present his "History of the Churches of Christ in Washington State." The Celebration workshop combines contemporary acappella worship with a relaxing camp setting. Housing choices range from the tent spaces to hotel-style rooms. Delicious meal service is available. For more information or registration, visit the web site at "nwcelebration.org" or watch for the brochures coming soon to your congregation.
Towels Needed!! The towels in the baptistry dressing rooms have all disappeared. If you have any extra towels at home you can donate, they would be much appreciated. Thank you!
Proud Grandparents Don & Betty Rude are the proud grandparents of a new grandson. Johnathon Kyle Tucker was born Friday, May 26th. He weighed 7 lbs 10 oz and was 191/2 inches long. Parents, Becky and Bill Tucker, and big sister, Hannah are all doing fine. P.S. Grandpa may still have a picture in his pocket!
Lord, be within me--to strengthen me; without me--to preserve me; over me--to shelter me; beneath me--to support me; before me--to direct me; behind me--to bring me back; around me--to fortify me.
Mike's Memos REGISTER FOR CAMP, NOW!!!! Today is the last day to preregister for Teen Camp I at the reduced fee of $65. Tomorrow it will cost you $95. You have one more week to preregister for Music Camp At $60. CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP NEEDED! Over and over we have seen the positive results of kids spending a week at Bible Camp. Each year we have those who would like to go but whose families cannot afford it. I have already accepted a camper for Teen Camp I believing that one of you would be willing to sponsor her. Please, if you could help, give a check to NWCC to me or Monica. Thank you! PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR OUR HONDURAN MISSION TEAM - Chris Rouse, Jenny Dupey, Mallory Jaynes, Jessica Bruner, James Dupey, Clarissa White, Nick Swartz, Hillary Pietlicki, Randy Rice, Zach Shaner and Mike Reeves. Each of us is working hard to raise the necessary $1200. All help is appreciated. If you have odd jobs for us to do, let me know. There are also nine adults and three teens from Russellville, AR. who will join us in Honduras. Thanks to all who are putting supplies in the box for the Honduras Mission. Keep 'em com'in!!
Play Ball! The next men's softball game will be this Friday, June 9th at 7:15 pm, Memorial Field. Everyone is welcome to come cheer the team on.
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- Donation to the church
The Graduation Gift A young man was getting ready to graduate from college. For many months he had admired a beautiful sports car in a dealer's showroom, and knowing his father could well afford it, he told him that was all he wanted. As Graduation Day approached, the young man awaited signs that his father had purchased the car. Finally, on the morning of his graduation, his father called him into his private study. His father told him how proud he was to have such a fine son, and told him how much he loved him. He handed his son a beautiful wrapped gift box. Curious, but somewhat disappointed, the young man opened the box and found a lovely, leather-bound Bible, with the young man's name embossed in gold. Angrily, he raised his voice to his father and said, "With all your money you give me a Bible?" and stormed out of the house, leaving the Bible. Many years passed and the young man was very successful in business. He had a beautiful home and wonderful family, but realized his father was very old, and thought perhaps he should go to him. He had not seen him since that graduation day. Before he could make arrangements, he received a telegram telling him his father had passed away, and willed all of his possessions to his son. He needed to come home immediately and take care of things. When he arrived at his father's house, sudden sadness and regret filled his heart. He began to search through his father's important papers and saw the still new Bible, just as he had left it years ago. With tears, he opened the Bible and began to turn the pages. His father had carefully underlined a verse, Matt 7:11, "And if ye, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Heavenly father which is in heaven, give to those who ask Him?" As he read those words, a car key dropped from the back of the Bible. It had a tag with the dealer's name, the same dealer who had the sports car he had desired. On the tag was the date of his graduation and the words...PAID IN FULL. How many times do we miss God's blessings because they are not packaged as we expected?
Need A Graduation Gift? There are two new Bibles
which would be great for gift giving available in the office, $20 each.
Mike or Monica. (P.S. No keys included!)
TO SERVE June 11th, 2000
Contact Dave Bruner ASAP if you are unable to serve.
PRAYER
HOT LINE - Lynelle
Dehlbom 762-1029
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Statistics: WEEK OF 5/28/2000
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