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Family News September 10th, 2000 Short By Stuff Dave Shaner The church's annual encampment last weekend at Farragut State Park was fantastic. The attendance was up and wonderful Christian fellowship took place. Whether it was singing some devotional songs or hymns, roasting marshmallows, pitching horseshoes, or playing games, all were drawn closer to the Lord and to each other. Some came out just for Sunday morning worship services only to go home and get their tent to finish out the weekend there. Overall, I was convinced that we simply need to spend more time together enjoying each other's fellowship. A special thank you needs to be extended to Ken & Bobbie Neubauer for making things happen over the weekend. Ken "prophesied" that if we camped, it will rain. It did and the firefighters were blessed. Most of you probably know by now that our brother, John Wilhoite passed away last Thursday. Despite the sadness of death, it is very gratifying to know that he had recently been baptized and had his sins washed away. He now is enjoying heaven waiting for the rest of us to join him. It is often very difficult for older folks to change. "We" get set in our ways, and don't like anybody suggesting otherwise. It is amazing how much so many people both young and old will sink in their heels when confronted with what can make them eternally blessed. Self-will and pride are among our biggest obstacles to overcome. It takes courage to say "no" to self and "yes" to God. It is easy to do once we get over ourselves. John Wilhoite was eager to let go of self and follow God. Let's all do the same. Even though, we have about 2 weeks left in summer, many things should start to settle down. Let's commit ourselves to regular attendance at Bible classes and the assembly, to active participation in the church, to leading the lost to Christ, and to consistent financial giving. I am always reminded of Jeremiah 8:20-22 which states, "The harvest is past, the summer has ended, and we are not saved." Since my people are crushed, I am crushed; I mourn, and horror grips me. Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then is there no healing for the wound of my people? The summer may be over, but have people been led to the great physician? We have a balm to cure us of all our sins. His name is Jesus. Keep him at the forefront of all that you do. Have a Great Week!! "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." 2 Corinthians 3, 4
Happy Grandparents Day!
Elders / Deacons Meeting This Afternoon! Please remember our meeting at 2:00 pm, here at the building in the small auditorium.
Ladies Fall Fellowship Meeting Tomorrow, 7:00
pm at Betty Rude's home.
LTC Sign Up "Next" Sunday LTC information and registration will be next Sunday night, September 17th from 5:30-7:00. This year's Bible Bowl study will be Revelation. More information under Mike's Memos.
Secretary Position Opening The church secretary position here at the church will be available starting September 18th. If you are interested in this position, see Dave Shaner.
Calendar Of Events Sept 10; Elders/Deacons/Staff
meeting 2:00 pm
Prayers Are Requested Remember Betty Wilhoite and family in prayer. Opal Bonney will be going into Sacred Heart Hospital next Thursday for an angioplasy, and Friday morning have a pacemaker placed. Remember Opal & Fred in prayer. Keep George Wuest in prayer as he recovers from shoulder surgery. (Remember a prayer for Joanna, too!) Jean Grow would like prayers for her uncle, Charles Kilian & his family as he suffers from a cancerous brain tumor. Also, remember Jean's sister-in-law, Katie Scott for a safe pregnancy Anita Haman is struggling with severe leg and hip pain during this time. Howard Rude Sr. needs prayer as he continues his cancer treatments. Shawn Putnam would like prayers for an upcoming job interview this Thursday. Remember the Togo Team. David has pneumonia, Hannah has recovered from her tonsillitis, & one of the other children contracted Malaria. Clara Ward would appreciate continued prayers for her son, Albert and the rest of the family as they care for him. "God keeps granting us one more day at a time". Keep Marj Dupey in prayer for her upcoming surgery. Prayers Continued * Margaret Mullaly * Georgia Strebeck * Sylvia McDougall * Davey Holland * Ken Arnold * Len Delucchi
In Sympathy Our hearts and prayers go out to Betty Wilhoite and family at the passing of John last Thursday, September 7th. There will be a memorial service for John this evening, here at the building, at 7:00 pm.
Wednesday Ladies' Class The Wednesday Night Ladies Class will be studying "Praying in Faith" (chapter 2). Jennie Brown will lead us in this important study. All ladies are invited and bring a friend, too!
Change of Addresses Please note new addresses in your attendance directory: Ron &
Marj Dupey
Chuck & Karlene Graham
David Morgan
Arrty, Jennifer & Joshua Rude
Rumor has it that all of Kootenai County will have new addresses in the near future. To help keep your church family updated, when you learn your new address, please write it on your Sunday morning attendance card and put a big by it so it won't be missed! Thanks a bunch!!!!!
The Construction Fund We are still short of our goal of collecting money for the "Construction Fund". It has been exciting to see the esthetics of our building become more visitor (& family) friendly. If you haven't given towards the fund, please consider doing so. A little bit from everybody will go a long way! Thanks! As of last Friday, we have collected $3,435 and we still need $2253 to make goal.
"Fun-Raising" Opportunity! Our nursery is in need of new toys. There will be a Discovery-Toys fundraiser at the home of Alyssa Frahm on Friday, September 22nd, from 6:30-8:30 pm at 8283 N. Parkside Court in Hayden. Call Alyssa for a catalog, directions or for more information @ 762-0211.
Wedding Shower All ladies are invited to attend a personal wedding shower to honor Carolyn Buckles this Tuesday, 7:00 pm, at the home of Betty Rude. For gift ideas please call Betty 772-5532, Jeannie Bonthius 762-3080, Donna Long 773-3204, or Earlene Reeves 762-8024. Carolyn will be marrying David Sims on September 30th.
Kudos To Ken & Bobbie! A great big THANK YOU to Ken and Bobbie Neubauer for doing such a great job helping us campers to feel welcome at Farragut last weekend! If you have never warmed up by a "propane' campfire, you truly missed out on one of life's greatest blessings! Also, having a huge pot of coffee ready every morning hit the spot, as well as the nightly singing around the "fire". Thank you both for serving God by serving us.
Mike's Memos LTC 2001 !!!!! It's time!! This Sunday, September 10th, is LTC awareness/ promotion day, and then registration is next Sunday, the 17th. I'm excited!!! I wish we could have a box full of the great feelings we had at the LTC convention in Phoenix last April to just pour all over all of us right now. Do you remember how much fun we had, how good we felt about our accomplishments and what we had learned, and how excited we were from sharing all that together with 400 others? It was awesome! Every year I'm encouraged by the leadership growth, and the skills development I see in our kids as we work through the LTC events toward the Phoenix convention. LTC is the backbone of our youth program here at Dalton Gardens. It builds spiritual leadership, character, and commitment beginning at the third grade through high school. Our elders are 100% supportive of this program, and want to encourage every eligible student to participate. I too, as your youth minister, want you to recognize the value of this excellent program to your spiritual development, and ask you to come next Sunday evening from 5:30-7:00 prepared to register in a good number of the pre-convention and convention events, and to begin the Bible Bowl study of the exciting book of Revelation. This meeting is for the prospective LTC kidsand their parents. Be considering which of the following events you'd like to participate in this year: (those with an * are required of everyone) Pre-convention Convention Bible Reading*(7th-12th
grade) Bible Reading*(3rd-6th grade)
LTC will meet each Sunday from 5:30 to 7:00 pm from Sept. 17 - April 15. We have some exciting changes in the basic teaching structure for this year. We look forward to sharing that on registration night. See you then. Church, please personally encourage all our kids as they commit to another year of in-depth Bible study, and work on their leadership skills. Your support and encouragement is so important to our LTC program. Thanks for all you do.
Needed "Pint or Half Pint" Wide Mouth Mason Jars For Ladies Fall Fellowship. If you have any that you can spare, we need them by this Wednesday, September 13th. Please see Karmen Rouse, Joyce Erwin, or Kathy Morse. Thank you in advance.
CCS Corner "We Are Ready To Teach!" The time to get excited about the new year has long past. We are ready to teach! Everything is clean from top to bottom. The rooms have been cleaned and painted, the new carpet is in, the old has been cleaned, and the books have arrived! Parents are calling, teachers are preparing and students are anxious! Motivating students begins with a motivated teacher. The teacher's knowledge and methods are secondary to what our teachers believe. We take the attitude that "Each of us makes a difference"! Eph 4:1 We are to walk "worthy". We each have a special gift and ability.....we want to continue to use this gift that God has given us! I Cor 12. We need to remember the famous quote "Kids don't care how much you now until they know how much you care!" Where ever we teach this principle is very effective. School is where everybody is somebody! A student will not necessarily remember what you taught them, but how you treated them! We are ready to teach! Grandparent's Day Grandparent's Day was a great success thanks to all who visited in chapel last Friday. We had a great turnout! Thank you! "T-Shirt Sale" CCS will be ordering new t-shirts with bright pictures and encouraging messages printed on them. We would like to make these available for others to purchase as well, so please check your mailbox for an order form. If you need a better look, the color pictures of the designs are on the CCS office door. Thank you again for your continued support of Christian education and the Coeur d'Alene Christian School.
Bulletin Want Ads For Sale
Art supplies Needed
TO SERVE September 17th, 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 9/3/2000
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