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October 22nd, 2000 Short By Stuff Dave Shaner One of the great blessings that we have in Christ is to be able to give. The subject of giving dominates the teachings of the scriptures, yet it is one that most preachers approach with great fear and trembling. Partially, this is true, I am sure, because of the abuse that some preachers have used concerning the subject. True giving starts with an understanding of the nature of God. God is the ultimate giver. He so loved each of us that He gave his one and only son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. He gives everyday by causing his rain to fall, the sun to shine, while He affords us one more day of living. As the apostle Paul said, "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift." If we are going to be more like God, we must become givers ourselves. We may give in many ways but it starts by giving ourselves to the Lord first and then to each other in keeping with God's will - II Corinthians 8:5. Giving of our finances is a very important part of our Christian walk. Until a person trusts the Lord with His finances, he has not given himself completely to the Lord. God expects you to be good managers of your money. He expects you to take care of your family, to pay your bills on time, and to not over-obligate yourselves. He also expects you to put him first in this area as well. Oftentimes, many Christians will see how much they have left after paying their bills and then decide to give a percentage of what is left over to God. You may give to God's work by supporting missionaries, taking care of people in physical need or a multitude of other good works, but one of God's primary works is the work that is done by his church. The church is to be financed by Christians through freewill offerings. God does not expect the pagan world or special fund-raisers to keep his work going. He wants each of us to look into our hearts, to put Him first, and to make the church a priority in all areas, including financial. I appreciate the generosity of so many of our members at Dalton Gardens. A special thank you is extended to all who helped in our special contribution to help us catch up so the Lord's work will not be hindered. Let's all seek to honor the Lord with our giving. He will bless you for your making Him first in your life. Have a Great Week!! Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. II Corinthians
9:6-7
Family Fun Today is the day.
We're going to bowl and have
some fun.
Two P.M.(2:00) is the time
we'll meet.
If you take the time to know
your brother,
So at the kiosk you will
find,
If you don't sign up, we
don't care
Let's get going and let's get growing.
KEENAGE BANQUET - Friday at 6:00 pm "A Mediterranean Festival" All Senior Saints please honor us with your presence! Russian Wedding & Harvest Many will recall Dima, the young man missionary Jerry Sisemore had with him visiting America from Barnaul, Siberia. Dima married Natasha on September 29th. Pictures and a description of the event is in the foyer. You may e-mail personal congratulations to Dima and Natasha at barmaley@ab.ru. He would love to hear from you. Reading the complete report from Jerry, Pam and Levi Sisemore will give you a feeling and some understanding for the work being done. Also, you can enjoy the story of the produce harvest and have insight into the lives of those with which the Sisemore work. Food certainly isn't just a trip to the local supermarket!
Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour this Saturday night. This gives you an extra hour to get ready for church. Isn't God good!
Missions Day - November 19th Mission Report - Togo Team News from the Reeves in Africa Earlene and I had a wonderful telephone visit with David, Becky and Hannah in Kara, Togo, Africa at 9 o'clock on Thursday morning. That would be 5 o'clock Thursday evening there. They are doing much better now, with no illnesses or parasites at the present. Praise God! Becky is getting much larger with the baby boy she is carrying, but the pregnancy is progressing smoothly. Little Elijah David is expected to arrive in January. David & Becky and all the team members are still in a survive and get settled mode. They have all been very fortunate to find permanent houses, and get moved in. They are currently working hard to get water, electricity, and plumbing operable, and protective perimeter fencing built. They are near the end of the rainy season which really hampers work and makes all travel difficult and dangerous. They now have their "rugged terrain" vehicle, but the four foot deep hole of water in the road up to their house is a challenge. They haven't yet been able to get gravel to fill the hole. I told him he should have gotten a German Tank! All roads in and around Kara are in "normal" wet season condition, so they are not able to get very far. Storms are a regular occurrence, and electricity is turned off in the whole city during the storms, so they keep the kerosene lanterns ready. With houses nearing completion, and health beginning to return, the team hopes to begin to focus on more spiritual objectives soon, although the business of "house building and repair" has been a way to begin learning to communicate and relate to the people in their community. They have tried to initiate spiritual communication with workers at their house and made some contacts with other missionaries,. God is using these daily tasks to teach and prepare his servants for the challenges ahead. Our prayers need to continually lift the Togo Team up for God's blessings and care. Matt & Andrea Miller especially need to be remembered as they are waiting for their new baby's arrival. Doctor's may induce labor today to hasten little Aidan's birth. He will be Abigail's brother, the Millers' second child. If electrical amperage can be increased 15 more amps, we will be able to reach the Reeves by email at dbhreeves@bibway.com. Their phone number is 011-228-600-138. They can receive cards, letters and padded envelope packages at P.O. Box 802, Kara, Togo, Africa.
Don Rude's Bible Study Class Tonight's Bible study will be held at Warren and Lynn Brown's house. Please bring a salad or desert for the potluck dinner that will precede the class. Dinner 5:00 - 6:00 P.M.; Class at 6:00 P.M. Call for directions.
Calendar Of Events Oct 27: Harvest
Celebration - noon lunch - CCS
The magi project: Interested in making a child's Christmas dream come true? This is the 1st week to get in your gifts for the Magi Project. The Women's ministry is making boxes to be sent to less fortunate children throughout the world. We could use everyone's help. All it takes is a shoe box full of age specific toys, books, hygiene items or school supplies plus a $5.00 check for shipping costs. You can fill a box on your own or bring the supplies and we will put them together for you. Financial support would also be welcome; we will need $5.00 for each box sent. If you would like to put together a box on your own then you will need to pick up a brochure and mailing label on the kiosk. All boxes and supplies should be turned in no later than October 25th. The Women's Ministry will be putting these boxes together for shipment on that day. If you would like to help or have any questions, please ask Alyssa Frahm. SUGGESTED SUPPLIES FOR BOXES: Toys: small toys, stuffed animals, balls, cars, dolls, yo-yo's, harmonicas, slinkies, etc. (Please keep safety in mind) School Supplies: notebooks, paper, coloring books, calculators, rulers, gluesticks, crayons, pens, pencils, sharpeners, etc. Picture Books: Bible picture books, Christmas story books, etc. Health/Hygiene Items: Soap, combs, brushes, dental products, bandaids, washcloths, barrettes, etc. Clothes: Due to size limitations, clothing gifts should consist of small t-shirts, underwear, a pair of socks or a baseball cap. Do not include: toy guns, knives, war-related items, chocolate, perishable items, used items, medicines of any kind, or breakable items.
Babysitter Needed for a delightful 4 year old; Call the church office For sale: Grandfather Clock - $795
Mike's Memos The Mountain Every day I can look out my office window at Canfield Mountain. I never get tired of it. Summer, winter, spring and fall....every day it has special features....the symmetry, the colors, the fog, the snow, the shades, the clouds.... Even now a fluffy white cloud drifts behind the peak, accentuating the little tower that from here looks like a cross....reminding me of Mt. Calvary, where my Savior died for me. Canfield isn't a very big mountain, nor does it have especially distinctive features, but daily it reminds me of God's power, his goodness, and his constant faithfulness. Sometimes I remember that if I had enough faith, I could move it over into Lake Coeur d'Alene, or the Puget Sound! But then, I really want it right where God put it...in front of my window. Sometimes it reminds me of Mt. Sinai where God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses a long time ago. Wow! What it must have been like to walk up that mountain and talk with God, to stand in a crevice and look at God's back as he walked by, and to watch as God's finger wrote on the stone tablets. At other times I look at my mountain, and think about Elijah and the Prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. That must have been some kind of show! Those prophets found out that they had no god at all. But Jehovah God put on an incredibly awesome display of power, reminding his people who they should be worshiping. And then, Elijah ran all the way back down Mt Carmel. I like to climb Canfield Mountain....just to walk among the trees, to look at God's handiwork, to think, and to laugh and sing and pray. Ashlin and I follow the trails up until we get tired or until it starts to get dark, then, like Elijah, we run all the way back down. God has blessed me in so many ways. One of those special blessings is The Mountain.
Weekly Youth Events Sunday Morning Class 9 - 9:50 am in the Bus Barn Sunday Morning Worship 10:15 am Sunday Evening LTC 5:30 - 7 pm
Wednesday Night Class - 6:30 - 7:30 pm
TNT (Thurs. Night for teens) 7- 8:30 pm in the Reeves' home every other week in others' homes every other week Don't forget daily prayer and Bible study!!! All This Week - Preparation for Keenage Banquet
CCS Corner School is buzzing with activity! The new ASB Officers are: President:
Christy Sachs
Upcoming and Current Projects & Events: * Daily Chapel: This is such an important part of every day. The students develop faith, love and respect for our creator. They acquire Bible knowledge as well as leadership skills such as song leading, scripture reading and public praying. For many, this is their only worship. CCS Calendar * Magi Project
Prayer concerns Ed Anderson, Noritta's husband and Mike Anderson's father, passed away from this life last Thursday afternoon. Be sure to keep Noritta, Mike and the entire Anderson family in your prayers. The Frahm's request prayers for Ruth Musgrave, sister of Steve & Tim, who recently learned that she has breast cancer. They also ask that we keep Ruth's two daughters in our prayers. Ron & Margie Dupey ask for prayers for our missionaries, including Ralph & Anna Crump. Please keep Katie Neubauer in your prayers as she begins her Christian walk. Teen Pearson requests our prayers for Don & Betty Rude as they travel and also for Anita Haman, who is on new medication and feeling very sick. Wilma & Don Flanagan request prayers for Don's sister and her family, Betty & Chuck Spalding. Chuck is diabetic and has internal bleeding; he is currently in the hospital. Continue Praying For... Howard Rude Sr. * Raylene, friend of Tim & Alyssa Frahm * Edith McDonnell, Alyssa's stepmother's mother * Betty Fulop & family * Clara Ward & family * Paul Kulinsky, Heather Rude's father * Heather & Eric & family * Laura Yuill, Barbara Monette's mother * Edna Scott * The Togo Team * Shawn Putnam
WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA. - Zig Ziglar Several years ago the people listen in Who's Who in America were analyzed. Researchers discovered that it took 25,000 laboring families to produce 1 child who would be listed in Who's Who. It required 10,000 families in which the father was a skilled craftsman, 6,00 Baptist preachers, 5,000 lawyers, 5,000 Presbyterian preachers, 2,500 dentist, and 1,200 Episcopalian priests to produce someone who's listed in Who's Who. However, every 7 Christian missionary families produced a member of Who's Who. I can only speculate on the reasons for the remarkable difference. Surely most of the preachers from the various denominations were men and women of faith, but I believe the missionaries, in most cases, demonstrated a stronger commitment. Their example demonstrated their faith and courage to their children. Also, they probably did not have many things to give to their children, but the mother and father, with fewer distractions such as daily newspapers and television, were probably spending an unusual amount of time with them. The kids had a day-to-day example and a chance to study what real success was all about. Needless to say, the parents were teaching and preaching the Bible every day and felt a unique relationship with God through the person of Jesus Christ. Undoubtedly the role modeling and demonstration of their faith played a significant part in the development of the children. All of us have heard that we teach what we know, but we reproduce what we are, which is exactly what God tells us in Luke 6:40 (NKJV): "A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher." My mother repeatedly said to me as a young father, "Son, your children pay more attention to what you do than to what you say." In many cases, the missionary family had to learn to communicate in a different language from their native language and get along with people of different cultures, which brought about a maturing of the youngsters. Then, when the kids returned to America to live, they had a chance to view the difference in the opportunities in America, and they capitalized on those opportunities. The bottom line from Zig: God's Word is an enemy for depression, an escape from temptation, the promise of the future, as well as a guide, hope and inspiration for now and always. TO SERVE October 29th, 2000
Contact Dave Bruner ASAP if you are unable to serve.
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