August 12th is fellowship day,
Lets go to Finucane park and play.

But if its not a sunny day, then
at the building we will stay.

This will be a true potluck,
enough hamburgers, yuk-yuk-yuk.

We'll get Tim to bring the volleyball,
so we can play and that's not all.

We'll get Arrty to bring the ball and bat.
Can anyone get into that?

We can find a game or two,
so all we really need is you.

I hope this puts you in the mood,
and don't forget to bring some food.

George's snow cones will be nice,
and I'll let no one throw the ice.

Throwing ice is fun you see,
But we can't take the liability.

If you do throw ice I know you'll pout,
I'm going to have to throw you out.

So come on out and have some fun,
there will be something for everyone.

I'm thinking this is what we'll do,
Let's try to eat from 1:00 to 2:00

See ya there. Ken

The following are requested items to bring from each Bible Study Group. If you are not currently a part of a group, feel free to bring any item.

Shaner Swaim/Dupey
B. Brown Erwin

Side Dishes/Salads Main Dish

Frahm D. Rude/W. Brown
Reeves Frahm

Robin Bechtold, Norita Anderson's daughter has cancer and is undergoing an experimental treatment. Be sure to keep her in your prayers.

Michael Cooper Jr., Susan French's cousin has been diagnosed with a serious case of leukemia. Her family would appreciate our prayers for Michael.

Laura Wilkins needs our prayers. Her car hit a ditch and now she is having back problems.

Bob Riggs is in ICU. He fell 15 feet and broke nine ribs. May God heal him quickly.

Virginia Filbeck had knee surgery last week. Remember to keep her in your prayers as she begins to heal.

Rick Caylor, Opal Wilson's grandson had complications during surgery a few weeks ago. Keep him in your prayers as he awaits to have surgery again soon.

Patrick Margheim, the Neubauer's nephew suffered a dog bite on his face. He had his stitches removed this week. Pray for healing and no scarring.

Pray for Wilmer Brown who is in the hospital following mouth and jaw surgery due to cancer. Also, remember his wife, Ione and his family as he starts to recover.

Jason Litterell asks special prayers for Shirley Parker who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer in her throat and both lungs. Pray for God's hand to be with her and her family during this time.

Please pray for Anita Haman and her husband, Gary. May God restore Anita's health.

Continue to pray for God's hand in Shari Swaim's healing. Pray for strength during her treatments. Keep Mike and their family in your prayers.

John Earnest, Betty Clemetson's father continues to recuperate at the LaCrosse Rehabilitation Center. He appreciates your prayers and visits.

Janell Daly, John Erwin's sister, is having some problems with dialysis. Continue to also keep her in your prayers during this time of loss of her husband.

Please remember to keep Teri Dupey's brother, Larry Millar in your prayers. Pray that Teri can be an instrument for God during this time in his life.

August 5-11 - Junior Camp (6th-8th Completed)

August 8 - Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon

August 9 - Prayer Core Group Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

August 12 - Fellowship Day!

August 12-18 - Pre-Teen Camp (3rd-5th Completed)

August 29 - Wednesday Praise and Worship

August 31-Sept. 3 - Family Camp at Farragut Park

We are pleased to welcome our newest members who wish to be considered a part of the Dalton Gardens congregation. Be sure to welcome them into the family.

Their address is:

Ron and Vickie Schaffer
1632 E. Hazel Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
665-2378

Well Mike was at camp this past week, and so I (David Rude) had the pleasure of writing in Mike's place.

I have noticed, in my short span of life, that we as Christians, seem to have ups and downs in our lives. And that is pretty normal. Even Jesus had some rough times in his life. Sure he knew that when he came here he had to die for all of us. But given his situation, we would almost definitely fall short of our goal. But if we make Jesus our focal point as we are walking along in life, then we are sure to have a better time in the struggles we are faced with. I am reminded of the times that I went out on the ocean with my dad and brothers. Going across the bar, (that is where the ocean and the Columbia river collide) most of the time, it is really, really rough. The boat went up, and I was able to see land, and then the boat would go down, and then there was only water where ever I would look. And as a direct result of looking at the swells, I got nauseous, and soon after lost my breakfast. But when I kept my eyes on the horizon, or the land (if it was visible) then I was fine. Like wise with Jesus, we need to keep our focus on Him. If we don't, then things will come about in our lives that will distract us from our goal. Which is, being soul winners for Jesus. We need to keep on fishing. God will always provide people who are hungry, and if they take the line of Jesus, then they will be pulled in out of the ocean and to the safety found in God. But we have to be willing to trust that God will take care of us in our time of need.

Have you ever been beaten down by the burdens of life? Maybe to the point of despair? You felt like no one cared or even noticed your predicament. There is a song that we sing occasionally that talks about that. Let's look at the words of the first verse. "I traveled down a lonely road and no one seemed to care. The burden on my weary back had bowed me to despair, I oft complained to Jesus how folks were treating me, and then I heard him say so tenderly. "My feet were also weary upon the Calvary road; The cross became so heavy I fell beneath the load, be faithful weary pilgrim the morning I can see, just lift your cross and follow close to me."

I don't remember a time that I have been able to sing those words without tears filling my eyes, because no matter how down I have been, no matter how bad things seemed to be, Jesus understands because he's been there and worse . He encourages us to be faithful and stick with him. There is light at the end of the tunnel and Jesus can help us to see it. So next time you're down try to remember the words of this song and the thoughts of the master.

-Scott Rouse

The soup kitchen is in need of plastic take home containers, such as cool whip and butter tubs, etc. You may drop your donations off down in the kitchen. Your donation is very much appreciated!

ICIO - Givens Hall
Mark L. Mood / 23995
#23 Hospital Drive North
Orofino, ID 83544

We are in desperate need of people to help prepare meals for members of the church in times of need. We need to give the people who do it every time a break. If you are interested in helping or can at least prepare a main dish, please give Kathy Taylor a call at 765-826.

Would anyone be interested in helping Earlene Reeves with the postage of prepackaged envelopes of items, that have been requested from David and Becky in Togo, Africa? The envelopes are sealed and are ready for the mail. Contact Earlene at 762-8024 if this is something you could help out with.

Senior Camp(9th-12th grades completed) begins this Saturday. Pray for our older teens and the staff as they spend another week at Camp Prince's Pine. Today is the last day for pre-registrations for Junior Camp(6th-8th grades completed). After today the fee goes up to $95!!, Pre-Teen Camp(3rd-5th grades completed) registrations are due by next Sunday. . Get registrations from the Track Rack in the foyer, and register NOW!!

SAVE $30 BY PREREGISTERING!

A new Bible Study is now meeting at the home of Tim & Alyssa Frahm. This is a group consisting mostly of couples with younger children. All are welcome to come and be a part of this group. They are currently studying the book of Philippians. It meets on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Their new address is 3511 Pineridge Drive in Coeur d'Alene. You may call 665-5851 for directions , if needed.

Other groups can be found listed on the back of the bulletin. Most of them meet on Sunday evenings. A group, taught by Mike Reeves, also meets on Wednesday mornings at the church building. On Thursday evenings, the teen group (TNT), and one in Post Falls, taught by Bob Brown, meets in Post Falls. A ladies study also meets on Wednesdays at noon at the home of Georgette Rude.

These groups are designed to provide not only Bible Study, but a time for prayer, outreach, and closer fellowship. Be sure to be a participant in one of these.

6872 Rude Street - Dalton Gardens