Our Prayer Ministry's response in putting together a special prayer meeting last week was very special and meaningful both for the church here and the community. Many have wished that they could have received word of it so they could have attended. We are working currently on an alternate plan of communication to help get word out better the next time something deserves immediate attention. I was out of town at the time, but was in prayer with all of you at the time.

The events of this last week have obviously been very traumatic and have caused many to call upon their faith for help. Some are asking questions or making statements like, "Why would God allow this to happen?" or "This is a sign that our nation has left God." Dealing with a tragedy of this magnitude takes on a life of its own and is multi-faceted. Many questions arise that do not have easy answers. It is easy to point blame at our national security or to blame it on our nation's righteousness, or lack of it. What is our role as Christians in responding to a national tragedy such as this? First, we need to understand that bad things do happen to good people. We have never been promised shelter from the harshness that this life can deliver. God does, however, provide us with a faith that can overcome any challenge. The reason tragedy happens is because of the curse of sin in the world. (This would not have happened in the Garden of Eden.) The earth itself is even under a curse brought on it by the presence of sin (Romans 8:22). Even with that said, it is still hard to understand.

How should we as Christians respond? Bathe all the victims and our country in prayer. Realize that out of tragedy, good can come. Don't just sit around the television and wonder what can be done. Get up and do something yourself. Your small gift combined with others' can do much good. God has done something as well. He abhors evil in this world. He is bothered by the separation that has come between mankind and Himself. So he did and does something about it. He demonstrates His love for us by having sent His Son to die on your behalf so you can be saved. We can not erase the events of this past week. But God has arranged for your greatest tragedy to be erased in Christ. Thank you God for loving us.

Psalms 46:10-11

Her address is:

845 1/2 Government Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
667-9503

On that day individuals and congregation all across the nation are coming together to provide GOD'S WORD to over 33,000 families in Russia. Eastern European Mission (EEM) plans to send each family a

Family Bible Bundle.

Bundles include an adult Bible, a children's Bible, A Newcomer's Guide to the Bible, Biblical morality lessons, WBS correspondence courses, Things That Matter, How to start a church in your home, a book on baptism and more. EEM can send all this, including delivery for just $30.00!

To help this effort, one may mark a check "For EEM Russian Missions" and place in collection, give to the church office, or mail P.O. Box 90755, Houston, TX 77290. $30 will feed your family for a meal - it will feed a family in Russia for eternity.

September 19 - Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon

September 21-23 - Mission Workshop in Richland

September 23 - Congregational Meeting

September 28-30 - Valley Rally

October 6 - Ladies Fall Fellowship

Jennie Brown is at home doing better, but is still taking treatments to deal with her cancer.

Opal Wilson had wrist surgery a few weeks ago. She would appreciate your prayers for her to have full use of her hand again.

Megan Sparrow, Jennifer Killingbeck's friend, was killed in a car accident last week. Remember to keep her family in your prayers.

Ron Bristow, Mae Fultz' son, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.

Sharon Holbrook, Louise Birk's friend, had a baby last week and she is not doing well.

Don & Betty Rude are visiting in China. Pray they remain safe during their travels.

Vern Upton, the wife of a co-worker of Scott Rouse, has MS and cancer.

John Earnest Jr., the brother of Betty Clemetson, is in the hospital with an infection.

Elijah Reeves is doing fine following a bout with malaria. Continue to pray for the health and safety of the Togo Team.

Geraldine Willsey, Jean Grow's mother, has been having headaches. Pray that the doctor will find out what it causing this pain.

Keith Page, Jennifer Killingbeck's friend, is in ICU in the hospital with pneumonia. One of his lungs collapsed while removing the fluid.

Last day to turn in supplies you would like added to a box is October 24. We will need cash donations, shoe boxes, new small size toys, small books, school supplies, and travel size health/hygiene items. Your contributions would be greatly appreciated! More information about this project will be in future bulletins. If you have any questions you may talk to Alyssa Frahm at 665-5851.

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 6, 2001

Theme: "Sister to Sister, Bind Us Together Lord!"

Speakers:
Debby Lynn, Portland, Or -Lesson 1 &2
Kathy Shaner, Coeur d'Alene, -Lesson 3

Lessons: #1 - "Hospitality: Home Style"
Lessons: #2 - "Hospitality: Your Style"
Lessons: #3 - "Hospitality: His Style"

Cost: Pre-registered -$7.00(by Oct. 1) -Lunch provided
Walk-in - $10.00, Teen - $3.00

1. To involve our ladies in working together to serve the Lord and draw closer to one another.

2. To be an encouraging, uplifting day and growing time for our sisters as Christian women. And,

3. To be a non-threatening time to share Christ with our non-Christian family and friends.

Our speakers will be Debby Lind from Portland, Oregon and our own Kathy Shaner. Make your plans now to attend and share in this time with your sisters.

Thanks to all those willing to provide the food that will be needed for this special day.

1. Encouraging your wives and daughters to attend.

2. Making it possible with your help at home.

3. Contacting Stan Howerton or the Men's Ministry to help with setting-up, taking-down and cleaning up.

Tonight is the second meeting of YEO and LTC, with 31 kids signed up so far. There is still time for others to become a part of these youth training programs. We will begin work immediately in YEO on an evangelism tool called God Makes A Man , and two LTC events...Bible Reading and Video Bible Drama. We will be sharing what we learn with the congregation in youth-led worship on special Sunday nights...the first one being October 21st.

Bible Bowl Challenge

BBC got off to a great start last Wednesday night with 31 kids and 9 parents beginning the challenging task of learning the book of Genesis. This class is for all 7th - 12th grade students, and also includes 3rd - 6th graders who are in LTC. There is still time for others to join. The first night we covered chapters 1 & 2 with 3 & 4 assigned for this week.

Those participating will have opportunities to challenge others in the class who are studying, as well as students from other congregations. The first Northwest Bible Bowl Challenge will be here at Dalton on Nov. 10th. The second will be at Richland on Feb. 2nd. Several congregations are planning to participate.

Earlene and the girls & I will be attending the missions workshop led by Monte Cox at the Richland, WA congregation on September 21 & 22.

An excellent new video series will be shared in the small auditorium Bible Class beginning Sunday morning, September 6th.

Many parents who have chosen Christian Education know that scripture is our guide. (Proverbs 22:6) Children must be faithfully trained, line upon line, precept upon precept, day after day. Those of us who have chosen to teach in a private school know that it is NOT because of money! It is because of the hug we can give a child who is sad, the prayer we can lean on every day to help us get through.

Parents enjoy the personal attention we can give them as a "small" school and a second family to their children. Character building is an important example of what we teach throughout the day for each student. We strive to train our students in the following areas:

1. Respect
2. Listening attentively
3. Obedience
4. Applying yourselves to the task
5. Always doing your best!
6. Working hard!

Regardless of the situation, we want our children to have these quality characteristics! God is in control, but He needs us to help guide our school children and families. If your character is healthy, love will come naturally. We believe this with all our hearts!

God Bless,

Mrs. Utter - Kindergarten Teacher

grandparents that attended our special tribute to our grandparents last Friday morning. We had a great turnout! Everyone is always welcome to join us during our daily morning chapel time at 8:45 a.m. in the large auditorium.

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.

6872 Rude Street - Dalton Gardens

Coeur d'Alene Christian School has after school care available to students of CCS and members of the Dalton Gardens Church of Christ. For information, call Kathy Taylor at 765-8263 or the school at 772-7118.