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Family News September 23, 2001
Short By
Stuff Dave Shaner
Last week was both very traumatic and very encouraging. Dealing with the aftermath of the tragic events taking place in our country has spawned a revival of patriotism and love for each other. So many times, when tragedy hits, people band together to create a unity that makes us much stronger as a people. The determination that is being displayed by President Bush and a united Congress must instill fear in the hearts of the terrorists and would be terrorists. God has given governments the right to dispense justice. Romans 13:4 says of government that "He is God’s servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer." That does not make all that governments do right, but it does mean that God has given them that responsibility. We do not know what the future holds, but we do know who holds the future. Jesus said "Any kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and a house divided against itself will fall." - Luke 11:17.
Early Christians had to deal with terrorism. Sometimes it was subtle while at other times it was very open. Entire evil governments set their face against Christianity. But every time one was martyred, two more would rise to take that person’s place. When Jesus, Himself, was killed, I am sure that the Jewish leaders thought to themselves that they were finally rid of this man. Little did they know what kind of a movement they were contributing to. We exist today as a body, in part, because so many early Christians believed in the cause and were willing to die for it.
Today, the church can learn some valuable lessons from the events that have taken place in our country. A united front will instill fear into Satan. Their will be division even within his own house. The kingdom of darkness will and already has fallen. This is a great opportunity for us to show the world the love of Christ. There are times in a person’s life where he/she is more open to Christ than at other times. This is one of those times. God really does cause all things to work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
Let’s be thankful both for our country and our church. Let’s endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace while we band together to diligently work for Him.
Have a Great Week!!
"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."
Colossians 3:13-14
Congregational Meeting This afternoon, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. our fall congregational meeting is
scheduled. This an opportunity to improve communication within the Dalton Family
of God. The Lord’s work is important, and there is so much to do. Let’s all plan
to attend this session and be better prepared to serve and share in the work.
To encourage attendance at this meeting, the Bible Study Groups will not be
meeting today.
Good News
Angels Rejoice / We Rejoice!!!
Wednesday night was an awesome night as we witnessed the spiritual births of Jeff & Sharon Nirk when they were baptized into Christ. Get to know this new family which includes three daughters: Shelby, Kelsy & Haily.
Welcome to the Family!
Home address:
27928 N. Clearwater
Athol, Id 83801
Phone 683-8902
N.Y. RELIEF FUND
All are saddened by the extent of the devastation and overwhelming needs of survivors and families of victims from the World Trade Center terrorist attack. New Yorkers and indeed people through out the country are expressing willingness to help. The highly respected MANHATTAN CHURCH OF CHRIST has established a "World Trade Center Disaster Fund". As you know, the extent of need is still unfolding. Children have been left fatherless or motherless. Families have been devastated and so many lives thrown into turmoil. To assist our sister congregation, make checks payable to " Manhattan Church of Christ", marked "World Trade Center Disaster Fund". Checks may be turned in to our church office or mailed to Manhattan Church of Christ, c/o WTC Disaster Fund, 48 East 80th Street, New York, N.Y. 10021. Their web site is http://manhattanchurch.org.
Elders available for shepherding: LaMont Petersen in the church office every Tuesday morning; Larry Grow in the office every Wednesday afternoon; Due to the congregational meeting, there will be no Elders in the church office this Sunday afternoon.
Calendar of Events
September 23 - Today - Congregational Meeting
September 26 - Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon
September 27 - Prayer Ministry Meeting
September 28-30 - Valley Rally
October 6 - Ladies Fall Fellowship
October 12-13 - Elders, Staff, Wives Retreat
Coming Soon Ladies!
10th Annual Ladies Fall Fellowship
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors!
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, Id - Lesson 3
Lesson #1 - "Hospitality: Home Style"
Lesson #2 - "Hospitality: Your Style"
Lesson #3 - "Hospitality: His Style"
Cost: Pre-registered -$7.00(by Oct. 1) -Lunch provided
Walk-in - $10.00, Teen - $3.00
Register today in the foyer!
Ladies Fall Fellowship Needs!
Food Needs:
Coffee Hour - Breads and muffins. Check with Marjorie Dupey.
Luncheon - Salads. Check with Janet Blanchard.
Housing Needed:
Ladies, can you supply housing if needed for our Ladies Fall Fellowship, October 6? If you can please let Mary Petersen know. Thanks.
Salads, Salads, Salads Needed!
Ladies, your help is needed in preparing a luncheon salad for the Ladies Fall Fellowship. There is a total of 46 salads that are needed. A sign-up sheet and recipe for a salad you select to prepare is with Janet Blanchard at the kiosk, before and after classes. As always, your help is greatly appreciated! Please see Janet Blanchard or Joyce Erwin for details.
***Attention All Men***
Our Ladies Fall Fellowship is Saturday, October 6 from 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. It is an important time for our ladies to share with each other as they encourage, strengthen and help one another grow as Christian sisters. You can do your part as the spiritual leader in your home to make a special time for the women in your life by:
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.
Prayer Requests
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.
Clarence May is in a nursing home in Goodyear, Arizona. Lovetta would appreciate your prayers.
Don Strebeck
, Claudia Moberg’s brother, had surgery on his right arm this last week.Leonard Almond, Jim Almond’s brother, has colon cancer. He will be having surgery soon. Keep him in your prayers.
Megan Sparow, 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.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.Geraldine Willsey
, Jean Grow’s mother, has been having headaches. Pray that the doctor will find out what it causing this pain.Barbra Cooper
asked prayers for her brother and all of our U.S. military during this time of crisis.Continue Praying For
....Linda Fabrizies*Mark Mood*David Morgan*Graham Reis*Steve Lucas*Eunice Coldiron*Justine Wuest*Robin Bechtold*Michael Cooper Jr.*Rick Caylor*Wilmer Brown*Shirley Parker*Anita Haman*Shari Swaim*Janell Daly*Betty Spaulding*Keith Page*Sharon Holbrook*John Earnest Jr.*
Thank You!
In
Christian Love,
Opal Wilson
The MAGI PROJECT
Bearing Gifts For A Child
Start saving now for the Christmas boxes, for needy children. They will need to be sent off by November 1.
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! For more information, contact Alyssa Frahm at 665-5851.
Mike’s Memos
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases
His mercies never come to an end
They are new every morning.
As this sweet devotional song, taken from Lam. 3:22-24 suggests, the book of Lamentations is not a book of whining. It is a lament for the horrible spiritual condition of Israel and the resulting punishment. Jeremiah is dealing honestly and painfully with the hurt - self-imposed - because God’s people strayed from righteous living, failed to stand against wickedness, and ignored the warnings of the prophets.
Right in the middle of his weeping, the writer expresses his confident belief that Yahweh is a God of steadfast love. Even the punishment of Israel was an expression of God’s love. In the final analysis, Lamentations is a magnificent call to realistic faith.
How real is our faith? Are we awake and are we living righteously, standing against evil and heeding the warnings of the righteous?
Our God, who revealed himself most clearly in Jesus Christ, is a faithful God who can always be trusted. Let’s be constantly demonstrating our faithfulness to him, and leading others toward better understanding of his will and a closer walk with him.
TNT
We plan to do some "outside activities" for the next few weeks while the weather is still nice.If any parents would like to host, plan , or chaperone one of these, please let me know. I would be thrilled to get some volunteers.
EDUCATION - especially for parents!!!
An excellent new video series will be shared in the small auditorium Bible Class beginning Sunday morning, October 14th.
MAKING CHILDREN MIND WITHOUT LOSING YOURS
Is God’s Word Worth $30?
SEPT. 30 - $1,000,000 Sunday!
Over 22,000 families, from all over Russia, have already written asking for Bibles and Biblical literature. More are coming! They responded to the Bible programming on Nationwide Radio in Russia. They are hungry for God’s Word. They want something to live for and by. They want to teach their children. They want hope. They have asked and they are waiting...
Eastern European Missions (EEM) has organized this effort to meet this need. Each $30 "Family Bible Bundle" thoroughly teaches a family God’s Word. How many families does your family want to reach? 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.
CCS Corner - School News
These last three weeks have been an adventure in new friends, new activities, and new knowledge. With much more to come!
This week all the grades are kicking off our Cherrydale fundraiser. Offered is an array of gifts, gift wrap, and candy for yourself or someone special. Many children would be more than happy to show you their catalog. Next week K4 and K5 is having a "Teddy Bear Week." Which will include a special activity each day. We sure wish you were all "four" so you could come join us!
Lynelle Dehlbom, K4 Teacher
P.S. Please continue to save your Campbell Soup labels and General Mills box tops. They will earn much needed items for the school.
REPORT FROM SIBERIA
To read full report - see mission board on wall at top of foyer.
Jerry and Levi Sisemore returned to Barnaul in mid August. Pam stayed in California for several reasons, chief of which is that of employment, in order for family to have a financial base upon return from the mission field. She is living with her parents and the Lord provided for full time employment as a teacher in the public school system.
Levi tells of life "missing mamma" ranging from how not to cook, digging potatoes, math studies and the joy of singing in harmony. He writes the Church in Barnaul has no history of singing in harmony. After 3 weeks of his instructing, they sang their first song in 4 part harmony: God Is So Good.
Preaching school has 12 new student this fall. Student body comes from west of Moscow on the European side of Russia to Birobidzhan in the Far East of Asia. Jerry relates it is exciting to see the quality of
students our Lord has given us. During his time in the states, there were baptisms in a nearby village. Two were baptized in the deaf ministry and another was immersed the night of his report. The building remodel is on going and, as in many construction efforts, progress has
experienced additional legal requirements. Pictures are on the board of doors which had to be added for additional fire escapes and there is one
of the interior walls. Perhaps in late March, there will be opportunity for persons from Dalton Gardens to be involved in the School and Church works in Barnaul for a short term missions experience. Anyone with interest, let that be known to Dave Shaner or Ivan Archer.
for sale:
* 4 studded unmounted snow tires #P215X60R16.
Call Steve Frahm at 772-4689.
* Bedroom furniture set.
Cheryl Mullaly - 765-6801
Caring & Sharing!
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 765-8263.
Togo Team
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.
Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon All ladies are invited to attend a brown bag luncheon at noon in the backyard of Georgette Rude’s home. Every Wednesday Georgette will be leading us in a study of "Studying the Way of Agape" by Nancy Missler. You may come in at any time during the study. Anyone interested in purchasing the book and workbook for $11 can contact Georgette at 772-9833. Drinks will be provided. Georgette’s address is:
6872 Rude Street - Dalton Gardens
November 4-6 -"The State of the Church in the 21st Century - Fall Meeting with Randy Harris
After School Care Available!
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.
Don’t lose sight of our goals!
**Daily Bible Reading & Prayer**
*****201 in 2001*****
*****52 Baptisms*****
*****52 Restored Families*****
Increased Attendance & Participation
Let’s Grow!!!
New Addresses
James Dupey Jessica Bruner
Zach Shaner
ACU Box 27256 ACU Box 28062 ACU Box 27563
Abilene, TX Abilene, TX
Abilene, TX
79699-7256 79699-8062
79699-7563
Jenny DuPey/Ryan Rouse/David Rude
c/o Cascade College
9101 E Burnside
Portland, OR 97216
Robbie Vanek & Scott Wagnon:
SR SMITH, ROBERT, 1
SR Wagnon Scott, C
DIV 385 Ship 10
DIV 948 Ship 04
Recruit Training Command Recruit Training Command
3301 Indiana St
3301 Indiana St
Great Lakes, IL
Great Lakes, IL
60088-3127
60088-3127
TO SERVE September 30th, 2001
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Song Leader: |
Danny Sims |
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Opening Prayer: |
Ken Neubauer |
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Closing Prayer: |
Mike Swaim |
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Scripture: |
Rick Blanchard |
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Offering: |
Stan Howerton |
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Lord's Supper: |
John Erwin |
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Ken Huseby |
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Jim Litalien |
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Scott Dehlbom |
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Mike Kish |
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Ushers: |
Eldon Rude |
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Mike Haas |
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Steve Howard |
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Greeters: |
Pat Irmer & Helen Rouse |
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Announcements: |
Mike Swaim |
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Audio: |
George Wuest |
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Computer: |
Steve Frahm |
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Lock-Up Building: |
Jack Pierce |
Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.
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September 30th |
October 7th |
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Nursery: |
Kim Howard |
Jean Grow |
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Helpers: |
Johnni Wuest |
Brandi Welter |
PRAYER HOT LINE
- Lynelle Dehlbom 762-1029
Email Prayer Hot Line
- prayers@dgchurch.org
Assembly Times:
Sunday:
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Bible Class |
9:00-9:50 am |
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Worship Assembly |
10:15 am |
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Bible Study Groups |
5:30 pm |
Wednesday:
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Bible Study |
6:30 pm |
Other Bible Study Groups are offered at various times. Please call the office for times and places.
Bible Study Groups:
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Bob Brown |
PF - Thursday 7:00 |
773-9651 |
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John Erwin |
Spirit Lake - Sun 6:00 |
683-7001 |
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Tim Frahm |
CD'A - Sun 6:00 |
665-5851 |
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Daytime - Reeves |
Building - Wed 10:00 |
762-8024 |
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Larry Flanagan |
His Needs-Her Needs |
772-9273 |
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Don Rude / Warren Brown |
DG - Sun 5:30 |
772-5532 |
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Dave Shaner |
Bldg - Sun 5:30 |
765-8524 |
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Mike Swaim / Dan Dupey |
CD'A - Sun 5:30 |
772-4341 |
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TNT Teens |
Various - Thursday 7:00 |
772-0541 |
Dalton
Gardens Church of Christ
6439 N. 4th
Street
Dalton Gardens,
Idaho 83815
(208)772-0541
Fax # 772-2963
E-mail: office@dgchurch.org
web site: http://www.dgchurch.org/
Church
Office Hours:
8:00 am to
4:00 pm Monday-Friday
Closed daily
from noon-1:00
Phone messages
can be left any time.
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ELDERS: |
PREACHER: |
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David Bruner |
667-2943 |
Dave Shaner |
765-8524 |
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Larry Grow |
664-3522 |
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LaMont Petersen |
753-3641 |
YOUTH MINISTER: |
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Scott Rouse |
623-4203 |
Mike Reeves |
762-8024 |
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Don Rude |
772-5532 |
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Mike Swaim |
772-4341 |
DEACONS:
Win Ministry:
* Benevolence
* Communications * Evangelism * Finance *
* Lost Sheep
* Missions/VBS * Audio-Visual *
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Dan DuPey |
666-0228 |
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Tim Frahm |
762-0211 |
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Robert Mullaly |
765-6801 |
Mature
Ministry:
* Education
* Bible Hour * LTC * Youth * Ushering/Assembly *
* Building
& Grounds * Statistics * Singing *
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Mark Borsheim |
772-8183 |
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John Erwin |
683-7001 |
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Arrty Rude |
683-1634 |
Knit
Ministry:
* Family *
Fellowship * Men's Activities * Prayer *
* Senior Saints
* Women's Activities *
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Larry Flanagan |
772-9273 |
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Stan Howerton |
772-4991 |
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Ken Neubauer |
687-5571 |
Statistics:
WEEK
OF 9/16/2001
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Attendance: |
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Assembly |
244 |
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Bible Classes |
101 |
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Wednesday Bible Study |
119 |
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Bible Study Groups |
108 |
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Contribution: |
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Current |
$4,357.35 |
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Goal |
$4,683.00 |
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Average |
$4,132.00 |