Family News

October 7, 2001

Stuff Dave Shaner

Are you involved in the 40 Days of Prayer? We have started, as of last week, the 'Survival for the New Millennium' 40 Days of Prayer course. Most of you received one in your mail boxes, but if you did not get one, be sure to see the office to get your copy. Even though we are a week into the program, it is not too late to pick it up and get started with us. Of course, our goal is to make sure that prayer becomes a regular daily habit with every Christian. This program simply enables us to concentrate for this period of time to help strengthen the church and your family. It is designed to carry us through our Fall Meeting with Randy Harris, which will be November 4-6.

Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1Thessalonians 5:18.

The 2001 Ladies Fall Fellowship is now officially history. Actually, the event may be over, but the results will be long lasting. Some of the greatest results were seen in so many working together for a common goal. We appreciate Debbie Lynn & Kathy Shaner for speaking for the seminar. There were so many that worked on it that I could not begin to name them all, but all of you did a great job. We also appreciate Dennis Lynn, for preaching this Sunday. Dennis is the President of Cascade Christian College in Portland, Oregon. We have had many of our members attend Cascade, and graduates of Cascade have benefited the churches of the Northwest enormously.

The elders and preachers, along with their wives will be meeting this weekend for a prayer and goal session. The Rudes' cabins at St. Maries will be the site. They will meet this Friday night and all day Saturday to share and to discuss the items you brought to their attention at the recent congregational meeting as well as future ideas. Pray that God's Spirit and his direction will be pervasive throughout the retreat. We appreciate the hospitality of Don & Betty and Eldon & Ruby for the use of their cabins on the St. Joe River. This will be followed up by an elders-deacons-preachers planning session soon after. We want to arrange a time when all of the deacons will be able to be there. Be sure to keep these sessions in your prayers. If anyone has any suggestions for what you would like to see the church involved in, be sure to see one of the elders or preachers.

The Dalton church will be hosting a very special seminar November 4-6 with Randy Harris as our guest preacher. The theme will be on the outlook for the future of the churches of Christ in the 21st century. Although the scriptures are always the same, many of the methods of the church have changed over the years. To some this is very uncomfortable and represents a threat to their security. Others see it as a breath of fresh air and in keeping more with the times. Randy will address these from scripture and will help us to focus on God's will today. Randy is a professor at Abilene Christian University and is very much in demand all over the country. Be sure to make your plans to be here at each and every session. More details will be coming next week.

promises of God's blessings for those who......

1) Pray believing that God hears and answers
2) Pray humbly to God, submitting to his will
3) Pray confessing your sin, asking God to forgive
4) Pray repenting, so that no sin separates you from his will
5) Pray for God to help you overcome willful sin in your life, matching your will with his
6) Pray, acknowledging that only God can change hearts and lives

Today is the Seventh Day of our Forty Days of Prayer as announced by our Brother Ray Rayburn last Sunday. To some it is an exciting addition to their daily prayers. To some it is a beginning of a daily prayer life. Whichever it is, it is a time of excitement. Ray gave us a Purple Booklet of Prayer (PBOP) to help us in our growth in prayer. God hears our prayers, and uses us to accomplish great things. I encourage you to pray specifically for our meeting with Randy Harris (November 4,5,6), and that great things will be accomplished.

-David Bruner

THANKS to everyone who brought donations and those who worked at the LTC yard sale last weekend. We raised $375, and had lots of stuff that didn't sell yet. SO, we plan to do it again on October 12th & 13th. We would appreciate any items that you would donate to help us raise funds for our LTC program.

A great and fun way to raise money for LTC. All are invited to come and bowl for $10.00 per person. This includes shoe rental. We have 60 spots open on October 13th from 7-9PM and 60 spots open from 9-11PM. This will be a great time for fellowship and fun while helping our LTC program. Sign up is on the Kiosk. Any questions... see Paula Morris.

A big Thank You to everyone who helped with the Ladies Fall Fellowship, before, during and after. You all helped in ways too numerous to mention with your food, time, talents, and the big and little, upfront and behind the scene jobs. Not only were your participation and prayers appreciated but also our working together brought a closeness within the family and praise and glory to God.

Thanks again for everything,

Jean Grow

In this wonderful church family, there are many special servants who quietly go about doing things for others, and for the family as a whole. One of those who serves so willingly, and often so quietly is Ken Neubauer. Recently Ken used his excellent carpentry/ cabinetry skills to build us a new set of nicely crafted stage stairs in the small auditorium.

Thank you Ken!

October 10 - Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon

October 12-13 - LTC Yard Sale

October 12-13 - Elders, Staff, Wives Retreat

October 19 - Keenage Banquet

October 21 - Special Sunday Evening Worship

October 27 - Elders, Deacons, Staff Planning Day

November 4-6 - Fall Meeting with Randy Harris

November 10 - First Northwest Bible Bowl Challenge

November 16-18 Teens Come Before Winter Retreat

Prayer Requests

Jennie Brown is still in the hospital following her tests. Her condition seems slightly improved. She appreciates short visits, and covets your prayers. She is currently at KMC #312.

Al Poland is now at home after having knee replacement surgery. His surgery went well but he is having a lot of pain. Pray for comfort and healing.

Reis Family as they return to Africa to stay. Include all the Togo families in your prayers as they teach others about God.

Steve Taylor had an MRI on his back last Thursday. Pray for Steve. He is experiencing a lot of pain in his back.

Robbie Smith-Vanek is done with boot camp and left for Connecticut last Tuesday. Remember to keep Robbie and Scott Wagnon in your prayers as they both serve our country in the Navy.

Rachel Margheim, Bobbie Neubauer's grandmother, had triple-bypass surgery last week.

Opal Wilson had wrist surgery and would appreciate your prayers for her to have full use of her hand again.

Bill Elliott, Jan Almond's brother, has cancer and is having chemotherapy. Remember him in your prayers.

Beverly Bauer, Bobbie Neubauer's aunt, had colon surgery in Denver last Tuesday.

Clarence May is in a nursing home in Goodyear, Arizona. Lovetta would appreciate your prayers.

Leonard Almond, Jim Almond's brother, has colon cancer and is having chemotherapy. Keep him in your prayers.

Ron Bristow, Mae Fultz' son, has colon cancer. He is now responding well to the chemotherapy.

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

*Linda Fabrizies*Mark Mood*David Morgan*Eunice Cold Iron*Justine Wuest*Robin Bechtold*Rick Caylor*Wilmer Brown*Shirley Parker*Anita Haman*Shari Swaim*Janell Daly*Betty Spaulding*Keith Page*Sharon Holbrook*John Earnest Jr.*Geraldine Willsey*Don Strebeck*Russ Powell*

Mike's Memos

THE CONFUSING FACE OF CHRISTIANITY THESE DAYS.....

It continues to come at us from every direction...even from our own circles.

For years I have been hearing, in ever increasing volume, the praise, by Christians, of the value of 'Christian music'.....music set to the same kinds of rhythms, using the same kinds of screaming instrumentation, sometimes even visualized by the same kinds of bodily gyrations, etc., as hard rock, and heavy metal.

'But the value', as the arguments go, 'is in the words. At least our kids, and growing numbers of adults, are listening to spiritual messages.' Well, as a person with some musical training and skill, I know that the music itself is by far the strongest element in a song. It will either be carefully written and played/sung to enhance the words, or it will obscure them, as is the case in much of what is called 'Christian music' today. They are often further obscured by the rock concert like environments where they are most often performed. And a much more subtle devaluation of this genre is its commercialization.

I know this is stepping on toes, and yes, I also know these things are not true of all popular Christian music. But I also know that Satan is doing a number on us today by confusing the face of Christianity in so many areas of our lives. He has a major foothold within the circle, and we are being duped. By this time some of you are asking, 'What has gotten Mike all riled up?' Let me share a little part of an article from Group, a youth leaders' magazine, about the mentality of praise. The article by Bryan Belknap entitled 'Shackled by Fear' addresses the problem of watering down the message of the gospel.

Fear drives the media and the message in most Christian art. It may be more dangerous to our teenagers' faith than the secular media. Much of what is produced in the Christian art world is biblical in the sense that its reference point is the Bible, but it is unbiblical in the sense that it is dishonest about life. It doesn't reflect kids' reality - there's a 'God world' and a 'Real world', and the two rarely intersect.

Much of Popular Christian music promotes a tiny diminished view of God's will, skillfully wrapped in a nice sounding message of unity of believers, promoted by a controlling media, bought by an often gullible audience, pressured by relentless peer pressure. I think we are being sold a bill of goods which is far more destructive than we realize. It is very subtle. The more we allow the blending of Christianity with the world, the compromising of God's values, and the watering down of God's expectations, the bigger Satan smiles. You know he's got to love it when 'Christians' don't know what Christianity really is.

The air is crisp, and the colors of fall are starting to emerge. Have you heard any geese as they are on the move above us? How comforting it is to know that God has put all of nature in order, and we can look forward to each special time. October is a special time at C.C.S. We want to thank all of you who have helped out by ordering from our fundraiser.

We are starting to collect gifts to fill our boxes for the Magi Project. Today the kindergarten through third grades enjoyed a trip to Seimer's Farm to pick pumpkins and learn about farming. Next week some of our students will be going to Home Depot for a building project. On the 12th, we will have a special Harvest Day celebration.

We would like you all to come for our Spaghetti dinner on November 25th. The kindergartners will be putting on a special play that evening. On the 26th, we will be celebrating baseball day to get excited about the World Series. Oh, yes, we will be doing school work in October too! We have Chapel every morning at 8:45 a.m. We would love for you to join us! Have a great week! We will!

Marci Nelson

4th & 5th Grade Teacher

Dear Family and Friends,

As Togo takes another 'leap forward' in the technological advances arena, they have informed us that we are to have a 'new' seven digit phone number. We laugh at this because there aren't enough phones in the country to have a six digit number. But alas, I guess progress is progress! Anyhow, our new number is 011.228.660.01.38.

Thanks so much for staying in touch with us! We appreciate it very much!

In His service,

David, Becky, Hannah and Elijah

Start saving now for the Christmas boxes, for needy children. They will need to be sent off by November 1.

The 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 throughout 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

Don't forget about our church web site! There is a lot of great information on it, including: church calendar of upcoming events, current and archives of bulletins, prayer lists, outlines and audio from Sunday sermons, local weather link, and a church e-mail directory. Consider setting us up as your home page! Check us out at www.dgchurch.org.

keys - keys - keys....It is so hard to keep up with them around here. Many of you have needed, and been given keys to the church building or to classrooms at one time or another. If you don't really need those keys any longer, would you please turn them in at the office. Your helpfulness is always appreciated.

New Addresses

Military & College Students:

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 October 14^th, 2001

Song Leader:	John Erwin
Opening Prayer:	Howard Rude, Jr.
Closing Prayer:	David Bruner
Scripture:	Paul Welter
Offering:	Steve Howard
Lord's Supper:	Dale Herboldt
	Garrett Jaynes
	Russ Morris
	Jason Litterell
	Nathan Frisk
Ushers:	Eldon Rude
	Mike Haas
	Greg Morse
Greeters:	Jerry & Christine Welch
Announcements:	David Bruner
Audio:	Mike Swaim
Computer:	Steve Taylor
Lock-Up Building:	Jack Pierce

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

	October 14th	October 21st
Nursery:	Janet Blanchard	Lynelle Dehlbom
Helpers:	Chynna Freshour	Micaela Dehlbom

Other Bible Study Groups are offered at various times. Please call the office for times and places.

Bible Study Groups: