Family News

October 14, 2001

Stuff Dave Shaner

Our upcoming seminar with Randy Harris is only three weeks away. Randy is in much demand all around the country. He will be sharing some great principles about the future of the church and how we can be better prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century. See the accompanying article for details. Make your plans now to be in attendance at every session.

The elders and preachers along with their wives met this past weekend for some prayer and planning time. As of this writing, I can not tell you all of the results, but would like to encourage you to always keep the leadership of this church in your prayers. I believe that we have a great set of elders who are truly concerned for your welfare. Nehemiah was a great leader who returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls of the city. Whenever someone decides to work for the Lord, you can be sure that that someone will arise to oppose them. But Nehemiah had what it takes to be an effective leader. When the opposition heard that Nehemiah was working, 'they were very much disturbed that someone had come to promote the welfare of the Israelites.' Like Nehemiah, we have some very dedicated men serving as our shepherds who are seeking the welfare of the church. When you are in love with God's family, it is easy to promote their welfare.

Be sure that you keep all of the leaders of the Dalton church in your prayers. Let them know that you are praying for them and that your concern is the welfare of God's family. It is very encouraging whenever someone tells me that they are praying for me. Things started to happen because of Nehemiah. Before long a wall was built. Likewise, things start to happen when leaders care and get together to pray. Before long, a city is taken for Christ.

It was great to see Adam Welch baptized into Christ last Tuesday evening. The apostle John indicated that he had no greater joy than to know that his children were walking according to the truth - II John 4. It is also a great joy whenever anyone comes to the truth. A special thank you to Mike Reeves for his teaching and concern for others. Come join us on Tuesday evenings to take the Word out. It will give you great joy as well.

Colossians 4:5

Welcome to the Family!

Sandra Welch and her children, Adam and Holly wish to be considered a part of the Dalton Gardens congregation. Be sure to welcome them into the family.

Their address is:

4227 Abby Rd.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
667-9469

The angels in heaven rejoiced last Tuesday evening as Adam Welch's sins were washed away in the flood waters of baptism. Adam is a Senior at the Charter School. Be sure to encourage him as begins his new walk with the Lord.

The Dalton church will be hosting a very special seminar November 4-6 with Randy Harris as our guest preacher. 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.

Sunday, 9:00 am - Spirituality Is Our Future

Sunday 10:15 am - Discipleship Is Our Future

Sunday 5:30 pm -Why Churches of Christ are Bound to Fail in the 21st Century

Monday 7:00 pm - Why Churches of Christ are Bound to Succeed in the 21st Century

Tuesday 7:00 pm - Certainties for an Uncertain Future

This world continues to create changes in our lives. Some for the good, and some for the bad. An example of some of these changes was the recent terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. Another is the bombing of Afghanistan on October 7, 2001. Much has been written since then. One writer even referred to Ecclesiastes 3 'There is an appointed time everything...', or as a song writer penned years ago 'The times.... they are changing.' Yes, things are changing, God knew that things would continue to change. That is why we are continually reminded to remain faithful and to walk in the light (Eph 5, 1 John 1). This is why God gave us a Spiritual family/Brothers and Sisters/His Church. To encourage and edify each other to remain faithful to God (Rom. 15). The one constant in all these changes is our God. Our God is faithful in his promises (1 Cor. 1). In his unchangeableness He becomes our anchor in these storms of life (Heb. 6). There is a song written from this passage, 'We Have an Anchor, and it starts by asking Will your anchor hold in the storms of life?....' This is answered by looking at your life and relationship with God. This relationship is developed by our reading, studying, meditating on God's Word, and through prayer. How is your anchor?

-David Bruner

Elders / Deacons / Staff

The last day to turn in supplies you would like added to a box is October 24. We are in need of 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 will be having a work time to pack all of the boxes on Wednesday, October 24 at 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. right after class in the small auditorium. Come join us!

Everyone is invited to attend a question and answer time with Nancy Missler and Debbie Holland on 'Studying the Way of Agape' at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18 in the small auditorium. If you have any questions call Georgette Rude at 772-9833.

October 17 - Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon

October 18 - Speakers Nancy Missler & Debby Holland

October 21 - Special Sunday Evening Worship

October 24 - Magi Project Work Night

October 27 - Elders, Deacons, Staff Planning Day

November 4-6 - Fall Meeting with Randy Harris

November 10 - First Northwest Bible Bowl Challenge

Prayer Requests

Jennie Brown is still in the hospital. Her condition seems slightly improved. She appreciates short visits, and covets your prayers. She is currently at KMC #312. Remember also to keep Bob and their family in your prayers.

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.

Bonnie Myer, a friend of Pat Irmer's, was just diagnosed with tongue cancer. Pray for her as she begins to find out what the treatment will be.

Bill Elliott, Jan Almond's brother, has cancer and is having chemotherapy. He is doing well, but let's remember to keep him in your prayers.

Beverly Bauer, Bobbie Neubauer's aunt, as she recovers from colon surgery.

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 as he recovers from surgery last Sunday.

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.

Russ Powell, a co-worker of Jan Almond's has come out of a coma. Russ had been in a serious car accident a few weeks ago.

Ray Rayburn arrived safely in Vienna. Remember to keep his mission efforts and his safety in your prayers.

Debbie Hennes is struggling with MS. Debbie is a sister in the Valley church, a friend to many of us here.

Jacob Sandford, Alfred and Barbara Monette's grandson, was to have testing done on his heart last Thursday.

The Neubauer Family asks for our prayers as they seek God's guidance for their future here, as Ken looks for a job and a place for their business.

Amanda Mood asks prayers for her friend, Michelle, who is undergoing radiation for a brain tumor. She is a mother of two and needs prayers for herself and her family during this time.

* Mark Mood * David Morgan * Robin Bechtold * Opal Wilson * Shirley Parker * Anita Haman * Shari Swaim * Geraldine Willsey * Rachel Margheim * Steve Taylor *

Mike's Memos

The following article came from Paul Swaim's Youth News in the Richland church bulletin.

There are some things that people just don't do in America. There are rules that can go unspoken and be fiercely upheld by the common citizen. Violation of just one of these rules can cause great anger and frustration in just about anyone. Here are some examples:

Never hit a girl.

Don't take candy from a baby.

Don't honk for your date to come out to the car.

Don't wear navy blue and black together

Don't chew with your mouth open.

People get so bent out of shape when someone breaks one of these common sense rules. Some of these 'laws' are well and good, but how wonderful a place this world would be if we paid that much attention to the greater rules. Here are some examples:

Never use the Lord's name in vain.

Honor your father and mother

Do not judge, or you will be judged.

Love keeps no record of wrongs.

Love your enemies.

When was the last time your blood curdled at the sound of the Lord's name in vain? Do you address the infraction? Have you held your tongue lately when dealing with your parents? Are you keeping a hit list scorecard of the dirty deeds someone keeps harping on you?

The kingdom of heaven demands that we be people who love the law of the Lord. It is supposed to be written on our hearts! Hebrews 4:12 says, 'For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to the dividing of soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.' If the word of God is active in your life, then do something about it! God does not call us to be simply 'good'. Good is such a relative term anymore. In the world, someone is considered to be a good person if he keeps the rules listed first on this page and doesn't bother anyone else. God called us to be His. We are spectacles to angels as well as to men. Whose opinion of goodness really matters to you?

Thanks Paul

Plan now to participate in next Sunday night's special period of worship here at the church building. (No Bible Study Group Meetings) This worship time will be led by our kids participating in LTC. It will also include a video presentation and sharing time with Ralph and Anna Crump from their work in Nigeria, Africa. You don't want to miss this time together. You might even want to bring a friend.

Several classes enjoyed visiting the Seimer's Farm in Greenbluff last week. The area is very beautiful. The children picked a pumpkin, rode on a little train through the fields, then trekked through the huge cornfield maze to the 'castle.'

This last Friday was 'Harvest Day.' The students dressed up and were served a special lunch.

Each class is involved in the Magi Project. Boxes will be sent the 26th.

On October 25th, a play will be performed by the Kindergarten 5 Class, followed by a Spaghetti dinner, featuring Olive Garden's and Tomato Street's delicious French bread, Cyrus O'Leary's pies, all for only $5.00. The cost for children will be $3.00. The program begins at 6:00 p.m. Please come and bring your friends and neighbors!

The Craft Fair is coming up soon, on December 8th. If you would like to rent a booth, or help out in any way, see Kathy Taylor.

My 2nd and 3rd grade class will take part in the Harvest theme this week by painting leaves, to make place mats. It should be fun!

Mrs. Simpson

'Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.'

Proverbs 3:5

Our annual craft fair is coming up and there is much to be done. We could use help in lots of different areas. There are sign up sheets on the kiosk. We need men, women and teenagers! Please take a look at the lists and sign up for a space or two. The staff and students of CCS thank you for your participation!

MAKING CHILDREN MIND

For Sale: 4 studded 13' snow tires, mounted and balanced on Toyota wheels. Used one season. $75.00 for all. If interested call Greg Morse at #772-1672.

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

November 4-6 -'The State of the Church in the 21st Century' - Fall Meeting with Randy Harris

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.

Let's Grow!!!

Forty Days of Prayer...

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

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 21^st, 2001

Song Leader:	Mark Borsheim
Opening Prayer:	Chris Rouse
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
	Jack Pierce
Greeters:	Jerry & Christine Welch
Announcements:	David Bruner
Audio:	George Wuest
Computer:	Greg Morse
Lock-Up Building:	Jack Pierce

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

	October 21st	October 28th
Nursery:	Lynelle Dehlbom	Delvona Rude
Helpers:	Micaela Dehlbom	Katie Neubauer

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

Bible Study Groups: