Family News

November 4, 2001

Stuff Dave Shaner

As this article is being written, our fall meeting, The Church in the New Millennium, with Randy Harris has yet to start. I just want to challenge you to be present at every session. Remember that our regular Bible Study Groups will not be meeting this week in order to encourage attendance at the the meeting. See the accompanying article for detailed topics and times.

One of the things that I have always enjoyed about living in North Idaho is the changing of the seasons. We are entering a wonderful time of the year. The leaves have changed and are starting to fall. The colors of autumn are yet another testimony of the beauty of God's creation. God set up what I call a Life-Death-Back to Life cycle. As one season is ending, he is preparing for yet another. He refers to this in Genesis 8:22 when He says, 'As long as the earth endures, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night will never cease.' Jesus also talks about this cycle in John 12:24 when He says, 'I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.' You are a part of this cycle. We have been born to live, but we must pass through death first. Jesus' own death brought us life. You also must die to yourself in order to be raised through baptism (Romans 6:3-4). Many want to be be baptized without experiencing the death. But without spiritual death, spiritual life can not take place.

Death means your pride, selfishness, and ambitions must cease and then through rebirth God's visions and dreams take priority. Physically, you may not appear any different, but your motivations are brand new. God will do the impossible when you surrender all. In the long run, the deepest desires of your heart will be realized when we give God our all. Abraham was asked to give up His only son, Isaac, as a sacrifice, to show his commitment to the Lord. God saved Isaac, but now God knew and just as importantly, Abraham knew within himself how much God meant to him. How much does He mean to you? Start each new day as a new season. Start each new day with God as your focus. Then you will experience real life.

John 3:3

The Church In the New Millennium

Randy Harris, a preacher of the God's Word and a teacher at Abilene Christian University will be continuing his series with us through Tuesday evening. Ask God to bless our time together and that each of us will be drawn closer to Him. Be sure and make 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

Prayer Ministry Breakfast

Our first weekly Community Prayer Breakfast is planned for this Tuesday, November 6 at 6:30 a.m. at the Village Inn restaurant. The address is 300 Neider Ave. in Coeur d'Alene. Randy Harris will also be speaking and joining us for breakfast during this special time together. Everyone is invited to attend and be part of this exciting new ministry. If you have any questions you may call Margie Waddell at 765-2423 or Russ Allen at 765-2828.

Attention: Ladies

I know we have just finished a successful Ladies Fall Fellowship. The day brought glory to God and helped to bind us together. However, we need to do the follow-up and be selecting the theme and speaker for next years Ladies Fall Fellowship.

We will be having a meeting in the church kitchen on Monday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m. This is an important meeting so mark your calendars and plan on attending. Bring your ideas and suggestions for next year to share and discuss. Also, please turn in your comments, etc. on this years Ladies Fall Fellowship to Jean Grow by November 11. Thanks!

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

A new command I give you; Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

May our Heavenly Father bless each one of us this week as we grow in our love for one another.

-Larry Grow

If you are one of us who are anywhere 'between' the teen group and the Senior Saints and would like to get together for fun and Christian fellowship, then the new 'Tweeners' group is just for you! Let's all join together to create some fun and uplifting opportunities to really get to know one another. Everyone is welcome - young families, older families, singles, young marrieds - everyone between 20 and 55 who would like to have a great time with other Christian friends. Our first activity is coming up soon!

Come join in the fun!

Where: Tim & Alyssa Frahm's, 3511 Pineridge Dr, Coeur d'Alene

When: Saturday, November 17, 2001, 5:30 pm - ???

What to Bring: a dessert or side dish and yourself

Questions? Call Michelle Kish or Alyssa Frahm.
(773-3458) (665-5851)

Thank you for all your prayers for my brothers, and they are still needed. Thank you!

Your Sister, Claudia Moberg

November 6 - Prayer Ministry Breakfast

November 10 - First Northwest Bible Bowl Challenge

November 12 - Fall Fellowship Follow Up Meeting

November 16-18 -Teens Come Before Winter Retreat

November 21 - Praise & Worship Evening

Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 - Teen Lock-Ins

Prayer Requests

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

Remember to keep Greg Morse, his family and especially his mother, Evelyn in your prayers during their time of loss.

Ron Dupey is home recovering from surgery that was done last week. Pray for quick healing.

Anita Haman has been in a lot of pain lately. She is in need of our prayers for comfort and strength.

Marian Demas, a dear friend of Carol Fredrickson's is losing her battle with cancer. Carol has flown to Seattle and has asked us to pray that God will open her heart as she shares the gospel with her.

Hannah Reeves has recovered well from her skull fracture and is returning to normal. The rest of the family is in good health at this time however, Becky is emotionally and physically exhausted and has been ordered to get some rest! Please keep them in your prayers, along with all of the Togo team.

Steve Taylor will be having surgery on his back tomorrow. Pray for him as he awaits surgery, for his family, and the surgeon's guidance.

Remember to keep Ray Rayburn in your prayers as he is away in Vienna. Keep his mission efforts and his safety in your prayers.

Jacob Sandford, Alfred and Barbara Monette's grandson, had surgery on a valve in his heart. Pray for healing as he recovers from surgery.

In Sympathy, Judy Bolt's husband, Joe Bolt passed away last week. Judy worked in the kitchen this summer at Junior camp. Remember to keep Judy and her family in your prayers.

Continue Praying For....
*Al Poland*Bill Elliott*Leonard Almond*Beverly Bauer*Clarence May*Ron Bristow*Mark Mood*David Morgan *Bonnie Myer*Opal Wilson *Shirley Parker*Shari Swaim*The Cooper Family*Ric & Cathy Dukes*Don Phelps*Debbie Hennes*

A HUGE thanks to all of you that took part in this years Magi Project. We and CCS together shipped a total of 61 boxes to Haiti, Dominican Republic, Baja Mexico, and the USA. All your gift items, cash donations, time packing and wrapping the gifts was very much appreciated!! -Alyssa Frahm

Mike's Memos

Last Sunday evening's LTC activity was an enjoyable time and an excellent learning tool as well. The students demonstrated good knowledge of Genesis 1-14, and there were some very imaginative costumes. I've been trying to figure out how Conner Morris got his Tower of Babel into the car to ride over here. The teachers and helpers who worked all afternoon to set up the learning / game booths are much appreciated, as are those parents and teens who stayed to help with clean-up. We also appreciated the adult Bible class group who participated in our opening game activity. The whole evening went very smoothly.

Thanks to all....

Speaking of LTC, Paula Morris, our fund-raising chairman, has found us plane tickets to Phoenix for $147.00! Parents, this would be an excellent opportunity for us to purchase those tickets at a great savings. If you would like to go ahead and pay for your child's airfare, contact Paula, the Borshiems, or the church office.

A group of our juniors and seniors along with Robin Utter and I have enjoyed 'Youth Venture' at Cascade Christian College this weekend. Our kids were able to see the college as well as participate in youth activities including Bible Classes taught by area youth ministers. My class was titled, 'Does The World Have You?', taken from James 4:1-8. We need to constantly be encouraging our kids to attend a Christian College

All our Bible bowlers need to participate!

LOCK INS........NOVEMBER 30th!

There will be a girls' lock-in at the Reeves' home for all the youth group girls, and a boys lock-in for all the youth group guys at Tim & Alyssa Frahm's home. Very special plans are in the making. Teens, you need to make your plans to attend.

Can you believe next week is the end of the first quarter? Already?! Looking back, it was a superb start to a new school year. New faces, new friends alongside the old. New knowledge to gain and grow. Some wonderful fall weather, too.

The first annual Harvest play/Spaghetti feed was a perfect way to end this quarter. It was a lot of fun and a big success. Give a hand to Mrs. Utter for her great work in organizing this event and for directing the K4, K5, and 1st grade in their play.

So now we have the second quarter to look forward to in anticipation. For it will include the holiday season and all the fun that goes along with it.

Mrs. Dehlbom

- General Mills Cereal Box Tops: tear these off and bring them in. CCS receives .10 for each one!

- Aluminum Cans: please continue to drop off your cans in our 'empty can storage shed' located next to the basketball hoop!

- Campbell Soup Labels: Do you eat Campbell's products or know someone that does? We are collecting as many labels as possible! Please help us by bringing them by the school or church office. We appreciate your help!!!

Pick up your Albertson's card at the kiosk in the foyer. Hand it to the cashier every time you make a purchase. CCS then receives a percentage of the total purchases each quarter up to a maximum of $1800! For more information see Dan or Teri Dupey.

When you use your Target Guest Card, 1% of your purchases will be given to CCS. If you already have a card, you can designate CCS to be your school by calling 1-800-316-6142.

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!

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

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.

Bulletin Want Ads

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 #772-167.

Don't lose sight of our goals!

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

MAKING CHILDREN MIND

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 November 11^th, 2001

Song Leader:	John Erwin
Opening Prayer:	Ken Arnold
Closing Prayer:	Larry Grow
Scripture:	Nathan Frisk
Offering:	Dan Rude
Lord's Supper:	Chris Rouse
	James Graham
	Walter Brooks
	Austin Morse
	Howard Rude, Sr.
Ushers:	Eldon Rude
	Mike Haas
	Greg Morse
Greeters:	Dan & Teri Dupey
Announcements:	Larry Grow
Audio:	Rob Mullaly
Computer:	Steve Howard
Lock-Up Building:	Jack Pierce

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

	November 11th	November 18th
Nursery:	Bobbie Neubauer	Robin Utter
Helpers:	Aaron Neubauer	Amanda Utter

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

Bible Study Groups: