Family News

November 25, 2001

Stuff Dave Shaner

We are now officially into the holiday season. How many of you dared the traffic and the crowds to start their Christmas shopping last Friday? Maybe a better question is, 'Have you paid off last year's Christmas?' This really is a wonderful time of year. But then again, anytime is right to praise the Lord. Thankfulness needs to be an earmark of the Christian life. Do you have that all important attitude of gratitude?

So often, we like to talk about our problems. Even when we pray, we all too often pour our concerns out to the Lord. The Lord loves to listen to us in any way, but the blessings we have received at His hand far outweigh our problems. It is important that we keep our struggles in this life in perspective. The apostle Paul said, 'I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.'- Romans 8:29 Again, he said, 'For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.' - II Corinthians 4:17.

If you try, you can always the the problems. But, you can also choose to see God's blessing. They are right in front of us, but we allow the distractions to take front and center stage. Choose to see God in all that you do. Choose to be thankful. Choose joy over grouchiness. It is important to be thankful, but it is equally important to give thanks. Express your gratitude to the Lord. When you decide to experience the joy that God has intended for you a sparkle in your eye and a skip in your step will replace that frown.

Also, be sure to let other's know how thankful you are for them. Very few things will encourage a brother or sister more than to hear your sincere expressions of appreciation that you have for them. You can do this by calling them, dropping a note in their church mail box, sending an e-mail, or by praising them to someone else. You can be sure that whatever you do will make its way back to the source. Make certain that what come back is something that builds one another up in the Lord.

Elders available for shepherding:
LaMont Petersen in the church office every Tuesday morning; Larry Grow in the office every Wednesday afternoon; two elders in the office every Sunday 4:00-5:00. This week:
Don Rude & Lamont Petersen

Prayer Ministry Breakfast

Come join us on Tuesday morning, November 27, at 6:30 a.m. for our Weekly Prayer Breakfast. We will be at J.B.'s Restaurant on Appleway, located right in front of the Shilo Inn Motel. We look forward to seeing you there.

This will be a special time for us Ladies to get together to share some of our families favorite Christmas traditions. We will be meeting at Loretta Robinson's home on Tuesday, November 27 at 6:30 p.m. For more information you may call Loretta at 762-2794 or Joanna Wuest at 772-6247.

CPR / First Aid Class

On Tuesday, November 27, at 6:30 p.m., in the small auditorium, Robin Utter will be instructing a certified class in CPR and First Aid. For all those who are interested, the cost of the class is $30 or $17 for just the CPR training. For more information you may see Robin Utter.

The messages presented by Randy Harris were some of the best you may ever hear. Some of us will want to listen to them again, and if you missed them you really must get the tapes. Many of the videos are done. The audio tapes are completed and available in the office. Three audio cassettes $3 or one VHS tape $3.

The one thing Christianity has that all other World Religions do not have is Jesus. Scriptures clearly teach that Jesus is the only way to the Father. Praise God for His simplistic plan of salvation that is available for all mankind. Church, God is counting on us to share that 'good news' with people around us.

Larry Grow

The Senior Saints are planning a Progressive Christmas Dinner on Saturday, December 8, 2001. The dinner will start at 4:00 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. Sign up if you can be part of the fun. For more information please see Dee Pierce, Betty Rude, Janet Blanchard, Jean Grow, or Mary Petersen.

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.

Come join us for a fun and fancy dinner out on Saturday, December 15. We'll meet at the building at 6:30 p.m. for dinner catered by Tomato Street followed by dessert and a gift exchange at the Archer's. Dress as fancy as you'd like and leave the kiddoes at home for some great Christmas fellowship with all of us Tweeners! A sign-up sheet is on the kiosk. Dinner will be $10 per person. Anyone interested in going together for a baby-sitter, please contact Michelle Kish (773-3458) or Alyssa Frahm (665-5851). See you there!

Our thoughts are with Terry and Nancy Singleton as his mother, Nita Singleton went home to be with the Lord last Sunday. The funeral was last week in Anchorage, Alaska. Please keep their family in your prayers during this time of loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Shawn and Lisa Putman. His mother, June Sainz passed away. Remember to keep their family in your prayers.

November 27 - Ladies Fellowship

December 7- 8 - Teen Lock - Ins

December 8 - C.C.S. Craft Fair

December 8 - Senior Saints Progressive Dinner

December 15 - Tweeners Christmas Dinner

December 19 - Special Praise & Worship

Prayer Requests

Paul & Katrina Swaim responded last week requesting your prayers as they seek healing in their marriage.

Jennie Brown is now in room #125 at the Transitional Care. Her condition seems to be improving. She covets your prayers and appreciates short visits. Continue to keep Bob and their family in your prayers.

Susan French is home recovering from Achilles Tendon transplant surgery. She will be bedridden for at least six weeks. Pray for comfort as she recovers.

Effie a friend of Don Will's mother is in intensive care in Florida following a serious car accident that nearly took her arm off.

Karmen Rouse as she recovers from orthoscopic knee surgery.

Jenny Dupey as she prepares for tonsil/adenoid surgery in December.

Anita Haman has been in the hospital at KMC. She is in need of our prayers for comfort and strength as she deals with a lot of pain from cancer.

Bill Elliott, Jan Almond's brother, is seriously ill with cancer.

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

Continue to pray for the Togo Team as they visit in the mountain villages around Cara. Three of their children have malaria again at this time.

Steve Taylor as he is home recovering from back surgery. Pray for healing and comfort.

Pat Putman is trying to get a job. Let's keep him in our prayers as interviews.

Alva Davis, Clara Ward's brother, who has been in ill health for a long time, has fallen and broken his hip. He is 81 and is a great believer of healing prayer.

Amber Anderson is in need of a job and a place to live. Keep her in your prayers.

Continue Praying For....
*Al Poland*Leonard Almond*Clarence May*Ron Bristow*Mark Mood*David Morgan*Bonnie Myer*Opal Wilson*Shirley Parker*Cooper Family*Don Phelps*Debbie Hennes*Joyce Rude*Jacob Sandford*Shari Swaim*Tina Penson*

Mike's Memos

Some years back Bob DeMoss Jr. wrote an article entitled , 'The Rise And Fall of Hollywood's Standards' which stated,

On July 1, 1939 a code of ethics for regulating the movie industry was approved, and included the following:

*The institution of marriage and the home shall be upheld.

*Methods of crime shall not be explicitly presented

*Illegal drug traffic shall never be presented

*Pictures shall not infer that low forms of sexual relationships are accepted or common

*Excessive and lustful kissing, lustful embracing, suggestive postures and gestures, are not to be shown

*Sex perversion or any inference of it is to be forbidden

*Pointed profanity, profane or vulgar expressions, however used, are to be forbidden

*Indecent or undue exposure is forbidden

*Ministers should not be used as comic characters or as villains.

Under intense industry pressure, changes in social norms, and new rulings on obscenity by courts, the code experienced a sweeping revision in 1966. Now, movies and television shows routinely violate the majority of these guidelines. Prime-time fare seems centered on dysfunction, exotic lifestyles, and an anything goes morality with an in-your-face tastelessness that coarsens social life and robs it of its beauty, civility and elegance.

DeMoss concluded his article by stating, 'It is a good idea to post Psalm 101:3 above the TV Set: 'I will set no worthless thing before my eyes.''

Parents.... I challenge you to post this scripture on your TV, and be a role model, encouraging your kids to live by it.

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 the Frisk's home. Very special plans are in the making. Teens, you need to make your plans to attend.

Paul, Katrina and Katie Swaim have moved her from the Tri Cities area and wish to be recognized as a part of the Dalton Gardens body. Be sure to welcome them. Their address is:

3635 17th St. Apt. B3
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

During this past week, our school enjoyed a thanksgiving feast. Many parents were generous with their time and worked very hard to give us a special lunch. Thank you parents, and especially Patti Welter who organized the meal.

Students enjoyed making various arts and crafts, like placemats and turkeys. Some dressed up in costumes for the occasion.

We have so much to be thankful for. We have an abundance of food and clothes, warm homes, we are able to go to school and church, and God blesses us with love and forgiveness.

Some of the children were asked what they were thankful for. Their responses were:

Nichel (3rd): mom and dad, family and my cat

Ian (6th): family, pets, and friends

Kyler (K): vegetables and my fish

Joshua (4th): animals and snow

Alex (4th): my parents, family, me and God

Amelia (K): Thanksgiving, Jesus and pets

Alan (4th): home and family

Sammy (1st): Peaches my horse and my friends

Our memory verse for the week was Psalm 100:4.

'I hope you had a thankful Thanksgiving!'

Sandy Simpson,

2nd & 3rd grade teacher

The craft fair is only about a month away! Thank you to those who have already signed up to help out. If you haven't had a chance to take a look at the areas we need help in, the lists are on the kiosk. Someone will be contacting you in a couple of weeks about the areas you've signed up to help in. We are going to have a Kids' Craft Area this year so if there are some teenagers who would like to help in this area, we could use you! On Thursday, December 6th and the afternoon of Saturday, December 8th, we will need to move furniture to prepare spaces for the crafters and then to set up for church. We could use several men to help in this area, the more people we have helping, the less time it takes! Please take a moment to find an area to get involved in! Dan Dupey is organizing the Sugar-N-Spice Cafe again this year, you won't want to miss that! See you there!

Budgets for each of the ministries should be turned into Tim Frahm or LaMont Petersen by December 1. There will be a meeting of all elders & deacons on December 15 at 9:00 a.m. to finalize the 2001 budget. We hope to make this a shorter meeting. You can help by turning your budgets in early. Thanks!

TO SERVE December 2^nd, 2001

Song Leader:	Danny Sims
Opening Prayer:	Royce Johnston
Closing Prayer:	Lamont Petersen
Scripture:	Larry Flanagan
Offering:	Arrty Rude
Lord's Supper:	Chris Rouse
	Michael Kish
	Doug Gwin
	Ken Huseby
	Jim Litalien
Ushers:	Eldon Rude
	Mike Haas
	Paul Welter
Greeters:	Rick & Janet Blanchard
Announcements:	Lamont Petersen
Audio:	Rob Mullaly
Computer:	Paul Swaim
Lock-Up Building:	Jack Pierce

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

	December 2nd	December 9th
Nursery:	Barbra Cooper	Alyssa Frahm
Helpers:	Nichel Cooper	Katie Neubauer

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

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