Family News

STUFF Dave Shaner

The New Year's Eve gathering here was wonderful. There were many new faces from the community as well as a good number from the church here. Special thanks to Ken & Bobbie Neubauer, George & Joanna Wuest, and many others who helped to make this such a success. Many of the workers had been working since Labor Day to help make this a success and the work showed.

As we are now officially into 2002, let's continue that same spirit of cooperation and work into the new year. I am reminded of the many obstacles the prophet Nehemiah had when he was rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. The workers had been through some difficult times and many were attempting to demoralize them. Nehemiah says, 'So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.'- Nehemiah 4:6. I realize that everyone has busy schedules along with family commitments and other important obligations, but let's never forget that the work of the church is God's work. We need to always put Him first in all we do.

Next Sunday, we will be having our first congregational meeting of the year. A great many accomplishments were realized last year. Some new ministries were started. Several new Christians were added to the family. Many new ideas will be shared. Ideas are just that, unless we put some hands and feet to the idea. Jesus has given us His dream. He has asked us to help Him realize this greatest of all dreams. We call it the Great Commission. He is asking each of us to be His hands and feet in spreading the gospel. Allow yourself to be a tool in God's hands this year.

Our meeting with Joe Beam will be here in only one month. Make your plans to be at every session. Be praying for someone you know to come to this meeting. You will be uplifted and challenged.

Have a Great Week!

Potluck & Congregational Meeting Time Change!

There will be a potluck on January 13 after services with a congregational meeting to follow at around 1:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting is to share last year's victories, go over ideas for this new year, and present the new budget. One new ministry that is being considered is the 'Stephen Ministry' which is a ministry that seeks to equip Caring and Sharing attitudes and techniques to non-professional counselors. There is also a new involvement ministry that encompasses our 3 ministries, Win, Mature, and Knit. There will also be a time for input from the entire body as to directions we would like to go. Make your plans to be present. In lieu of this meeting, the Sunday Bible Study Groups will not be meeting to encourage maximum participation at the congregational meeting. Desserts will be served after the meeting.

We will be hosting a revival meeting February 10-12. Joe Beam from Augusta, Georgia will be the guest speaker for this series. We have had Joe here in the past and he has done a wonderful job. Joe has just completed a book by the same title as the seminar. He is also the author of Forgiven Forever and Seeing the Unseen. He is the president of Family Dynamics which trains leaders for the acclaimed His Needs, Her Needs seminars.

Joe will be speaking on Sunday morning and each evening Sunday through Tuesday. Make your plans to be here and invite your friends.

The Communication Ministry will be highlighting different families to help us get to know one another better. Be sure to fill out the forms that were placed in your mailbox so we can start to gather information for future Family Focuses.

The Nelson Family has been a part of the Dalton Family since the spring of 1993. John Nelson is a true Idaho native. He was born in Weiser, Idaho,

and has lived in Idaho all his life except for a brief stint as a Nevada cowboy when he was nineteen years old. He now makes powder horns for October Country Muzzle loading Supply. His powder horns have appeared in different issues of Blackpowder Annual magazine. He enjoys hiking, hunting, and reading.

Marci Nelson has lived in a number of communities in the states of Oregon and Idaho. Her six years here in Hayden have been the longest she has lived in one place. After graduating from high school, she attended Columbia Christian College for a year and a half. Then she went back home to Weiser, Idaho, to marry her high school sweetheart. The couple lived in Boise while Marci went to Boise State University to complete her teaching certification. She now teaches fourth and fifth grades at Coeur d'Alene Christian School. Her hobbies include: scrapbooking/stamping, reading, hiking, and sewing.

Ian Nelson was born in Boise, Idaho, eleven and a half years ago. He is in the sixth grade at Coeur d'Alene Christian School. He is the student body secretary, and he enjoys soccer and drawing.

Joshua Nelson is ten years old. He was born in Boise, Idaho. He is now in the fourth grade at Coeur d'Alene Christian School. He likes reading and playing soccer.

Amelia Nelson was born in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, almost six years ago. She is in the kindergarten class at Coeur d'Alene Christian School. She loves to draw and is eager to start reading on her own. Until then, she likes for someone to read to her.

Do you like to play board games, card games, dominos, etc? Be sure and set aside the second Friday of each month for this. We're planning a big turnout and lots of fun and, of course, how could we possibly get together without FOOD? Please bring snacks and drinks; we'll put them all out and nibble as the hunger pangs strike. Please bring any games you like to play. If you are a family with children, come and bring the little ones. Just be sure to bring an activity for them so they will have fun and supervision while you are having your fun. The first game night will be Friday, January 11 at 6:30p.m. in the kitchen area. For more information, call Betty Williams, 762-4485.

January 8 - Prayer Breakfast

January 11 - Game Night in the Kitchen

January 11 -13 - Senior High Boys Retreat

January 13 - Congregational Meeting

January 18 - 20 Winterfest, Northside in Spokane

January 24 - CCS Drama/Musical Production

January 25 - 27 - Tweeners Retreat

Prayer Requests

Shari Swaim has begun chemo treatments again. Pray for strength and peace for Shari during this time.

Jennie Brown is now resting at home. She covets your prayers and appreciates short visits. Continue to keep Bob and their family in your prayers.

Becky Erwin, John Erwin's daughter-in-law, is 5½ months pregnant with twins and is confined to bed until their birth. Keep them in your prayers.

Fred Bonnie is in the hospital undergoing tests. Remember to keep Fred and Opal in your prayers.

Anita Haman is at home now and still is in need of our prayers for comfort and strength as she deals with a lot of pain from cancer.

Tyler, 11 month old great nephew of Claudia Moberg, is in the hospital in ICU. Also, continue to keep his twin brother in your prayers as he recovers.

Curtis (Bumper) Yanzick is home recuperating following surgery. Keep their family in your prayers.

Marjorie Dupey is in need of our prayers. Her systolic blood pressure is high.

Dee Buchanan, Betty Williams sister, has been in the hospital for three weeks in critical condition from an auto accident. She has multiple problems. Keep her in your prayers.

Shirley Finney, Peggy Flanagan's sister, will be having surgery this Thursday to repair a hole in her heart. Also, Shirley's husband, Roy has a spot on his lung and tests are being taken. Keep their family in your prayers.

Brandi Knoelk, a co-worker of Shawn Putnam, is in the hospital in ICU following an auto accident.

Continue Praying For....

Clarence May*Mark Mood*Shirley Parker

Cooper Family*Alva Davis*Kenneth Bond

Graham Family*Marian Demas*Dan Scott

Jimmy Baldwin*Ralph Crump*Susan French

Mary Harris Grow*Jenny Dupey*Ron Bristow

The Togo Team*Leonard Almond*Bill Elliott

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CCS drama class presents, 'In the Beginning' a musical stage production from the NIV text. It will be Thursday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the small auditorium.

Admission: $3.00 per person or $6.00 a family

New Semester Student Enrollment January 7th - 20th

Candy Sales Fundraiser

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Mike's Memos

......that we will turn to God and rely on Him to work out His will in our lives. His plan may be a surprise, or a mystery, or maybe even a disappointment, but you need to let Him have His way with your life, for nothing is worse than resisting the One who is at work in you.

The amazing thing is that even in the midst of surprise, mystery and disappointment, you will discover how very reliable and trustworthy God is, and how secure you are in His hands. We sorely need that security in these times of relativism and vacillation, filled with empty talk and hidden behind a lot of semantic footwork. In the midst of 'spin city', it is the Lord who talks straight. It is the Lord who has preserved Truth in black and white in His word. And it is the Lord who has the right to do as He wishes around us, to us and in us. Remember, He's the Potter. There is no need for us to know all the reasons, and He certainly doesn't need to explain Himself. If we're going to let God be God, then we're forced to say He has the right to take us through whatever process He chooses. The journey may be puzzling or even painful, but through it all He is there. He knows the way! Have a blessed New Year.

Jan. 11th - 13th

I am not one who believes much in making new year's resolutions. There is one area of my life however that I would like to make an extra effort in this year. I want to do a better job of following God's lead in my life. How many times does he place before us an opportunity in which he is saying 'this is the way I want you to go,' and we decide to go a different direction? It's as though we think we know what we need better than he does. If we have any hope of being a fruitful Christian we must follow God's lead or call in our lives, otherwise we are just 'play church'. But you may ask 'how do I know where God wants me to turn?' In order to know this we must listen when he speaks to us. Next week - 'How to Hear Him'

In Christ, Scott Rouse

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On January 13th we're going to meet,
be there by 1:30 to take a seat.

Wait just a minute I think you're in luck.
It's the perfect day to have a potluck.

Bring your main dish, side dish or dessert,
let's eat together, now that couldn't hurt.

Eat till we're full , and put things away,
Take care of church business, then it's a day.

No Bible study on that Sunday night,
you can if you want to, yes it's your right.

With the New Year here, I hope you'll resolve,
to get Going and Growing and get involved.

Everyone bring something for eating.
Deserts will be served after the meeting!

Your Brother, Ken

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Too young to be a Senior Saint,
too old to be a teen?

Now we have an activity group,
for all of us in between!

Known hence forth as TWEENERS.

We're going to have a Tween Retreat,
We hope you think that's really neat.

We're going to have us LOT'S OF FUN,
and get to know you before we're done.

Camp Princes Pines is where we'll be,
and we'd sure like your company.

That's the whole point of the retreat you see,
I'll get to know you, you'll get to know me.

We'll have a guest speaker to fill your cup,
with encouraging words to lift us up.

If you have any trouble finding the spot,
don't worry, we'll keep the chili hot.

What a time we will have, I just can't wait,
So make your plans now and mark the date.

Sign up right away, so the list will show,
that you and yours are planning to go.

Here are some things, that you should know,
just read the stuff that's written below.

Please register and pay on or before 1-20-02.

Sign up sheet and maps will be at the Kiosk.

If You Have Any Questions Or You Would Like To Help Call:

Tim or Alyssa Frahm 665-5851
Mike or Michelle Kish 773-345
Steve or Kim Howard 762-1383

My brother, Alva wishes me to thank you for all the prayers, because he is doing real well and in good spirits. - Clara Ward

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