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STUFF  Dave Shaner

Our winter meeting with Joe Beam is underway. He will continue the series, 'Desperate for God', Sunday through Tuesday evenings. Even though the meeting has already started it is still not too late to invite and/or bring a friend to another session. Be in prayer during this time that our hearts will be open and receptive to God. Also ask God to lead us to others and guide others who need to know Him to us that we all may enjoy a saving relationship with Him.

Another phase of the Prayer Ministry is off and running. A special Prayer Garden will be constructed over the next few months. The purpose of this is to provide a peaceful place for both the congregation and the community to be able to come and pray and/or study in a beautiful setting. Of course, anyone can pray any place any time. But, being able to provide a place to pray, may encourage prayer and may also get more people to actually pray. Rick and Janet Blanchard are leading this particular part of the prayer ministry. Several people have already been involved in the planning. The site of the garden will be on the northeast section of the church property on 4th Street. A sketch of the proposed garden will be available for you to view and to offer your ideas as well. A community prayer box will be on site as well, so requests for prayer can be picked up. Although some funds will be necessary for the completion of this project, we do not expect this to be very much. Much of the trees, shrubs, and landscaping will be donated. Anyone who wishes to help with labor or materials, be sure to contact Rick.

Jesus would often go by himself to pray. His best known prayer took place in the Garden of Gethsemane. The disciples took notice of Jesus' prayer habits. They did not ask Him how to preach, lead singing, or teach a class, but they did ask him how to pray. They knew that Jesus' spiritual strength sprang from prayer. Albert Lemmons once said, 'Where there is much prayer there is much faith. Where there is little prayer there is little faith. And where there is no prayer there is no faith.' Prayer reveals the heart of God to the believer. God doesn't need to hear our prayers as much as we need to pray.

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

Joe Beam from Augusta, Georgia will be speaking for this series each evening, Sunday through Tuesday. Joe 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. Your faith will be strengthened by these presentations from the word of God.

Next Sunday, February 17, Jim Miller from Kalispell, Montana, will be preaching for our worship assembly and teaching our adult classes. Jim has been very involved in the development of the Lord's church in Eastern Russia. He is also very instrumental in helping to place homeless children into Christian homes. He will be sharing with us some of the exciting things going on in a country that is so open to the gospel.

In the beginning, when God created man and woman, they were profoundly different from all of the rest of His creation. They were distinctly human, definitely a part of that creation, yet distinctly spiritual in many ways. For permeating the very essence of each person was an element that was created in the "image of God".

We underestimate the impact of that on our lives, because whether we realize it or not, we are driven by it's influence. It's as if a part of us that has that connection to God, that heritage, wants to be home. The trouble is, we often don't recognize the feeling as a yearning or hunger for God. Instead we strive to satisfy that hunger with worldly things, as if they can give us that final sense of fulfillment.

Be filled with God, and be fulfilled. Mike Swaim

Ladies bring your not yet started or not yet finished projects to the church building on Friday, February 22, from 6:30 p.m. 'til you get tired. Bring your supplies to use and share, plus snacks to keep us going. See you all there!

Show your sweetheart you have charm,
and bring your lady on your arm.
The dinner's on the 23rd,
at 6:30 if you haven't heard.
Treat her in a special way,
and serve her on this special day.
This only happens once a year,
so be sure to get her here.
This night is for our Ladies see,
and we'd enjoy your company.
So even if your not a pair,
we really like to see you there.
So if you're single don't be shy,
let us serve you, let us try.
We love you with our hearts you know,
we hope and pray that you will go.
At the kiosk there will be,
a sign up sheet for you and me.
So sign up now and don't be late,
so you don't miss this dinner date.

Let's get going and let's get growing!

February 12 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's
February 10-12 - Guest Speaker, Joe Beam
February 15-17-Teens & Parents Mid-Winter Retreat
February 22 - Ladies Craft Night
February 23 - Sweetheart Banquet
February 25 - March 4 - CCS Book Fair

Prayer Requests

Shari Swaim & Jennie Brown as they continue treatments for cancer.

Linda Bozeman, Dee Pierce's sister suffered three strokes last week.

Monica Schmitz, a friend of LeeAnn Freshour request our prayers while she is receiving treatments for cancer.

Kay Patton, a friend of the Rayburn's is having health problems since returning to the states. She has spent most of her life as a missionary in Germany.

Gail, Mary Petersen's niece is undergoing chemotherapy.

Marian Demas is a dear friend of Carol Fredrickson's. The doctor has given her only one month to live. Please pray that her heart will be opened to God's teaching through Bill Lawrence, a brother in Christ.

Sherri Miller, Nancy Litterell's mother needs your prayers as she is recovering from breast cancer surgery, and for the upcoming cancer treatments.

Teri Dupey came forward last Sunday asking for prayers for help for spiritual struggles.

Christina Chessar, recipient of a Christmas basket, has asked us to pray for her struggle with a spinal cord disease.

Continue Praying For....

*Clarence May*Mark Mood*Bill Elliott*Becky Erwin*
*Jimmy Baldwin*Mary Harris Grow*Susan French*
*The Togo Team*Leonard Almond*Kyrie Stephens*
*Anita Haman*Bumper Yanzick*McKensey*
*Graham Family*Amiah*Amber Anderson*
*Ruth Goins*Ron Bristow*Roy Schumacher*
*Pat Howerton*

Thank all of you, brothers and sisters, for your prayers and concerns for my eye surgery. It was another one of the many remarkable blessings that God, my Father always gives to me.

-Russ Allen

I just want to thank God for hearing my prayer, and the prayers of those others who prayed with me, for my sister in the birth of her son. It was a high risk pregnancy. Praise the Lord, mother and son are doing fine.

In Jesus Name,
Sandra Welch

Warnings From God

Before they entered the promised land, Moses told the Israelites, in effect: Stay true. Stand firm. Be distinct. Don't compromise. No idols. No intermarriage. Remember Jehovah. Obey him. Watch out for the signs of erosion!

It wasn't long before the Hebrews forgot those warnings. They transgressed the covenant of God. They looked at God's laws, and they rearranged things. Can't you imagine their thinking? 'This seems pretty strict for Canaan life. It made sense when we were in the desert, but we've got to look at things more realistically now. A lot of what Moses said just isn't practical anymore. Our culture requires us to adjust here and be tolerant there. I mean, these Canaanite girls are not only attractive.....they look great! What's the difference if we really love one of them? We won't really forget about God.'

So, they rejected the good, and embraced the bad. They slowly stopped listening to God. It all started with one or two shrug-of-the-shoulders compromises. One or two small decisions led God's people into so much sin, so much sorrow, so much suffering, and finally, a nation in exile.

We, too, must pay attention to the first few steps down the slope. They often set in motion a series of events that lead to pain and destruction. We must not ignore God's warnings.

Registration Forms should be in TODAY for
All Teens Mid-Winter Retreat

FEE: $15 to cover Camp Rental and food cost.

Our second mail-outs were sent to area congregations last Tuesday with registration forms attached. We must start preparing in earnest for a great group of teens and youth leaders who will be here to share the weekend with us. Church Family, we will need your help for housing our guests, and other tasks as well. Your servant hearts are always appreciated. This is a great time to share the blessings from God with others. Pray for God's blessing on MIQVAH 2002.

Some of our kids going to the Leadership Training for Christ Convention in Phoenix need help raising funds. If you have any work they could do please call Mike Reeves or Kim Frisk.

Can you believe the school year is already half over. Time really does fly when you are having fun. I have been amazed at the tremendous growth these children have accomplished. The 4-5 year olds in this 4K class are already learning to read small words and loving it. They also have strong opinions and lots to say. Did you know that one student's mom is '102 years old'?! I am looking forward to witnessing their progress over the next four months. What a special privilege and blessing from our Lord.

Love, Mrs. Dehlbom - Grade 4K

**Everyone is encouraged to contribute to the ladies CCS Auction baskets. The Chocolate Basket, The Bath & Beauty Basket, and The Cooking Basket.

Several of you have mentioned that you would like to help with the Soup Kitchen, but can't because of your work schedule. One way you could help is with donations of food that we can use. Each week we list one or two things we always need, such as mushroom or cream of chicken soup, margarine, eggs, etc. Contributions of these would help tremendously and are always appreciated.

Spaghetti Sauce Mix (packet or jar), Chili Mix in packet

Turkey and Rice Soup, Vegetable Salad, Garlic Rolls, & Apple Cake

2 Bedrooms Plus 2 unconventional rooms in the basement. 1 1/2 Baths / 2 Car Garage $710 a month.

Call Karlene Graham at 772-1171 for more info.

Also, James has his 1977 5-speed Toyota Celica for sale. for $600. If interested, he'd love to hear from you.

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