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STUFF  Dave Shaner

The special 'Desperate for God' seminar with Joe Beam was one of the best series that the Dalton Gardens church has ever hosted. There were visitors from Canada, Washington, and North Idaho in addition to our local guests. The attendance held up and got better as the series progressed. A special thank you to Alyssa Frahm, Kathy Taylor, Laura Utter, and Austin Shaner for helping out with the childcare. We also wish to thank all those who hosted Joe for a meal. What was special was the emphasis on learning to fall in love with God. This is needed by both the church of the Lord and those who need to come into a saving relationship with Him. Joe can come into a setting like this and prick our conscience and awaken our senses, but the real success of what was done is yet to be seen. Can you take the principles that were taught and make them a regular part of your daily life? Let's make a special effort to encourage each other day after day to follow through on our commitments each of us has made to the Lord. The apostle Paul, in Ephesians 6 says, 'because the days are evil.' With that in mind, we must be diligent to not drop our guard, to keep our swords (the Word of God) sharp, and to pray in the Spirit at all times.

In talking about how the Spirit of God works in our lives, Joe mentioned there are three things that will enable us to grow in our relationship with God. One is the Word of God. Anything that contradicts His revealed Word is not from the Father. His Word is given for our benefit and instruction so that we may be thoroughly trained to do good works. Another is asking God for Wisdom. James 1:5 tells us that if anyone lacks wisdom, he is to ask God who gives it freely. There are a multitude of life's situations that requires wisdom from God. A third area of growth in our relationship with God is that of recognizing the Wakenings that happen in our lives. This is simply an understanding that God works in our lives everyday and causes all things to work together for our good. All of these are gifts from God because of His great love for us. We love because He loved us first, because God is love. How are you doing?

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 - LaMont Petersen & David Bruner

Jim Miller from Kalispell, Montana, will be preaching for our worship assembly and teaching our adult classes today. 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 now so open to the gospel.

going & growing,

Bring your sweetheart to this dinner,
then she'll know she picked a winner.

In her heart you'll take first place,
there'll be a smile upon her face.

Show your darling you're so nice,
you get prime rib at pot roast price.

You still have time yes it's OK,
you need to sign up by today.

I'll pick the list up Sunday night,
so we can get the numbers right.

And just in case you haven't heard,
the dinner's on the twenty third.

Dress up nice and look real purdy,
we'll be eating at six-thirty.

Sign up now and don't be late,
so you don't miss this special date.

Guys you know we have to meet,
and work details so we can eat.

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!

Marsing, Idaho - A small congregation is seeking a retired couple with some income to serve as their minister and help them serve the community. A small salary is offered plus a spacious manufactured home, located on the church property. To secure more information, e-mail arviepb@citlink.net or write P.O. Box 411, Marsing, ID 83639.

(meaning REJOICE AFRICA ) is a workshop / celebration that will bring together hundreds of former missionaries, church leaders, World Bible School teachers, and African Christians for the purpose of praising God for the success of 100 plus years. It will be an opportunity to honor heroes of the faith in Africa, both Americans and Africans as well and for praying, learning and planning for the future of African missions.

The event is being hosted by Richland Hills church of Christ in Fort Worth, TX July 31 through August 4, 2002. More information can be read in the material posted on the missions bulletin board, just outside the auditorium.

Pray for Anna

Mike as they prepare for this mission trip April 9th - 25th.

February 22 - Ladies Craft Night

February 23 - Sweetheart Banquet

February 25 - March 4 - CCS Book Fair

March 3 - Begin Spring Bible Class Quarter

March 15-17 - MIQVAH Youth Rally

Prayer Requests

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

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

Gail, Mary Petersen's niece, is undergoing chemotherapy.

Marian Demas is a dear friend of Carol Fredrickson's. 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.

Phyllis Herboldt, Dale Herboldt's mother was in a car accident last week and is in the hospital at KMC.

Anita Jones, a sister in Christ in Cooper, Alaska, twenty-four years old and the mother of four, had a severe stroke. She is now in the hospital in Anchorage.

Continue Praying For....

Clarence May*Mark Mood*Bill Elliott

Jimmy Baldwin*The Togo Team*Christina Chessar

Leonard Almond*Anita Haman*McKensey

Graham Family*Amber Anderson*Ron Bristow

Roy Schumacher*Monica Schmitz*Kay Patton

Thank you for all your prayers. They have helped our family in great ways and has kept us focused on God. Karlene Graham

Thanks for answered prayers for Mary Grow. We're thankful for the successful removal of cancer from her face, and that her lump was benign. She appreciates our prayers and best wishes.

Larry & Jean Grow

Thank you to all who helped move Grandpa (Ken Huseby) last Saturday!

Paul & Patty Welter

Thanks Rick, Pete, and Ken! What you did was so thoughtful! It was the epitome of niceness, and only proves that there are no bounds to the kindness of my brothers in Christ. The Lord has blessed me so much while Mark has been gone, and helping me move was a very special time of need. I appreciate you all very much! Amanda & Lyric Mood

Gone Again!!!

Sometimes I almost feel like I need to apologize for being gone so often, but such is the nature of youth ministry. I know we have left a big hole in the attendance here again today, but we are not absent, only meeting in another place. Our love for this special church family is always here. This weekend we have been having a wonderful time of fun, fellowship and spiritual growth at our Mid-Winter Retreat at Camp Prince's Pine. Please pray for our safe trip home this afternoon. And thanks for supporting us, and allowing us special times to teach and strengthen the younger part of the family.

Remember last year? The pyramid? How could we forget?!!! Yes, last year we built a huge pyramid.....this year we plan to build a church!!...in the hearts of Christian kids. Actually we hope to strengthen, in the lives of our young people, the church that Jesus died to build 2000 years ago. Our culture has so confused the concept of Christianity that many have rejected the idea of 'church'. They have forgotten that the church is 'the bride of Christ', 'his body', 'his family', his dream! You cannot fall in love with Jesus without sharing his passionate love for his church.

Our second MIQVAH mail outs have been sent to area congregations 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, and be ready to allow Him to use you.

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. We truly appreciate the help that has already been given.

Thanks to someone's generosity, we now have a pool table for the youth center (Bus Barn). All we need now are cue sticks and balls. Anybody else want to help?

And I too challenge them.

As a teacher, I am also a special friend to the children.....

Teaching is challenging...I pray daily that I may guide these little ones as God would have me...Last week I shared God's word about the times when Jesus called his apostles. They were a special group of Jesus' friends, chosen for a special mission... They were not the richest, wisest, handsomest lot..., but then Jesus was doing as His Father willed.... And the Father is more interested in our hearts than anything! How will we know each other's hearts? I want to be the kind of person that provides and encourages an environment of love and trust.... I want the children to come to me without fear.... I want them to know that God loves them unconditionally. I want to do what the Father wants because I'm living and loving through Jesus Christ, His Son. Keep us in your prayers.... for our work of love.

-Teri Dupey

Kindergarten and first grades celebrated 100 days of school last Friday. The lunch was really interesting....

Hot dog octopi with blue Ramen noodles with a side of purple or green ketchup! It was more appetizing for the kids than the adults serving them.....We made posters with 100 things and first grade had a contest for counting accurately. Ara Fromm was the winner with exactly 100 things on her poster. We had a great time!

-Teri Dupey

**Everyone is encouraged to contribute to the ladies CCS Auction baskets located on the kiosk.

Tomato Sauce or Paste, Canned Diced Tomatoes

Thanks for all your generosity!

Chicken & Dumplings with all the trimmings, Vegetables, Rolls, and Dessert

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