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STUFF Dave Shaner

If you are visiting with us today, we would like to welcome you. Today is a day that most Christian traditions have celebrated as the day that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. The actual day in the calendar was set by man but what it represents was set by God. Sin is what separates man from God. Sin is not just an innocent act of indiscretion but an act of rebellion against a holy God. We do not like to think of it like that, but the sheer number of times that we have violated God's will indicate that we have had a tendency to trivialize sin. All have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God - Romans 3:23. Jesus came as a gift from God whose stated purpose was to seek and save the lost - Luke 19:10. The apostle, John, said that the reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil's work - I John 3:8. It is because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ that the devil has been ultimately defeated. Satan still likes to have his say, but the outcome of the war has already been determined for all who exhibit faith in Jesus Christ. Many celebrate the Lord's resurrection once a year, but New Testament Christians remember the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ all year long.

Have you experienced the power of the resurrection? I am not talking about what happens when you pass from this earthly existence, but am referring to what God can do for you and through you right now! When a person is united with Christ in his death, he/she is united with Him in His resurrection and His ongoing life. This is not to be viewed as a future event as much as a present reality. The very day that any person becomes a Christian, God infuses into Him a new life. It changes the way we look at the world, at each other, and even ourselves. It affects for the good the way we work and the way we play. All this does not result in a restricted lifestyle as much as one that is a liberated lifestyle. In Christ, we are now free to love and serve one another resulting in great contentment that the world can never know. Yes, all this and more starts with what God accomplished through Jesus on the cross and via the grave.

Elders available for shepherding:
LaMont Petersen is in the church office every Tuesday morning; two elders are in the office every Sunday 4:00 - 5:00.
This week - Dave Bruner & Mike Swaim

Congratulations to Danny Bateman who also experienced true MIQVAH, the water that gives life, as he was baptized into Christ last Sunday. Danny and I have been studying and he has been considering baptism for some time. We are so proud of him, and I know all of us will want to be sure he feels welcome in his new spiritual family, as he grows up in the Lord.

Theresa Stoddard wishes to be considered part of this local body of Christians. Be sure to meet her and welcome her into the family here.

Her address is:
26691 Warren Rd.
Athol, ID 83801
704-5232

The above items are not readily available. Other items which are in the markets, while priced cheaper than in the U.S., the citizens do not have money to buy things beyond that for their basic day by day existence. A gift of 'MONEY' in small or larger amount can be put to GOOD USE by those in the Barnaul church.

Leadership Training for Christ

Today our LTC Team is returning from Phoenix. Pray for them as they fly home this afternoon. Next Sunday they will share with us the fruit of their training. Our presence will show our support of their work and encourage them in the continued development of their talents in the Lord's service.

Please plan to be a part of......
Dalton Gardens LTC Celebration 2002

Have you ever had the flu? I'm talking about the kind you have, and everything hurts. Your back hurts, your knees hurt, your hands hurt, your head hurts, and on and on. It is an incessant, dull, throbbing pain in which there is no relief. You try to move yourself to relieve the pain, but in seconds it is back. You try a handful of pill (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Tylenol) to relieve the pain, but they don't work. You fall asleep from an exhaustion of this pain to wake up, and find that your still in pain and coughing now.

While going through this I chuckled to myself as I thought about Job, and the pain he went through.

Some people like to believe that God would have us experience this kind of pain so we can understand spiritual pain. I don't believe my God would do that. I do believe that my God would open my eyes when I suffer physical pain so that I maybe aware of a similarity to suffering spiritual pain.

When we suffer spiritually we may not be aware of it initially. Satan does like to seduce us so that initially we rationalize our actions, and say that this feels so good and so right that it can't be wrong. Then this rationalization begins to creep in and soon we find ourselves in the midst of spiritual suffering and pain just as our physical body went through suffering and pain in the paragraph above. As your spiritual life suffers you go through hurt and pain also. An incessant, dull, and throbbing pain in which there is no relief. You try to mask the pain with a handful of pills (greed, stealing, affairs, alcohol, drugs). It dulls the pain initially, but it doesn't last.

There is only one cure just like when you have the flu. The right medicine, the right nourishment, and time as your body overcomes the consequences of the flu.

Our spiritual life needs the right medicine which comes through Jesus and the forgiveness we obtain through him. We need the continual nourishment of God's Word which we can have through study, prayer, and fellowship. And we need time. God forgives us immediately, but as humans we need time to overcome the hurt as a consequence of sin.

Turkey/Noodle Casserole, Corn, Salad, Rolls, Dessert

Cheddar Cheese, Ranch Salad Dressing

April 2 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

April 6 - 2 p.m. Russ & Jo Allen's Anniversary Reception

April 7 - Dalton Gardens LTC Celebration

April 9 - 25 - AIM Team in Barnaul, Siberia

April 12 - 6:30 p.m. - Game Night in the Kitchen

April 20 - CCS Auction at the Fairgrounds

Prayer Requests

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

Don Flanagan as he heals from shoulder surgery.

Betty Wilhoite had tests done on her heart at Deaconess Hospital last Friday.

Geneviee Halfhide, sister of Bea Phippen, has had pneumonia. Please keep her in your prayers.

Virginia Filbeck is having problems with high blood pressure.

Lona Workman, Evelyn Stillman's daughter, as she recovers from surgery for breast cancer.

Bea Phippen, has been sick with the flu.

Barbara-Davis Anderson, Bobbie and Joleen Reeves' grandmother is dealing with severe emphysema, pneumonia, and other complications.

Ron Bristow, Mae Fultz's son, has cancer and is not doing well. Also, remember to keep Sharon, Ron's wife, and their family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Jeremy Johnson, Stan Howerton's cousin's son, who was involved in a car accident and suffered spinal cord damage. Pray for healing and the ability for him to walk again.

Anita Haman pray for comfort from the cancer pain she is having.

Toni Dill, a dear friend, of the Anderson's family has cancer and is asking for your prayers.

Continue to pray for the Togo Team, their families and their work in the villages.

Continue Praying For....

Amber Anderson*Mark Mood*Opal Wilson

Vern McCalmant*Ken Arnold*Larry Moberg

Steve Lucas*Phyllis Herboldt*Sherri Miller

Don and I wish to thank you for your prayers and notes of encouragement during Don's surgery - He is on the mend.
Don & Wilma Flanagan

Thanks for the prayers for my surgery and for my grandson. I really do appreciate it!
In Christian love, Opal Wilson

I would like to thank the elders and congregation for all your prayers during my illness. I am feeling a lot better.
Ken Huseby

Mosaics .....the NEW Generation - This is my brief summary of George Barna's critical research into America's people and a look at what's coming with a view to future youth ministry. New book - Real Teens

A generation is traditionally accepted as a span of approximately 15 to 20 years. The Mosaics, sometimes called Millennialists, are the youngest of the five generations that co-exist within America today. There are the Seniors (born in 1926 or earlier); the Builders (1927-1945); the Baby Boomers (1946-1964); the Baby Busters (1965-1983); and the Mosaics (1984-2002). While the Builders had devoted themselves to fostering a nation of prosperity and civility, Boomers were intent upon redefining authority and burying tradition. They signaled the end of predictability, fairness, and the notion of the common good, with a complete disregard for the prevailing cultural norms, among other things. The Busters built upon that 'wonderful' heritage, taking everything a step further. They took pride in sloppy work habits, and a musical genre filled with anger, sarcasm, independence, and dissonance. Instead of shaggy hair, unkempt beards , and bandanas, Busters opted for the more permanent signs of cultural contempt in tattoos and body piercing. They ushered in the New Age spirituality that has affected every component of American society.

So where do we go with the Mosaics? What do we know? What can we expect? Not only will they be the most numerous, by far, they will be the longest living, best educated, wealthiest, and most wired / wireless. They have unpredictable, idealistic, impractical, seemingly inconsistent values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. They are an unusual conglomeration of views and ideas. Though spiritually savvy, they are predominantly un-churched, and will provide the church with a fertile, but difficult, population for evangelism.

As a mosaic is a combination of small pieces, the new generation is mosaic because their.....

*lifestyles are a combination of traditional and alternative activities;

*thinking style is nonlinear, 'just whatever'

*relationships are racially integrated and fluid

*core values are cut-and-paste...feelings, facts, principles, experiences and lessons;

*information source is the internet;

*and their basis for spiritual substance are a blend of multiple-faith views and religious practices.

Putting all this together results in a mosaic that will challenge and change us and our culture in almost every dimension of life. I believe that Barna's research provides us with a link between the past, present and future. It helps us understand where our culture is going, and provides insight to guide us as we try in youth ministry, and in the church in general, to influence the young people of the mosaic generation.

God has blessed us richly....He has given us children to guide in His ways.... Each day that I teach, I am amazed at what they say about life. Last week, I had the opportunity to teach the children from God's word....Isaiah 53:2& 3....We talked about God's plan and how He foretold that Jesus would not be desired for His beauty...What was desirable about Jesus? What attracted men to Him then and now...His great love...His enter beauty that shined in all the good He spoke and all the things He did....

There are days when I grow weary and everything seems to be challenge...Last week we closed school on Tuesday....Four teachers and many students had the flu/cold/bug...One day was not quite enough to recover...I am stronger now...but looking forward to spring break, just as the children are...Their bodies are full of energy and their minds are filled with thoughts of freedom in all the possibilities of what spring break has in store.

I had a visitor last week. They were amazed at the creative writing of my first graders. Please visit our hallways and stop and read some of their original works...And visit us sometime...You will be our

welcomed guest! -Teri Dupey

We sure would like to thank you all for the donations so far, and for those who haven't got theirs in, the deadline to donate is April 10th. Check the bulletin board in the foyer to see what we have on the line up!

***Everyone is encouraged to contribute to the

CCS Auction baskets located on the kiosk.

It pleases me to share with you that enough people participated in our $1 Million Sunday appeal this past

fall that we will be able to deliver Family Bible Bundles to 40,000 non-Christian Russian families who have requested them. Praise God for the fruit, which will undoubtedly come!

Already, we have printed the Russian Children's Bibles, 'Newcomer's Guide to the Bible', and morality lessons in our Vienna, Austria facility and shipped these to St. Petersburg, Russia for distribution. Vienna reports that 40,000 Russian adult (Synodal) Bibles are currently being printed and should be completed next month. The remaining materials will be completed shortly and it is our target to have all deliveries completed by the end of this year. Congregations of churches of Christ across Russia and Ukraine are so excited about this project and the follow-up opportunities.

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