Family News

STUFF    Dave Shaner

Don't forget to be here this afternoon at 4 p.m. for 3 great activities. We will be formally charging our new shepherds and deacons with their new responsibilities. The men you have selected to serve as shepherds for the next two years are: David Bruner, Ralph Crump, Larry Grow, LaMont Petersen, Scott Rouse, Don Rude, and Mike Swaim. The men you have selected to serve as deacons are: Mark Borsheim, Warren Brown, Scott Dehlbom, Tim Frahm, Arrty Rude, John Simpson, Steve Taylor, and George Wuest. It is very important for each of us to be here. The church is God's family on earth. He has commissioned the church with the responsibility of carrying the gospel message to all the world. Included in this is bringing the lost to Christ and bringing His children to maturity in Christ. He has also set a pattern calling for elders and deacons to be established in each church. There is no set method for how this is done, although there are principles and qualities that each leader should possess. If you are a Christian and a part of the Dalton Gardens Church, then it is imperative that you be here to give these men your support. Churches rarely, if ever, rise above the quality of their leaders. Only when we join with them and submit to their lead will we ever please God. Always keep our leaders in your prayers. They are not perfect and are always learning. Most do not realize all that they end up dealing with. They deserve and need your respect, cooperation, and prayer.

Also, this afternoon, following our time of installation of our shepherds and deacons, Anna Crump, Ivan Archer, and Mike Reeves will give a presentation on the work in Barnaul, Siberia, Russia. This has been an exciting work and shows how your influence is truly being spread through the world. Following that, we will be having home-made pie and ice cream. Homemade ice cream truly is one of the great blessings our God has provided us while we sojourn this earth. Feel free to bring something, but just be there to enjoy each other's company.

Our regular Sunday evening Bible Study Groups will not be meeting tonight to encourage maximum participation at the afternoon service. Don't be content to stay at home or do something else. Let's encourage one another daily, as long as it is called 'Today.'

Also, the elder's will not be meeting regularly on Sunday afternoons as they have done for the past 2 years. They did this to make themselves more available to the congregation, but found, that for the most part, few were able to take advantage of the time. They still meet every week on Wednesday evenings and make regular visits. Of course, they will still be available for anybody who has a need to meet with any of them. You may simply contact them or have the office schedule a time for you to meet with them.

Have a Great Week !!

Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.

Welcome to the Family!

The angels of God rejoice with us as we welcome Wendy Lansford into the Lord's Family here at Dalton Gardens. Wendy responded Sunday night asking for prayers and forgiveness as she renews her commitment to Christ. She lives at 698 Wilbur, Apt. # 315. Her phone number is 704-1515. She lives alone, and would appreciate your calls, visits, and invitations to 'go along for the ride' to the grocery store, church activities, etc. Let's all help her feel welcome.

Besides the 13 baptisms at the village of Njei last week, there were 38 baptized in Legeue-Legeue this week. Eleven of these were teenagers, and the others ranged in ages up to 60. The Togo team including David and Becky Reeves asks for our continued prayers of praise and thanksgiving, as well as intercession for the work with the Kabiye people. This week David and Mark Kennell will start new classes in the larger mountain village of Leo.

This Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Alyssa Frahm (dessert made by Tim will be provided). Anyone interested in teaching, helping teach, or who has any great ideas that will make VBS better please come.

This is a wonderful opportunity for your family to spend time together in the beautiful outdoor setting of Camp Prince's Pine on Lake Thomas. Christian families from all over the Northwest will enjoy a weekend of fellowship and fun. Don Middleton of the Grandview, WA congregation is the director, and needs to hear from you if you plan to go. Complete a camp registration form (on the kiosk in the lobby) and get it in the mail today.

Parents and kids also need to be reminded to pre-register for your camp sessions, especially Music Camp and Senior Camp, and save $30!!!

Register for camp NOW!!

The Elders want to thank the congregation again for your input during the selection of Elders and Deacons and the evaluation of our ministers. We spent many hours praying and discussing the input so we could know your hearts. We really want to do God's will in our duties to the church. From the input we felt that your wishes are for us to go forward with Dave Shaner and Mike Reeves as our ministers and we have charged them with that responsibility. Please support them, the elders and deacons so that their work for the church can be a joy. Also please support them by attending the installation this afternoon at 4:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars now for:

This will be an exciting and encouraging day, as well as a time of working together in the preparations. There are still some very important committees that need someone to be in charge plus helpers. Please turn in the Committee Head/Helper forms to Jean Grow as soon as possible. You are needed! Thanks.

Ladies bring your not yet started or not yet finished projects to the church building on Friday, May 24, 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!

We are all happy to welcome Virginia Filbeck back home. She requests to again be a part of the Lord's Family here. We missed her and are glad she's home. New address: 1000 Ironwood Drive, Apt # 18 Phone # 664-0692

May 21 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

May 24 - Senior High Spring Formal

May 24 - Ladies Craft Night, Small Auditorium

May 24-27 - Family Camp at Camp Prince's Pine

May 26 - Recognition of Graduating Seniors

May 31-June 2 Teens 'Kick Off' for new 7th graders

June 1 - CCS Yard Sale / Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Prayer Requests

Shari Swaim as she continues cancer treatment.

Betty Rude as she recovers from heart triple bypass surgery. Pray for strength and healing.

Mike Rush, the Campus Life Minister at York College, is still recovering from a stroke. He remains in a coma, but has improved enough to moved to a rehabilitation hospital. Continue to keep Mike, his wife Janet and their three children in your prayers.

Jan Almond has been sick this past week with a flu virus.

Ken Arnold was admitted to the hospital last week with pneumonia.

Chris Flick, Opal Wilson's grandson, is still in a coma.

Beatrice, Alfred Monette's mother, is in need of our prayers. She is still recovering from pneumonia and is not doing well.

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

Continue Praying For....

Anita Haman*Ken Neubauer*Fred Bonney

Bill Elliott*Sherri Miller*Carole Fredrikson

Steve Lucas*Jeremy Johnson*David Morgan

Dee Buchanan*Barbara Davis-Anderson*

Ray Beilke*Ron Bristow*Mark Mood

Thank you church, for your prayers. The surgery went well and my leg is getting better.

-Carole Fredrikson

Saturday, May 25th from 1 pm to 4 pm, at the Coeur d'Alene Church of the Nazarene, 4000 North 4th Street, a free adoption seminar will be held for anyone who is considering adopting a child from another country.

Presently "A Helping Hand Adoption Agency" handles China and Ukraine adoptions. Perhaps someone in our congregation has interest in adopting or knows of someone considering international adoption.

You may wish to check their web site at www.ahh.to or contact Sandra Moats, Pacific Northwest Coordinator, 235 HWY. 200, Heron, MT 59844 - phone 406-847-2213. Sandra has been traveling in China for the last five years. She is available to speak about China and the orphans.

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! May 24th, 6:30 to Midnight. We will have a special formal dinner at Warren & Lynn Brown's house. Then we will go for a stroll on the boardwalk at Lake Coeur d'Alene, and stop for desserts at Dockside. Afterwards we will go bowling at Triple-Play. Make your plans for a very special evening.

Congratulations to Kurt Shaner, Amanda Utter & Adam Welch! High School graduation, the successful completion of thirteen years of schooling, is a major event in the lives of our young people. We want to briefly honor our graduating seniors next Sunday morning, and hope you will all want to share this special time with them.

Kick-off 2002 This youth event will happen on May 31st & June 1st, and is the time when we invite the incoming 7th grade students to become a part of the Youth Group. 7:00 - 9:30 pm on Friday; 11:00 am - 8:00 pm on Saturday. This will be most successful if every teen participates. Our incoming teens include: Chris Dehlbom, Ian Nelson, Aaron Neubauer, Kelsy Nirk, Brandi Welter, Johnni Wuest, Lynsie Morris, Brandon Dooley, Holly Welch, Anna Rehms, and Cameron Sims.

Youth Bulletin Board Please notice the pictures from our LTC Convention in Phoenix, and especially note the Christian Chronicle article about the importance and the impact of the LTC program. It is such an awesome training and involvement program for our kids and the adults who work with them.

School will soon be over and our kids will be promoted to the next grade...we hope! So, at the end of class next Sunday we will promote our children to the next Bible class. Parents, be aware of this change when you go to pick them up after class. On June 2nd, all the new classes for the summer quarter will begin.

Adult III - Christian Roots Rm. 5 - Larry Grow

Our thoughts are with Vanessa and Hillary Brown at the death of their grandfather, Don Phelps.

The funeral was in California last week. Remember to keep their family in your prayers during this time of loss.

I know a place
That feels like family -

The warm embrace
Of others who can see

Although I am not perfect,
I always like to try

To treat others with respect.
Jesus is the reason why.

A special place
With the Spirit in it -

Look around, you'll see God's face
Smiling back at you each minute.

His face is on the children
As they strive to do their best

The eager, little pilgrims
Facing each and every test

With hearts and minds like sponges
Absorbing all they're taught

Some taking baby steps, some lunges
Toward all of the Knowledge sought.

The hearts and minds of the teachers
Do not always absorb as well.

Though once they were sponge-like creatures,
They have their own stories to tell.

So, as the students grow and learn,
It is very plain to see

That toward God's grace they easily turn.
Not always so for you and me.

But God keeps working day by day,
And if innocents we can imitate,

And if we hope and trust and pray
The changes will be great.

I have been truly blessed by this special place.
God has used me as His tool.

It was not my own plan, but by God's grace,
I have worked at Coeur d'Alene Christian School.

-Marci Nelson

Coming up June1st - The CCS Yard Sale!

We are now taking orders for

*See Shari Swaim down in the school office.

CCS Patriotic Shirts

Coeur d'Alene Christian School will be ordering 'God Bless America' t-shirts which will have 'Coeur d'Alene Christian School' printed on the back. They are available in sizes from Youth Medium to Adult 3X.

The t-shirts are $8.00 each (Please add $2 for 2X and $3 for 3X ). Please make checks payable to C.C.S. and indicate sizes desired on the check. Give checks to Marci Nelson or Kim Howard by June 7th, so that you can enjoy your shirt for the 4th of July holiday.

Assembly Times:

Sunday:

Bible Class	9:00-9:50 am
Worship Assembly	10:15 am
Bible Study Groups	5:30 pm

Wednesday:

Bible Classes

6:30 pm

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

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