Family News

STUFF    Dave Shaner

We would like to say, 'Thank you' for your support of the men that were selected by the congregation to serve as our new shepherds and deacons. We had a very good attendance and ice cream was enjoyed by all. A special 'Thank You' to the Wuest family for making the ice cream. The deacons will be meeting this Saturday morning to work out the various assignments so that the church can function effectively. Many people are accustomed to coming out on Sunday mornings. Less people come out to attend events at other times. It seems that over the years our time has become more coveted and we are less willing to give it up. May I remind each of us that the work of the Lord's church is the most important work on earth. God has placed a trust within our hands that we may represent him and proclaim the good news of Jesus. A relationship with God is more important than all the treasures of earth. If you are currently actively involved in the church, may I encourage you to excel still more. If you are not active in the work of the Lord, I would like to ask you to reevaluate what you do and why you do it. The scriptures also tell us that 'We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,'- Acts 14:22. The church is a mutual encouragement society. Only by working together as a will we be able to combat all the flaming missiles of the evil one. Let's make our attendance at all of the church assemblies a priority. Let's lift each other up through encouragement, and let's work together to please the Lord.

There are several things that are just around the corner to be sure you have on your calendar. Next week is our annual day of prayer and fasting. Summer camps at Camp Prince's Pine start in June. Earl Williams will be conducting a special meeting for us in July. Keep all of these events in your prayers.

Manna International

For the last 18 years the church in Redwood City, California has overseen Manna International, a wonderful project that has benefited many countries throughout the world. They have dug hundreds of water wells, provided food, clothing, and shelter as well as working to empower and educate our youth to actively address the needs of the world and to understand God's desire for us to make a difference. Their love has provided life-sustaining aid and development opportunities to God's children in the Dominican Republic, Ghana, Nigeria, Haiti, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Botswana, Somali, Croatia, Nicaragua, Honduras, Rwanda, Mexico, and El Salvador, They have also been able to help thousands of Americans who have been stricken by natural disasters and provided relief to those in the U.S. who have suffered such as the terrorist attacks in New York City. They also take the lead in distributing boxes for the Magi Project which the Dalton church has been involved.

To fund these efforts, the Redwood City church has asked churches of Christ throughout the world to participate in a Day of Prayer and Fasting on June 2, 2002. They are asking that you skip one meal and donate those funds to Manna International. This annual day funds most of their efforts throughout the world. This is a relatively painless way of helping them and allows us to spend some time in prayer for the needy throughout the world. Of course, you are welcome to give more than the funds for one meal. We would like to encourage you to plan for this next week. We will take up a special collection next Sunday, June 2, for this project and encourage you to be generous.

Elders & Deacons Meeting

There will be a elders and deacons planning meeting this Saturday, June 1, at 9 a.m. at the church building. All elders and deacons are encouraged to be here for this important meeting.

There will be a congregational meeting and barbecue on Sunday June 9, at 3 pm. Make your plans to be present as vital church family information is discussed and fellowship is enjoyed.

Manna International is asking all churches of Christ to participate in the 19th Annual Day of Prayer & Fasting on June 2. This congregation took part last year and the Elders are again encouraging members to participate. We are asking members of this congregation to:

(1) Join with churches of Christ around the world in a special day of Prayer for the poor and suffering.

(2) Skip one meal during that day.

(3) Donate the money saved in a special contribution next Sunday, June 2.

Please add this worthy effort to your prayers.

Please consider the importance of Bible class study for you and your children. I know it takes extra effort, but it also sets a higher spiritual standard and obviously places you in a setting to learn more of God's word. It also strengthens the family, among other things. Surely these benefits are worth the effort required. If you haven't been consistently attending Bible class, next Sunday, with the beginning of a new quarter, is an excellent time to begin. We pray that you will.

Teens        Bus Barn  Mike & John

4 years - K  Room 8    Michelle & Alyssa

Please note an address correction in last weeks bulletin for Wendy Lansford. Her address is 698 W. Wilbur, Apt. #310.

May 28 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

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

June 1 - CCS Yard Sale / Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

June 2 - Begin Summer Bible Class Quarter

June 6 - CCS Graduation Ceremony

June 9 - Congregational Meeting/Fellowship BBQ

June 14 - Game Night in the Kitchen

June 15 - Church Workday (Basement Classrooms)

June 16-22 - Music Camp (7th-12th grades)

June 23-29 - Senior Camp (9th-12th grades)

Prayer Requests

Shari Swaim as she continues cancer treatment.

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

Mary Nell Lipscomb had cataract surgery last week. Pray for quick healing.

Al Poland has been dealing with a bad cough.

Wayland Lipscomb has been having pain in his knee. Pray that the new medication will relieve the pain.

Dawn Morgan, Dan's wife, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will be starting chemotherapy soon. Keep Dawn and their family in your prayers.

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

Barbara Davis-Anderson is still having breathing problems. Keep her in your prayers.

Praise God for the fruit of the Togo Mission! Pray for continued success and for the families and new Christians.

Fred Bonney has recently had surgery to remove lymph nodes from his neck. He would appreciate a card of encouragement as his health has not be well. You may write him at:

Fred Bonney
10412 Nogal Place N.W.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114

Continue Praying For....

Anita Haman*Ken Neubauer*Mike Rush

Bill Elliott*Sherri Miller*Carole Fredrikson

Steve Lucas*Jeremy Johnson*David Morgan

Dee Buchanan*Beatrice Monette*Jerri Gwin

Ray Beilke*Ron Bristow*Mark Mood

We thank everyone for the prayers for Alfred's mother. She is doing some better.
-Alfred & Barbara Monette

To Dalton church of Christ,
Thank you for everything you all have done and for praying for all of us.
-Bobbie Craig-Richardson & Family

So what do you plan to do with your 'free time'? My first advice is, 'Don't overload!' Take some time to relax...to rest. Take some time to just be a kid. On the other hand, don't be a 'lazy slob' either. Be thoughtful, helpful, courteous, even industrious. Also, please don't forget to include activities for spiritual growth...... as in regular Bible class and worship, youth activities, and especially a week or two at camp. Note the following:

Music Camp - June 16 - 22
(Register by June 2 and save $30!)

Senior Camp - June 23 - 29
(Register by June 9 and save $30!)

Preteen Camp - July 28 - August 3
(Register by July 14 and save $30!)

All Teen Camp - August 3 - 10
(Register by July 20 and save $30!)

Junior Camp - August 11 - 17
(Register by July 28 and save $30!)

Next Weekend is Kick-off 2002

We will use Friday evening, May 31st, and Saturday, June 1st, as the time when we make the incoming 7th grade students officially part of the Youth Group. Activities will run from 7:00 - 9:30 pm on Friday, and 11:00 am - 8:30 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. We are excited to be inheriting this great group of new teens.

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.

'Your hands have made me and fashioned me.... You have granted me life and favor, and Your care has preserved my spirit.' Job 10:8,12

This year marks the seventh year of my service here at Coeur d'Alene Christian School. I have been rewarded richly through the lives of the children, parents, teachers and many other special people. Teaching the little ones is one of my greatest rewards in that I have grown as they have. They are teachers too!

Oh, how precious is the wonderful innocence of children....... They inspire, encourage, and teach us so much. I praise God for this opportunity.

'Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb is a reward.....Happy is the man who has a quiver full of them.' Psalm 127:3,5

-Teri Dupey

TO SERVE June 2^nd, 2002

Song Leader:	Mike Reeves
Opening Prayer:	Ray Rayburn
Closing Prayer:	Don Rude
Scripture:	Rick Blanchard
Offering:	Arrty Rude
Lord's Supper:	Paul Welter
	Walter Brooks
	Howard Rude, Sr.
	Doug Gwin
	Garrett Jaynes
Ushers:	Eldon Rude
	Mike Haas
	Jack Pierce
Greeters:	Dick & Esther Atkinson
Announcements:	Don Rude
Audio:	Scott Dehlbom
Computer:	Steve Taylor
Lock-Up Building:	Jack Pierce

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

	June 2nd	June 9th
Nursery:	Earlene Reeves	Anna Crump
Helpers:	Bobbie Reeves	Brandi Welter

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.

Bible Study Groups:

Statistics:
WEEK OF 5/19/2002

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