Family News

STUFF    Dave Shaner

A special thank you to all those who donated to the Manna International Fund. This is a ministry under the oversight of the Redwood City church in Redwood City, California. They have been supplying needed food, clothing, and medical supplies to many 3rd world countries. They also have been able to dig many water wells supplying fresh water in many countries. They are doing a good work and we ask that you remember them in your prayers. If anybody was not able to participate in the special collection for them and would like to still have that opportunity, you may drop your donations off in the office.

In conjunction with that, we have also encouraged you to consider fasting for one day or at least one meal. This is simply to enable us to focus our minds on benevolence and to spend some extra time in prayer. As Americans, we normally do not have to worry about where the next meal is coming from. My children have let me know if they have to wait longer than normal for a meal. Cries of 'I'm starving' have been heard because of simply not being at home at the supper hour. It is very difficult for us to understand the plight of those in other worlds who do not have the pantries that we do. God has blessed us so much. This exercise on fasting allows us to express out gratitude for His countless blessings and to remind ourselves of our own obligations. Galatians 6:9-10 states, 'Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.' Sometimes we do tire when doing good, but simply count your blessings, and help to make someone else's load a little lighter. You will continue to receive blessing upon blessing if you do so.

Don't forget the congregational meeting next Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. We try to have these once every 3 months. This meeting will give us some vital information as well as give everyone an opportunity for suggestions. Your input is valued and we appreciate the work that everyone does for the Lord. We will follow this meeting with a barbecue meal together. Let's all be here for this!

Congregational Meeting & BBQ

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.

The following are requested items to bring from each Bible Study Group. If you are not currently a part of a group, feel free to bring any item.

Buns/Chips & Dips    Condiments
Shaner               Dupey/Swaim
Erwin                Williams

Side Dishes/Salads   Desserts
D. Rude/W. Brown     Reeves
Crump                Frahm

Each time we have a congregational meal, a group will be scheduled for clean-up. The teens will take their turn first, and I know they will do a great job.

The Stephen Series, for which Dalton Gardens church of Christ will soon begin training, benefits many others besides those who receive care of their Stephen Ministers. The Stephen Ministers grow greatly as they learn about helping others. They learn about themselves. As the hurting members of our congregation grow stronger through this caring ministry, the whole church is built up and made stronger. And, of course, we all can have the confident knowledge that when the pains of life come our way, someone will always be there, ready to care for us, to bring God's love to us in a special, personal way. Perhaps God is calling you to be one of these caring, committed servants who offer His love to those who are hurting.

Our church provides some wonderful guidance for our 'Wee Ones', and help for the parents during Sunday morning worship. We appreciate Nancy Litterell's leadership in this program. Now she needs help. Please call her and volunteer to help her out. She would like to schedule different helpers for 1 month at a time. Call 623-5079.

This past month, we have had an opportunity to serve God and today is the culmination of that opportunity. That opportunity is provided by Manna International. We have had an opportunity to save money each day to bring for a special collection today. Today we are asked to fast one meal and to donate that money also for this special contribution. This special contribution will then be used to help out others in third world countries. We are also asked to remember this in prayer today. Won't you join us in this opportunity.

It has been five months since we began our prayer trio ministry. I trust that all of you have been praying daily for the other families in your group. It has been exciting for me to watch people meeting and getting to know one another, and very encouraging to see God answering our prayers. If you have not been participating in this you are really missing out. Make it a priority to spend time in prayer. Find your time and place and just talk with God. When we began this prayer trio process, we thought we would keep the same groups for one year. After some time to experience the effects of our praying, the prayer ministry leaders would like to shuffle the groups at the six month mark. Watch for more news and new families to pray for around July 1.

- Scott Rouse for the Prayer Ministry

We are putting a team together for this year's relay. If you are interested in being a part of the church's team please contact Joanna Wuest at 772-6247.

We are walking to honor Jennie Brown and to encourage Shari Swaim and Dawn Morgan.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 15th for a cleaning day in the basement. Our goal is to have the classrooms all spruced up and ready for Vacation Bible School!

June 4 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

June 6 - CCS Graduation Ceremony - 7:00 p.m.

June 7 - Youth Group School's Out Party

June 9 - Congregational Meeting/Fellowship BBQ

June 14 - Game Night in the Kitchen - 6:30 p.m.

June 15 - Church Workday (Basement Classrooms)

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

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

June 28 - Ladies Craft Night - Sm. Aud. 6:30 p.m.

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 recently. Pray for quick healing.

Al Poland has been dealing with a bad cough.

Mandy Mood has been having painful headaches.

Virginia Filbeck had tests run on Wednesday, and will have a needle biopsy on her lung on June 3. She also is experiencing some heart problems.

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. Also, keep his wife and children in your prayers.

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. Pray for David & Becky and all the Togo Team. It is the rainy season which brings mosquitoes, which bring malaria. Pray for healing and good health as they continue to go to the villages with God's word.

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 been well.

Reid & Carol Leachman, former members at Northside and known to many here. Carol is critically ill with cancer. They would appreciate cards sent to:

5400 Cortaeeria Place N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87111-8060

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

Mike's Memos

This Friday, June 7th....end of school!!! (with only a half a day on Monday) So, let's have a party Friday night at the Reeves!! Guys bring drinks or chips, girls bring cookies. (If you don't bring snacks, there won't be snacks!) Everyone do your part.

May I repeat......Yeah!!!!! School will be out Friday!! 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 classes and worship, youth activities, as well as 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!)

Adult I - Romans - Lg. Aud. Dave Shaner

Adult II - 'Seeking Solid Ground' Sm. Aud.
Video Series - Don Rude & L. Petersen

Adult III - Christian Roots Rm. 5 Larry Grow

Young Adults - Revelation Rm. 3 S. & P. Jaynes

Teens (7th - 12th) Bus Barn Mike R. & John S.

4th - 6th - Room 2 Scott & Karmen Rouse

1st - 3rd - Room 9 Joanna Wuest

4 years - K - Room 8 Michele K. & Alyssa F.

2 & 3 Years - Room 6 Claudia M. & Christine R.

Cradle Roll - Nursery Jennifer Rude

July 4 - C.C.S. Float in the Parade, and Independence Day Fireworks Booth. We would love to have your help!

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.

Pick up your Albertson's card at the kiosk in the foyer. Hand it to the cashier every time you make a purchase. CCS then receives a percentage of the total purchases each quarter up to a maximum of $1800! For more information see Dan or Teri Dupey.

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:

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