Family News

STUFF   Dave Shaner

It has been a beautiful week. What better way to start out last week than to witness the baptism of Robert Frisk. Many of you have been praying for him as well as many others. Keep praying for each other and for those who have yet to come into the Lord's kingdom. Prayer works. Our Prayer Ministry has been responsible for many exciting things. One is the Prayer Trios that so many of you have been a part of. Another is the Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday mornings. Another is the development of the Prayer Garden and the Prayer Room. Ray Rayburn said at the congregational meeting last week that this may be the most important ministry that the Dalton Gardens church has ever undertaken. It is hard to say that one part of God's work is more important than another, but we can say that all of the ministries would be just spinning their wheels if it were not for prayer. The Prayer Ministry has reminded us of God's power that is available for all of our tasks.

The church received a letter asking for the authority to build a Prayer Garden. It is important to differentiate between the task and the tools that will help us accomplish the task. There is no requirement in the scriptures to have a garden of prayer, a church building, a special breakfast, song books, a computer, singing groups, a youth facility, or a host of other items. These are simply tools to help us become more like Jesus and love one another. At any time if a tool becomes the end in and of itself, it needs to be done away with. It is very possible for this to happen in many areas of our lives. Every thing we do needs to be to the honor and glory of God. This doesn't mean that anything goes, but it does mean that we remind ourselves of why we do what we do. One day all the things of this earth will pass away. The only things that will last will be people. Set your hopes and dreams on things eternal. Use what you have whatever it may be to aid you in drawing closer to God.

-Romans 14:19

Happy Father's Day!

We appreciate all the Dads in our church family.

It was a wonderful, emotional experience for all of us as Robert Frisk was baptized into Christ last Sunday morning. We rejoice with the angels in heaven, along with Kim and the boys, Nathan, Alan & Jeremy, as Robert begins his new life in the Lord. Let's all encourage this new brother.

His address is:
835 Ruby Drive
Hayden, ID 83835
772-2217

Brad Roberts wishes to be considered part of this local body of Christians. Be sure to meet him and welcome him into the family here.

His address is:
1037 N. 4th Street #6
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
667-3732

It will be a special night for sharing a potluck meal, singing, and a going - away cake with the Neubauers. Everyone come and share this special time with Ken, Bobbie, Katie, and Aaron who have been a special part of this church family for over seven years. We love and will miss them a lot. (Clean-up crew - Senior Saints)

The shepherds of the Dalton church will be meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. with a different family each week in an effort to better meet your needs. They will be getting your input and offering ways which you may able to get involved in the work of the Lord's church. So........ when you are called welcome their invitation as they want to serve you.

A few weeks ago the elders encouraged you to 'reach out and touch someone' in order to encourage them in their daily walk with God. One area we would like to encourage you in is evangelism. In Matt. 28:18-20, Jesus told his disciples to go and make disciples of all nations, and to teach them to observe all that he commanded. This is a continual action because in turn we are told to go out to make disciples and teach them to observe, to follow all of his teachings. Jesus' previous teachings that we find in the gospels.

Have you been making disciples and teaching them? If you haven't, and don't know where to start then come join several of us on Tuesday night. We meet at 6:30 p.m. to go out for Bible studies, visitation, and encouragement. If Tuesday evening is not good then ask Dave Shaner. He has helped arrange Bible studies and visitations on other nights. If you want to only be a helper at this time we can help you with that.

Share with us in this great opportunity to serve God. The fields are 'white for harvest' John 4:35.

Congratulations on the arrival of Nathan Timothy on June 8 to the proud parents of Steve and Kathy Taylor and big brother Thomas. Nathan weighed 9lbs. 6oz. and was 20 1/2' long.

The next activity planned for the tweeners group is a day of fishing and picnicking. We will be meeting at 11:00 a.m. at Honeysuckle Beach at the end of Dike Road on beautiful Hayden Lake. Bring fishing gear, beach toys, including your favorite boat and a picnic lunch for your family. For more information see Tim or Alyssa Frahm.

Mark your calendars now for a special brown bag luncheon on Tuesday, June 25 at 12 noon at the home of Jean Grow, 5905 Pleasant Way (off Dalton between 95 and Ramsey). Please plan on attending and spending this time in fellowship with your sisters. Shari Swaim will present a short devotional. Bring your favorite brown bag lunch - drinks will be provided. See you there.

Needed for Vacation Bible School, the Veggie Tales tape that has 'The story of Flibber-O-Loo' and 'The Gourds Must be Crazy.' If someone could loan these tapes for use at VBS, it would really be appreciated. -'Larry Boy' Grow

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

June 18 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

June 22 - Tweeners Fishing Day at Hayden Lake

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

June 25 - Ladies Brown Bag Luncheon at Jean Grow's

Prayer Requests

Shari Swaim as she continues cancer treatment.

Diane Rude in Astoria, Oregon fell and broke her heel/foot. Her surgery went well last Wednesday and she is now recovering. She would appreciate continued prayers of healing and cards of encouragement.

Betty Clemetson has been very ill for several weeks. She would appreciate a card or a call.

Dee Buchanan, Betty Williams' sister is back in the hospital with pneumonia.

Jack Pierce had an accident with a saw and has injured his finger. Pray for quick healing.

Mandy Mood has been having painful headaches.

Virginia Filbeck has been diagnosed with cancer in her upper right lung. Keep her in your prayers as she prepares for more tests and treatment.

Dawn Morgan, Dan's wife, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy Keep Dawn and her family in your prayers.

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....

Fred Bonney*Anita Haman*Mike Rush*Sherri Miller

Carole Fredrikson*Steve Lucas*Dee Pierce

David Morgan*Beatrice Monette*Betty Rude

Ray Beilke*Ron Bristow*Mark Mood*Chris Flick

Thank you everyone for your prayers and support. Please continue to pray for our family while we battle this cancer. We are blessed to have all of you in our lives.

God Bless, Dawn Morgan

We want to thank you all for the great BBQ on Sunday. Our special thanks go to the youth group for being our clean-up crew - They were awesome. We are blessed to have such great kids!

The Fellowship Ministry

To the Dalton Church of Christ,

I want to thank you for your continuous prayers this past year for Ron Bristow. Ron, I, and Mae Fultz express our love and gratitude to you. Ron has responded well to the chemotherapy. We go to the cancer center every Friday. He has good and bad days.

I ask that you continue to keep Ron in your prayer requests. God Bless you.

In Christian Love, Sharon Bristow

Pray for the kids and staff who will be at Music Camp all this week. From this congregation: Mike Reeves, Sandy Simpson, Suzy Litalien, Austin Morse, Nathan Frisk, Austin Shaner, Scott Simpson, Christy Simpson, Kelly Dupey, Bobbie Reeves, Kelsey Erwin, Vanessa Borsheim, along with 50 from other places

*People punish a child for lying, and then tell him to 'just say I'm not at home.

*People regularly get to work by 7:00 or 8:00, but can't get to church by 9:00 or 10:00.

*People get ecstatic when a ballgame goes into overtime, but upset if worship does the same thing.

*Parents wouldn't dream of allowing their children to decide whether or not to attend school, go to the dentist, or wear decent clothes, but often let them choose whether or not to attend Bible class or church and youth functions.

*People apologize to the preacher when he hears them use a swear word. Shouldn't they apologize to God?

*People freely skip church for things they wouldn't dream of skipping work for.

*People would never steal money from the collection plate, but think nothing of skipping their church contribution.

*How much time would we have for things we need to do / ought to do, if television suddenly disappeared?

*People still remember things they forgave ten years ago.

*Why does the egg of a Sea Tortoise deserve more protection than a human baby?

*People who work the hardest in the church, serve the most, give the most, appreciate the most. Those who do and give the least find the most fault.

The following note of appreciation was received from one of our school parents:

To Everyone at Coeur d'Alene Christian School,

God answered our long, thoughtful and heartfelt prayers when Kyle and Rossi came to you. It was meant to be and they were meant to be with you for lessons of school, friendship and for what I believe faithfully are reasons only He knows. 'Thank you' will never be enough but I must tell you all; that what you do matters! I don't believe in good-byes so - so long for now, friends. God be with you and peace in His name. Most graciously, Caity, Greg, Madison, Kyle and Ross Clark.

American Cancer Society's

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, Dawn Morgan and Virginia Filbeck.

If you are interested but do not want to walk in the event - please be a part of our team by being a prayer warrior for us.

5:00 p.m. - Bob Brown's Tuna/Noodle Bake, Vegetables, Rolls, and Dessert

5:30 p.m. - Potluck Dinner / Bring your favorite dish to share.

Tub Margarine, Tuna

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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