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STUFF    Dave Shaner

Be sure you have set aside the time to attend next weeks meeting with Earl Williams. He spoke here a few years back and is anxious to be with us again. He is currently on a speaking tour that includes many states including Alaska. And...he is traveling for all these meetings on a motorcycle! You are sure to enjoy this special time of encouragement, Bible instruction, and fellowship. See the accompanying article for times.

Today is the last day to send in your pre-registration for All-Teen Camp at Prince's Pine. If it is postmarked by today, you will receive a $30 savings! All teen camp starts August 3. Junior Camp starts the following week, August 11. Junior Camp registrations may be turned into the office this week at the reduced rate. If you or your child will be attending either camp and are in need of a ride, please let me know as soon as possible in case the bus needs to be scheduled. There are several from the Dalton Gardens church that are serving as staff members during these camping sessions. They serve because they have a heart for children and enjoy this particular setting. Many of them have to take personal vacation time to do this. It is a lot of work with no pay except for the joy they receive from serving, which is considerable. Be sure to let them know how much you appreciate them.

A special birthday wish to Mike Reeves on his birthday this week. He is ? old. Regardless of age, Mike is a fountain of youth and a tireless worker for the Lord. He serves as a very special example for all of us. Whether he is working with the teenagers, the keenagers, arranging and/or teaching Bible classes, we have all gained from his devotion to the Lord and His church.

Look for someone this week to encourage. Remember, you may use the foyer mailboxes to give someone a note. Be sure to check your mailboxes each week. After these are not emptied for over 2 weeks, this gives us a good reason for a 'deliver the mail' visit to your home.

'3 Unusual Days'

Sun, July 28, 9 am - If Only, Maybe Someday
Sun, July 28,10:15 am - Humility, Obedience, Nothingness
Sun, July 28, 5:30 pm - Joining Jesus in the Storm
Mon, July 29, 7 pm - More than Conquerors
Tues, July 30, 7 pm - Anything Goes

Next Sunday, July 28th, 7th grade - all Adults Classes will meet in the Large Auditorium for a special class with Earl Williams.

There will be a Thursday night program at 7 pm. Following the program the parents and kids will be making Veggie Tale T-Shirts. Cookies, juice, and cotton candy will be served. Please bring your cookies & snacks for VBS, Monday, July 22. Remember - NO peanut butter, nuts, or M&M candies. Thank you! For any questions you may call Paula Jaynes at 667-7629.

Last week we looked at the concept of recognizing the simple joys that God provides in our lives. Sometimes it is difficult to see this joy without the help of a caring Christian friend. I am fortunate to have several such people in my life. Out of all of them I have one brother who has helped me see joy when I was absolutely sure that there was none. He has picked me up when I was down and offered sound spiritual advice. I consider myself blessed to have had Earl Williams come into my life some 13 years ago.

Have you ever had God send just the right person into your life at just the right time? Earl will be here in 1 week and God is sending him into your life. Take time to talk to him and allow God to use Earl to touch your heart. Make sure you are here for all sessions to reap the benefits of hearing about "Living With Jesus Today". I guarantee that you will not be the same!

- Scott Rouse for the Elders

Finding Stephen Ministers is the next step for our congregation's Stephen Ministry. Right now we are praying for the individuals God is calling to serve as caregivers. Please include this need in your prayers. God answers our prayers because he is faithful. For more information about Stephen Ministry, contact David Bruner: 667-2943 or Ralph Crump: 773-6945

Two families this week have indicated a desire to be a part of the Dalton congregation. Be sure to welcome them into the family of God here.

Jesse & Cindy Rupnick  Ivon & Donna Coleman
Cody, Ben              Chrystal, Ashley
2606 W. Hillsdale Rd.  618 E Cloverleaf Drive
Athol, ID 83801        Hayden, ID 83835
687-3067               762-2764

Huge is the door of opportunity to provide the Bible to people who are so very poor. Often there is a sharing of one Bible among many on a rotational basis. Ivan and Sally Archer are leaving soon to assist this project under the direction of Roger Dickson. Printing and distribution of a Bible costs about $3.00 (US) each. Thus, for three dollars you too can join in this effort. Funds may be given directly to the Archers or make a check to the church with a note indicating it is for the Bibles for Africa project.

July 22-25 - Vacation Bible School - 3 yrs. - Adults

July 23 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

July 28-30 - Gospel meeting with Earl Williams

July 28-August 3 - Preteen Camp at Prince's Pine

August 3-10 - All-Teen Camp at Prince's Pine

August 11-17 - Junior Camp at Prince's Pine

August 30-September 2 - Farragut Family Camp

Prayer Requests

Shari Swaim as she continues cancer treatment.

Virginia Filbeck left the hospital last Thursday and is now recovering from surgery at home.

Remember Dawn Morgan in your prayers as she goes through chemotherapy.

Kent Rude is still suffering lots of pain following his fireworks accident. He has returned to work but he and Georgette still need your prayers.

Vera Calfy as she recovers from a broken leg.

Bea Phippen is recovering from injured ribs.

Linda Almond hurt her legs at work.

Remember the missionary families in Togo, and the new team of four families who will be arriving in August to begin teaching God's word in the North at Burkina Faso.

Continue Praying For....

Fred Bonney*Anita Haman*Mike Rush

Sherri Miller*Steve Lucas*Tim Finney

David Morgan*Ron Bristow*Annette Aiello

Rick Smith*Diane Rude*Ken Arnold

Betty Bayle*Mark Mood*Rick Howard*Chris Fisk

We would like to thank you for all your prayers, meals, and cards. It means so much to us to have the love of our church family! -Kent & Georgette Rude

The angels in heaven rejoiced last Saturday as Butch Dickinson and his daughter, Kaylee, were baptized into Christ. Be sure to welcome them into the family of God. Their address is:

646 Basswood Drive
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone 687-2311

Mark your calendars now for a special brown bag luncheon on Tuesday, July 30 at 12 noon at the home of Jean Grow, 5905 Pleasant Way (off Dalton between 95 and Ramsey, 664-3522). Please plan on attending and spending this time in fellowship with your sisters. Mary Nell Lipscomb will present a short devotional. Bring your favorite brown bag lunch - drinks and dessert will be provided. See you there.

*The Ladies Craft night scheduled for 7/26 has been cancelled. We will be getting together again on August 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The new life in Christ is about trouble, the kind Jesus warned about. 'In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.'(Jn.16:33)When you begin to do things Jesus' way, you will encounter troubles....both from outside and inside. The world. the Devil, and even your own flesh will resist you and pressure you to do it the wrong way.

Doing it the right way will be difficult, but he warned us, 'Narrow is the road that leads to life'. (Mt.7:14) To hammer out a godly identity takes a lot of courage and a lot of hard work.

Running into resistance is a good sign that you are doing what you need to do. It will be worth it. Remember, the scripture says that when you encounter resistance, persevering until the end will bring great reward. You will receive the goal of your faith, the salvation of your soul.(1 Pet.1:9)

As James puts it, 'Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance, Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (Jsa. 1:2-4)

You may be sure, resistance will come. If it were easy to set good boundaries, you would have done it a long time ago. But as the troubles come, see them in the biblical perspective. God's people have always encountered trials as they ventured out on the road of faith. The journey is riddled with trouble, but also with the promises of the Good Shepherd to carry us through if we trust and obey Him.

Teens, Thanks for the wonderful Birthday Party, and thanks to the Frisks for hosting it. We will miss you guys while we are on vacation. I love you all, Mike

Camp registration forms for Preteen Camp, All-teen Camp, Junior Teen Camp at Camp Prince's Pine can be found on the kiosk in the church building foyer. If you are able to sponsor anyone who cannot afford to attend camp, the cost is only $65 per week. If you are able to help or have other questions, please see Mike Reeves or Dave Shaner.

There will be a movie marathon for all college age students on July 26 at 7 pm at Paul & Katrina Swaim's home. For details, contact Adam Rouse at 623-4203.

Ken & Bobbie Neubauer - 406-846-3211

As we plan and get ready for school, as we outline a family trip, as we get ready for services on Sunday morning, as we begin a new week at our job, how do we plan our time?

What do we do with our time? It seems like we NEVER have enough of it! There is always something 'plugged' into our time slots. Our plate is overflowing with things we need, or want to do. Our obsession with the passage of time, etc...., in many ways defines our society. So many books have been written on 'Time Management' that we cannot possibly find the TIME to read them all!

The struggle for most of us is finding a proper balance in our lives between God's desire for His people and our desire in how we want to spend our TIME. To balance this we need to prioritize. As God's children, we need to always...not sometimes...not when I feel available...not when it is convenient....but always put Him first. How does God want us to spend our time?

We need to set aside a time for spiritual growth. A time to grow and know God. A place of prayer and quietness. This...believe it or not...should be a daily activity. (Difficult for most in our fast paced world) Paul tells us to, 'Be very careful in how we live-not as the unwise but as wise, making the MOST of our opportunity (TIME)...because the days are evil.' Eph. 5:15-16.

TIME will pass us by and our work will not be done! We can all think of opportunities that were missed where we should have acted more quickly in saying a kind word...in helping someone in need...in giving a hug that could have lifted a spirit...in sharing an idea that could have made a difference...in speaking a kind word to be more like Christ...in offering our services to help a Church in need...to stand for what is right no matter where we are! Time is gift. It is a SPECIAL gift we often neglect. It is a precious gift from God. David's son, Solomon, reminds us that there is a time for everything in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.

The words that we all want to hear from God's people are: 'I have time for you!' The question we want to ask ourselves each day is: 'Can I make this statement to become a strong servant and encouraging child for God?' To become better servants and dedicated children of God we need to set goals and prioritize our time. As we plan our time it is important that we put God first. Now, let's begin to serve! -Dan Dupey

CCS made $50 thanks to all who donated pop cans. Continue to bring your cans and place them in the back shed. All cans are appreciated!!!

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Sunday:

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

Wednesday:

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6:30 pm

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

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