STUFF   Dave Shaner

Last week's Mission Sunday was very encouraging to many people. The lessons were wonderful and your enthusiasm for reaching the lost with the gospel of Jesus was evident. Also the ethnic dinner, representing mission points throughout the world, that was provided by so many, was wonderful. Working in a foreign country is quite different than working in the United States. I was impressed as well at the booths representing the areas where the Dalton Gardens congregation is participating. Being able to see them all together helped me to appreciate the work that this church is doing worldwide. Some of the works that we are a part of include Togo, West Africa, Nigeria, Cape Town, South Africa, Barnaul, Siberia, Russia, Komsomolsk, Russia, British Columbia, Canada, Bonners Ferry, Priest River, Astoria, Oregon, and of course, our own Coeur d'Alene Christian School. Make all of our missionaries a regular part of your prayer life. Dave and Becky Reeves have now left the area and will be visiting other relatives while on furlough in the States. Be sure to keep them in your prayers as they get rested and energized to go back to Togo. Truly this is an area that is ripe for harvest. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send forth workers into these fields. - John 4:34-38.

The Ladies Fall Fellowship is only two weeks away. Anna Crump and Diane Rude will be speaking on their experience both in the mission field and at home. This is always a wonderful event that blesses may lives. Men ... if you can help with the children or cleanup, please volunteer today instead of waiting to be asked. Ladies, if you have not registered yet, please do so today as well.

Jerry Rushford, director of church relations at Pepperdine University, will speaking for our morning assembly, October 6. He will also be speaking to the men at a Bible class that morning, entitled, 'Christians on the Oregon Trail.' Jerry has the unique ability of sharing our heritage and digging to find the stories of how the church has grown in this area.

Be sure to be here each week for Bible class both for your benefit and to encourage others.

Sherri Selby wishes to be considered a part of the Dalton Gardens congregation. Be sure to welcome her into the family.

Her address is:
883 Old Priest River Rd.
Priest River, ID 83856
448-9973

The purpose of the Ladies Fall Fellowship is:

1. To involve our ladies in working together to serve the Lord and draw closer to one another.

2. To be an encouraging, uplifting day and growing time for our sisters as Christian women.

3. To be a non-threatening time to share Christ with our non-Christian families and friends.

Bring your family, friends and neighbors!

9:00am - 3:00pm, Saturday, October 5, 2002

Theme: "You Are The Light Of The World"

Speakers:
Diane Rude, Astoria, OR
Anna Crump, Dalton Gardens, ID

Lessons:
#1 "Attracted To The Light" - Diane Rude
#2 "Glowing From Within" - Anna Crump
#3 "Shining Out" - Diane Rude

Coffee Hour and Lunch provided

Registration & Coffee Hour 8:30am -9:00am

Program: 9:00am-3:00pm

Cost: Ladies - $7 (Received by Sept. 30) Teens -$3

Registration on October 5 will be $10

Make your plans now to attend and share in this time with your sisters. Register today in the foyer!

Food Needs: Coffee Hour - Breads and muffins. Check with Marjorie Dupey

Housing Needed:

Ladies, can you supply housing if needed for our Ladies Fall Fellowship, October 5? If you can, please let Lynn Brown know.

Thanks to all those willing to provide the food and help that will be needed for this special day.

Last week you were encouraged to keep your focus on God. We looked at several examples of those who suffered consequences for taking their focus off God. Then we looked at an example of those who kept their focus on God. There are many other examples in the Old Testament. Have you found them?

In Hebrews 12:1-3 we read that because we have these examples, we need to endure. To endure as we were running a race. The Christians this was written to understood that the races run in those days were marathons. These marathons required a lot of endurance. It also required the runner to keep their focus. We are encouraged to keep our focus by 'fixing our eyes on Jesus'. When we do this we then have the courage to not 'grow weary', and to not 'lose heart'. We have the courage and endurance to run that race for God. -The Elders

******Attention All Men******

Our Ladies Fall Fellowship is Saturday, October 5 from 9:00am till 3:00pm. It is an important time for our ladies to share with each other as they encourage, strengthen and help each other to grow as Christian sisters. You can do your part as the spiritual leader in your home to make a special time for the women in your life by:

1. Encouraging your wives and daughters to attend.

2. Making it possible with your help at home.

3. Contacting George Wuest or the Men's Ministry to help with setting-up, taking-down and cleaning-up.

Ladies bring your not yet started or not yet finished projects to the church building on Friday, September 27, from 7:00 p.m. 'til you get tired. Bring your supplies to use and share, plus snacks to keep us going. See you all there!

Start planning on Christmas for the less fortunate kids around the world. We will need all supplies turned in by October 20 and we will pack up the boxes on Wednesday, October 23 right after Bible study class in the small auditorium. Information sheets on what the magi project is should be found in your mailbox. Please pick one up and help make the world a little happier. For more information see Alyssa Frahm.

September 24 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

September 27 - 7 p.m. - Ladies Craft Night - Sm. Aud.

September 27-29 - Teens Valley Rally

October 5 - Ladies Fall Fellowship

October 6 - Special Speaker - Jerry Rushford

October 11 - Game Night 6:30 p.m. in the Kitchen

October 11-13 - Teens Cider Press

Jim Rehms is back in the hospital with more heart complications and an aneurysm.

Zachary Shaner is doing better and has 'recovered' from the West Nile virus. Dave & Kathy thank you for your prayers on his behalf.

Becky Erwin, John & Joyce's daughter in-law had surgery last Tues. Pray for healing and fast recovery.

Dawn Morgan had surgery last week to remove her tumor. She is recovering at home and would appreciate your prayers for healing and a quick recovery.

Jesse Rupnick is dealing with cancer. Also keep Cindy and their family in your prayers.

David Honeycutt, Russ & Paula Morris' nephew was in a serious car accident and is recovering slowly.

Don & Wilma Flanagan asked for prayers for their grandson, Chris, who is in the Army at Basic Training.

Continue Praying For....

Togo Team*Anita Haman*Tena Thornton
David Morgan*Rick Smith*Vera Calfy
Mark Mood*Rick Howard*Shawn Putnam
Mary Dickson*Chris Flick*Christine Welch
Glenda Bonnaiucci*Loraine Parrish*Lee Burge

Thanks for all who helped make Mission Sunday a great success! -The Missions Ministry

As a result of EEM's recent project over 40,000 Russian families are receiving their Bibles and Biblical materials at this time. On September 29, EEM is asking congregations nationwide to pray for these families.

Imagine 1,000,000 Prayers offered as Russian families are studying the Word.

With lots of babies on the way, the nursery will soon be crawling with little ones. The new helper rotation will begin in October. The idea is for each helper to only have to work two Sundays a year. If we get enough volunteers this is possible. As of now we need more helpers. Please let me know if you would like to help out our church families and allow these mothers and fathers a chance to worship God with the rest of us. Please call Alyssa Frahm at 665-5851.

A wonderful smorgasbord of learning opportunities for all 3rd - 12th graders every Sunday evening from 5:30 - 7:00. Parents / kids, please don't miss out on this excellent spiritual training program. Several have already paid the $30 registration fee, and we'd like to encourage everyone to get this in ASAP.

for all 3rd - 12th grade students

6:30 - 7:30 Every Wednesday Night

Youth Group

Friday Nights 6:30-8:00 in the Bus Barn and / or various other locations. Parents, if you would like to host a Friday night activity contact Jeff or Sharon Nirk, or me at the office.

In the next few weeks I'd like to share some tips for parenting which came via another church bulletin, and offer some excellent advice. As parents, we have the privilege of guiding our children into the light and encouraging them to stay in the light. I Jn.1:7. This gradual process involves modeling, consistency, and creativity.

In the early years, kids accept most of what parents tell them at face value. Consequently, parents are a child's most important connection to who God is. A bit later (ages 7-9) kids begin to need reasons for their beliefs. They need to know that their faith is reasonable and real. Hands-on parental participation is key.

(next week - 5 tips for parenting young children).

What a great week we had last week! We celebrated Grandparents Day with the K-3rd grades singing songs. Refreshments were enjoyed in the small auditorium, then grandparents were able to walk around and see their grandchild's classroom. Thank you to Kim Borsheim for arranging the refreshments! Also, Friday was 'Hero Day.' During Chapel assembly students talked about their favorite heroes. Steve Howard came in his military uniform and spoke to the school about what makes a hero. He also did a wonderful job singing, 'I'm Proud To Be An American.' Steve asked the kids what makes a hero. Some of the answers were, bravery, courage, honesty, strength, and love.

The Book Fair is in full swing! We hope you will enjoy the book fair with your children or grandchildren. Each classroom will receive books from the sales. You may also donate books to a class if you would like. Thanks for your support!

Sandy Simpson

2nd & 3rd Grade Teacher

September 24 - Picture Day

September 27 - Carver Farms

The Coeur d'Alene Christian School is now collecting Hawaiian decorations for the 2003 Auction. For more information or questions call Georgette Rude at 772-9833.

- General Mills Cereal Box Tops: tear these off and bring them in. CCS receives .10 for each one!

- Aluminum Cans: please continue to drop off your cans in our 'empty can storage shed' located next to the basketball hoop!

- Campbell Soup Labels: Do you eat Campbell's products or know someone that does? We are collecting as many labels as possible! Please help us by bringing them by the school or church office. We appreciate your help!!!

When you use your Target Guest Card, 1% of your purchases will be given to CCS. If you already have a card, you can designate CCS to be your school by calling 1-800-316-6142.

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Sept. 25th:
Chili, Vegetable, Rolls, & Dessert

Soup Kitchen/Pantry Items of the Week:
Eggs, flour, sugar, brown sugar

Assembly Times:

Sunday:

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

Bible Study Groups:

Baptisms, Year to Date - 24

Statistics:
WEEK OF 9/15/2002

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