Ray & Karen Rayburn - Ray is currently in Europe teaching at International University. Karen is in the states visiting relatives.

Please pray for Dawn Morgan as she continues with chemotherapy.

Remember David & Becky Reeves as they continue their furlough

Steve Lucas, Earlene Reeves' brother-in-law, continues to struggle with complications resulting from diabetes.

Ivan & Sally Archer are busily doing their parts in the mission field of Cape Town, South Africa.

Jerry Lebow, a friend of Debbie Yanzick is in a coma.

Harrison, John and Joyce Erwin's grandson, is very sick and the doctors are not sure why.

Clara & Becky Ward have been ill.

Bill Elliott, Jan Almond's brother, is in the advance stages of cancer. Remember their family in your prayers

Continue Praying For....

The Togo Team*Jesse Rupnick*Anita Haman
David Morgan*Vera Calfy *Mark Mood
Rick Howard*Mary Dickson*Chris Flick
Glenda Bonnaiucci*David Honeycutt*Evelyn Stillman
Jim Rehms*Cody Rupnick*Ken Arnold

Thank You!

Thank you very, very much teenagers for the wonderful job you did with the Keenage Banquet.

In Christian Love, Opal Wilson

Thank you to all the Senior Saints who came to the Keenage Banquet last night. We all enjoyed having the privilege to serve and talk with you.

-Bobbie Reeves

Thank you for your prayers for my mom, Minnie Santos. She is much better. She and dad are on their way to Arizona for the winter.

-Joyce Erwin

Thank you for all the donations and help with the Magi boxes. We will be sending out 29 boxes to the kids in Haiti, Dominican Republic and America. We could still use extra money to help mail the boxes to the distribution center in California.

Thanks again, Alyssa Frahm

1/4 beef for sale. Corn fed, no hormones. See John Simpson or call 687-5822.

As many of you know, my opinion of television and computer games is not very positive. I know they are not all bad, but I believe the bad far outweighs the good. I read an article that really caught my eye. It pointed out the many problems brought on by excessive TV viewing and computer game playing and the negative content of many programs and games. It reminded me that by the age of 18 the average child will have spent more time in front of the TV and computer game screen (15,000 hours!) than in a classroom (11,000 hours). It stated that the screen:

*encourages asocial behavior, discouraging the building of relationships

*is a mood altering medium, often contributing to attitude problems

*communicates, among many negative messages, the subtle myth of the easy life with shortcuts to happiness and stress reduction

*promotes immediate, short-term relationships, rather than deep, meaningful relationships which require hard work and commitment.

Parents, are we modeling, and encouraging a careful selection of TV programs and games, and limiting the time spent in front of the screens? There is no question of the negative impact they can have on the life and service of a Christian.

'Come Before Winter' is our next big youth event.....November 15th - 17th! We have been given permission to use the Rudes' cabins on the St. Joe River at St. Maries again. Thank you Don & Betty and Eldon & Ruby! That is such an awesome place for this retreat, which seems to be the most spiritual highlight of all our activities each year. Teens, make your plans NOW to attend. Don't let anything get in the way of this opportunity for deep spiritual growth. I hope every member of our youth group will attend, and bring a friend who would be interested in a spiritual retreat. The Nirks, the Borsheims, and the Reeves will be the adult leaders this year.

Leadership Training for Christ Opportunities for all 3rd - 12th graders every Sunday evening from 5:30 - 7:00.

SPECIAL LTC Costume Party Nov. 10th. Come dressed as a character from Matthew, and prepared to answer questions from Matthew 1-12.

Bible Challenge - Matthew's Gospel for all 3rd - 12th graders 6:30 - 7:30 Every Wed. Night.

Nov. 8th - A Scavenger Hunt with the college age group. Afterwards, missionaries David & Becky Reeves will share devotional time with us. Would you like to go to Togo, West Africa?

The school year is busily racing by. I have been watching my students grow as they continue to learn that they can all be responsible. Since I am the first male teacher that most of my students have had, we are all adjusting to each other. I enjoy working with these kids and look forward to the rest of the year. Thank you all for your prayers!

Through Him, Arrty Rude

Jim & Diane Rude at the Astoria church are asking for donations of coats and blankets to provide warmth to those in need. There is a box in the lobby for your donations. For more information please see Betty Rude.

We are looking for volunteers to help with 'Wee Worship' (bible hour for 2 & 3 year olds). If you are willing to teach or help for one month each year, please contact Jennifer Rude at 683-1634. Thanks!

Do you like to play board games, card games, dominos, etc.? Please bring snacks and drinks. Bring any games you'd like to play. If you are a family with children, come and bring the little ones. Just be sure to bring an activity for them so they will have fun while you are having your fun. Game night will be Friday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the kitchen.

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Oct.30th:
Chicken Stir Fry & Rice, Vegetables, and Dessert