Ray & Karen Rayburn - Ray is currently in Europe teaching at International University.

Please pray for Dawn Morgan as she continues with chemotherapy.

David & Becky Reeves need your prayers as they continue their furlough. It is good to have them here for a few days!

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.

Mandi, Clara Ward's granddaughter, is having blood treatments for a severe skin disorder.

Bill Elliott, Jan Almond's brother, is in the advanced stages of cancer. Remember their family in your prayers. Also, Jan is having more difficulty with her leg.

Jenny Dupey and the team of Cascade students are now in Australia studying and sharing Christ. Also, the Dupeys and five of our teenage girls are at Cascade for Youth Venture. Pray for a safe trip.

Amber Anderson's friend, Mark, who was hurt in a 4-wheeler accident, needs your prayers.

Dallas Miller, Jean Grow's father, has diabetes and a blood clot in his leg, as well as other complications. Pray for Jean and Larry as they care for Dallas. Larry is also suffering with severe back pain.

Sharon Clayton, wife of the minister in Charleston, SD, has an aggressive form of breast cancer. Sharon's brother, Steve Diggs, will be here for a workshop with us in May. He requests our 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 for your support and prayers. Cody is doing better. Jesse's cancer is active in his spine, so we need lots more prayers and support. Thank you again.

-Jesse & Cindy Rupnick

Dear Friends,

I'm sending this your way to let you know of a great opportunity for a personal worthwhile experience, a mission work that is of value, and is something which can be done by anyone just a bit handy.

Roger needs to have others come once we leave. Our time here is just another month. Would someone consider this work? -Ivan Archer

'Who Needs Church Anyway?'

Do you need to go to church to be a Christian?

Some brilliant person said, 'Going to church doesn't make you a Christian anymore than going to a garage makes you a car.' And that's true. We also know that the number of people going to church continues to shrink, while more and more people consider themselves to be 'spiritual' or 'religious'. There's something basically wrong with this picture. We know there is because scripture tells us that Jesus purchased the church with his own blood. There are vital reasons why churchgoing is a must, not an option.

1) Collective worship creates opportunities for connection with God.

2) Christianity is about relationship-building... with Jesus and the church, His body.

3) In worship, God is the audience, not us.

4) Being a Christian, and churchgoing, is about giving, not receiving.

5) We need others to help share our load.

6) It's in the church that we find mentors for our faith.

7) If the first Christians were a part of it, Jesus built it and died for it, and God knew I needed it, who am I to say it isn't necessary?!!

Yes, churchgoing and Christianity are inseparable. You really can't have one without the other. God recognized our need, and sent Jesus who said, '....I will build my church.' It is an honor, a privilege and an obligation for everyone who wants to be a Christian to be a part of Christ's church.

This year's theme is - 'The Missing Piece' We will be leaving on the youth bus at 3:30 p.m., on Friday, November 15th, and returning on Sunday afternoon, November 17th.

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

SPECIAL LTC Costume Party Nov. 10th. Come dressed as a character from Matthew, and prepared to answer questions from Matthew 1-9.

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. They will answer our questions about mission work in Togo, West Africa and teach us some new songs?

PARENTS - Please help control your kids here at the church building. They have become much too rowdy and rambunctious. Last Wednesday night one was knocked down and another had a tooth chipped. It is very difficult for some parents to discipline their children while others allow their kids to run wild. Let's all work together to change this picture.

It is already November, but it sure feels like January!

I have a very busy, happy group of 15 in 2nd and 3rd graders. This is my 14th year of teaching at C.C.S., and it amazes me how different every class is. The 3rd Graders are experiencing their first Oral History Reports. They are excited, and are making bulletin boards, and pictures to go with their reports. The 2nd and 3rd Graders are both enjoying 'Charlotte's Web' in Reading Group. We have been reading about Jacob and how he persevered for 14 years to marry the women he loved! That's dedication! They have been working hard with Georgette and Robin in Drama for upcoming programs.

Some upcoming events:

November 5th - Booster Club Meeting, 4:30 p.m.

November 15th - Parent/Teacher Conferences

November 21st - Fall Festival Spaghetti Dinner

Program 6:00 p.m. - Everyone is invited! Please sign up at the Kiosk.

November 23rd -CCS Holiday Craft Fair - 9am-3pm

Booths available, call 772-7118

'Mrs.' Sandy Simpson

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.

Ladies bring your not yet started or not yet finished projects to the church building on Friday, November 15, 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!

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

Soup Kitchen Menu for Wednesday, Oct. 30th:
Beef Enchiladas & Spanish Rice, Vegetables, Rolls & Dessert