The angels in heaven rejoiced last Saturday, November 9, as Becca Sims was baptized into Christ! She is the daughter of Danny Sims. Be sure and encourage Becca as she begins her new walk with the Lord. Drop her a note of encouragement and welcome her into the family of God. Her address is:

6680 N. Government Way #72
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 #704-4580

We appreciate our Bible Class teachers very much, and will host a banquet in your honor at The Village Inn on Thursday evening, December 12th. We hope all who have taught in the last year, and their spouses, will be able to attend.

1 John 5:2 'This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands.'

Christ's church are the children of God. Loving God requires obeying his commands by loving his church. The Dalton Gardens church of Christ is a wonderful congregation of God's children. The Elders consider it a true blessing to be called by God to shepherd this beautiful body of believers. Our prayer is for each member to continue in faithful obedience by loving God and loving each other. Please pray for us as we daily pray for each one of you.

-The Elders

November 19 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

November 22-23 - Ministers/Elders/Wives Retreat

November 23 - CCS Craft Fair 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

December 1- Winter Class Quarter Begins

December 2- CCS Fall Festival Dinner Program 6 p.m.

December 7 - Stephen Ministry Training

December 7 - Bible Bowl Challenge at Dalton

December 12 - Teacher Appreciation Dinner

December 13 - Game Night in the Kitchen 6:30 p.m.

December 14 - Tweeners Christmas Dinner Party

December 14 - Elders/Deacons Meeting

The Benevolence Ministry needs a few good women or men. We could use a person or a few people working together to help with the food pantry. Service opportunity would include; outdating old food items, keeping shelves stocked, preparing food boxes ahead of time, help run food drives when needed & possibly check with local stores for donations of current but dented/shelf dated goods. All activities can be done on your timing. This is a fantastic way to serve the Lord and the community. Please contact Scott Dehlbom 762-1029 or Ralph Crump 773-6945 for questions.

Don't forget about our church web site! Steve Taylor does a great job of keeping this maintained for us. There is a lot of great information on it, including: church calendar of upcoming events, current and archives of bulletins, prayer lists, outlines and audio from Sunday sermons, local weather link, and a church e-mail directory. Consider setting us up as your home page! Check us out at www.dgchurch.org.

Steve also e-mails anyone who would like to receive Prayer requests. let him know if you would like to be on the e-mail list.

Anita Haman, Teen Pearson's daughter, is having blood transfusions regularly.

Zach Shaner was hit by a car while at work in Abilene. He received a broken leg and some bruises.

Myrtle McIntire has been having chest pains and is awaiting test results. Ron McIntire is experiencing pain in his feet, leg and back daily.

Annette Aiello had a mini stroke last week.

Dick Atkinson had knee replacement surgery.

Mitchell James, Carol Fredrikson's father, now has an infection where he had an amputation.

Leo Ebel, Sharon Nirk's father, is suffering with lung cancer. Prognosis is not good. Keep their family in your prayers.

Marnelle Marchese is home now recovering from surgery.

Joe Jovanovich, Jeff Nirk's step-father, has been in and out of the hospital this week with health complications.

Chris Flick, Opal Wilson's grandson, is having seizures.

Vince Schwebach, LeeAnn Freshour's brother, and friends Teeny McNunn and Eric Ranum, need prayers for their ongoing health problems.

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

Pray for Dawn Morgan as she continues with chemotherapy.

Pray for David & Becky Reeves as they continue their furlough

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

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

Jan Almond has returned home from surgery on her leg. She is improving.

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

Pray for Jenny Dupey and the team of Cascade students who are now in New Zealand studying and sharing Christ.

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.

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*David Morgan
Vera Calfy*Mark Mood*Rick Howard
Mary Dickson*Glenda Bonnaiucci*David Honeycutt
Evelyn Stillman*Jim Rehms*Ken Arnold

I recently discovered a new song with a beautiful melody, and words of a prayer to God about the awesome freedom we have in Christ.

Make me more free, free me
More free from my old life
More free in my new
Make me more free, free me
More free in loving you

(chorus)

With wings like an eagle
My heart made to fly
Over sin, over sorrow
To new realms of life
From glory to glory
My gaze fixed so high
That I only see Jesus
The love of my life
Make me more free, free me
With power over sin
More power to love
Make me more free, free me
Fill me with your power and love

(chorus)

Help me to see, free me
To see you and know you
To know I am known
Help me to see you, see me
And know I am yours alone

(chorus)

Our freedom in Christ is a unique kind of freedom that is real and enhanced by our ability / willingness to understand it, accept it, and live it. This song challenges and inspires me to do just that.

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

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

Friday Night Youth Group 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Activities hosted in parents' homes or at the church building. We would also welcome opportunities to come to other church member's homes.

CCS CORNER -School News

Greetings from CCS

Wow! The first quarter of school is already here. 'My how time flies by'. The holiday season is in the air. New colors to see, new sounds, good food to taste, our loved ones to hug-- and aww yes-- the smell of new and old recipes. Ok, if you have not guessed by now, I have listed our senses. The K-kids are learning about this subject and will someday grow up and have a career and families of their own. You realize in the business of life what a blessing it is that God created us to have these five precious senses.

Recently our very own Grandma Pat Riggs made a wonderful breakfast for the staff. I didn't share breakfast with my kids. However I did share how blessed I felt that I could see, smell, touch, hear and especially taste. Her love for CCS shines. Thank you Grandma Pat for your love for the K-kids.

Robin Utter
Kindergarten Teacher

Coeur d'Alene Christian School

The craft fair is only one week away! Anyone who is willing to donate homemade crafts, baked goods, canned fruits, vegetables, jellies or jams for the CCS Kids Craft Booth can sign up at the kiosk in the lobby. Your donation is appreciated!!!

The date for the CCS Fall Festival dinner program has been changed to Monday, December 2, 6 p.m. at Coeur d'Alene High School. Join us for great food, great fellowship and great entertainment by our students.

The Soup Kitchen Ministry is in need of helpers with food serving and cleaning up after the meals. If you are interested in helping please call Vicki Laititi at 772-9393.