STUFF   Dave Shaner

Your shepherds and preachers along with their wives spent Friday and Saturday in a prayer and planning session for the congregation. It is very important for the leadership to know one another spiritually. Each of our leaders is gifted in very different ways. Getting together for prayer and discussion of vital issues relevant to the maturing of the body of Christ helps each person to understand one another and gives a greater sense of teamwork. When leaders were selected in Acts 6, the apostles asked for men who were full of faith and the Holy Spirit. Sharing your faith and vision with one another encourages and inspires others to catch the dream. Jesus' command and dream was that the church be a battering ram knocking down the walls of Hell and introducing those held captive to the good news of salvation.- Matthew 16:16. He has asked each Christian to teach others to be disciples by baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. - Matthew 28:18-20. Spiritual leaders are to help unite the body in love and mature each saint such that the entire body grows. By taking extra time together seeking God's will, we were able to focus on that which is most important.

It is often so easy to get distracted from what is most important. We live such very busy lives, that we can easily forget what we are really all about. God has commissioned all Christians to be His ambassadors. Our entire lives are to be seen in the light of simply being a traveler on earth whose final destination is a city whose architect and builder is God. It is important that we regularly examine our lives to be sure that we are keeping our priorities in the right order. Paul Faulkner stated that, 'We often spend so much time on the urgent that we never get around to the important!' How true this is.

Our theme for the week centers around thanksgiving. God has blessed us in so many ways. This is a time of year that even our culture makes it a bit easier to focus on God. Let your light shine such that others know that you are a thankful person because of the grace of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

The angels in heaven rejoiced last week as two souls gave their lives to Christ in baptism. Aaron Roberts was baptized last Sunday afternoon, November 17, by his father, Brad. Mike Kienke was baptized Tuesday evening, November 19, by Dave Shaner. Be sure to welcome both Aaron and Mike into the family of God. Their addresses are:

Class Teachers Room
Cradle Roll Nursery
2-3 year olds Jennifer Rude 6
4 Yr.-K 8
1st-3rd grade Joanna Wuest 9
4th-6th grade Kathy Shaner 2
7th-12th grade Mike & John 3
Young Adults Steve Jaynes Conf. Rm.
Adult I Dave Shaner Lg. Aud.
Adult II Arrty Rude Sm. Aud.
Adult III Larry Grow 5

Class Teachers Room
2 yrs. - 3 yrs. 6
4 yrs. - 2nd 8
3rd - 12th Team Coaches 3
Adults Elders & Wives Teams Sm. Aud.

Thank you church for your prayers. The Elders, Ministers and their wives spent the last two days together at a 'river retreat'. It is important for leaders to spend time together seeking the Lords will and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and direct our efforts. What a blessing it was for the leaders and their wives to spend time in fellowship and prayer and drawing closer to one another as we drew closer to God. Thank you for allowing us that time together and your prayers on our behalf were a blessing and much appreciated.

-The Elders

November 26 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

December 1 - Winter Class Quarter Begins

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

December 5 - Wreath Class in the Kitchen 7:00 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

December 15 - Christmas Open House at the Shaner's

The Family Ministry, in conjunction with the Benevolence Ministry, have initiated a canned food drive that started last week and will end next Sunday December 1. The goal is to fill the kiosk in the foyer. The items needed are any canned goods; soups, veggies, fruit, tuna fish, peanut butter, jelly etc. or any dried items; spaghetti noodles (along with canned sauce), macaroni and cheese??? In short, anything with a long shelf life. Also, a special thanks to the Hayden Lake Supper One for donating the grocery bags passed out last week and to Jared Wuest for his initiative in actively passing them out. Thank you Church for your continued commitment in helping the needy of our community. May the Lord richly bless each one of you.

We are looking to borrow Twister games for our church New Year's Eve party. Contact George Wuest.

We would like to say thank you for all the prayers, phone calls, and cards for Dick's recent knee surgery. -Dick & Esther Dickinson

Thank you for the prayers and phone calls regarding my surgery. The surgery went well and my travels were safe. It is very nice to be back home and back at church. -Marnelle Marchese

Thank you for your prayers! My brother-in-law, Larry, is so much better. Love, Claudia Moberg

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

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

Dick Atkinson had knee replacement surgery.

Ruth Marcell Shafer, Rae Killingbeck's mother, has just been diagnosed with cancer and sister, Vera Lee, has been diagnosed with pericarditis.

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 and the prognosis is not good.

Marnelle Marchese, asks for prayers for healing.

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

Bill Hartofilax is asking prayers that the doctors will soon find out what the pain is in his leg.

Please pray for Ray Rayburn as he flies home tomorrow from his mission trip to Vienna. His work of teaching two Bible courses, preaching, daily chapel, individual Bible studies, teaching English using the book of Luke, and heavy counseling load have really kept him busy. He covets your prayers and sends his regards to everyone.

Please pray for Dawn Morgan as she continues with chemotherapy.

Please pray for David & Becky Reeves as they continue their furlough

Please pray for Jan Almond as she recuperates from leg surgery.

Bill Elliott, Jan Almond's brother, is in the advanced stages of cancer.

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

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.

Joe Beam's daughter, Angel, had a procedure to repair a 1 1/4" hole in her heart. The implant thus far is successful and may eliminate future surgeries. Both Joe and Alice thank you for your prayers.

Continue Praying For....

The Togo Team*Jesse Rupnick*David Morgan
Mark Mood*Rick Howard*Zach Shaner
Dallas Miller*Sharon Clayton*Our College Students
Chris Flick*Mary Dickson

Missing!!! If you know what happened to the blue/white Bissell hand vacuum that used to be in the kiosk, please let the office know. It is sorely missed!

We would like to welcome Bryan and Natasha Poland as new members of the Dalton congregation. Their son's name is Fares Al'Samno. Be sure to welcome them into the family here. Their address is:

Bryan & Natasha Poland
Hayden, ID 83835
762-1233

Last week I shared the words of a beautiful song of prayer, Make Me More Free. This week I'd like to share another song, one that became the favorite of the teens at last weekend's retreat.

If we allow ourselves to be drawn into the thoughts and emotions of this song, we will sense the nearness of our Lord and know the security of his love.

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

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

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

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.

New Sunday Morning Class Boundaries:
When To Say Yes: When To Say No To Take Control Of Your Life
by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. We would like some idea about how many books to order, so if you think you would like to be in this new class, please sign the sheet on the kiosk. Arrty Rude will teach this class. The other adult class will be the second half Romans taught by Dave Shaner.

The holiday season is quickly coming upon us. In a blink of an eye, all of our exciting events will also be arriving. So quick that our craft fair was yesterday. A big round of applause to the Booster Club, Mrs. Jennifer Rude, and all the others that made our craft fair possible.

Tuesday our students will be enjoying a special turkey dinner, lovingly served by Pat Riggs and our Booster Club parents. Parents and grandparents are invited to share the dinner with their children.

Then Monday, December 2nd, is our grand dinner theater known as the 'Fall Festival Dinner Program.' All who wish to come are invited. We are holding our festival at Coeur d'Alene High School, so we have room for all. The price is a donation which can be offered at the door. No tickets needed.

Last but definitely not least, we are offering tickets for a special shopping experience at the Silver Lake Mall, which will be held there on Sunday, December 15th, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. For the price of only $5, you can have 2 gifts wrapped, special discounts in all the stores, free food samples!, entertainment, a discounted picture with Santa, and a chance to win several valuable prizes. What a deal. Any CCS student (or adult staff) will be willing to supply a ticket to you. All of the proceeds sold by CCS will go to CCS. What a deal! If you have friends or family who would give their eye teeth for this shopping experience, come on in to the school office and sign out some tickets. May this bring cheer to your holiday season! -Mrs. Dehlbom

See the flyer in your mailbox for a great opportunity to help Coeur d'Alene Christian School and save money shopping at Silver Lake Mall.

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.

TO SERVE December 1^st, 2002

ELDERS:	PREACHER:
David Bruner	Dave Shaner
Ralph Crump
Larry Grow	YOUTH MINISTER:
LaMont Petersen	Mike Reeves
Scott Rouse
Don Rude
Mike Swaim

DEACONS:
Mark Borsheim	Warren Brown
- Leadership Training for Christ	- Assembly Management
- Missions / World Bible School	- Greeting & Ushering
Scott Dehlbom	Tim Frahm
- Benevolence	- Tweeners
- Prayer	- Finance
Arrty Rude	John Simpson
- College Age	- Building & Grounds
- Bible Hour	- Senior Saints
- Education	George Wuest
- Family	- Fellowship
Steve Taylor	- Men's Activities
- Audio / Visual	- Women's Activities
- Statistics	- Soup Kitchen

Baptisms, Year to Date - 27

Statistics:
WEEK OF 11/17/2002

Attendance:
Assembly	221
Bible Classes	114
Wednesday Bible Study	92
Bible Study Groups	103
Contribution:
Current	$4,486.75
Goal	$4,561.00
Average	$4,020.00

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