Family News

December 1, 2002

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STUFF   Dave Shaner

As we enter into the holiday season, we have so much for which to be thankful. Out of all of the holidays that we celebrate, Thanksgiving is probably the most spiritual of them all. After the apostle Paul encourages us to let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts, he adds '...and be thankful.' It is not an afterthought, but is the basis which allows us to be at peace. One can always find the doom and gloom side of just about anything. One that is thinking like this can never experience the peace that God wants us to have. A friend of mine was once having difficulties with his job and felt that his employer had mistreated him. It was my opinion that he had been mistreated. But instead of creating a scene or feeling bitter, he decided to thank his employer for the opportunity to work for him and then asked God to bless this man's business. I do not know how the business faired, but this man went home with peace in his heart. He decided that no matter what happened, that God would take care of him and his family.

Too often we let the world determine for us how to handle various 'negative' situations. God tells us not only to be thankful but to 'give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.' - I Thessalonians 5:18. I know that my own attitude has not been what it ought to be lately. It is so easy to let little things bug you that in the long view of things mean absolutely nothing. But this is exactly how life is viewed by many. You can choose to let outside circumstance govern your attitude or you can let Christ govern your attitude. Paul said in Romans 14:7-8, 'For none of us lives to himself alone and none of us dies to himself alone. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.' As you sit down this week, take time to not allow the concerns of this life to crowd out the blessings that God has given you. They really do vastly out number our momentary and light troubles. God is so good. He cares for you. Let us be thankful.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK !!

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.

- 11 Timothy 4:7-8

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.

Education Ministry Plans

Plans are in progress for building long-range curriculum, educational goals, and classes for our Bible School program. This is an open invitation for your input. If you have ideas, questions, or suggestions please see Arrty Rude or Mike Reeves. Your help will be appreciated.

CCS Fall Festival Dinner Program Monday, December 2, 6:00 p.m. at the Coeur d'Alene High School.

Join us for great food, great fellowship and great entertainment by our students.

Bible Class Teachers Banquet

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.

Tweeners Christmas Dinner

Friday December 13th, Wolf Lodge (Cd'A), 6:00 p.m. Order what ever you like; splitting meals will cut the price. Plan on at least $15-$20 a person. Please sign up at the kiosk. There is room for 30 people. After dinner we will all be going to Don & Betty Rude's home for coffee and dessert and a $5.00/per family gift exchange. No kids please!

New Year's Eve Party!

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

Shepherd's Corner

Some of us were not raised in the church and came into the body after our younger years. When you are not exposed to Christian teaching, it becomes more difficult to learn and change your life. Reading the Bible and praying daily will help that, but not as effectively as studying with someone else. I found that out when I got over my selfish attitude about time and started attending Sunday morning Bible classes, and began to learn and thirst for more. It was time that questions that were on my heart could be shared and answered. It filled a void and made my worship to God more fulfilling. If you find a void or desire to get to know God and the church better, I recommend you attend a Sunday morning Bible class. I think you will find that time well spent and very rewarding.

-The Elders

Christmas Open House

There will be an open house at the Shaner home on December 15, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Food and goodies will be served. All are invited to come and share some holiday spirit.

Wreath Class - Real or Artificial

Thursday, December 5th

7:00 p.m. - In the church kitchen

Sign up at the kiosk

For more information see Robin Utter

Thank Yous!!

GOD BLESS THESE SERVING SAINTS:

We want to thank everyone who has helped put our turkey dinner on Wednesday evening on the table. We were a blessing to many in the community and had some wonderful fellowship. A special thanks go out to Vicki Laititi and Bob Brown who prepared our feast. The regulars in the Soup Kitchen are Jo Allen, Pat Irmer, Ken Huseby, Ester Atkinson and Anna Crump. We had turkeys prepared by Kim Borsheim, Jo Allen, Jean Grow, Dan & Dawn Morgan, Teen Pearson, Earlene Reeves, Danny Sims, and Patty Welter. Desserts by Margie Waddell and Ruby Rude. God blesses us continually through this body of believers. Please pray for this ministry. Thank you so much.

P.S. George said to make sure you hug on these serving saints.

Thank you to all that served and participated in the C.C.S. Craft Fair. We had fun!

-Dan & Teri Dupey

Special thanks for the prayers! Another miracle. Also thanks for the food, cards and calls.

-Jan Almond

Calendar of Events

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

December 3 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

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 13 - Tweeners Christmas Dinner Party

December 14 - Elders/Deacons Meeting 9 a.m. - noon

December 15 - Christmas Open House at the Shaner's

Prayer Requests

Pray for Jesse Rupnick, as he continues to battle cancer in his spine.

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

Edna Hale, Wendy Lansford's mother, was in an accident and has been moved to a Rehab hospital.

Dick Atkinson had knee replacement surgery.

Ruth Marcell Shafer, Rae Killingbeck's mother, has just been diagnosed with cancer and her 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.

Pray for Dawn Morgan as she continues with chemotherapy.

Pray for David & Becky Reeves as they continue their furlough

Pray for Jan Almond as she recuperates from leg surgery.

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

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

Continue Praying For....

The Togo Team*David Morgan*Mark Mood
Rick Howard*Zach Shaner*Dallas Miller
Sharon Clayton*Chris Flick*Ron & Myrtle McIntire
Bill Hartofilax

Let's Go Shopping!!!

Don't forget a great opportunity to help Coeur d'Alene Christian School and save money shopping at Silver Lake Mall. Buy your tickets in the school office.

CCS Christmas Play

Make sure to mark your calendar the CCS Christmas play 'Sleigh Ride' on Thursday, December 19, in the large auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend.

Christmas for All If you know of a family who is less fortunate, and is in need of gifts for the holiday season, you are encouraged to fill out a Christmas wish list form at the kiosk and turn it in at the church office or give it to Loretta Robinson.

Mike's Memos

I read the following letter in the new issue of Church & Family magazine. Zac had written it as an English class assignment just two weeks before he was killed in an auto accident. It brought tears to my eyes, and I thought it might tug at your heart as well. At a time of thanksgiving, our children are at the very top of our thank you list.

Dear Mom & Dad,

Through these long, crazy 16 years, who would have ever guessed that I would turn out pretty good. Reflecting back on all of our precious moments together, I shed tears many times. I know that I'm growing up in the world and making a name for myself because of you two. Although I admit that we have had our differences, quarrels, and arguments, I've somehow managed to turn out like you.

All of those corny jokes that we passed around the house from room to room always seem to circle around inside my head. After vacationing around the country, I didn't remember the sites as much as the love that we displayed for each other. You told me to try anything new, and maybe that is why I got into trouble sometimes. I remember thinking that you have an edge on my little brother, but you treated me the same way. By 'edge' I mean no harsh punishments, but then I never received any harsh punishments.

So here I am, trying to be that simple kind of man you taught me to be. I've learned so many things from you - manners, courtesy, compassion, and most of all, Christianity. The two of you brought God into my life, and you always showed me how great He is.

I am one of the few who can say that the only thing his parents pushed him to do is love anything and everything. I guess you thought if I wanted to be an athlete or a scholar, I would push myself. Once again, you were right. After seeing my friends' parents push them, I thank you for not treating me like that.

Mom and Dad, I want you to know that I truly love you both. If I said a negative thing about you, it would probably be that you never spent enough time for yourselves. Every time I was down, you picked me up, and every time I cried, you wiped away my tears. You loved my friends, and all my friends wanted parents like you. Sometimes I was too ignorant to see how great you were, and I'm sorry for that.

As I grow up and create a family of my own, all I can say is that I learned to be a great parent from you. Thank you for never loving any less than you always have.

Zac

BIBLE BOWL CHALLENGE!!!

Next Saturday, December 7th

Our Bible Bowl teams, 3rd - 12th grades, will challenge each other and the teams from the Richland church of Christ on our knowledge of the first 12 chapters in the book of Matthew. It will be a wonderful learning experience, and a time for Christian fun and fellowship. The Richland teens plan to spend the night and worship with us on Sunday.

CCS CORNER -School News

DON'T WORRY....BE HAPPY!! by Dan DuPey

God has Blessed us today! He has kept His promise. He has done what He said he would do. He is ALWAYS TRUE. He is always RELIABLE. He is ALWAYS there.

Don't worry. Please don't worry. Take time to listen to Him. Open your heart and Don't worry. Eccles. 9:7 states that we should be happy as we eat! Thanksgiving was a time to be VERY happy for all of us. A time to reflect with friends and families. A time to eat together. A time to thank God, again, for all that He has done in our lives for all of us!

Luke 12:29 says "Do not keep worrying!" There is NO reason. We know that God knows all about us in whatever we do or say. He is the sail that we need to grab when we are down. He is sunshine in our day. He is "open arms" when we pray. He is the answer

when we question what others say! He knows about His earth. He understand what they need. He even knows about those hairs on our head! His heart is for us. His care is there!

Don't Worry. Just don't do it. Your gain will be nothing, but sadness, sickness and even death. God says to think of others, care for others, work towards their needs.

Prov. 14:21 says happy is he who is gracious to the poor. He tells us to think of others and you will be happy. There is no need...no time to worry. Help others, work with others! By doing this, you are serving and answering God's command. Don't Worry, Be Happy.

New Quarter Classes

BIBLE CLASSES & TEACHERS FOR THE WINTER QUARTER 2002

Sunday Morning Classes Beginning Dec. 1

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

Wednesday Night Classes Beginning Dec. 4

Class           Teachers              Room
 2 yrs - 3 yrs   Kathy Taylor          6
4 yrs - 2nd     Sylvia Slate          8
3rd - 12th      Team Coaches          3
College Age     Paul & Katrina Swaim  9
Adults          Elders & Wives Teams  Sm. Aud.


TO SERVE December 8th, 2002

Song Leader: Nathan Frisk
Opening Prayer: Brad Roberts
Closing Prayer: Lamont Petersen
Scripture: Russ Allen
Offering: Howard Rude, Jr.
Lord's Supper: Paul Swaim
Robert Frisk
Nathan Frisk
Larry Grow
Adam Welch
Ushers: Eldon Rude
Mike Haas
Steve Howard
Greeters: Pat Irmer & Annette Aiello
Announcements: Larry Grow
Audio: Scott Dehlbom
Computer: Steve Taylor
Lock-Up Building: Jack Pierce

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

December 8th December 15th
Nursery: Michelle Kish Earlene Reeves
Helpers: Holly Welch Ashlin & Joleen

PRAYER HOT LINE - Lynelle Dehlbom 762-1029
Email Prayer Hot Line - prayers@dgchurch.org

Assembly Times:

Sunday:
Bible Class 9:00-9:50 am
Worship Assembly 10:15 am
Bible Study Groups 5:30 pm

Wednesday:
Bible Classes 6:30 pm

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

Bible Study Groups:

Ralph Crump PF - Thursday 7:00 773-6945
John Erwin Spirit Lake - Sun 6:00 683-7001
Tim Frahm CD'A - Sun 5:30 665-5851
Mike Reeves Building - Wed 10:00 AM 762-8024
Don Rude / Warren Brown DG - Sun 5:30 772-5532
Dave Shaner Bldg - Sun 5:30 765-8524
Mike Swaim / Dan Dupey Hayden - Sun 5:00 772-4341
Paul Swaim (college age) Cd'A - Sun 5:30 676-0354
Jeff & Sharon Nirk (Teens) Various - Friday 6:00 704-3557
Margie Waddell Cd'A - Fri 6:30 AM 765-2423

Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
6439 N. 4th Street
Dalton Gardens, Idaho 83815
(208)772-0541
Fax # 772-2963
E-mail: office@dgchurch.org
web site: http://www.dgchurch.org/

Church Office Hours:
8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
Closed daily from noon-1:00
Phone messages can be left any time.

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 11/24/2002

Attendance:
Assembly 226
Bible Classes 105
Wednesday Bible Study 104
Bible Study Groups 133
Contribution:
Current $4,354.46
Goal $4,561.00
Average $4,027.00