STUFF   Dave Shaner

Our No Debt, No Sweat! seminar with Steve Diggs is only 2 weeks away. I would like to really encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors to this very practical seminar. He will teach us some great tools to get out of debt, stay out of debt, and how to use our finances that God has blessed us with to turn around and bless others. Financial stress is one of the major factors in the breakdown of many marriages. This seminar will enable you to improve your own disposition and your marriage. Nearly every one knows how financial stress can be so draining to a person not only emotionally, but also spiritually. Jesus knew this when he said, 'You cannot serve both God and money. There is so much about the handling of money in the scriptures. It can be a very useful tool in the hands of a disciple of Christ or it can become a noose around the neck when we don't handle it right. Money in and of itself is just that... a tool, but it can become a rival God demanding our very lives. Wouldn't you like to get a handle on this monster such that it becomes the servant to you not the other way around? If so, be sure to be here for each of the sessions May 18-19.

The Pepperdine lectures in Malibu, California, represent one of the largest gatherings of the churches of Christ each year. There were over 200 preachers and teachers that were very encouraging and practical. I personally have been reminded of our heritage that is very deeply rooted in seeking to follow the scriptures and not allowing the secular age to change the message of the gospel, which is so easy to do. The gospel is an unchangeable message. How we wrap it or present it may change with the times, but God's plan of salvation has been the same as it has been since the cross of Christ. People need the Lord. We're the people that God has selected to take the message to the world. It starts with me. It starts with you. Let's embrace the call of God.

Have a Great Week!

Today Christians desperately need the tools and the knowledge to get out of uncontrolled debt so they can be about Kingdom business. Our people are so busy dealing with debt and bad spending habits- their spiritual vigor is depleted. Most people are now spending 20% of their income paying off short-term, high-interest debt. And, the average Christian is giving barely more than 2% of his income back to God. Money problems are the #1 cause of divorce- by a rate of 4 to 1 over the next thing! At a No Debt No Sweat! Seminar people learn how to kill the Debt Monster and develop spending plans that really work! The seminar gives hope and brings spiritual renewal. It increases giving and restores romance in marriages. It is both humorous and confessional- yet profoundly Biblical.

Potluck - May 18th, after services. Bring a dish and the prayer garden planting committee will provide coffee and lemonade. We will give a brief idea of what is currently going on at this phase. A can will be available for any contribution you would like to give toward the purchase of trees.

We are in the process of organizing the second class for Stephen Ministers. This week letters were sent to several individuals. If you did not receive a letter and would like to be considered for this class, please notify either Dave Bruner, Ralph or Anna Crump concerning your interest.

Ladies, the deadline to turn in your secret sister information sheets is today, May 4th. Give them to Katrina Swaim (or put them in her box.) If you still need one, extras can be found on the kiosk.

Most of us are familiar with Manna International. On June 1, 2003 the 20th Annual Day of Prayer and Fasting will be observed by churches of Christ around the world.

On June 1, we are encouraging members of this congregation to join in prayer on behalf of the helpless and lost. Also, to Fast by skipping a meal and then donate that money saved in a special contribution.

Read Matthew 25:31-46. One way God desires us to serve Him, is by serving those in need. In meeting the needs of the hungry, thirsty, stranger, naked, sick and imprisoned, we are actually giving service to Jesus.

-The Elders

It is only 5 months until our 2003 Ladies Fall Fellowship, Saturday, October 4, 2003. This year we have an exciting speaker, Katherine Cooper, but final decisions on the title, topic, and theme have not been

completed. We need to start forming our committees and planning now. Some of you have already volunteered to head committees, etc. But everyone's help is needed to make the day bring glory to God and encourage one other. To this end we will have an important meeting Thursday, May 8th at 6:30 pm at the church building. Please plan on attending and being involved, whether heading a committee, or just being a helper, you are needed. Be thinking how you want to help. Remember the purpose of the Ladies Fall Fellowship:

1. To involve our ladies in working together to serve the Lord and draw closer to one another.

2. To be an encouraging, uplifting day and growing time for our sisters as Christian women.

3. To be a non-threatening time to share Christ with our non-Christian family and friends.

4. To bring glory to God.

See you there.

Be ready for tons of fun at our monthly game night, May 9, 6:30 p.m. in the small auditorium. Bring snacks and games. Come join the fun!

All VBS teachers - please come to Alyssa Frahm's house Tuesday, May 13th at 6:30 p.m. for a preliminary planning meeting for VBS. Please have an idea of your lesson plans and a supply list for items you'll need for your craft. Be thinking of ideas to decorate the small auditorium for our Super hero theme.

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

May 8 - Ladies Fall Fellowship Meeting 6:30 Sm. Aud.

May 9 - Game Night 6:30 p.m. - Small Auditorium

May 9 - Senior Formal Night/ Junior High Informal

May 9 -10 - Camp Workday at Camp Prince's Pine

May 13 - VBS Meeting at Alyssa Frahm's 6:30 p.m.

May 15 - CCS Science/Art and Talent Show 5:30 p.m.

May 16-17 - Tri Cities Youth Rally in Richland

Pray for Jan Almond; she still has a ways to go. Continue to pray for her and Jim.

The Wallis Hampton Family has requested our prayers for their 14 month old child who has been diagnosed with Hunters Disease and is not expected to live long. Wallis was a member here years ago and now lives in Houston.

Sherri Selby is sick with pneumonia.

Karmen Rouse will be having knee surgery May 9th.

Donna Wakefield, a member of the church who recently moved to Sandpoint from Texas, is in Kootenai Medical Center room #374 struggling with a heart condition.

Joe Jovanovich, Jeff Nirk's step-father, is dealing with depression. Please offer prayers of encouragement up for him.

Mandy Mood is suffering with migraines. Pray that the doctor will be able to find a way to control them.

Donna Coleman is scheduled for surgery for a herniated disc on May 9th in Spokane.

Ron McIntire is recovering from back surgery.

Sam Tumlinson had a heart attack and is awaiting bypass surgery in Canada.

Please pray that Anita Haman may be able to gain enough strength that she will be able to go home.

Connie Ford is having serious heart problems.

Jesse Rupnick is recovering from pneumonia and is still undergoing chemotherapy. Pray for healing and strength for Jesse and his family.

Pray for Dawn Morgan as she recovers from cancer.

Service Men & Women - Pray for Michael Kish & Steve Howard, while they are away serving our country.

Pray for The Togo Team / David & Becky Reeves as they continue to do the Lord's work among the Kabiye people. Also, pray for a safe pregnancy and birth of David and Becky's baby that is due in November.

Continue Praying For......

Chris Flick*Dora Tucker*Rick Howard*Ken Arnold
Fred Bonney*The Frisk Family*Teeny McMunn
Chester Martin*Garret Yanzick*Pat Dunbar

New Bible Study Group ..... for teens and their parents at the Reeves' home. We want to encourage all our teens to be involved in a Bible Study Group with your parents. If you are already, great; if not, please join us from 5:30 to 7 pm each Sunday evening for singing, study & fellowship. Bring your Bibles & snacks; we'll provide drinks.

3rd-6th grade - Rm. 2 with Earlene, Karley & Robert

7th-12th grade - Rm. 5 with Mike, John & Levi

Mexican attire requested

May 9th, 6:00 to 9:30 pm at the Browns

RSVP at 772-9556

Rides provided from the church - call the Nirk's

Camp Workday

We love our Christian camp. Prince's Pines is a blessing to all of us. It requires upkeep and improvements. Please schedule time to help with these on May 9-10. Ask John Simpson for further information.

This is a wonderful opportunity for your family to spend together in the beautiful outdoor setting of Camp Prince's Pine on Lake Thomas. Christian families from all over the Northwest will enjoy a weekend of fellowship and fun. Pat Lang of the Northside congregation in Spokane is the director and needs to hear from you if you plan to go. Registration forms are available in the lobby.

Two of your shepherds with the church here are meeting on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. with a different family each week in an effort to better meet your needs. They will be getting your input and offering ways in which you will be able to get involved in the work of the Lord's church. So........ when you are called, welcome their invitation as they want to serve you. They are starting with the newer members, but if you would like to meet sooner, please contact the office.

Hello Brothers and Sisters,

We have been studying the first century church in our class. The kids have been excited to talk about sharing, giving, and integrity. They are applying it to their lives. God is working through our students!

Arrty Rude

4th & 5th grade Teacher

We have grass skirts, leis, decorations, and more left over from the CCS Auction. If interested call the CCS office at 772-7118 for details and prices. (see school bulletin board in the foyer)

Dear Church,

From the Hartofilax family we would like to praise God for His miracles at hand. We would also like to thank God for our brothers and sisters in Christ that were so very generous in the offering last week. It was very overwhelming but again that is the miracle of God. So again thank you very much for the offering. It put our feet back on the ground. We hope and pray that God uses us in the same way. Amen.

Love in Christ, The Hartofilax Family

Thank you for all your prayers, thoughts and visits. They were greatly appreciated. Ron is doing really good and getting stronger everyday.

-Myrtle McIntire

I want to thank the church for the help I received to get my car fixed. Thank You.

-Laura Dickson

We want to thank everyone who showed up to work on the 'Garden of Prayer' last Saturday and especially Kent Rude and Jeff Nirk for bringing their tractors.

-Rick & Janet Blanchard

We need a few men to help brain storm and plan

for the men's ministry-please talk with George Wuest.

We are looking for help with various parts of this ministry....meal planning, cooking, serving and clean up. Please contact George or Joanna if you can help in any way. Thank You.

All members interested in helping with snacks, decorating, preparation, etc. with VBS, please contact Alyssa Frahm 665-5851 or Michelle Kish 773-3458.

TO SERVE May 11^th, 2003

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

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

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