STUFF   Dave Shaner

The No Debt, No Sweat! seminar with Steve Diggs went very well. Learning to live within our means, controlling our debt, and using our finances to glorify God needs to be a high priority for every Christian. If you were unable to attend, we do have audio tapes of all the sessions. In addition, the sessions are available on our website at www.dgchurch.org. There are also a few of Steve's books available through the office. Seminars are great, but now it is up to each of us to implement what we have learned. Let's encourage each other to 'excel still more' in our all of our lives, but in particularly our finances.

Three weeks ago, the Dalton congregation participated in a 'Day of Destiny' fund raising campaign to retire the debt of Columbia College and enabling the Cascade Christian College to own their property. You contributed $2,400 toward this effort! Your generosity is greatly appreciated. The following is a letter from Cascade's President, Dennis Lynn:

Brandi Welter was baptized into the Lord last Wednesday night! Her tenacious study and questioning led her to this important decision, and it was a joy for many of us to be there to share the 'new birth' with her.

In March, Ivan Archer and Lamont Petersen had an opportunity to attend a Church Planting workshop at Cascade College. Many churches in the brotherhood are not growing because of too much of an inward focus. The congregations that are growing are the ones that are planting churches. The small group concept is working to accomplish this, especially if a church can be planted near an existing congregation. The questionnaire recently distributed addressed this possibility, so we hope you all responded. If you did not complete the questionnaire, would you please do so today. Extra copies are available on the kiosk.

WARREN BROWN & DON RUDE'S BIBLE STUDY will meet tonight at the home of Lynn and Warren Brown. A potluck meal starting at 4:45 p.m. will precede the study. Please bring a salad or dessert. The study will be followed by game time (feel free to bring a favorite game). Call 772-9956 for directions.

Next Sunday this congregation will participate in the 20th Annual Day of Prayer and Fasting with a special contribution. Through Manna International, assistance is provided to the less fortunate in many countries and this year a priority will be for Iraq.

On June 1st, we are encouraging members to:

1. Pray with other Christians around the world.

2. Fast by skipping at least one meal.

3. Donate that money saved in our 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

Our next Ladies Craft night will be on May 30, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Jean Grow. Bring your unfinished crafts and supplies to use and share, or come and learn a new one from someone else. Please bring your favorite snacks to keep us going. See you all there!

Our hearts go out to Kenneth Huseby and his family at yet another loss. His sister, Dora Tucker gave up her battle with cancer, and passed from this life on Wednesday afternoon about 2 pm. We admire the spiritual strength we have seen in Kenneth, and pray for God's loving arms to encircle him and the family at this difficult time.

Ken Huseby's family and Ray Huseby's family wish to express 'our deep felt appreciation to all those who were so kind to us in our time of need in the death of our loved one, Ray Huseby. Dave Shaner was so good to us, also the elders of our church. It seems I could feel all the prayers from my many brothers and sisters in the congregation. May God bless you all.'

'Ladies thanks so very much for all the food you put together on very short notice for my uncles funeral. The family was very surprised and encouraged by your generosity.' Thanks, Patty Welter

Jim Miller called this past week from Kalispell to personally thank this congregation for our ongoing support to the orphanage in Komsomolsk, Russia.

Thank you for your prayers for Jim Almond, Jr. he is doing a lot better. Prayer works! - Jim & Jan Almond

May 27 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

May 30 - Ladies Craft Night at Jean Grow's

May 30-31 - All-Teen Kick-Off at the Fredrikson's

June 1 - Summer Class Quarter / Senior Recognition

June 1 - Congregational Meeting

June 3-5 - CCS Book Fair - Small Auditorium

Jan Almond still has a ways to go. Continue to pray for her continued healing and for Jim as well.

Crystal Gwin, Doug and Jerri's sister-in-law, had emergency cancer surgery. The prognosis is not good. Also pray for Jerri's cousin, Helena Soule, who will be having a second open-heart surgery.

Billie Sanders, Scott Dehlbom's aunt, had surgery on her back and is in a lot of pain.

Clyde Killingbeck, Rae Marie's husband, is recovering from colon surgery.

Julie Bryant, Claudia Moberg's daughter, is scheduled for gall bladder surgery June 5th.

Mandy Mood is still dealing with painful migraines.

Joseph Tully, Michelle Kish's grandfather, is on kidney dialysis, but is improving.

Karmen Rouse is recovering from knee surgery.

Donna Coleman had surgery for a herniated disc and is now recuperating at home.

Fredi Walder, Ruth Inabet's brother-in-law, is healing from back surgery.

Pray for Russ Allen as he struggles with health issues.

Pray for Bill Hartofilax as he continues job training in Seattle.

Ron McIntire is recovering from back surgery.

Please pray for continued strength for Anita Haman.

Connie Ford is having serious heart problems.

Jesse Rupnick is doing alternative medicine and cleansing. Thank you for all the support. God is working through all of us.

Pray for The Togo Team and 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 who is due in November.

Pray for Jessica Bruner and Zach Shaner, who are with an Abilene student group in the Czech Republic.

Barbara Anderson continues to struggle with breathing problems and has a broken rib.

Mary Bonney, Fred's daughter, will have both wrists re-broken for straightening.

Jim Almond, Jr. is having chest pains.

Continue Praying For......

Chris Flick*Rick Howard*Fred Bonney*Dawn Morgan*The Frisk Family
Joe Jovanovich*Connie Ford*Donna Wakefield

What would you do if someone took away your Bible? Seriously, what do you feel you'd be missing if someone took away that leather-clad book you have? How long would it take for you to realize that it was missing? In the first chapter of his gospel account, John says that, 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. É The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.' We often quote that the Bible is the Word of God, and that it truly is. John says that Jesus, himself, is the Word of God incarnate! I ask again: 'What would you do if someone took away your Bible?' How do you regard your Bible? Is it the source of Life? Is it as important to you as anything?

The most comforting thought in Christianity is that God is always with us. He never leaves us. Without Christ, though, there can be no hope in Christ. Without Jesus, we have painted for us a bleak picture of existence. There is no light at the end of the tunnel (no light - period - in fact) without Him. 'Alone' is a word foreign to Christianity.

Would you allow someone to take the Savior away from you? What if the means to know Jesus was taken? What if his autobiography was not available? In the Word of God there is Life Ð Jesus is the Word, Jesus is the Life. Will we let anything stand in the way of holding on to this marvel of a book?

So, I ask again: What would you do if someone took away your Bible/Jesus/Life?

Next Saturday we will make our annual trek to the Fredrikson's home on Spirit Lake for 'Kick-off'....the time when we formally include next year's seventh graders in the Youth Group, and kickoff our summer activities. We will leave the church building at 11 am and everyone is expected to bring a sack lunch to share for a picnic when we arrive. Also bring cookies (girls) and chips (boys), and whatever soft drinks you want for the day. I hope everyone in the youth group and several parents will attend. We will return to the building at about 9:30 pm.

Camp time!! Yes, it is time to get your registrations in for Music Camp and All Teen Camp. Registration forms are in the track rack behind the kiosk, and need to be in for Music Camp by next Sunday, June 1st. and for All Teen Camp by June 7th. Remember, if your registration is late, it will cost you an extra $30!!

CCS students went skating on Tuesday and had a great time. We were especially proud of our older students for being so helpful and kind to the younger ones. You were all a good example. Great job!!

Thank you to all CCS supporters who shop at Albertson's. We just received another check for $271.78. If you do not have an Albertson's card, please see Dan or Teri Dupey to get one!

CCS students and staff ran (or walked) 1,224 laps at last weeks Jog-a-thon. If you would like to sponsor a student or the school, you may donate in the school office. Also, be looking for letters from students you have already sponsored.

Trivia question answer: Trust!

Fred & Opal Bonney
1240 Edgewood Circle
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Phone: 772-8443

We need a few men to help brainstorm and plan for the men's ministry. Please talk with George Wuest.

1991 Olds, '98' Regency Elite with PW, PB, PL, A/C, power trunk, and loads of extras. New tires last fall. Runs great. Great mileage. Call Russ Allen at 765-2828.

TO SERVE June 1^st, 2003

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

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