STUFF   Dave Shaner

We appreciate all who turned in the questionnaire regarding planning the future of the church here in Dalton Gardens. Some of these ideas will be discussed at the congregational meeting this afternoon. The shepherds of this church body appreciate all of your responses. Communication is the key to any group learning to get along well and work together. Whenever someone does not know what is being done in any sphere, there is a tendency toward speculation and that can often become a breeding ground for discontent.

This just doesn't apply to church relations but also to interpersonal ones as well. If you notice yourself ever getting into a critical mode, seek to do several things. Number one is to check the source of your information. Often times, our information is built on a 'I heard from so and so that so and so said this about so and so, etc.' Secondly, if you are finding yourself tempted to criticize someone, go to that person yourself instead of through someone else. Jesus always encouraged us to go to the source. In Matthew 18:15-20, in reference to someone who has committed a sin, Jesus instructed us to go to the individual and encourage him to repent. Only after doing this, are we to involve anyone else. This was in regard to someone who has sinned against you. The opposite is true as well. In Matthew 5:23-24, regarding someone that I have offended or sinned against (it doesn't matter if the perception is true or not), it is my responsibility to go to the one involved and make it right. Whenever we do this, we can often solve whatever the problem was quickly without involving others. It also remedies miscommunication because someone took the initiative to get it resolved properly. Notice who that someone is! In every case, the responsibility falls on myself.

If you are like me, you likely tend to avoid confrontation. That is likely not on anybody's top ten of enjoyable things to do. But if we will communicate regularly with one another, we lessen the fears that confrontation often brings with it.

In the church, always be sure to let your ideas be known. With everybody adding their suggestions, we often can piece an entire program together where the sum of the parts creates a better whole.

Everyone please attend our quarterly congregational meeting at 3:00 p.m. today! Important information will be shared, and your input is valuable to the work of the church. An ice cream social will follow. Please bring ice cream toppings. (Sunday evening Bible study groups will not meet today.)

In conjunction with honoring our high school graduates please join us for a reception for the Senior class of 2003 directly after services today in the small auditorium. Those to be honored include:

SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 8, a new Bible Study Group will begin meeting in Spirit Lake. It will meet at 5:00 p.m., in the home of Keith and Carole Fredrikson, 7800 W. Mt. Carleton Drive, Spirit Lake. If you need directions, call the Fredrikson's at 623-6133.

Ray Rayburn will be the instructor, with Keith filling in when Ray is out of town. The topic is based on the professional film: 'JESUS OF NAZARETH'. This is the epic majesty of the life of Jesus as told by the Apostles. The class will consist of discussion, film viewing, fellowship; all designed to bring the participants closer to an in-depth life like Jesus. We are Christians, but how many of us really know what Christ was like? When tempted, our answer is to ask ourselves, 'What would Jesus do?' But do we really know what Christ would do? We need to learn more of 'The Book and the Man Nobody Knows'. We urge members to bring a non-member with them for this new and exciting study of Jesus of Nazareth.

We are in the process of organizing the second class for Stephen Ministers. A few weeks ago 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.

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.

-The Elders

Just a note to remind you to let your secret sister know you are praying for her. You may not realize how much of a blessing you may be to your sister just by letting her know that someone is thinking of and praying for her. If you have not heard from your secret sis in a month, please let Katrina Swaim or Kathy Taylor know. Also be sure to check the Secret Sister bulletin board at the end of the ramp by the church office for notes "To the Secret Sister of......."

There will be a Potluck and a day of swimming, boating and games.

When: Friday, July 4th

Where: Don & Betty Rude's Cabin in St. Maries

There will be a sign-up sheet on the kiosk.

All are invited!

We wish to thank everyone for their prayers, thoughts and cards on behalf of Clyde. His recovery from surgery is going well - Thank you,

Rae Marie Killingbeck & Jennifer Flores

Hello, we are the maple trees, and we would like to extend our limbs in thanks for your generous giving at the Garden of Prayer potluck. Just watch us grow!

Georgette Rude for the garden committee

June 1 - Summer Class Quarter / Senior Recognition

June 1 - Congregational Meeting

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

June 3-5 - CCS Book Fair - Small Auditorium

June 5 - CCS Graduation 7:00 p.m. Lg. Auditorium

June 15-21 - Music Camp at Camp Prince's Pine

June 21-28 - All Teen Camp at Camp Prince's Pine

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.

Holly Welch needs our prayers that her two broken arms will heal quickly.

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.

Anita Haman Please pray for continued strength.

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.

Barbara Anderson continues to struggle with breathing problems.

Continue Praying For......

Chris Flick*Rick Howard*Fred Bonney*Dawn Morgan*The Frisk Family
Joe Jovanovich*Mary Bonney*Donna Wakefield*Jim Almond, Jr.

Congratulations! to grandparents Larry & Sylvia Slate on the arrival of their new grandson, Kolby Duane born May 22nd. He weighed 8lbs. 13 oz. and was 21 1/2 inches long.

Just this past Thursday I talked with my dad, who is still in Russia. I hadn't talked with him in several months. It was an eighteen-minute conversation É with about fifteen minutes of arguing. He and I had a difference of opinion on a matter that, in the long run, didn't really matter. It wasn't trivial or insignificant, but nor did my salvation hang on it.

As I write this, I'm trying to remember just why it is that such a big deal was made of it. I'm not saying that one of us should of just rolled over and given in, but was it worth getting into a full-blown argument over? I mean, this is my daddy and in the only chance I had to talk with him, I just let the Devil get a foothold and keep the two of us back from building up one another. By the middle of the conversation I was crying, but trying to keep some composure. Why did we argue?

'Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a wicked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the Word of Life.' (Philippians 2:14. 15)

How many things does it say to do without arguing? Half? A third maybe? 'Do everything É' Do we sometimes pass over that verse as something that 'we just can't do?' I know I have in the past. What a pretty picture it would be, though, if there was no arguing. Serenity and calm, peaceful discussions instead of knock-down-drag-out-name-callin'-mud-slingin' contests. Instead of having a blow up, why not try to remember to 'encourage one another and build each other up' so that we will be more Christ-like?

Young people, there's something said in the Bible specifically to you about your relationship with your parents. Who is it you argue with most? When I was living at home, it was with my mom and dad (mostly my dad) É what were 99.9999% of all the arguments over? Mom and dad wanted me to do something that I didn't want to do, or they wanted me to behave a certain way É

'Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.' (Ephesians 6:1)

'Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.' (Colossians 3:20)

Do we take these verses seriously, too?

It's a sobering thought to know that something as 'natural' as arguing is not pleasing to God. Aren't we extra thankful for forgiveness at times like this?

'Wow! It is the end of May already?! We have experienced the full nine months of the school year?! It sure doesn't feel like it. Time has past so quickly, and we have another year's worth of memories stored, to look back on. Another great year of learning and growing. Of friendships and experiences. A time of changes, of saying goodbye and looking forward. It has been a great year.

Last Thursday, the K4-5th grade experienced a wonderful field trip. We went to the Old Cataldo Mission. It was a mini adventure for all the kids. Each were able to see real Indian artifacts, and walk on historical ground. We even were able to talk to a gentleman who was reenacting the time period for us. The students were awestruck. More great memories.

This Thursday, the 5K class will graduate! Thereby becoming official grade schoolers. The ceremony is open to all who would like to celebrate with us. The next day, on Friday, at 11 am, we will have a special ceremony where each student will receive an award. Then it will be officially summer vacation! Many, many more memories.

Please join with us as we pray that each child and his family has a safe vacation filled with happy memories that will last a lifetime.

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.

TO SERVE June 8^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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