STUFF   Dave Shaner

'Lord, you have assigned me my portion and
My cup;
You have made my lot secure,
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant Places;
Surely I have a delightful inheritance.'
Psalms 16:5-6

God does not show us the whole plan of our life at a burst, but unfolds it to us bit by bit. Each day He gives us the opportunity weaving a curtain, carving a peg, fashioning the metal. We know not what we do, but at the end of our life the disjointed pieces will suddenly come together, and we shall see the symmetry and beauty of the divine thought. In the meantime let us believe that God's love and wisdom are doing the VERY BEST FOR US.

If we make prayer a vital part of each day, we will one day look back at the unfolding of the events in our life and see how God worked out all He had in mind for us. Even today, our life will unfold a bit more.

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!

MEXICO MISSION

In just a few weeks, July 12th - 19th thirteen of us will be going to Tecate' Baja, Mexico to share the love of God and his word by teaching a Vacation Bible School, doing some service projects, and sharing some activities with church and community teenagers. Those preparing to go are: Jared Wuest, Bobbie Reeves, Scott Simpson, Adrienne Morse, Birrell White, Vanessa Borsheim, Dawn Knife, James Graham, Scott Adams, Nathan Frisk, Mark & Kim Borsheim, and Mike Reeves. We have been working, writing letters, and saving to make the needed $500 each for this mission trip. If anyone would like to help out please write a check marked 'Mexico Mission' to the church. And pray for all of us!

Relay for life is an event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society. We are putting together a team for the relay. July 18-19 we will be walking to encourage those battling cancer and to honor those we have lost. Please contact Joanna Wuest if you are interested in this fun event.

An a Cappella Christian singing group from Pepperdine University will be in concert here at the building on Wednesday, July 16. Housing is still needed for 3 ladies. Please call the office if you are able to assist.

When I was a small boy, I remember that my earthly Father seemed bigger than anyone else. He and my mother were the center of my life and they made all the decisions. As I grew older, I was able to make more and more of my own decisions and I did not rely on my parents as much as before. I am now an adult and make all my own decisions (with the help of my wife), but I still need the counsel and advise of my heavenly Father. How can we continue to object and not follow the Father's advice? How come we do not do the will of the Father? What is trust all about? The only way to find the answers is to read the scriptures and pray to the Father. Bible classes are good, but they cannot replace our own study. It is important that we do both if we are to grow into the people of God. May God bless your life. -The Elders

We hope you will plan to bake or buy cookies or mini-muffins. Remember - NO nuts, peanut butter, or M& M candies. Thank you! For more information please call Paula Jaynes 667-7629.

All members interested in helping with snacks, decorating, preparation, etc. with VBS, please fill out a form found at the kiosk and turn it into the office.

Be ready for tons of fun at our monthly game night, July 11, 6:30 p.m. in the small auditorium. Bring snacks and games. Come join the fun!

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

June 23 - Ladies Luncheon at Betty Rude's house

June 24 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

June 26- Ladies Bike Ride 7 p.m. at Angela Earnhart's

July 7-10 - Vacation Bible School - Bible Heroes

July 10 -VBS closing Program - 7:00 p.m. Lg. Aud.

July 11 - Game Night - 6:30 p.m. Small Auditorium

July 12 -19 - Teens' Mission Trip to Mexico

Pray for continued healing for Jan Almond.

Doris Dingman, Russ Allen's sister, 83 years old, fell and is in the hospital.

Pray for Kay Bates, Betty Wilhoite's daughter, who has breast cancer.

Pray for Jerry Freshour, Chynna's grandfather, who is ill.

Marsha Hazelwood is having surgery to repair a rotator cuff and she is also having heart problems.

Dan Morgan is recuperating from hernia and gall bladder surgery.

Pray that someone may intervene in the lives of Jim & Brandon Baldwin, Edna Miner's grandson and great-grandson.

Lavina Dooley is healing from foot surgery.

Joyce Carter, Chynna Freshour's grandmother, has suffered a stroke.

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

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

Russ Allen is requesting prayers for the medical problems he is having and his upcoming medical test.

Mandy Mood is still dealing with painful migraines.

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.

Barbara Anderson continues to struggle with breathing problems.

Dave Shaner's sister, Lisa, is having heart problems.

Continue Praying For......

Chris Flick*Rick Howard*Fred Bonney*Dawn Morgan
The Frisk Family*Helena Soule*Julie Bryant*Brad Roberts
Karmen Rouse*Billie Sanders

Mark your calendar now for a special brown bag luncheon on Monday, June 23rd at 12 noon at the home of Betty Rude, 7119 Rude Street, Dalton Gardens, 772-5532. Please plan on attending and spending this time in fellowship with your sisters. Linda Bruner will present a short devotional. Bring your favorite brown bag lunch. Drinks will be provided. See you there!

Hey, all you adventure-seeking ladies! Are you ready to pedal? Are you ready to eat ice cream? Now, are you ready to do it every week?

That's right! Every Thursday evening, meet at Angela Earnhart's home for a leisurely ride along the lake on The Centennial Trail. We can then reward our efforts with ice cream at Roger's on Sherman Ave. For those who don't want to ride, come and walk. Sander's Beach is only 1/2 mile away and is a beautiful area to walk around in. See you Thursday!

Date: Every Thursday starting June 19th

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Angela Earnhart

1611 Coeur d'Alene Avenue; Phone 676-0421

Ladies, we'd love to have you join us for our Tuesday a.m. Bible study and work project. We meet Tuesdays at 10:30 in the small auditorium. Bring your lunch and stay as long as you can to work; if you don't sew, maybe you can cut material? Our present project is making lap robes for nursing home patients. Things you can bring are scissors, cutting mat, yarn, fabric, etc. See you there!

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......."

"Sustained winds of 50 miles per hour and higher," blared the radio. My wife was listening to the radio. She has a love-hate relationship with our Minnesota weather. This has turned her into a bit of a weather junkie. She finds our weather both intriguing and frightening. Her feelings are not unlike those of a child watching a particularly scary horror movie, nearly scared to death, yet seldom feeling so alive. I found myself staring out the window. Lightning filled the sky and rumbling thunder shook the house. Rain began to fall. The trees were bending in the strong wind. However, it was none of these things that was commanding my attention. It was a little blue and white bird that I could not take my eyes off of. I was looking at a Tree Swallow - a small bird that nests in an old bluebird box in our rural yard. The tiny swallow, weighing at most three-quarters of an ounce, was hanging on with dear life to a small branch of a tree. Its mate was sitting on eggs inside the nest cavity. The wind blew harder and harder, almost as though it was determined to shake the tiny bird free from its perch. The bird's plight caused me to reflect on the trials of a friend. When my friend Keith broke his leg, he felt that it was the last straw. Keith, a farmer all of his life, had been suffering from leukemia for a year and a half, and a bone marrow transplant had produced disappointing results. The leukemia had gone into remission, but the bone marrow hadn't started reproducing as everyone had hoped. Things just hadn't been working out. Keith was pulling a wagon with a four-wheeler when a freak accident happened, breaking his leg. It was one of those cases where just as you think that things can't possibly get any worse, they get worse. Keith found himself laid up and with 160 acres of beans in the fields that needed harvesting. It looked as if his wife and his 82-year-old father would have to try to harvest the beans. Things were looking bad. Then a miracle happened. The miracle came in the form of good neighbors. In the spirit of good Samaritans, two neighbors organized five volunteer crews. Trucks and combines poured into Keith's fields and made short work of the harvest. In less than three hours, Keith's fields were bean-free. The project took longer to plan than to do. I believe that neighbors are meant to help neighbors. I once tried to talk my father into buying a neighbor's farm. The neighbor wasn't much of a farmer and really didn't tend to his business. Besides, we could have used a little extra land. I will never forget my father's answer to one of my pleas. It was one of those responses that comes with its very own life's lesson. He told me that he would rather have the neighbor than the neighbor's land. At the time, I thought he was terribly old-fashioned and had let his feelings get in the way of good business sense. Watching the neighboring farmers harvest Keith's beans made me realize how right my father was. I felt good watching so many people get together to help a neighbor who was down on his luck. I knew that Keith would reciprocate if given the chance. A fundraiser was organized for Keith and many people worked and donated to a worthy cause. A meal was served to an overflowing crowd at the local school. As I remembered these events, my thoughts and prayers were with Keith. I hoped for his rapid and complete recovery. My thoughts left Keith and his bean harvest when I heard a loud crack, followed by a deafening crash. The fierce wind had blown down a large tree that had been standing forever and a day in our yard. I looked at the fallen tree with a touch of sadness. I could plant another tree and I would, but I would never see one of the same size in its place. Then I remembered the Tree Swallow. My eyes sought the bird. I looked at the branch and saw that the small bird was still hanging on despite the heavy wind, the thunder, the lightning, the rain and the falling tree. My spirit soared because I knew, as one is allowed to know these things, that my friend Keith was going to be all right.

- Al Batt

TO SERVE June 29^th, 2003

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

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