STUFF   Dave Shaner

Summer has arrived and came in at full strength. It is a time when many spend more time outdoors and many take vacations. The Dalton church has many activities planned throughout the summer - from a capella concerts to barbecues to outings to camps, etc. Sometimes with our schedule it is easy to get disconnected when it could well be a time to get connected. Make your church attendance and participation in a Bible Study Group a priority. Also our contribution has slipped a bit over the past two weeks. Many needs of people are greatest in the summer time and our regular commitments continue as well. If you will be gone, be sure to try to make up your contribution. Several who know they will be gone have chosen to give their contributions in advance which has been very thoughtful. Enjoy the summer with your family and with your church family as well. Be sure to check your mailboxes each week and keep up with various activities through the Family News bulletin.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be starting next week. If you have not signed up your children, be sure to do so today! Registration forms are available both in the church foyer and the church office. We could always use more volunteers, so if you are available, be sure to see Mike Reeves or Arrty Rude.

We have two upcoming concerts to help promote Christian education. On Monday, July 7, at 7 pm, The Light, a singing group from Abilene Christian University (ACU) will be here. Our own Zachary Shaner is a member of this group and has been touring the United States with them for the summer. On Wednesday, July 16, at 6:30 pm, Won by One, a group from Pepperdine University will be here to perform. Prior to the concert from 5:00-6:15, we are having a barbecue here at the building under the canopy. Our regular classes will not meet that evening in lieu of this concert. If you would like to keep any of the students in your home, let Dave Shaner or the office know. Your hospitality is very much appreciated.

Have a Great Week!!

There will be a Potluck and a day of swimming, boating and games on Friday, July 4th at Don & Betty Rude's Cabin in St. Maries. All are invited! A sign-up sheet is on the kiosk.

A special potluck to honor Levi Sisemore on his last Sunday with us. He has been an excellent youth intern for us this past twelve weeks. We want to send him off to Sunset School of Preaching with a full stomach, a special contribution, and a heart full of good memories. And....... we will honor Rob and Cheryl Mullaly and family as they return to work and worship with us. It will be great to have this family back home with us.

Everyone bring your favorite foods to share! Drinks and homemade ice cream will be provided.

July 1 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB's

July 3 - Bike Ride 7 p.m. at Angela Earnhart's

July 7-10 - Vacation Bible School - Bible Heroes

July 7 - 'The Light' ACU a Cappella Concert 7 pm

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

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

July 12 - BBQ at Wayland & Mary Nell Lipscomb's

July 12 -19 - Teens' Mission Trip to Mexico

What: Bike Ride

When: Thursday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Who: Anyone (no gender/age requirements)

Where: Angela Earnhart's

1611 Coeur d'Alene Avenue

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!

On July 13th there will be a Progressive Dinner on Rude Street. Please call Joanna Wuest at 772-6247 if you are planning on coming.

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.

Mexico Mission Trip

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 this mission trip possible. Pray for all of us!

Mark your calendar........

Pray for continued healing for Jan Almond.

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

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

Pray for Jim & Brandon Baldwin, Edna Miner's grandson and great-grandson, that someone may intervene in their lives to help with their problems.

Russ Allen has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and has two leaky valves in his heart.

Please pray for continued strength for Anita Haman.

Connie Ford is having serious heart problems.

Barbara Anderson continues to struggle with breathing problems.

Pray for Jennifer Rude & Family as they travel.

Jesse Rupnick is doing alternative medicine and cleansing. Pray for comfort.

Mike Swaim is traveling for the next few weeks.

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 that is due in November.

Continue Praying For......

Dawn Morgan*The Frisk Family*Holly Welch
Joyce Carter*Brad Roberts*Karmen Rouse
Billie Sanders*Ron McIntire*Clyde Killingbeck*Marsha Hazelwood

Joanne Giordanelli has moved here from the Boise area where she was a member of the church for thirteen years. Be sure to welcome her into the family here. Joanne's address is:

Lakewood Apartments
3755 N. 4th Street
Coeur d'Alene
#765-3970

Ryan and Regina McCree are moving to Post Falls and will be worshipping with the Dalton Gardens Church of Christ. They are set to arrive on Tuesday, July 1st, and will be needing several strong men to help them move into their apartment. If you can help, please meet at Chateau Apartments in Post Falls (3539 E. 2nd, Apt. #9) at 6:00 p.m. This would be a great way to welcome them to our congregation!

A group is needed to help clean up and repaint the classrooms in the basement on July 14 from 9 a.m. to

4 p.m. See Pat Riggs. We will also be having a church work day on Saturday, July 26, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. All ages are welcome to come. Please bring buckets and we will provide the cleaning supplies. God has blessed us with a very nice facility to meet in. Let's honor him in the care we show for it.

My Survival Kit

Items Needed: Mint; Candy Kiss; Tea Bag; Eraser; Rubber Band; Toothpick; Chewing Gum; Band Aid; Pencil........Why?????

TOOTHPICK - to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others. - Matthew 7:1

RUBBER BAND - to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it will work out. - Romans 8:28

BAND AID - to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's. - Colossians 3:12-14

PENCIL - to remind you to list your blessings everyday. Ephesians 1:3

ERASER - To remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it's okay. - Genesis 50:15-21

CHEWING GUM - to remind' you to stick with it, and you can accomplish anything. - Philippians 4:13

MINT - to remind you that you are worth a mint. - John 3:16-17

CANDY KISS - to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug everyday. - John 4:7

TEA BAG - to remind you to relax daily and go over your list of blessings. - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

AND.... FRIENDSHIP!!! I could not survive without the friendship of Christ and of those who share Him with me.

'Lord, thank You for loyal, loving friends

Who are there in winter or springtime fair.

New acquaintances are easy to come by,

But true friendship is extremely rare.

A friend always sees the best in you,

Although they've known you at your worst.

They laugh with you in the good times,

When storms threaten, they'll be there first.

They'll offer a shoulder to rest your head

When tears are welling in your eyes.

Take a walk down friendship's path with you

And help chase away those stormy skies.

Lord, thank You for all the gifts You give;

Each one makes our life seem more worthwhile.

But one of the finest gifts you've given us

Is the warmth of friendship's loving smile.

© Barbara Cagle Ray

Please deliver your cookies or mini-muffins on Sunday, July 6, to the kitchen. Label if homemade. Remember - NO nuts, peanut butter, or M & M candies. Questions? - call Paula Jaynes 667-7629. Thanks!

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.

The Soup Kitchen currently serves approximately 50 people from the community plus many of our church members. During the school year Lake City Special Ed students took care of dessert. Now we need your help with the desserts for the summer. You may contact Joanna Wuest if you have any questions.

Also, due to a lack of dining space during Vacation Bible School Wednesday, July 9th we will only be providing sandwiches for those in need. NOT for our members.

We wish to thank all of those who have helped in every aspect of the operation of the Soup Kitchen. You know who you are and what you have done, just remember God loves you and so do we.

-Soup Kitchen Staff

Needed Kitchen/Pantry Items of the Week:

TO SERVE July 6^th, 2003

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

Assembly Times:

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

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