STUFF  Dave Shaner

Human beings are not divine. They cannot be 'holy' in the magnificent sense that God is holy. Still, God can 'make them holy' or 'sanctify them' through the blood of Jesus, and in God's sight they can 'be holy.' Perhaps the clearest definition of 'holiness' comes from the apostle Paul. He says that 'holiness' consists of:

+ being 'separate' or different from ungodly people in thought, word, & deed;

+ having a close relationship to God, like sons and daughters have with a loving father; and

+ cleansing oneself from everything that would defile body or spirit.

In recent years, groups in the United States which are trying to promote good health and long life have adopted catchy sayings to influence and motivate the public. 'Say NO' to drugs,' or 'Say No' to drinking and driving,' 'Say No' to foods that have high cholesterol content,' have become slogans. God's appeal for human beings to 'be holy' is an appeal to 'Say No' to sources that promote evil thoughts, to environments that solicit and condone wicked speech, and to people and influences which participate in and nurture ungodly living.'

Every human being can respond to this appeal. It simply means that God has given us the capabilities of becoming what he created us to be, if we are willing to turn to Him and let Him work salvation and holiness in our hearts and lives. No one can be sinlessly perfect. God knows that and does not expect it. But each person who is willing can turn to God and let God make her or him holy so that God may be glorified in his creatures.

(Reprinted from UpReach Magazine)

Marc Inabnet was baptized into Christ last Monday afternoon at 5 pm. A good group was able to be here to share his spiritual birth. Marc, we are so proud of you. I know everyone will want to make him feel welcome.

His address is:
2794 Tours Dr.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Ph. 666-1632

Friday, July 4th marked the celebration of Independence Day, the day that the Declaration of Independence was signed establishing the United States as a free nation. With the exception of Mike Reeves, none of us are old enough to have experienced this. The oppression of being controlled by another power is a foreign concept to us. All we have ever known is freedom.

Our spiritual lives are another story. We were all living under the oppressive power of sin and the father of lies. But that all changed the day we were immersed into Christ. We know what it was like to be lost but we also know how it feels to be free.. Just as our great nation has a historic document declaring freedom, we as Christians have a greater declaration of freedom. It is not written on parchment but written on our hearts. Not signed by John Hancock but signed by our savior in his own blood. Doesn't it feel wonderful to be free? But lest we grow complacent let's not forget what it was like to be lost. -The Elders

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!

The annual all day barbecue hosted by Wayland and Mary Nell Lipscomb is Saturday, July 12 starting at 10 a.m. until dark. Barbecue Ribs, bread and drinks will be provided. Please bring salads, chips, and desserts to share. Make your plans to be present. Everyone is invited! Go 9 miles east on I-90 and take Hwy. 97 South at the Harrison exit Then go 1/2 mile past mile marker 72, or 41/2 miles north of Harrison on highway 97.

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.

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.

July 8 - Prayer Breakfast 6:30 a.m. at JB'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

July 13 - Senior Saints Progressive Dinner

Pray for continued healing for Jan Almond.

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

Angela Waddell suffered head injuries from an accident.

Kay Bates, Betty Wilhoite's daughter, has breast cancer and has started chemo treatments.

Sandy Simpson is recovering from an appendectomy.

Jeff Almond has two abscessed teeth.

James Dupey is awaiting MRI test results of his knee.

Lonnie Kellar is in the last stages of cancer. His son, Jeff, and family have asked us to pray for their family.

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. Good news' the cancer is slow growing and is caught early. Also, pray for his back. He is in great pain.

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. David and Becky both have had malaria recently. Remember them as they continue to do the Lord's work among the Kabiye people. David says 'the work is growing so fast that they can't keep up with it'.

Continue Praying For......

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

Congratulations to Randy and Jennifer Rae Flores on the birth of their daughter, Rachel Spring born June 18. She weighed 5 lb. 13 oz. Proud grandparents are Clyde and Rae Marie Killingbeck.

Teens........ don't forget! Plan to attend the performance by Abilene Christian University's singing group 'THE LIGHT' this Monday night. And then Pepperdine's 'WON BY ONE' will perform here on Wednesday night, July 16th.

So many of our teens are a part of out local VBS Team as assistant teachers, group leaders, puppeteers, Mr. Bible, and other areas as well. We are proud of them!

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!

Our mission work in Togo is truly a beautiful work of God. In two years there have been nine congregations of the Lord's Church planted in the following villages around Kara: N'Djdie, Kpindi, Sokode, Sanda Te, Legue-Legue, Kitokoda, Kara, Tungboa, and Kindja. At the present time their preaching points are in the villages of Nangbade, Nyangbanda, Limgao, and Chickpe. I have lost track of the number of baptisms, but it is getting close to 200. Just last Friday 1 woman was baptized in Tungboa, and 7 men & 7 women were baptized at Sokode.

Let's continue to hold up the hands of the mission team there: David & Becky Reeves, Matt & Andrea Miller, Don & Jane Neal, and Brian & Tracy Riess. They are enduring many hardships, and having the time of their lives sharing the gospel of Christ with a people who have never heard of Jesus. Pray, and praise God who is always faithful to his servants.

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.

Needed Kitchen/Pantry Items of the Week:

Macaroni & cheese, peanut butter, spaghetti sauce

2 teams needed to aid expert builders, John Simpson and Don Flanagan construct 2 playhouses. No experience required. Proceeds to benefit 'The Garden of Prayer' and 'The Women's Ministry'.

Time: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Dates: Thursday, July 17th & Friday, July 18th

Place: Building parking lot

Contact Andrew Marchese 762-0237 to add your name to the volunteer list. Thank you!!!!

God's Way school in northeast China is seeking quality speakers of the English language to assist with English conversation classes for adults and children. If you are interested in this opportunity (successful applicants will be paid a good salary, provided with free quality accommodation and given a return air ticket), or know of someone who might be, please pass on this information or go directly to http://angelfire.com/nb/english/opportunity and submit an application there. There is a great interest in western Christian culture. Please help spread the good word to open ears.

Paul Sayers for God's Way School (Tian Yuan)

We got about 200 lessons and letters to correct from Joel in California. This is one of the letters I received. We receive a lot of letters but this one seemed special to me. My helpers and I have finished correcting the lessons and they are ready to go out.

In Christ, Marjorie Dupey

TO SERVE July 13^th, 2003

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

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