STUFF   DAVE SHANER

The Prayer Garden is coming along very nicely. Rick & Janet Blanchard, Georgette Rude along with a host of others have put untold hours into the construction of the Prayer Garden. If you have not been out to view what is going on, do so today. I have personally had several people from the community ask me about what is happening. One said, 'It looks like you are building a moat. What are you really building?' I laughed and said that, 'We will have a running stream if that counts, but it is a garden of prayer and you need to use it.' He agreed and said he would stop out sometime for the grand tour. There is already a beautiful fire pit for devotionals, a the tomb of Jesus, some beautiful flowers, and as well as a sprinkler system installed. Other sites are going up quickly.

In view of this, we would like to take up a collection next week to get the remainder of the funds to finish what is needed. Our goal is $6,000. If everyone would pitch in, this could be reached easily. We would like to ask that whatever you decide to contribute that this be in addition to your regular contribution. We still have our regular ongoing expenditures to meet as well. Please keep this project in your prayers and give some thought this week about how much you would be willing to help out with in this very worthwhile project.

Some have questioned the need for a garden of prayer in the first place. Ralph Crump, one of our shepherds, gave us some excellent reasons why this is a project worthy of your support. Some of them include the following:

1. It promotes prayer - I Thes. 5:17; James 5:16
2. It promotes meditation - Psalm 19:14; 104:34
3. It promotes spiritual inspiration via the engraved scriptures.- II Timothy 3:16-17
4. It offers a service to the public. - Mark 14:32
5. It fulfills the request to be ready to do every good work. Titus 3:1

You can pray anywhere, anytime, but if this is something that can help anybody to approach God more often, it is worthy of your consideration.

Nathan Evans, a student at NIC from Superior, Montana, was baptized into Christ in Lake Coeur d'Alene last Tuesday night after several weeks of study with Mike Reeves. It will be a little hard for you to get to know Nathan because he is quiet and shy, he always goes home on weekends, and he works on campus on Wednesday nights. Let's all try to help him feel welcome into God's Family....maybe send encouragement cards or a college 'care package'. His NIC address is:

Chris Dehlbom, an eighth grade student here at CCS, was baptized by his dad after school Friday. We all know and love Chris, and he already is a part of our lives, but lets make a special effort to encourage him. Chris, we are so proud of your decision to give your life fully to the Lord. CONGRATULATIONS!

Who: All members of the Dalton Gardens Church of Christ, especially those who love the Lord and care about the future of the church.

What: Think Tank, planning session, brainstorming

Where: Dalton Gardens Church of Christ Building

When: September 13, 2003, 9:00 a.m. to ?

Why: To prepare a vision of the work of this congregation for the next 5 years.

Ladies you are invited to a baby shower for Amber Kelly this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Alyssa Frahm. Amber is registered at Wal-Mart and Target.

We are pleased to announce that anyone is welcome to come and plant tulips and assorted bulbs! There are bottomless plastics containers set into the ground so that you will know where you can plant. Please plant in the containers and do not move them. Also you can plant roses wherever you see a red flag in the rose corner. We only ask that you plant them deep. We are also looking for a volunteer to come water the garden on the weekends. See Georgette Rude. Thank you!

This Saturday, September 13, we will have a 'Think Tank' to help prepare for the future of the Dalton Gardens congregation. Many ministries have already charted a course, but as Mike Swaim said, 'It is easier to guide a moving target.' The church here has had its ups and downs over the last few years. Obviously, we prefer the ups, but our primary goal is to make sure that our direction and plans are pleasing to God and promotes both numerical and spiritual growth. For example, it is exciting to have several new people baptized into Christ recently. We would like to have a broad discussion such as, 'What does it take to bring a person to maturity in Christ and what can the church do to help bring that about?' We desire your input and participation. Please be here at 9 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served. Lunch (pizza), if it goes that long, will also be served. We want to chart a long-term plan for outreach, education, and staffing needs, among other items. Please come to pray and discuss the most important of all works, the kingdom of God on earth. Thank you. -Don Rude

9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 4, 2003

Theme: "Recognizing The Master's Plan"

Speaker: Katherine Cooper - Pitman, N.J.

Lessons: #1 "Joseph : How God Works Thru Trauma"

#2 "Judas : How Satan Works Thru Humanity"

#3 "Jesus : God's Message To Humanity"

Coffee Hour and Lunch provided

Registration & Coffee Hour 8:30 - 9:00 am

Program: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cost: Ladies - $7 (Received by Sept. 29)

Teens - $3

Registration on October 4 will be $10

Dear Congregation,

The hospitality and friendliness of your church added so much to my joy of being baptized. So many people gave me a memory to last forever. God Bless.....Looking forward to visiting again.

-Rob Neill

To The Church,

Thank you for all your prayers, calls, cards, visits and concerns about me for the past several weeks - A shot in the right place (knee) did the trick.

-Doug Gwin

Thank you again for the love, food, prayers, money and everything. I am very proud to be a part of this family. Jesse was very proud too! Love you,

-Cindy, Cody & Ben Rupnick

Sept. 7 - Amber Kelly's Baby Shower at the Frahm's

Sept. 9 - 6:30 a.m. Prayer Breakfast at JB's

Sept. 12 - Family Game Night 6:30 Sm. Auditorium

Sept. 13 - Think Tank Meeting

Sept. 14-18 CCS Book Fair - Small Auditorium

Sept. 18 - CCS Open House 7:00 p.m.

Sept. 21 - Congregational Meeting

Karmen Rouse is recovering from knee surgery.

Alberta Morrow, of the Priest River congregation, fell and broke her hip.

Kay Bates is undergoing cancer treatment and thanks you for your prayers on her behalf.

Continue to remember the Rupnick family in your prayers as they adjust to life without Jesse.

Susan Johnson requests your prayers on her family's behalf that their financial situation will improve.

Doug Gwin is doing better and appreciates your prayers on his behalf.

Jan Almond has received a prosthesis and is doing much better. Be sure to remember her in your prayers.

Julie Bryant, Claudia Moberg's daughter, has a growth in her stomach.

Pray for healing for the infection in Anita Halford's leg.

Barbara Anderson continues to struggle with breathing problems.

Mary Nell Lipscomb has a broken foot but is doing better.

Pray for James Dupey as he recovers from a water accident injury.

Steve Lucas, Earlene's brother-in-law, has lost his eye sight due to complications with diabetes.

Margie Dupey still has abdominal pain.

Russ Allen suffers from constant back & knee pain.

Pray for her continued strength for Anita Haman.

Keep the families in Tecate' Mexico in your prayers as they grow in their faith.

Remember the Togo Team and David & Becky Reeves as they continue to do the Lord's work among the Kabiye people. Their health has improved greatly although Elijah still has ear infections.

New great granddaughters of Ron and Marjorie Dupey. Daughter of Gary and Cindy Newell, Brianna Nicole, 6lb. 3oz. and daughter of Mat and Juliann Colbert, Annaliese Marie, 8lb. 3oz. Congratulations to the new additions to your family!

EDUCATION Our spiritual education is so important. In fact, can you honestly think of anything that should take priority over the development of your knowledge of, and relationship with God? I can't. I know there are many avenues through which this growth can take place, and we should take advantage of as many as possible. But for centuries elders of the Lord's church, including our present shepherds, have used various structures of Bible classes to 'feed the flock'. However, in order to be fed, one must come to the table. The feast is spread for this fall as follows:

Cradle Roll     Alyssa F.           Nursery
(6mo.-2yrs.)
2-4yrs.         Katrina Swaim       Rm. 6
K-2nd grade     Pat Riggs           Rm. 8
3rd-12th grade  Bible Bowl          Rms.  2,3,5
Adult I         Dave Shaner         Lg. Aud.
(Isaiah)
Adult II        Lamont P. & Tim F.  Sm. Aud.

Be ready for tons of fun at our monthly game night, September 12, 6:30 p.m. in the small auditorium. Bring snacks and games. Come join the fun!

God Will find A Way
By Dan' DuPey

God Will Find a Way, Where There Seems to be No Way;
He Works in Ways We Cannot See, He Will Make a Way for Me.
He Will Be My Guide, Hold Me Closely to His Side;
With Love and Strength for each New Day,
He Will Make a Way....
He Will Make a Way.

Won't God find a way for us! He will find a way if we show we are willing. We need to show God we are willing to serve Him.' To do what He wants us to do.

There is SO much to do for His kingdom. So much to do! We need to serve others without thought of gain or self! (I John 2:6). But, we must realize and be ready for persecution. When we serve Him, it often is close behind (John 13:16).

God will find a way for us when we are excited and fervent about spreading His Word (Mt 28:19-20). He will find a way when we show that we are sensitive to others needs and show compassion. (I John 3:18) To be a servant to God is to follow Him wherever He leads us. We will, also, enjoy the love, joy, and blessings that God gives us for following Him. We have prayed and prayed as have many of you, for our family, for school growth and funding. We have had a blessing placed upon us with the current enrollment for 2003-2004 school year. CCS is continuing to succeed as we strive to grow physically as well as spiritually. We have openings in our K-5, 1st, 2nd, and Jr. High. Thank you for your participation and financial support!

CCS Book Fair

Next Sunday- Friday, September 14-19, CCS will be holding its fall book fair in the small auditorium. Everyone is invited to come browse the new selections and perhaps you could even get some holiday shopping done early! The book fair will be open after services on Sunday morning, after Bible class on Wednesday evening, during Open House from 6:00-8:00 on Thursday, and from 8:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Classroom book wish lists and gift certificates are available. Cash, check, credit (Discover, American Express, Visa, Master Card), and debit cards (with Visa or Master Card logo) accepted. See you there!

Pantry Items Needed! We'd like to thank those who have donated to our church pantry - it has really helped those in need and our Wednesday night Soup Kitchen. Currently we need: Mac & Cheese, spaghetti sauce, Rice -a-Roni, canned peaches, pears, sm. applesauce, peas, green beans, potatoes, Jiffy Mix and Jell-O. These items would be greatly appreciated!

If you are over 18 years of age, and interested in being part of a men's basketball team. League play starts September 30th in Post Falls on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. A sign up sheet and more information is on the kiosk. See Jeff Nirk for further information.

TO SERVE September 14^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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