STUFF   DAVE SHANER

We appreciate all of you who participated in the Think Tank last Saturday. It is so easy to put blinders on ourselves as we become so accustomed to doing things in the same way we always have that it is difficult to see a different way. The purpose of our meeting is to gain input so we can make sure that the church is on track for growth, both spiritually and numerically. In the book of Acts, we see several times when God blessed the church numerically. God takes the time to let us know that 3,000 were added to their number the very first day the gospel was preached and that the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved - Acts 2:41, 47. God wants more and more to come to Him. At the same time, we must grow to maturity. Numbers for numbers sake does not please God. Neither does a church that never grows numerically, because part of maturity is reaching out to the lost with the gospel. I am convinced that church growth is a matter of planting and sowing. We are to plant and sow, and then leave the growth up to God - I Corinthians 3:6-9. God will do His part, we can count on Him. But He has asked us to be His coworkers in the ministry of reconciliation - II Corinthians 5:19-:6:1. There is a great deal of strength and unity when believers get together to plan the work of the Lord. Now that your input has been gathered, the leaders must plot a solid direction that glorifies God as the church reaches out to become all that we can be.

The church here has many resources to aid you in your walk with the Lord. Of course, we have started some new Bible classes on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. Be present at every opportunity that these are offered. We also desire that every person be a part of a small group. These groups meet for several purposes: to study the scriptures, to fellowship, to pray, to serve one another, and help provide accountability to each other. Being a part of a group is not just a desired option, but a formal request from the shepherds of this church. In other words, all members of the Dalton Gardens church of Christ are asked to be a part of a small group. These groups meet at many different times. New groups are also being formed. We are confident that one will fit you. If you are not in a group, be sure to see me or one of our group leaders, and we can help place you in one.

And again...we rejoice as new Christians are born into the family of God here at Dalton. Steve and Karen Morris were baptized about noon on Monday, September 8th after a series of studies with Dave Shaner. Congratulations Steve & Karen, and welcome to the family!

Address:
1223 N.11th
Cd'A, ID 83814
Phone # 676-9763

You are invited to come and take part in an area wide singing and fellowship with brothers and sisters from the region on Sunday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. at the Valley Church of Christ, 17221 E. Broadway, Greenacres, WA. A special treat follows at 4:00 p.m. as brother Jim Corner from World Bible School will present a lesson about the work WBS is doing spreading the gospel.

Men's Basketball League

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.

Don't forget about our church web site! Steve Taylor does a great job of keeping this maintained for us. There is a lot of great information on it, including: church calendar of upcoming events, current and archives of bulletins, prayer lists, outlines and audio from Sunday sermons, local weather link, and a church e-mail directory. Consider setting us up as your home page! Check us out at www.dgchurch.org.

Steve also e-mails anyone who would like to receive prayer requests. Let him know if you would like to be on the e-mail list.

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 am -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

Ladies please note that there is a sign up sheet, on the kiosk for anyone who can furnish muffins, breads, coffee cake, bars, etc. for the Ladies Fall Fellowship coffee hour. Your help would be greatly appreciated!

Paintings, sculptures, easels and plain colored sheets are what we need to transform the church into a gallery of art! If you have them, please bring them on Thursday night at 7:00 pm, October 2nd or early Friday morning for us to display. Don't worry, we will have them all roped off in safety. A reminder, please put your name on them. Questions - call Georgette Rude.

Marnelle Marchese is in need of few more ladies that would like to volunteer to be a greeter for the Ladies Fall Fellowship. You would need to be here at the building at 8:15 a.m. and greet until 9:00 a.m. If you are interested please call Marnelle at 762-0237.

Our Ladies Fall Fellowship is Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 am till 3:00 pm. It is an important time for our ladies to share with each other as they encourage, strengthen and help each other to grow as Christian sisters. You can do your part as the spiritual leader in your home to make a special time for the women in your life by:

1. Encouraging your wives and daughters to attend.

2. Making it possible with your help at home.

3. Contacting George Wuest or the Men's Ministry to help with setting-up, taking-down and cleaning-up.

Sept. 14-18 CCS Book Fair - Small Auditorium

Sept.16 - 6:30 a.m. Prayer Breakfast at JB's

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

Sept. 26-28 - Teens attending Valley Rally

Oct. 4 - Ladies Fall Fellowship

Bea Phippen fell last week and has broken her collar and pelvic bone. She is at the Pinewood Care Center.

Vera Calfy is recovering from having a pacemaker implanted.

Doris Brown, Mary Petersen's aunt, is having health problems and awaiting test results.

Clara Ward is having trouble with pain in her hip.

Kay Bates has finished her last week of radiation. Kay 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.

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

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.

Our hearts are saddened in passing of Mitchell James, Carole Fredrikson's father, last Monday evening. Remember to keep her and her family in your prayers as they cope with their loss. Also, we express our sympathy to Mary Petersen in the loss of her uncle, Carl Cunningham last Saturday. Keep her and her family in your prayers as well.

We had a good beginning for the LTC and Bible Bowl programs last Sunday and Wednesday nights, but if you haven't registered yet, you are still in plenty of time. Parents, if necessary, push your kids a little. I know you wouldn't allow them to decide not to go to school. Their spiritual training is so much more important. Surely you would want them involved in the best kids spiritual training program available. Talk to Mark Borsheim or Mike Reeves.

The summer was great, camp activities were wonderful, and now the youth rally season begins. Get your Valley Rally forms filled out and turned in as soon as possible. And then it will be Cider Press time (registration forms are also available), next Winterfest, and before you know it, it will be time for our youth rally, Miqvah.

Sometimes parents, and even kids, wonder if these activities have any value. Of course, I say, 'Yes they do.' Just on the surface, almost any event that brings Christian kids together is valuable. We want our kids to choose Christian friends, and to eventually select Christian spouses. Let's help make that possible by giving them excellent opportunities to be with Christian kids and in settings where Christian supervision is also a priority. The youth rallies, at least, offer that much. Additionally, effort is always made to offer much more in areas for spiritual growth: sharing in worship (singing, praying, reading scripture), classes for learning from God's word, lessons presented by spiritual leaders, activities to foster life application of moral and spiritual values, to name a few. Of course, the extent of growth is determined by attentiveness and the condition and focus of each participant's heart.

We plan to participate in at least four youth rallies each year, and encourage our teens to be a part of as many of these as possible. They are not requirements, they are opportunities for spiritual growth, and Christian socialization. Both of these have obvious value.

Good morning brothers and sisters! I am so thankful to be able to share the love of God each day. Our school is not just a private school; it is a Christian school. We teach the students the Bible and how God wants us to live. Part of this teaching includes sharing how special each of us is to God. God loved us so much that Jesus left heaven to be humiliated and killed. God made that sacrifice for all of us. We need to remember that as we live each day.

Through the Redeemer, Mr. Rude

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!

CCS is taking orders now for September 26th delivery here at the building. $6.50 per dozen of the original glazed doughnuts. At 7:00 am that morning they will be here hot and fresh from Spokane! Place your order with a CCS student or see Cheryl in the school office. We will be selling coffee, milk and OJ too - come have breakfast with us!

Coeur d'Alene Christian School has after school care available to students of CCS and members of the Dalton Gardens Church of Christ. For information, call Kathy Taylor at 765-8263 or the school at 772-7118.

I want to thank the church for all the food they brought us. Also for the ones that came to sing for us. It was beautiful and I know that Gen heard them.

It is wonderful to belong to such a great church and caring people. It has boosted my life and with Gen gone it means more than ever. I love all of you.

-Bea Phippen

TO SERVE September 21^st, 2003

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

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