Family News

March 14, 2004

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STUFF   DAVE SHANER

Next week, the church starts a process of the selection and appointment of new elders and deacons. The Dalton church appoints its leaders every two years. We will discuss this more in the coming weeks, but you can start right now by praying for the church and the direction that God wants it to go. The congregation will rarely rise above the quality of its leaders.

We will have a lesson on elders and deacons on March 21. We have spent the last few weeks on conflict resolution. Remember that as long as there is a devil, he will insure that conflict arises even within brothers and sisters who love each other very much. It comes in families, at work, and in the church. We simply need some tools to learn how to deal with it in a Christian way. We have seen 3 methods for dealing with conflict: accommodation, collaboration, and compromise. Each of these has merit depending on the situation. Another method of dealing with conflict is that of avoidance. The avoider evades conflict and takes on a lose/win posture. On the surface, this appears negative, but there are occasions when this style is appropriate. This is good when the issue is deemed more trivial or more tangential, when others can deal with the conflict more effectively, or when time is short and a decision is not really necessary. Not every thing in life is a make it or break it issue!. But avoidance is inappropriate when both parties care about the issue and the relationship is important. It should not be used habitually for most issues, or if it will leave negative feelings lingering.

Jesus avoided confrontation in John 11:45-54, simply because the time was not appropriate. He waited until the time was right. We are also told to turn the other cheek which is a form of avoidance. This principle can apply to many contexts. Not all conflict involves anger. If anger is involved,, then we need to follow Ephesians 4:26 where we are instructed to not let the sun go down on our anger. In other words, we are to deal with it because waiting will not make things better.

Have a Great Week!!

'If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him.'
-John 7:37-38

Welcome

MIQVAH 2004 Guests

Today - Our 25th annual Youth Rally

You're Invited!

Make plans on attending a special performance of the Cascade College Concert Choir also featuring voices and men's ensemble, on Saturday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Valley Church of Christ, 17221 E. Broadway, Greenacres, WA. For more information call (509) 922-4099.

Tweeners Progressive Dinner

The Tweeners will be having a progressive dinner on March 27th starting at 5:15 pm. We will begin at Angela Earnhart's house with appetizers (1611 Coeur d'Alene Ave). Then we will have salads at the Dehlbom's house (3450 Bean Ave). The main dish (lasagna) will be at the Petersen's house in Post Falls (3030 N. Slice Dr.) And for the best part, dessert will be at the Kish's house (624 E 11th St.) We will have a short devo and praise time at the Kish's. Please find baby-sitters for the kid-Os. Also if you could please sign-up on the kiosk, sign-up for salad or appetizer if you are able to bring food to share.

New Ladies' Study Group

There will be a new ladies' study group offered on Tuesday afternoons at 12:30. Our first meeting will be on March 25th at the home of Kathy Taylor and children are always welcome (and mommies with children ENCOURAGED to attend!) The study is for any woman, of any age, with or without kids! We will be discussing which book we would like to start with during this first meeting. This study is offered in addition to the ladies' group that meets on Tuesday mornings and everyone is welcome at either or both studies!

Shepherds Corner

Bible study is a great blessing! The failure to recognize the great blessings in Bible study is the result of a failure to learn two important lessons: The Word of God can save our souls, and the Word of God is our guide to success and happiness in this world. James says RECEIVE WITH MEEKNESS THE IMPLANTED WORD, WHICH IS ABLE TO SAVE YOUR SOULS James 1:21.

Not only is the Bible a guide to temporal blessings, but also the only true guide to happiness as well. Paul exhorted 'Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say Rejoice' Phil. 4:4 The early Christians showed this joy in their lives despite their sufferings and persecutions. Do you want a guide to happiness? Turn to your Bible and study. Do you want your burdens lightened? Go to your Bible. Do you want the best principles of health? Find them in your Bible. Do you want to avoid personal conflicts or adjust to personal problems? Learn your Bible. Do you want to be the right kind of son or daughter, brother or sister, husband or wife, father or mother, teacher or student, employer or employee? STUDY YOUR BIBLE. Do you want to learn to love others and or want people to love you? Practice your Bible.

It is not a matter of how great a thing man may do, how much sacrifice he may make or how much he has suffered but rather how IMPLICITLY HE PUTS HIS TRUST IN GOD AND WITH HUMILITY HE ENTHRONES GOD IN HIS HEART, GIVING HIM THE COMPLETE RULE OVER HIS LIFE, DOING HONOR TO THE WISDOM OF GOD BY THE CARE WITH WHICH HE FOLLOWS HIS TEACHINGS FOUND IN THE WORD.

Mt. 28:18-20; Heb. 4:12.

-Ralph Crump for the Elders

What a Fellowship!

The Pepperdine Bible Lectures will come to a close on Friday evening, May 7. Rick Atchley will do the honors with his message, 'Take Hold of Life that is Truly Life.' You'll want to be there, not only for the challenging lecture, but also for the fellowship for the final song, the final prayer, the final embrace and good-bye. There's nothing quite like it. Even then, there's one more opportunity for late evening worship fellowships, and that final cup of coffee with friends. Call (310) 506-4270.

Garden of Prayers Needs

Your used coffee grounds to battle the slugs! Please put them in a coffee can in rose area. Thank you!

Thank Yous!

Thanks so much for your prayers. The insomnia is getting better. God is so good I give Him all the praise.

-Clara Ward

Calendar of Events

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

Mar. 16 - CCS Talent Show, Science & Art Fair

Mar. 21 - New Adult Bible Classes Begin

Mar. 26 - April 2 - Jr. & Sr. High College Trip

Mar. 27 - Tweeners Progressive Dinner

Prayer Requests

Jerry Roth, a neighbor of Dawn Davis, has cancer.

Tim & Alyssa Frahm ask prayers for the decision process in Thailand on March 10th regarding the adoption of Nuanna.

Pray for Jean, Rae Marie Killingbeck's sister-in-law, who has been diagnosed with insulin resistant diabetes.

Ron Dupey... continue to keep Ron in your prayers. He had a slight case of pneumonia but is improving.

George Cane, Jim Almond's brother, has a bad heart and the doctors don't know if they can do anything.

Marci Nelson and family ask for prayers for her grandmother, Ida, as she is suffering from congestive heart failure.

Pray for the Reeves and the Togo Team, that the Lord will continue to bless their work, and that the families will have good health.

Remember the family of Jim Almond, Jr.'s, friend, Walt, who died in a snowmobile accident. Also Cherrish's son, John Matthew, is in the hospital.

Remember Vera Calfy in your prayers as she mourns the loss of two of her brothers.

Continue to remember: Tammy Heath, Chris Williams, Clay Bronson, Mary Newman, Laura Prado, Rita Welter, Connie Savoy, Pam Neill.

Attention Secret Sisters!

Ladies, everyone who signed up to participate in Secret Sisters should now be assigned a sister. You will find your Secret Sister's information sheet in your mailbox. Remember to contact your Secret Sister at least once a month! Remember there is a Secret Sister bulletin board up in the foyer for you to post thank you notes to the Secret Sister who got your name. Don't forget to check it!

Easter Egg Hunt

We are planning on having an Easter egg hunt for the children ages 6th grade and younger on April 10th. We are looking for donations of prizes that can be awarded when the "golden eggs" are found. The prizes could be toys, chocolate rabbits, stuffed animals, gift certificates to fast food restaurants, books, etc. Use your imagination! We will also be holding a penny drive on this day with the money going to Lifeline of Hope. Encourage your children to start collecting coins for this worthy cause. Watch for more information on the egg hunt coming soon!

Mike's Memos.....

MIQVAH 2004

March 12th - 14th

When most of you read this, Miqvah 2004 will be history. Our theme, Hall of Unborn Destinies, was a good one, but very challenging. As we planned lessons we learned so much about God's special plans for us. We continue to pray that the lives of all the teens who came were enriched by the power and love of God.

Church Family, thank you for all you did to help make this a great weekend for so many young Christians and their friends. This church is a beautiful example of unity and Christian strength. When we pull together, and tap into the awesome power of our God, there is so much good that can be done. His Spirit has certainly been alive in our youth group in the preparation for Miqvah 2004.

Leadership Training For Christ

Our kids in LTC are doing some great work which I'd like to share with you over the next few weeks. This year's LTC theme is 'Stand Firm'. The following is Service Challenge Report by 12th grade student, Nathan Frisk.

Service Challenge is one of the more challenging of our LTC events. It causes one to step out of his 'comfort bubble' in order to serve others. Thus, the event is helpful to both those being served, and those doing the serving.

This year I chose to do service projects for some of the elderly in our community. This included: preparing for a church banquet in honor of our elderly members, singing in nursing homes, and visiting elderly church members in the hospital.

Most other projects were in service to our youth ministry. These included: chopping wood and preparing for a winter youth group retreat, teaching VBS classes for our younger children as well as for the kids in Tecate, Mexico, preparing lessons for a youth retreat, and volunteering many hours around the church... mostly doing youth work.

All of these were uplifting, but my favorite experience was helping prepare and deliver a food box to a struggling young mother and her children. We had gotten a call earlier saying she was having problems and needing help. My youth minister and I prepared the boxes and delivered them. This affected me more deeply because I saw the condition of the family, and was forced to be more thankful for all that God has blessed me with.

Obviously, Service Challenge benefits the community, and softens the heart of those serving.

Our group will be going to the LTC Convention in Phoenix in a few weeks. Each participant has to pay his/her own plane fare. Tickets were purchased this week at $276. If you can help any of these families, please see me soon.

CCS CORNER SCHOOL NEWS

Trust

My daughter, Jennifer, is always saying: 'If you worry, don't pray, or if you pray don't worry.' God is patient and faithful..... He wants us to put our lives in his hands. He has entrusted a few to do His work here at C.C.S. He has blessed us richly. We teach the children to do the very best they can and leave the outcome to God. So, we, must be the example, in prayer, studying God's word, and in all we do.

Students are using their time and energy to prepare for the Talent Show and Science Fair! Georgette Rude has spent many hours with grades 3-8 as well as organizing fine details of the Talent Show. It is fun to see what the students have accomplished. Join us Tuesday evening.

Mrs. Teri DuPey

Upcoming Events:

Science & Art Fair - March 16, at 6:00 p.m.

Talent Show - March 16, at 7:00 p.m.

Candy Kickoff - March 19

CCS Thanks!

The teachers and students of CCS would like to thank those of you who shopped at our book fair. All together we were able to add $440 worth of books to our school and classroom libraries. We appreciate your support!

CCS Auction Note

Keep the school auction in mind on store clearance items to donate - our theme is trains - 'All Aboard!'. We can use items for Silent Auction and Live Auction as well as drawing prizes. We also can use anything depicting our theme for decorations. The date for the auction is Saturday, April 24. Remember to keep your eye on the school bulletin board in the foyer for more information. Thank you for your support!

BIBLE BUILDERS MEMORY VERSES

For Childrens Sunday A.M. Bible Classes

4 years - Grade K:
All the peoples on earth will be blessed through you.
Genesis 12:3b

1st - 2nd Grades:
I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse: and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you.
Genesis 12:3

3rd - 6th Grade:
I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all the peoples on the earth will be blessed through you.
Genesis 12:2-3

TO SERVE March 21^st, 2004

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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