Family News

September 5, 2004

SHORT  BY
STUFF   DAVE SHANER

If you haven't been to the Prayer Garden lately to notice the progress, you should do so. It has taken longer than originally expected but the end product will be a very useful tool for the kingdom of God here in Coeur d'Alene. Many have been contributing both in time and finances to help make this a reality. Also the new sign should be completed this week. There have been many obstacles along the way, but it will also be a very useful tool in advertising not only who we are but displaying upcoming events.

Marvin Phillips once said, 'If you haven't crossed paths with the devil in a while, maybe that is an indication that you are going in the same direction.' Jesus also echoed, 'I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart I have overcome the world.' - John 16:33. When God's people attempt anything that will glorify God, you can be sure that our enemy will be there to try to discourage the workers and put a stop to the work. In the book of Nehemiah, those who were working to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem were the subject of constant criticism and opposition. One of Satan's most effective tools is that of discouragement. If he can harbor a feeling of 'we can't do it' he knows he has won half the battle. Nehemiah prayed that they not be discouraged and he reported, 'so we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart - Nehemiah 4:6. Do all you can to pray for the church's efforts. Come on down and pick up a shovel. Always lend words of encouragement to those doing the work.

A special congratulations to Linda Bruner and Kathy Shaner for being selected as a Teacher of the Year at their respective schools, Lakeland Junior High and Timberlake Junior High. This is a great honor and we are very proud of their accomplishments. Consistently our students and workers have honored the cause of Christ in how they do their work. Be sure to congratulate them.

Have a Great Week!!

Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire beside you. My flesh and my heart may fail but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.  -Psalm 73:25-26

Welcome Back to the Family!

We would like to welcome Dean & Shirley Lindell back as members of the Dalton congregation.

Their address is:
902 Teton Ave.
Post Falls, ID 83854
773-2252

Family Camp -- Sept. 3 - Sept. 6
at Farragut State Park

Plan on coming to Farragut State Park today. In addition to spending time with your brothers an sisters, we will have a potluck meal together starting at 5:00 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. A worship assembly will be held later after the dinner around 6:30 pm. Come early and play games, pitch horseshoes, or just visit, etc. You may wish to bring a lawn chair. We'll have a great time. Thanks, George!

If you have not been there before, the campsite is located at Thimbleberry Campground at Farragut State Park. From Highway 95, go east on Highway 54 through the State Park Entrance. Proceed about 1/2 mile to the campsite which is located on the left.

Remember that there will be no LIFE Groups meeting tonight.

Ladies 'Sew in Love' Bible Class

Our Tuesday A.M. ladies class will start again on September 7, at 10:30. Ladies, please join us in the small auditorium; we will start the new season with a potluck and will discuss our new 'cuddle bags' project. Our class will be on the book of James. Please bring your Bible, notebook and pen/pencil, and see Betty Williams as to potluck contribution. See you there.

Attention Secret Sisters!

Remember to contact your Secret Sister at least once a month! Also, remember the 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!

Bible Builders Lesson Plan

3 yrs. - K: Love is patient, love is kind
1st - 3rd: Love is patient and kind. It does not envy. It does not boast.
4th - 6th: Love is patient and kind. It does not envy. It does not boast, it is not proud.

Shepherd's Corner

FELLOWSHIP
During the course of our lifetimes, we have many opportunities how we spend our time and efforts. It seems that we are easily swayed by outside influences, especially things that are secular in nature. Movies, television, athletic activities, vacations, and other festivities take a large part of our lives. It seems that we can always find time to do these things, but are we paying attention to the real important issues of Christianity. As God's people, we need to spend time with one another and to feel comfortable in sharing our lives. What better way to prepare for eternity than to cement these relationships that will last longer than our short time on earth. What about the next step that will be eternal? Don't let the pressures of this life prevent you from making friends with fellow Christians that will be with you in Heaven. Look forward to loving and getting close to your Christian brothers and sisters. Enjoy the long weekend, especially with fellow Christians

-For the Shepherds

Wedding Bells

You are cordially invited to the wedding of
Louise Tallant and Robert Brown
on Saturday, September 11, 2004
at 3 pm at the
Dalton Gardens Church of Christ

Donations instead of presents may be made to the Soup Kitchen or Prayer Garden

Reception following Ceremony

In Appreciation!

A HUGE thanks to Rick Blanchard, Eldon Rude, Lamont Petersen, Don Rude, Howard Rude Sr., Don Flanagan, Dave Hopkins, and George Wuest of the Men's ministry who worked diligently this past week in the Prayer Garden and in completing the sign construction.

Job Opportunity

We are taking job applications for the janitorial night position for the cleaning of the church building (including all rooms downstairs in the basement). Applications are available in the church office. For more information see John Simpson.

Former Members News

Congratulations to proud parents, Lee and Mindy Singleton on the arrival of their daughter, Paige Noelle on August 25. She weighed 7 lbs. and was 18" long. Prouder grandparents, Terry and Nancy Singleton.

Calendar of Events

Sept. 3 - 6 - Family Camp at Farragut State Park
Sept. 7 - 6:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast at JB's
Sept. 8 - Elders/ Deacons Meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Sept. 12 - LTC Orientation Meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 19 - Fall Quarter Bible Classes Begin
Sept. 24 - 26 - Teens Valley Rally in Spokane

Prayer Requests

Laura Wilkins is recovering at home from having stints implanted.

Jerry Welch is home recovering from surgery after having a small tumor removed from his bladder.

Loraine Parrish, Earlene's mother, has been diagnosed with cancer.

Irene Kisle, Margie Waddell's sister, is having high blood pressure problems.

Alvin Shafer, Rae Marie Killingbeck's father, has just found out that he has a short time to live due to a stroke.

Fred Bonney is going through radiation treatments.

Shiri Howell, Debbie Yanzick's friend, is still in a coma.

Junior Laskowski, a friend of Jenny Dupey's, is a fairly new Christian who is struggling physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Pray for the Coeur d'Alene Christian School as the new school year approaches that God will bring the school into a successful year.

Cameron Davis, Dale Herboldt's son-in-law, will soon be leaving for Iraq. Keep his safety, his wife and their young son in you prayers during this difficult time.

Christopher Henrikson, Daniel Moberg, are serving in Iraq. Mike Kish & Matt Rude are at Fort Bliss, Texas for military training. Keep them in your prayers.

Pray for the Reeves family and the Togo Team, as they work among the Kabiye people of Togo. The Lord is continuing to bless the work with wonderful success.

Continue Praying For...... Harold Long, Lois Riggs, Rob Mullaly, Gwen Hauck, Lakai Laititi, Larry Moberg, Kris Hansen, Brandi Sandford, Cameron Davis.

Thank Yous!

Dear Dalton Gardens Church Family,
Thank you so much for the wonderful outpouring of food and gifts you sent with our parents and sisters to Togo this last month! We will be enjoying everything for months to come, along with our teammates! Thank you, too, for those of you who helped our family financially to make their visit. Their presence was a blessed encouragement to us and our Kabiye brothers and sisters here. God is working and moving powerfully in your lives and hearts and we praise Him for using you in such sweet and beautiful ways! Thank you again!

In His Love,
David & Becky Reeves

Thanks for all the prayers, cards and phone calls. I'm doing well. - Jerry Welch

Mike's Memos.....

Church Family, Thank you so much for your outpouring of love and support for us, for David & Becky, and the Togo team in Togo, West Africa. It is great to be a part of such an awesome work of God. Your continued prayers and support are coveted.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR CHRIST
Information / Orientation Meeting
September 12th at 5:30 p.m.!

Words are not adequate for me to express how important this meeting is for all our 3rd - 12th grade kids and their parents. Please, please be there to get first-hand information on the plans for training our kids for Christ....for now and their futures in the church.

An e-mail from Nathan Frisk says to tell everyone 'hello, and that he misses us all. He sent the following 'God Speaks' billboards which are being put up in Arizona. Thanks, Nathan, for making us think. We miss you too.

'TELL THE KIDS I LOVE THEM.' - GOD

'WE NEED TO TALK' - GOD

'KEEP USING MY NAME IN VAIN, I'LL MAKE RUSH HOUR LONGER.' - GOD

'THAT LOVE THY NEIGHBOR THING... I MEANT IT.' - GOD

'WILL THE ROAD YOU'RE ON GET YOU TO MY PLACE' - GOD

'LOVED THE WEDDING, INVITE ME TO THE MARRIAGE.' - GOD

'WHAT PART OF THOU SHALT NOT' DIDN'T YOU UNDERSTAND?' - GOD

'FOLLOW ME.' - GOD

'HAVE YOU READ MY #1 BEST SELLER? THERE WILL BE A TEST.' - GOD

'DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHERE YOU ARE GOING?' - GOD

'NEED DIRECTIONS?' - GOD

'DON'T MAKE ME COME DOWN THERE!' - GOD

School Bells Ring!  Dan DuPey

The time has come! The race, we might say, is here! Are we ready?

It is sometimes an anxious time for all of us as teachers for the Christian school. We all have that great responsibility that God has given us. We have been instructed to go everywhere and teach about the GOOD NEWS. Our parents hear so much throughout the year about God and what Jesus did! Much of this, of course, they never knew existed.

Our teachers are in place, our books have arrived, our classes are in process, our schedules are being planned, AND our students are about to arrive. We have a variety of things scheduled already for the new year.

One of our first activities is the Grandparent's Day, which is celebrated on the first Monday in September after chapel. This is a great time of fellowship for our students, their parents, and grandparents. We will continue to have a focused spiritual and academic program this year.

CCS is ready to accept the responsibility, again, of being the second family to all our parents. Certainly we have an attitude of compassion and understanding towards all our students and parents. Our ears are open! We are ready to SHARE the GOOD NEWS. As we have said many times, "It is always good to know we can teach all our subjects throughout the day including Jesus and God's way!"

Class space is still open for some grades. Let us know. Also, if there are any questions about the supply list or other needs, contact us. If you are interested in sponsoring a student, contact Dan or Betty Rude. Thank-you Church!

- CCS staff

13th ANNUAL LADIES FALL FELLOWSHIP

Only a month away, bring your family, friends and neighbors!
9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 2, 2004

Theme: "Measures of Grace"
Speaker: Lacreta Scott - Altadena, CA
Scripture: "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." II Corinthians 12:9

Lessons:
#1 "Grace In Our Changes" - II Corinthians 9:8
#2 "Grace In Our Weaknesses" - Romans 3:23-24
#3 "Grace In Our Losses" - Hebrews 4:16

Coffee Hour and Lunch provided
Registration & Coffee Hour 8:30 am -9:00 am
Program: 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Cost: Ladies - $8 (Received by Sept. 27) Teens - $5
Registration on October 2 will be $12

TO SERVE September 12^th, 2004

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

Assembly Times:

Sunday:

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

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