Family News

October 10, 2004

SHORT  BY
STUFF   DAVE SHANER

The Bible class and LIFE group numbers are increasing, In the first century, the early disciples would frequently gather together to learn the apostle's doctrine, fellowship, the breaking of bread and prayer. The purpose of our classes and groups is to help fulfill these same purposes. If you are not currently attending a Bible class as well as a LIFE group, please do so today. Our teachers work hard to be able to provide you with some quality instruction.

Our contemporary issues class has been studying the issue of baptism for the last three weeks. We will continue this for one more week. Baptism has been a controversial issue. More and more churches are studying their Bible and coming to a more complete understanding of baptism. Most churches think that it is important for a Christian to be baptized. Many have come to the conviction that immersion is the only mode of baptism. While many churches are stressing the need to be baptized, it is still commonly thought of as something a Christian does simply out of obedience to God. Obedience is the highest motive for being baptized.

What is still often misunderstood is the purpose(s) of baptism. While a person is on the track of learning about God, baptism is a defining moment in one's salvation. Acts 2:38 shows that it is for the purpose of receiving the forgiveness of sins and to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Without the forgiveness of sins there is no salvation. I am very content with allowing God to decide whoever He wants to be saved. But I also believe what He has told us in His Word. Some have contended that the Greek word, 'for' (as in for the forgiveness of sins), actually means 'because' your sins are already forgiven. I would point a person to Matthew 26:28 where the exact same Greek construction is used. Here Jesus, in instituting the Lord's Supper, says, 'this is my blood which is shed 'for the forgiveness of sins.'' No one contends that Jesus shed His blood because your sins are already forgiven. There are many other reasons to be baptized. Among these are to be clothed with Christ, to be spiritually circumcised, to be added to the God's church, to be born again, to die to sin, and be raised to walk a new life. One does not have to have an exhaustive understanding of the subject to know what to do. Most of the instruction concerning baptism in the New Testament was to those baptized. Still whatever reason a person is baptized for, it must be in keeping with what God says. We are not judges, but God has chosen us to serve as His agents in bringing others as well as ourselves to a more complete understanding of His will.

Have a Great Week!!

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.  -Ephesians 5:1-2

Welcome to the Family!

Marty Webb would like to be considered a member of the Dalton Gardens congregation. Be sure to welcome her into the family.

Her address is:
4470 E. 16th Ave. #27
Post Falls, ID 83854
773-4769

Senior Saints Reminder

Those planning on being a part of the Seniors' great train escape and potluck dinner will be meeting at the Fredrikson's home this Saturday, October 16, at 10:00 a.m. Be sure to remember to bring a sack lunch, thermos of coffee or a drink of some kind. You might want to also bring a lap robe and a camera. Lunch will be at Ione Park at noon and the train ride will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. followed by a potluck dinner back at the Fredrikson's. Be sure to sign up for what you will bring for the potluck. A sign up sheet can be found on the kiosk.

Secret Sister News!

It's that wonderful time again: time at last to disclose your identity to your Secret Sister at the Secret Sister Revealing Dinner!' If you had a secret sister this year, bring a potluck dish to the building on Friday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m.' Also, bring your secret sister's last gift -- something that gives her a clue to who you might be, because she'll get a chance to guess!' Remember, there's still nearly a month left to lavish your secret sister with prayers, notes, and gifts!' New secret sisters will be chosen in January, after the hustle bustle of the holiday season is over.

Car Clinic

Our Pro-active Benevolence Ministry (Reaching out to others without being asked) has set October 23rd for their first 'Light Maintenance Auto Clinic'. They plan to have capable people to change the oil, check/add antifreeze, check hoses, change spark plugs and wires, etc. for anyone who would have a hard time getting those things done. It could include others, but would be especially for the elderly, widows and single moms. A sign up sheet can be found at the kiosk. If you have questions, see Tim Frahm.

Shepherd's Corner

When you live a life of integrity, you will know the favor of God. When Joseph was in slavery, Scripture tells us, "The Lord was with Joseph and blessed him greatly." When Joseph was falsely accused and imprisoned in Pharaoh's dungeon we read, "But the Lord was with Joseph there too, and granted him favor." God was with Joseph when he was prosperous, when everything was sailing along with a favorable wind and a calm sea. But God was also with him in the storm, in the midst of great trouble, turmoil, and trial. In either situation, when God is with you, you never have to worry. If you're a person of integrity, it doesn't matter where you are or what the circumstances of your life might be. You can have the inner confidence that the Lord is with you, and will see you through!

- For the Shepherds

Tweeners Mystery Dinner

Hurry and sign up on the kiosk for the best Tweeners activity of the year! The Frahms will host a mystery dinner at their home on Saturday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m. This year's party has a celebrity theme so look over the choices of what celebrity you'd like to be for the evening. Be prepared to come dressed as your famous celebrity and solve the evening's mystery as that person. Dinner will be potluck. Alyssa will soon be assigning what dish for you to bring. Cost will be $1.00 per person and can be paid that evening at the door. Please sign up soon, there's only space for 30!

Sew N' Love Class

The response to our Wish List has been tremendous, and we are VERY grateful to all of you who have helped us with donations of materials and cash. We are 'working our little fingers off' trying to get the Cuddle Bags filled and distributed. We will appreciate your on-going support, as it will be continuing work. If you need a copy of the Wish List they can be found on the kiosk or see Betty Williams.

Lavina Dooley and Loretta Lee have offered us space in their house so we will be having our classes there. This gives us much more storage area. Come join us there if you can: 1950 W. Prairie in Coeur d'Alene at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday mornings.

In Sympathy

Our hearts are saddened in the loss of Edna Scott last Wednesday. A graveside service will be held either this Friday or Saturday at the Coeur d'Alene Forest Cemetery. Please call the church office for the exact time.

Also, we express our sympathy to the Laititi family in the loss of Vicki's father, Harold Long. Remember to keep both of these families in your thoughts and prayers during this time of loss.

Calendar of Events

October 12 - 6:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast at JB's
October 16 - Senior Saints' Train Trip & Potluck
October 17 - LTC Breakfast 8 a.m.- 8:45 a.m. - Kitchen
Oct.18-22 - CCS Book Fair-Sm. Aud. 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 22 - Secret Sister Discovery Dinner - 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 29-30 - Wenatchee Music Workshop
Oct. 30 -Tweeners' Mystery Dinner at the Frahm's
Oct. 31 - Sunday Night Live 5:30 p.m. - All Life Groups

Prayer Requests

Fred Bonney has been released from the hospital and is at home resting, but is still having trouble regulating his medication. He and Opal both thank you for your prayers.

Ben Rude, the son of Jim and Diane Rude, had a leg injury playing football. Ben is at home recovering from surgery.

Lauren Nutt is recovering from a broken leg.

Jenny Evans, daughter of Kent & Georgette Rude, has a tumor in her neck.

Betty Wilhoite is recovering from knee surgery at KMC, Rm. #222. She will soon be at the Pinewood Care Center for therapy.

Kris Hanson, a friend of the Slates, was scheduled for brain surgery last Friday. Continue to pray for Kris. Also their friend, Kathy Hayes, is recovering from a kidney transplant.

Loraine Parrish, Earlene's mother, is somewhat improved and is taking a new kind of medication.

Remember to keep in your prayers: Christopher Henrikson, Daniel Moberg, & Cameron Davis are serving in Iraq. Mike Kish & Matt Rude are at Fort Polk, Louisiana, for military training.

Pray for the Reeves family and the Togo Team, as they work among the Kabiye people of Togo, West Africa. The rains have been so heavy (sometimes 10 inches a day!) that sinus infections, ear infections, and malaria have been a plague. The rains also making working conditions in the villages very difficult for the team.

Continue Praying For...... The Rupnick Family, Leona Howard, Irene Kisle, Darlene Bowsher, Brandi Sandford, Laura Wilkins, Chris Timmons, Dody McBee, James Dickson.

Thank Yous!

Thank you all for your cards and calls regarding the passing of my son-in- law, Danny Cape.
Sincerely in Christian love, Opal Wilson

Thank you for all the prayers for my sister, Dody McBee. She has been diagnosed with diverticulitis and not cancer. Praise God!
- Pat Irmer

Thank you all so much for the prayers and calls last week on Scott's behalf. I know his speedy recovery was due to all the prayers. We appreciate your love.
- Scott & Karmen Rouse

Mike's Memos.....

Up-coming Youth Events:

Wenatchee Music Workshop - I will be teaching a music workshop for the congregation in Wenatchee on Oct. 29-30. They would like for our teens to join theirs for that time together. Let me know if you want to go. A couple of hamburgers for the road will be the only cost.

Our Keenage Banquet has been rescheduled for November 6th!

Come Before Winter - November 19-21

LTC FUNDRAISER
We plan to try even harder than ever to raise most of the funds needed for our kids in Leadership Training For Christ. You are always helpful, and your help is definitely appreciated. Our first fundraiser is as follows:

LTC BREAKFAST
Sunday, October 17th,
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Bacon & Eggs
Hashbrowns / Pancakes
Coffee / Milk / Juice

All donations go to the registration fees and travel expenses of our kids in LTC.

Obedience Is Golden

In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria became tired of his responsibilities as king, the pressures of politics, and the mundane worldliness of court life. He made an application to Prior Richard at a local monastery to be accepted as a monk, to spend the rest of his life in prayer and meditation there.
Prior Richard responded , 'Your Majesty, do you understand that the pledge here is one of obedience? That will be hard for you since you have been a king.'
'I understand,' Henry said. 'The rest of my life I will be obedient to you, as Christ leads you. '

Prior Richard responded, 'Then I will tell you what to do. Go back to your throne and serve faithfully in the place God has put you.'

After King Henry died, this statement was written in his honor: 'The king learned to rule by being obedient.'

Each of us ultimately obeys either the righteous commands of our Heavenly Father, or the rule of lawlessness. We must willingly choose to put ourselves under authority, including the authority of God. To fail to do so is to have no law other than our own whim, an unreliable source at best.

'The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.' Proverbs 10:8

C.C.S. CORNER SCHOOL NEWS

Hello from Miss Utter!

The Box Tops kick off has been great this year. We have a goal of 20,000 or more box tops. My prayer is that anyone that can help will. We really need some new playground equipment. We have some great moms working and organizing this effort; just call the school office at 772-7118 if you would like to help.

The Scholastic Book Fair starts next week, and as always it is a great time to shop early for (Yes) Christmas, and books make wonderful gifts.

I had a speech all made out for our open house and only a few parents showed up, but that's ok, I'll tell my church family:

This year we have teachers traveling, teachers that have young children, teachers that have college students and a teacher that has gone back to school herself. We also have a caring secretary and many volunteers. We need you to pray for us. Our ministry is so very precious. We need prayers for safety, guidance, courage, and that our Christian school will grow and our adoration for our school will shine in the community. We have a wonderful staff here at C.C.S. who are very dedicated to our mission. There are not many jobs where you pray every day; we are blessed. We are truly grateful for this building and any support we get. The love flows from the walls in our school, and having our own 'school grandma' is one of a kind! From my heart to yours, thank you, we love you with the love of the Lord.

DON'T FORGET TO SAVE YOUR BOX TOPS!
(They can be placed in the box on the kiosk - Thanks!)

C.C.S. Scholastic Book Fair
October 18th - October 22nd
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Small Auditorium - Come Join Us!

BIBLE BUILDERS MEMORY VERSES

Children's Sunday A.M. Bible Classes
For the month of Oct. - Romans 8:28

3 years - K:
'In all things, God works for the good.'

1st - 3rd Grade:
'We know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him.'

4th - 6th Grade:
'And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

TO SERVE October 17^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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