Family News

February 13, 2005

SHORT  BY
STUFF   DAVE SHANER

It was very encouraging to see the list of names that so many of you turned in the be prayed for. We have seen over the past few weeks that if we are to become a fisher of men that three things have to be present. First we must want to catch fish. Second we must be willing to learn how to catch fish. And thirdly we must expect to catch fish. That sense of expectancy comes from a commitment to our mission and an abiding faith in the promises of God. Part of the Great Commission in Matthew 28:20 is that Jesus would be with us to the very end of the age. His mission was to seek and save the lost - Luke 19:10. We are simply His ambassadors and coworkers spreading the news - II Corinthians 5:20-6:1.

Every good thing happens because people pray for the activity of God to work in their lives. Some of you have written and called to be a part of the work of prayer on behalf of the souls each of you turned in. If, as a group, we can pray for these to come to Christ, it will happen. We will be having some lessons these next few weeks that will be specific with our message we need to share. If you have the desire and expect God to work in your life, then let's learn together how we can better communicate the message. Be sure to start inviting your friends to come with you to church. They will hear the gospel.

On February 27, we will have a special fellowship dinner honoring all the new members we have gained over the last year. If you have been baptized in the last year or are simply new to this local body of believers, you are our honored guest. This will be a potluck, following shortly after our morning services that day. Be sure to clear your calendar to be present on that day. It is important that we know each other well for us to work together.

Our LIFE group leaders have targeted April as a time to multiply our groups. We want to reach out into our community like we have not done so before. If you are not a part of a LIFE group already, do so today. A list of leaders is found on the back of this Family News. If you are not sure which group to join see myself or ask any of those leaders and they will direct you to one that will fit you.

Have a Great Week!!

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. -Colossians 1:13-14

Good News!!!
Roger Cardwell was baptized last Sunday, committing his heart and his life to the Lord. Congratulations and welcome to the family!
His address is:
9353 Finucane Dr.
Hayden, ID 83835
762-2128

Welcome Back to the Dalton Gardens Church Family!
Dave and Terri Johnson, former members here, are returning to work with this congregation. They will be a wonderful asset. Make them welcome!
Their address is:
7838 Pine St.
Rathdrum, ID 83858
687-2315

New Picture Board
We're now in the process of adding pictures to our new picture board which is located in the main foyer. If you did not appear in our last pictorial directory or your marital/family status has changed, be sure to get your picture taken as soon as possible. Dave Hopkins, from the communication ministry, will be available for picture taking down in the kitchen following our Sunday morning church service today.

VBS Planning Meeting
Looking for an opportunity to serve? Here's your chance! We are beginning to plan for this summer's VBS. We are going with a whole new approach this year. We need volunteers for all kinds of jobs, both big and small. Make plans to join us this Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Michelle Kish's house to start the planning. Anyone interested in helping with any part of VBS is needed at this meeting. Please come!

Church Library Request
The Library is now looking for books of certain authors listed below. If you would like to donate new or used books, no older than 8 years, the library will be happy to take them: Max Lucado, F. LaGard Smith; books on Jesus, how to study the Bible, and the Holy Spirit. Please leave them in the library and they will be cataloged and put on the shelf. Thanks, Irene Clark.

Shepherd's Corner
WHAT CAN I DO??? Jesus challenges us 'As you did it to one of the least of these... you did it to me.' (Matt. 25:40).

You have a car and could drive a neighbor to the store or to a doctor's appointment. Or maybe you have a lawnmower or snow blower and can mow at the right seasons or plow snow in this winter season. You can send cards and can send a note to brighten someone's day. You have a phone and can call to talk to someone who is lonely. The list of possibilities for serving your neighbor can go on and on.

We don't have to be great public speakers to positively impact others or our communities for Christ. We can use the resources and talents God has given us to reach out to others. Often a helping hand will be remembered longer than eloquent Bible teaching. MY CHALLENGE TO ALL OF US IS TO PRAY ASKING GOD TO REVEAL A NEED THAT ONLY YOU CAN MEET FOR SOMEONE. Remember that everyone who God calls He also equips. AND WHERE GOD GUIDES GOD PROVIDES. He will give you all you need to serve others. All you have to do is ask and follow his leading. See Matt. 7:7.

'GO LABOR ON: SPEND AND BE SPENT THY JOY TO DO THE FATHER'S WILL; IT IS THE WAY THE MASTER WENT; SHOULD NOT THE SERVANT TREAD IT STILL?

-From the Elders

Dear Friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. -1 John 4:7-8

MISSION REPORT FROM TOGO.....
The Lord's work in Togo is shared by two teams: The Northern Team with David & Becky Reeves and the other three families of co-workers.....and The Southern Team also with four families in the work. There has been great progress in both places.

However, at this time, there is political unrest in Togo because of the death of their President / dictator of 40 years. President Eyadema's son and the army has seized power, and illegally taken control of the government. The Organization of African Nations has condemned the action, and demanded that a constitutional election process be taken. International sanctions are being threatened.

In spite of this, and their uneasiness about the instability, the mission teams are tying to continue the Lord's work among the Kabiye and Watche people. At this point, things are quiet, and all are safe. Praise God for the wonderful families at work in the mission fields of Togo, for His blessing of protection in their lives, and for our Togolese Christian brothers and sisters there. Keep them in your daily prayers.

Calendar of Events
Feb. 15 - 6:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast at JB's
Feb. 15 - 10:30 a.m. - Sew In Love Ladies Bible Class
Feb. 15 - 7:00 p.m. - VBS Planning Meeting
Feb. 18 - 20 - All Teens' Mid -Winter Retreat
Feb. 26 - Teens N.W. Bible Challenge at Richland
Feb. 27 - Fellowship Potluck for New Comers

Prayer Requests

Lillian Lane is at Legends Park in room #110. She is lonely and depressed and would greatly appreciate your visits.

Corey Anderson suffered several injuries.

Mike Swaim's father, Floyd Swaim, as he recovers from the effects of a blood clot on the brain he got from a fall.

Dale Herboldt will be having back surgery soon.

Susan McLaughlin, Earlene Reeves' sister, has possible breast cancer & appreciates your prayers.

Pat Irmer has been having respiratory problems.

Dean Lindell, Edna Miner, Anita Poland, and Carole Fredrikson are all at home recuperating and doing better after recent surgeries.

Wayland Lipscomb has been at home with a severe bronchial infection. He is doing better at this time.

Anne Deming, a friend of Pat Irmer's, is starting treatment for lung cancer.

Larry & Jean Grow ask us to keep them in our prayers as they travel for the next two months.

Remember to keep in your prayers: Mike Kish, Matt Rude, Terry Morgan, Lamont Petersen, Jr., Christopher Henrikson, Daniel Moberg, & Cameron Davis who are serving in Iraq.

Andrew Crump has another month's training at Fort Stewart before deployment to Iraq.

Tony Crump, is recovering from hand surgery. The surgery went well and he is waiting for the prognosis.

The Wayne Brooks Family is struggling and could use our encouragement and prayers. Give Wayne a call and see what you might do to help.

The Kabiye Christians and the Team of Missionaries in Togo, West Africa are doing well at this time. Keep them in your prayers as they continue to work in the villages in Northern Togo.

Continue Praying For....
Ron McIntire, Dan Morgan, Carol Williams,
Anita Halford, George Parrish, Sherrian Bersi
Steve Lucas, Sean Rankin, Anne Deming

Mike's Memos.....

Sometimes our agenda gets too full!!! Here's the way it looks right now........

LTC Sweetheart Banquet Feb. 12th - DONE!
And we appreciate, Patty Welter, Kim McIntire, Kim Howard and Robert Frisk for helping our LTC group get it all done. Thanks to those who were our guests, and contributed to LTC funds. The slaves who were auctioned off are willing and ready to serve (I hope!) Please let us know how to coordinate their service.

Senior High Boys Service Retreat - DONE! and we appreciate John Simpson for his work in helping make this happen. It was a relaxing weekend, but we did get the wood supply cut, split and stacked as well as some other service projects done.

All Teens' Mid-Winter Retreat February 18 - 20 is next weekends' event for all our teens and the friends they invite. Yes, we are told there is over a foot of good snow at Camp Princes' Pine! So it will be a 'winter' retreat after all. Thank you, Lord!

February 25th and 26th all who can from our 3rd through 12th grade Wednesday Night Bible Bowl Class will go to Richland for A Bible Bowl Challenge over Luke chapters 12 - 20. We will be spending Friday night with members of the Richland church.

March 11th - 13th, only a month away, is MIQVAH 2005! and this will be our 27th annual Youth Rally! This year's theme .....

'EVERYBODY'S NORMAL
TILL YOU GET TO KNOW THEM'
As always, the youth rally requires the cooperation of our whole church family. PLEASE start now to plan for hosting some of our guests in your home. Your help is needed!

And... LTC Phoenix Convention is March 24th - 27th. We have some students who need help with their plane fares. If you can help out in this way, please let us know. $10 or $300 would be great!

There's also a birthday party or two in the middle of all of that! Happy Big 18th Connor Morris!!! And Happy 16th to Fares Al-Samno & Joleen Reeves!

Whew!!!! if we make it to the first of April, we'll try to take a breath!! Yeah, it's a little much all at once. But because of no snow, we postponed our winter events and crowded our schedule. We do have snow at camp now, so I hope it was worth it. Pray for us during this blitz.

C.C.S. CORNER SCHOOL NEWS
Our third grade class has been, and will continue to be very busy for the next few weeks. Over the past week we have been to the grocery store for a project connected with our new reading book, Because of Winn-Dixie, and to Tomato Street for a class field trip with the K-4 class. We all really enjoyed our tour of the restaurant and three students even got to help make pizzas that we all shared. Last week we also began a unit on bats. We will be doing activities across the curriculum with this for the next few weeks in preparation for our school science fair on Thursday, March 17th. Mark your calendars and be sure to stop by our display!

In addition to our bat unit, we will keep busy over the next month with field trips to the Children's Science Museum in Spokane and skating with our whole school. This week we are also set to receive a plaque of appreciation from Lifeline of Hope for the money we were able to raise for them during the craft fair in December.

The spring stretch is always a busy and challenging time for both student and teacher, so please keep CCS in your prayers.

Information regarding the Auction can be found on the C.C.S. bulletin board in the foyer. Donations are now being excepted for the C.C.S. 2005 Auction. Please see Georgette Rude. Thanks!

Thank Yous!
What a nice church family. For those who prayed for me, visited, phoned, and/or sent cards after my knee surgery - THANK YOU! And a special thanks for the numerous visits by my 'back row seat partner', Betty Wilhoite.
-Edna Miner

I want to thank everyone for the prayers regarding my knee. I thank the Lord I don't need to have surgery - I can live without my ACL! My range of motion has already improved and I will continue in physical therapy and I'm confident, because of my family here - my brothers and sisters in Christ - with prayer I will be made like new.
-Carrie Forbush

I would like to thank all of you who have kept me in your prayers as I recover from a car accident on Jan 5th... I am recovering, and know that patience will allow me to have a complete recovery. Thank you so much for your prayers..... what a wonderful feeling to know so many have been praying for me! I am overwhelmed. Thank you.
-Rebecca "Becky" Scheuermann

TO SERVE February 20^th, 2005

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

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