Family News

February 20, 2005

SHORT  BY
STUFF   DAVE SHANER

Next Sunday, we will be having a special dinner honoring all of those who are new to this congregation over the last year. We have had 39 new people who have either been baptized into Christ or identified themselves with the Dalton congregation. Be sure to be a part of this special welcoming and join us in this potluck.

We have focused our assemblies for the last several weeks on fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus. In sharing the gospel, there are several concepts that need to be understood by anyone desiring to become a disciple of Jesus. It is incumbent upon the soul-winner to learn to communicate these essentials clearly. The first of these concepts is to understand that we are all sinners and as a result stand condemned before God. Humanism glorifies the good in man, not the evil. We want to think the best of any man. There are many good people in the world. The problem with this statement is that it measures goodness by the wrong standard. God is the standard. When we compare ourselves by ourselves we are without understanding.

Jesus did not come to the world because we were so good. He did not come because we were already going to heaven because of our good deeds. Jesus said, "I did not come to call the righteous, but the sick." God did not send His son to the world to condemn us. We were already condemned because of our sinful nature. He sent His one and only Son to earth to save the world. As long as I cling to the mistaken notion that God will save me because I am such a good person, then I am not in a position to be saved. The crowd on Pentecost came to Christ and were baptized only after being cut to their hearts.

For the good news to truly be good news, we must understand the bad news. But in that discovery, we humble ourselves to be ready to receive the kingdom of God. Baptism is the ultimate act of submission declaring that God will save me. Baptism merits nothing. It is an act of faith acting as a conduit whereby we receive the grace of God.

Be sure to be praying everyday this week for someone specifically by name for them to come to Christ. Prayer opens door for us to all preach the gospel.

Have a Great Week!!

I tell you, no! But unless you repent, you too will all perish. - Luke 13:3

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.

New Members' Fellowship Meal
on Sunday, February 27th
All those who are new in the Dalton Gardens Church Family, since the beginning of 2004 to the present, are invited to be our HONORED GUESTS for a potluck fellowship to be right after worship on Sunday morning, February 27th. There are a total of thirty-nine including seventeen baptized, and twenty-two who have moved here. 'Old members,' we need to be sure we bring enough food for our families and several others. Let's make it a great celebration together. If you'd like special food assignments, ask George or Joanna.


Be sure to check out the new Benevolence Board!
This is an area to find those in our congregation who are in need, or to place a need of your own. Our members have a great desire to serve, and this will help give those generous hearts an opportunity! Check your box or the kiosk in the foyer for more information. Please direct any questions to Paul Swaim. (964-0126)

Ladies - Ladies - Ladies
Ladies night out March 1st, 6:30 p.m. at the home of Joanna Wuest. This is just for fun, fellowship and food (fat and non-fat). All ladies welcome - come be with your sisters in Christ. Any questions please call Joanna at 772-6247.

Library News!
The library is now accepting books on the New Testament, the Gospels, books on the original 12 Apostles, the Old Testament and books on Jesus Christ. Please put the books in the library. Thank you for your donation, Irene Clark.

Shepherd's Corner
Edification Potluck
Next Lord's day, February 27, after services we will have a congregational potluck to recognize, honor, and edify all those baptized in 2004 and 2005. It also includes all those who have placed membership in 2004 and 2005.

Love is edification! We wish to edify our new members. Come and get acquainted with them.

E - 'Edify one another' Rom. 14:19
D - 'Delight in the law of the Lord' Psalm 199:70
I - 'In as mush as you have done it unto the least of
these you have done it unto me' (Jesus Christ) Matt. 25:40
F - Fellowship - 'Continue steadfastly in fellowship!' Acts 2:42
Y - 'Yield yourselves to the Lord' 2 Chronicles 30:8

-From the Elders

Ladies' Craft Day!
Bring your projects and join the fun! This Saturday, March 5th, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the small auditorium. You should bring your craft supplies, a lunch, a dish to share for a potluck supper, and a small craft supply item to donate as a prize for lots of drawings. There will be craft BINGO, snacks, fellowship and lots of fun! If you're not a crafter, come and learn something new. Join us for all or part of this fun-filled (and productive) day. All are welcome, so bring a friend.

2005 Men's Retreat
March 10-12 at Camp Yamhill
Theme: 'Good to Great'
Nathan Mellor, speaker

We want to challenge men of God to mature in their faith. God will call you, through the teaching of Nathan Mellor, from 'Good to Great.' Men of all ages are welcome. Total cost is $5. No pre- registration required. We start Thursday with dinner at 6:30 p.m. We finish by eating lunch on Saturday. Questions? Call the Vancouver Church of Christ 360-696-0548 or e-mail: vanchurch@vanchurch.org.

Thank You!
Thank you to the wonderful Saints that donated the new oven for the Soup Kitchen - God is amazing and He uses His Saints to do His work.

Food Pantry Needs:
The pantry is in need of peanut butter, jams or jellies, canned fruit, chili, macaroni & cheese, tuna, spaghetti sauce, cake mix, pork & beans and canned milk. Please place these items in the blue donation tub located in the foyer. Thank you!

Calendar of Events
Feb. 22 - 6:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast at JB's
Feb. 22 - 10:30 a.m. - Sew In Love Ladies Bible Class
Feb. 25 - 26 - Teens N.W. Bible Challenge at Richland
Feb. 27 - Fellowship Potluck for New Comers
March 1 - Ladies Night at Joanna Wuest's home
March 5 - Ladies Craft Day 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Prayer Requests

Lillian Lane is at Legends Park Assisted Living in room #110. She is lonely and depressed. Phone calls and/or your visits would be greatly appreciated.

Elma Miller, who works with her husband, Jim, with Lifeline of Hope, has been diagnosed with cancer.

Virginia Filbeck had eye surgery last week and the surgery went well. She is at home recuperating.

Pray for Corey Anderson for a full recovery from injuries he suffered to his right eye.

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

Donna, a friend of Amanda Mood, has several painful tumors and is not expected to live much longer.

George Schwebach, Chynna Freshour's grandpa, has been diagnosed with acute leukemia. Also, her grandma, Lois, is recovering from knee replacement surgery.

Holly Welch will be having her tonsils removed on Thursday.

Jo Allen has been dealing with a terrible persistent cough and feels bad with aches and pains.

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

Anne Deming, a friend of Pat Irmer's whom we had been praying for, passed away last Tuesday. Remember to keep her family and Pat in your prayers during this time of loss.

Larry & Jean Grow ask us to keep them in our prayers as they travel for a few more weeks.

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.

The Kabiye Christians and the Team of Missionaries in Togo, West Africa are doing well, and keeping their fingers crossed that the political situation continues to remain calm. Keep them in your prayers.

Mike's Memos.....

Sometimes our agenda gets too full!!! Activities still coming up........

All Teens' Mid-Winter Retreat February 18 - 20 This weekend about 30 of us are at Camp Princes' Pine for our Mid-Winter Retreat. The snow is beautiful, and the sled run is a blast! Pray for our sanity and our safety.

February 25th and 26th all who can come 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!

Don't forget to wish Austin Shaner a Happy 17th Birthday!!!...this Friday

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.

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A mother went out shopping one morning and unexpectedly met her son in town. Angry that he had skipped school, she demanded that he tell her why he was not in class. She listened patiently to his explanation and then replied, 'I'm not accusing you of telling a lie, but I have never heard of a school that gives time off for good behavior.'

At the opposite end of the spectrum was the dentist, who said to his patient, hypodermic needle in hand, 'You might feel a little sting. On the other hand, it might feel as though you have been kicked in the mouth by a mule.'

As much as we say we always want to be told the truth, sometimes the truth hurts. But it never hurts as much as being told a lie. Telling the truth includes being honest about ourselves - about our own nature, our sins and our faults. It means confessing that we aren't perfect and that we don't always do what is right before God or in relationships to others. When we lie about ourselves, we become self-deprecating, and we rarely seek ways to grow and fulfill more of our potential.

Tell the truth to others....and especially to yourself.

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C.C.S. CORNER SCHOOL NEWS
Spring Fever
The children are ready for spring. They have more energy than usual lately. This Friday we will go to Skate Plaza. I will give skating a try. The children can pick me up when I fall.

The first and second graders are writing about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, the Liberty Bell, Our Flag...and many other Patriotic/Historical themes. A trip to the Children's museum is planned for sometime in March or April. All of the students are collecting items for their theme baskets for this years auction. Time is flying.....

Kathy Taylor was able to use our new digital camera when her class and Miss Utter's kindergartners went to Tomato Street. My class and Mrs. Dehlbom's also had a great time eating spaghetti and pizza.

Soon we will be purchasing a computer software reading comprehension program that will be implemented throughout. There are many exciting and fun events planned for the remaining months of school. Keep us in your prayers always.
We appreciate all that you do....A special thanks to Dave Shaner for teaching 7th grade math and to Mike Reeves for teaching music to grades 4 - 8th.

In His Service,
Teri DuPey

Kathy Taylor is looking for a copy of May 1973 National Geographic. If anyone has one to donate, it would be greatly appreciated!

Information regarding the Auction can be found on the C.C.S. bulletin board in the foyer. Donations are now being accepted for the C.C.S. 2005 Auction.
Tickets are on Sale NOW! Please see Cheryl in the school office to purchase tickets.

Dave Hopkins..... is still looking for a small apartment, one that will accept pets. If anyone knows of one that is available please call Dave at 659-5109.

Continue Praying For....
Ron McIntire, Tony Crump, Wayne Brooks,
Anita Halford, George Parrish, Sherrian Bersi
Steve Lucas, Sean Rankin, Wayland Lipscomb
Susan McLaughlin

TO SERVE February 27^th, 2005

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

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Dalton Gardens, Idaho 83815
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