Family News

February 27, 2005

SHORT  BY
STUFF   DAVE SHANER

The last 5 sermons have centered around becoming a fisher of men. We refer to Jesus' last instructions on earth as the Great Commission. Here He asks all disciples to go and teach men the gospel by baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16). Luke's version asks us to go out stressing a message of repentance (Luke 24:44-46). It is easier to teach men to believe and be baptized (at least on the surface) than it is to repent. Repentance is more than being convicted of your sin; it is more than confessing your sin; it is more than simply being sorry for sin. True repentance is correction of sin.

Throughout the New Testament, we see that all of Christianity to be credible, must be visible. True it is a matter of the heart, but the heart must show its colors. When the Pharisees asked John to baptize them, he refused until he saw fruit in keeping with their repentance. When God saw what the Ninevites did, he changed his mind about the destruction he had threatened (Jonah 3:10). James told us that we needed to be hearers not simply doers (James 1:22). Jesus asked us to let our light so shine before men in order that God can be glorified. It is not about me getting pats on the back, but about God being glorified. Repentance is a decision to change that is made with the will. Many intend to change; many have given their heart to God; but we must decide to follow through on our conviction. Jesus came to cleanse us of our sins, but so that we can become the people God has always intended us to be. When we go out into all the world, we must not shy away from this all important teaching.

Our annual MIQVAH youth rally is only two weeks away. This is always one of the high points of our year. This year promises to be another great one. The theme is "Everyone Is Normal until You Get to Know Them." God defines the norm. When we stray from His will, we venture in to the abnormal. What can yo do to help make this a success? You can open your home by showing hospitality to our guests. You can help with the food. You can keep the entire weekend in your prayers. You are welcome to come to any part of it. It is a very encouraging event.

Have a Great Week!!!

This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. -John 15:8

New Members' Fellowship Meal
Today After Worship!
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 today right after worship. Let's make it a great celebration together.

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.

Next Sunday
Special Emphasis on Prayer. Be sure to check your mail boxes next Sunday for new Prayer Trio assignments.

Attention 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). Maybe you'll be the one to win the special door prize! All ladies welcome - come be with your sisters in Christ. Any questions, please call Joanna at 772-6247.

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!

Lost..... If anyone has found a silver leaf dress pin with purple flowers, please see Majorie DuPey.

Shepherd's Corner
In the ten-point outline which follows, we learn of the blessings awaiting those who serve the Savior. Following Jesus means:
1. We surrender, yet win the battle
(Romans 12:1-2; James 4:7-10; II Peter 1:11).
2. We are humbled, yet always victorious
(II Corinthians 2:14; Luke 14:11; I John 5:4).
3. We die daily, yet live abundantly
(II Corinthians 5:1; John 10:10; Ephesians 3:20).
4. We long for heaven, yet live better lives on earth
(Philippians 3:20; Revelation 14:13; Jude 21).
5. We are crucified with Christ yet we never die
(Galatians 2:20; John 11:25-26; Ephesians 2:6).
6. Buried with Christ, but walk in new life
(Colossians 2:12; Romans 8:1-2; Eph. 4:20-24).
7. Past sins forgiven, yet pressing onward
(Acts 3:19; Hebrews 11;10-13; Hebrews 9:24).
8. Sojourners on earth, but mansions waiting in heaven
I Peter 2:11; Hebrews 11;10-13; Hebrews 9:24).
9. Content with blessings, never satisfied with attainments
(Philippians 4:11; Romans 8:31; Psalm 116:12;
Revelation 3:21).
10. Deep in debt, yet free in Christ
(Romans 1:14; 13:8; Psalm 46:1; John 8:36; Galatians 5:1).

Surely, all of these attendant joys of Christian service encourage a spontaneous response of devotion in our hearts. Indeed, the love of Christ compels us to loyalty and total commitment (II Corinthians 5:14).

-From the Elders

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)

Bible Builders Children's Sunday A.M. Bible Class
Please help us congratulate our top Bible Builders. For the last three months our children have been working very hard earning points for the Reward Store.

Top 4yr. - K grade: Joshua Rude - 163 points
Top 1st - 3rd grade: Bogan Frahm - 166 points; Sarah Marchese - 166 points
Top 4th - 6th grade: Haily Nirk - 158 points

*Be sure to ask them who the 12 Apostles are.

Calendar of Events
Feb. 27 - Fellowship Potluck for New Comers
March 1 - 6:30 a.m. - Prayer Breakfast at JB's
March 1 - 10:30 a.m. - Sew In Love Ladies Bible Class
March 1 - 6:30 p.m. - Ladies Night at Joanna Wuest's
March 5 - Ladies Craft Day 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
March 10-12 - Camp Yamhill Men's Retreat
March 11-13 - MIQVAH Youth Rally

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.

Jim Almond had tests this week for his heart. Doctors believe they can treat his heart condition with medication.

Mary Petersen will be having surgery on Monday.

Dale Herboldt had back surgery on Wednesday. He is at home recuperating.

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

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

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

Clara Bristol is in the hospital in Portland and is not doing well with cancer and other health issues.

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

Holly Welch is recovering from having her tonsils removed.

Pray for David & Carole Brown, Bob's children, at the passing of Carole's father last Tuesday. Bob & Louise have gone to be with them. Keep their family in your prayers during this time of loss.

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.

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.

If you would like to send cards of encouragement to the Millers, their address is:

Jim & Elma Miller
720 Wagner Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901

Mike's Memos.....

MIQVAH 2005!

March 11th - 13th,........only 2 weeks!!!!
Dalton Gardens' 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 plan to host some of our guests in your home. Your help is needed! Sign the list on the kiosk or talk to one of the teens. There is an information sheet on the kiosk to help you know what is expected. And, we need COOKIES for Friday night.

FYI - Different schedule MIQVAH Sunday
As always, because of so many guests, the schedule will be different on Sunday, March 13th, as follows:

9:30 - Regular children's classes
9:30 - Class for 7th grade - Adults in Lg. Aud.
10:30 - Worship in Lg. Aud.
Bible hour in Sm. Aud.

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!

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There is a section of the book, Prayer, by Richard Foster, that I want to share. This will challenge your mind. At least it did mine. Foster is continuing with his discussion about times when we feel God is just not there. In prayer, he says, we are entering into a living relationship that begins and develops in mutual freedom. God grants us perfect freedom because he desires creatures who freely choose to be in relationship with him. Through the Prayer of the Forsaken(the times when we feel He is not there), we learn to give God the same freedom he gives us. Relationships of this kind can never be manipulated or forced.

If we could make the Creator of heaven and earth instantly appear at our beck and call, we would not be in communion with the true God at all. We do that with objects, with things, with idols. But God is constantly smashing our false images of who he is and what he is like.

Can you see how our very sense of the absence of God is, therefore, an unsuspected grace? In the very act of hiddenness God is slowly weaning us of fashioning him in our own image. God is wild and free and comes at will. By refusing to be our puppet on a string, or a genie in our bottle, God frees us from our false, idolatrous images.

In our efforts to connect with God, perhaps we do try to see him as waiting for our beck and call....a puppet on our string. That makes us god instead of allowing him to be God. He does have the freedom to choose how he will answer, or not answer, our prayers. We must accept that, and in fact, be glad of that, because we know he loves us and always does what's best. Prayer is a living relationship of mutual freedom. We have the freedom to pray, or not, and he has the freedom to answer, or not. That allows for genuine love.

C.C.S. Corner School News

Miss Utter's Kindergarten class will be in Alaska for two weeks (pretend), We are in contact with a Kindergarten class in Alaska and they are making us something and we are making them a book. Spring is around the corner, so we started reading 'The Parable of the Lily.' Thanks be to God for His gift that is to wonderful to explain.' II Corinthians 9:15

Kathy Taylor needs fiberfill for a science/art project. If you have any to donate, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, a BIG thank you to Wayland and Mary Nell for donating the National Geographic magazine that I requested last week for my 3rd grade class.

Coeur d'Alene Christian School
Benefit Dinner & Auction 2005
'Puttin on the Ritz'!
Buy your tickets now! Tickets are going fast!!!
Call Cheryl in the school office at 772-7118.

New Address
Scott Simpson
3101 N.W. 150 Street Apt. #36F
Oklahoma City, OK 73134

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!

Library News!
Last week the library helpers included Jo Allen, Margie Dupey, Helen Rouse and Ruby Rude. Carrie Forbush has painstakingly proofread everything I have catalogued and written. As we stand, 665 books have been entered into the library program.

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.
 

TO SERVE March 6^th, 2005

Contact Warren Brown ASAP if you are unable to serve.

Assembly Times:

Love Involvement Fellowship Evangelism Groups:

Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
6439 N. 4th Street
Dalton Gardens, Idaho 83815
(208)772-0541
Fax # 772-2963
E-mail: office@dgchurch.org
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Closed daily from noon-1:00
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